Long ago, a question posted in the Sharper Iron forum regarding the possessive form of “Jesus.” Is it Jesus’ or Jesus’s or something else?

Commenters provided good answers for the English usage and style options at the time. In short, Chicago Manual of Style called for one option, while other style guides had different rules.

Today, style manuals still differ on this point. In some cases, though, their specifications have changed.

“Sometimes we need the reminder that God can do what is humanly impossible, and that He knows what is eternally best in ways we cannot.” - Randy Alcorn

“Though a fascinating historical study undoubtedly unfamiliar to many readers, American Heretics fails to interpret properly the framers’ conception of religion and… ham-fistedly collapses into a single whole a diverse group of religious conservatives who often share little more than superficial commonalities.” - Acton

“When you try to square this with ministry’s weekly demands and emotional toll, it doesn’t look so simple. Rather than jumping at the first opportunity to get published, I encourage pastors to slow down, discern, and ask, Should I write a book?” - TGC

“The number of Hillsong Church campuses in America has now fallen to just five after leaders in the global Australia-based megachurch announced Sunday that Hillsong San Francisco — led by pastors Brenden and Jacqui Brown — is separating from the Hillsong brand” - CPost

Also: Hillsong San Francisco Splits Off - C.Leaders

“How accurately has the book of Isaiah been copied over the centuries? Gavin Ortlund responds to Alex O’Connor, arguing that the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls was a remarkable confirmation of the prior Masoretic Text.” - Gavin Ortlund

“It was an alarming degree of contempt for cherished free speech principles, to say the least. News organizations are free to evince a preference for Europe’s pro-censorship policies, but the criticism they attract from the right… in this case—was quite deserved.” - Reason

Related: Europeans Don’t Get Free Speech, and Neither Does CBS News, Apparently - N.Review

“In his follow-up post, Warren wrote, ‘I apologize. I wrote poorly. I don’t believe Jesus was a centrist. He stands far above it all. “My kingdom is not of this world…” Jn.18:36.’” - CLeaders

“Bavinck delivered the lectures that would become The Foremost Problems of Contemporary Dogmatics: On Faith, Knowledge, and the Christian Tradition at the beginning of his time at the Free University of Amsterdam, likely writing much of it in 1903–4.” - TGC

The Scripture often uses military language for the Christian life. Most famously, I suppose, Paul describes the “armor” (lit. “panoply”) of the Christian warrior, supplied by God for both defense and offense (Ep 6.13-17). Christians who take a more pacifist approach to life (e.g.

“It’s easy to get lost in the busyness of ministry—planning services, running programs, and meeting needs. Yet, without regularly anchoring ourselves in the presence of Jesus, our actions can become hollow, more about doing for God than being with Him.” - Brian Cederquist

“Scripture also gives examples of conspiracy theories. Saul believed a conspiracy theory that David wanted to kill him (1 Sam. 22:8, 13), the Pharisees created a conspiracy theory to undermine and deceive others about the truth of Christ’s resurrection (Matt. 28:12-15), and Thomas chose to believe a conspiracy theory rather than the truth of Christ’s resurrection (Jn. 20:24-25).” - P&D

“Looking back, nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults (72%) say the pandemic did more to drive the country apart than to bring it together.” - Pew

“Ordinances passed in 2019 and 2023 by Kansas City and Jackson County, respectively, prohibit ‘conversion therapy’ of minors. This a violation of free speech, the suit contends, by preventing the plaintiffs from offering biblical counsel regarding sexuality.” - Baptist Press

“They are changing the 2001 ESV for the 2025 edition—and that’s after changes in 2007, 2011, and 2016. But I’m not alarmed, and I don’t think you should be.” - Mark Ward

A Sermon delivered on Thursday evening, March 2, 1882, by the Rev. C. H. Spurgeon at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington

(The Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit Sermons, vol. 28)

Like as a father pitieth his children,
so the Lord pitieth them that fear him. (Psalm 103:13)

I have been studying Romans 14 a lot lately. In this thread, I am interested in intensively exegetical and theological discussion about what Romans 14 teaches about foods, days, and worship music.

Paul begins his teaching by saying the following:

Romans 14:1 Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. 2 For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs.

“I’m writing to anyone who already assumes congregationalism. With that in mind, how does voting on members protect the gospel?” - 9 Marks

“The ESV’s 2016 edition…: ‘Your desire shall be contrary to your husband, but he shall rule over you.’ In the 2025 revision, the verse will revert to its 2001 translation: ‘Your desire shall be for your husband, and he shall rule over you.’” - CPost

“the leaders from Chernivtsi, a southwestern Ukrainian city bordering Moldovia and Romania, expressed confusion after meeting with Congressional leaders in Washington to discuss U.S. support for Ukraine … . ‘Alarmed…. We don’t understand what stage we’re at.’” - Baptist Press

I marvel with gratitude at the wonderful opportunities that the Lord God has given me to learn from some exceptional teachers. My appreciation of this gift only grows as the years go by—and as I speak with other Christian leaders who, for one reason or another, never had such an opportunity.

One of the men who has had the greatest impact upon my theology and thinking is Dr. Myron J. Houghton, about whom I have written before. I had the awesome privilege of studying under him in five courses at Faith Baptist Theological Seminary.

“Just after Election Day in 2024, 69% of registered voters said the elections in their community were run and administered very well, according to a Pew Research Center survey. Yet only 43% said the same about elections across the United States.” - Pew

“With the recent apostasy of Kanye West, the issue of celebrity Christians has once again surfaced. In addition to Kanye West’s high profile religious rise and fall, we might think of Russell Brand’s recent profession of faith.” - Cripplegate

“For every American who believes they’re going to Hell, there are 120 who believe they’re going to Heaven. This optimism stands in stark contrast to Christ’s words in Matthew 7:13-14” - Randy Alcorn

“At BJU Seminary’s 2025 CoRE… apologist Renton Rathbun led a panel covering a wide range of issues relating to recovering the church’s authority in the world.” - BJU Seminary

“Part of our protecting religious-freedom initiatives means recognizing, in our foreign policy, the difference between regimes that respect religious freedom and those that do not … The United States must be able to make that distinction.” - CToday

“This impact will be at least as great as the internet and email were. So as we consider AI in light of ministry, its present and future, I suggest three conversations pastors should have not only with stakeholders of your ministry team but also their congregations at large.” - Word by Word

“If done well, a pastor’s sabbatical will glorify God as they come back eager to be a blessing to their family, church, and community….Here are five steps I encourage pastors to use to help their church implement sabbaticals.” - Lifeway

“Piper reinforced that while the Old Testament’s harsh penalties served to highlight sin’s seriousness, the New Testament’s emphasis is on redemption through Christ.” - CPost