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Divine Beauty

Have you ever looked upon the enchanting  sunbeams of the morning, observed its splendor, and wondered why God made it so? Now that the

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A Colorful Life

The author of some 90 books, G. K. Chesterton (1874-1936) was a British writer of unsurpassed popularity in his day. Born into a nominally

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Confronting Idolatry

Protestant Reformer John Calvin (1509 – 1564) was convinced that the human mind is a veritable “factory of idols.” This sinful impulse is alive

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Preaching The Five Solas

In observance of 500-year anniversary of the Reformation, many pastors will dedicate October to preaching The Five Solas (there are five Sundays in October).

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Augustine on Justification (what you must know)

The most significant patristic source of the Protestant Reformation was Augustine of Hippo. In centuries preceding the sixteenth, interest in Augustine had flowered, spawning

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The Irony of Freedom

Great truths often subsist in great ironies, the Cross of Christ being the supreme example. Among the many blessings that follow from the Cross

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The Challenge of Preaching

This week is the annual Workshop on Biblical Exposition at College Church, what we fondly call “spring training for preachers.” I find myself thinking

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The Dawning Light of Redemption

Let’s face it, we naturally find the crucifixion of Jesus repulsive. After all, who enjoys pain, abandonment, and despair? In the words of Jürgen

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Talking with Nominals about the Gospel

The homemade cannoli and Napoletani rivaled the artistry of the Sistine Chapel. And the coffee—mama mia! Since Rosa’s café, located in downtown Bologna, was

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Hope in the Shadowlands

Having begun his professional life believing in the promise of communism, British journalist Malcolm Muggeridge (1903-1990) abandoned his utopian dream in the 1930s. Coming

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The Courage to Be Meaningful

In his book The Courage to Be, Paul Tillich memorably divides theological periods of history into existential struggles: the fear of death marked the

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A Lenten Friday: What Separates Catholics and Protestants

I am often asked, “What is the fundamental difference between Catholic and Protestant belief?” There are numerous ways to answer the question. Sometimes I

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How Is Faith Alone?

During this year of commemorating the Reformation, we are enjoying conversation about the gospel with all sorts of people. These interactions are especially interesting

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Because God Suffered

We live in a day of suffering. A simply survey of news headlines verifies the fact. In times of suffering, grieving people often pose

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The Death of Despair

Followers of Jesus Christ, more than any other tribe, have reason not to despair. On the night of the Lord’s impending departure, however, despair

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The Day I Began to Follow Christ

It started one morning. Upon reaching my office in Manhattan, the phone rang. It was my grandfather. In a serious tone, he spoke a

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Chris Castaldo

Chris Castaldo is the Lead Pastor at New Covenant Church in Naperville, Illinois, and is a fellow at the Center for Pastor Theologians. Whether it’s through his writing, speaking, or his bi-weekly Vlog, "A Brief Word from Pastor Chris," he desires to see the gospel of Jesus Christ proclaimed and lives transformed for the glory of God.

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