Kerux

A Calvin Theological Seminary Publication by Students & Alumni

Kerux

Who Am I Talking To?

In his book Dangerous Calling, Paul David Tripp says there is danger in letting ministry define one’s identity. Oftentimes,  ministers forget that they are children of God, and  mainly  themselves as a shepherd of the sheep. This potential danger not only affects how pastors view themselves, but also has side … ∞

The View from the Top

There’s something exciting about a new season. Whether it’s in the weather or in life, a new smell fills the air and feels electric. I’m someone who loves a new season.  My entire adult life has been composed of dances from one major movement to the next. Whether it was … ∞

The ‘Ancient Landmark’ of Nicaea: The Nicene Creed and its Application to the Church 1700 Years Later

INTRODUCTION In the year of our Lord, 2025, we celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea (AD 325). At this first ecumenical Church council, over two hundred bishops gathered to discuss a controversy surrounding another bishop, Arius, and his teachings–later deemed heretical–about the Son of God’s nature. For … ∞

Sleep and the Rest of God

“For he gives to his beloved sleep.” (Psalm 127:2, ESV) Each night, I wrestle with my baby in my arms. I never imagined how exhausting it would be to soothe a child who refuses to stop crying, twisting and turning restlessly instead of yielding to sleep. I once thought sleep … ∞

Putting on Seminary

It was just over a year ago when I found myself in a men’s Bible study, getting ready to start a year-long study through the book of Revelation. As is par for the course with most studies, we started off with discussing the setting, audience, and author. I innocuously asked … ∞

Books

Ebooks? Kindle? Logos editions? Nah, physical books forever!  Among pastors and seminarians there seems to be an endless debate, which is better: physical books or ebooks? Some have entirely ditched the physical books for entire digital libraries claiming minimalism and freedom. Others are physical purists. I believe the answer to … ∞