Posts in Christian Fiction

The Conqueror: Rome, Romance, and Religion

Dr. Bryan Litfin’s latest historical fiction The Conqueror fully entrenched my intellect and imagination. I felt as if I were the Germania Barbarian Rex himself, fighting for the Christian seeker would be Emperor Constantine.

Christian FictionJared PriceOctober 31, 2020Disciple, Christian, A Big Gospel in Small Places, Stephen Witmer, Christian booksComment

The Gift - Book 2 in the Chiveis Trilogy by Dr. Bryan Litfin

Defective. The broken, outcast, unwanted, ridiculed, shunned, laughed at, and worthless. Out of all the intriguing parallels to modern society that Dr. Litfin makes in The Gift, the second book in the Chiveis Trilogy, this concept of the defective stirred my heart and mind the most.

Christian FictionJared PriceMay 4, 2020Disciple, Christian, A Big Gospel in Small Places, Stephen Witmer, Christian booksComment

Novel Theology: The Sword by Dr. Bryan Litfin

“If a society had no knowledge of Christianity, and then a Bible were discovered, what would happen?"

Christian FictionJared PriceJanuary 19, 2020Novel, The Sword, Bryan Litfin, Christian Books, Christianity, ChiveisComment

Feb 11, 2024

The Death of Death: A review of John Owen's perspective on the Atonement

John Owen came from Welsh descent, was educated at Queens College, and became a renowned Puritan theologian, Oxford professor, and passionate pastor who lived from 1616 to 1683. In 1647, he wrote the exhaustive treatise The Death of Death defending Limited or Definite Atonement against the Arminian view of Universal Atonement or Unlimited Atonement.

Apr 6, 2023

Fusion: Exploring Biblical Ecclesiology and How to Connect Guests (Part I)

I started reading Fusion to help think through the church’s responsibility toward guests and how to execute that responsibility faithfully. Like many of you, I have been to churches that greet newcomers obnoxiously, and then others where I have wondered if anyone even noticed I was present. Certainly, there is a biblically faithful practice somewhere between seeker-sensitive and religious exclusive that is rooted in orthodox ecclesiology. Unfortunately, this logic appears absent in Fusion.

Jan 20, 2023

Clever: A Book Review about Secular Leadership Principles for the Church

Clever people are highly talented individuals with the potential to create disproportionate amounts of value from the resources that the organization makes available to them.

Nov 9, 2022

Church Planting 301: Increasing Commitment

If you’ve been in church leadership before, you’ve probably experienced difficulty getting people to commit to the church. In today’s church culture, it’s tough getting most church members to show up on a regular basis—not to mention engaging at another time during the week. Tact on asking them to serve in a meaningful way that contributes toward the fulfillment of the mission? That’s an altogether ‘other’ level of exasperation.

Oct 15, 2022

Living Mission Focused

"What's your mission today?"

How would you respond if I asked you this one question?

Perhaps many of us would respond with something about our to-do list or required tasks for the day. Maybe the mission is something on our work schedule or one big thing on the agenda that if we could just get it done, the day will be labeled a success and we'll have accomplished our mission.

Sep 18, 2022

The Dwelling Place of God is with Man

"Don't miss the forest for the trees." I've heard this expression at various points and in different contexts when I get too bogged down by details. When it comes to reading the scriptures, it can be good to get lost in the trees, taking a deep dive into concepts and word studies for a more thorough understanding. Albeit important, we can sometimes become singularly focused that we miss out on the grandeur of the entire forest. When we step back to see the big picture, we unlock even greater heights of love and awe for our God and His amazing plan.

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