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Spring 2026

Volume 32, Number 2 · Four articles · The current issue

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  1. The Courage to Stand, Part 1: Bonhoeffer’s Journey and Ours Richard Burnett
  2. Evangelism Raymond Hylton
  3. The Good Deposit of the Gospel Douglas G. Pratt
  4. Why Study Theology? Jonathan Sundermeier

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In this issue

  1. Church and Culture

    The Courage to Stand, Part 1: Bonhoeffer’s Journey and Ours

    Bonhoeffer was not always bold. In autumn 1933 he fled to London, weary and anxious, and Karl Barth answered with a sharp letter. Richard Burnett asks what that exchange teaches about finding courage to stand.

    Richard Burnett24 min read

  2. Discipleship

    Evangelism

    Why does the word evangelism make so many mainline Christians anxious? Raymond Hylton turns to the Great Commission in Galilee, arguing that witness rests on Christ’s authority, not on our management of outcomes.

    Raymond Hylton14 min read

  3. Discipleship

    The Good Deposit of the Gospel

    Reflecting on Paul’s final letter, Douglas Pratt traces the word “entrust” in 2 Timothy and asks whether the church is investing in the next generation of pastors and leaders to whom the gospel will be handed on.

    Douglas G. Pratt6 min read

  4. Theology

    Why Study Theology?

    What is doctrine for? Seminarian Jonathan Sundermeier turns to Calvin’s Institutes to argue that theology’s highest end is piety: reverent love of God that is formed by knowing him and issues in joyful obedience.

    Jonathan Sundermeier7 min read
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