What the Crucifixion Meant

The following is from Michael Horton's preface to the 2009 publication of Sola Scriptura: The Protestant Position on the Bible. It comes after his quotation of Romans 1:18a: "The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing."

But in our day, preaching cannot be foolish. It must be "relevant," which is the word we have drafted into the service of market-driven approaches. However, the message of the cross assumes the terror of the law, divine wrath toward sinners (and not just their sins), and the need for a substitutionary sacrifice to assuage divine justice. It assumes that the greatest problem facing humanity is original and actual sin - personal rebellion against a holy God - not stress, low self-esteem, and a failure to realize one's full potential. [pg. ix]

Michael Horton: "Let's Not Cut Christ to Pieces"

A great article from Michael Horton in regards to homosexuality, what scripture teaches, and the matter of application. As always, Michael Horton presents a good, balanced view of the pros and cons regarding an issue.

Let's Not Cut Christ to Pieces | Christianity Today

White Horse Inn: "Reform or abandon?"

The following is a conversation between White Horse Inn host Michael Horton and Evangelical-turned-Roman Catholic Christian Smith on the topic of reformation within the church. Particularly interesting is halfway through when Horton shows that Smith is reading Catholic resolutions through rose-colored glasses, and continues, as one commentator said, "keeping Christian Smith’s feet to the fire that words actually mean things." That Christian Smith's ultimate defense is "Well I don't read it that way" shows that he needs to be in our prayers.

WHI-1073 | Should We Reform or Abandon American Protestantism? - White Horse Inn Blog