DETERMINETRUTH

This site endeavors to wrestle with Jesus, the Scriptures, the proclamation of the kingdom of God, the mission of the Church as bearers of the kingdom, and the challenge of following Christ while living in the 21st century.

Rob's Books

RECENTARTICLES

When Character Is Cast Aside: Trump, the Church, and Witness

I believe that the goal of the Christian life is to grow in the likeness and image of Jesus. As Paul says, “We proclaim Him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, so that we may present every man complete [telos] in Christ” (Col 1:28). With this in mind, we might begin […]

Team Jesus or Team Empire? Rethinking Our Allegiances: Pt 2

Last week, the US House of Representatives passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The question arises, What would Jesus think of this? In my last post, I began by asking, “How is the Gospel good news to the poor?”—which I intend to finish addressing in this post. I began by challenging the popular understanding […]

The US Tax Bill Through the Lens of Jesus & the Widow’s Mite

Last week, the US House of Representatives passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The question arises, What would Jesus think of this? Certainly, this is a complex question with no straight answer. The problem is, as I see it, that many Christians have a poor understanding of the biblical concept of the kingdom of […]

Stay Connected