Author Archives: Alistair Chalmers

Coheirs with Christ: The Staggering Privilege of Belonging to the Son

Few truths in the New Testament are more breathtaking, or more neglected, than the Christian’s identity as a coheir with Christ. The apostle Paul writes in Romans 8:17 “Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we mayContinue reading “Coheirs with Christ: The Staggering Privilege of Belonging to the Son”

Heaven, Earth Made New, and the Glory of Christ: Correcting Our Vision of Eternity

Few subjects stir both hope and confusion among Christians quite like heaven. We sing of it, long for it, and comfort one another with its promise, yet our understanding is often shaped as much by imagination, sentiment, or popular culture as by Scripture. As a result, many believers unknowingly carry misconceptions that, while sincere, canContinue reading “Heaven, Earth Made New, and the Glory of Christ: Correcting Our Vision of Eternity”

Where Was Jesus Between the Cross and the Resurrection? Why Jesus Didn’t Need to Go to Hell

There are few questions in Christian theology that generate as much confusion and curiosity as this one: Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection? For many, the idea seems familiar, sometimes even assumed. Some people may recall the phrase “He descended into hell” from the Apostles’ Creed, depending on their liturgical background. OthersContinue reading “Where Was Jesus Between the Cross and the Resurrection? Why Jesus Didn’t Need to Go to Hell”

Why God’s People Must Read God’s Word, Not Paraphrases

There is something profoundly simple, and yet profoundly neglected, at the heart of the Christian life – God speaks, and his people listen. From the opening pages of Scripture to the life of the church in the New Testament, the people of God have always been marked by their relationship to the Word of God. WeContinue reading “Why God’s People Must Read God’s Word, Not Paraphrases”

The Manosphere and the Way of Christ: Why “Alpha Masculinity” Falls Short of Biblical Manhood

In recent years, a loosely connected set of online voices, often referred to as the ‘manosphere’, has gained significant influence, especially among young men. Through podcasts, social media, and viral clips, these men promote a vision of masculinity built on dominance, control, sexual conquest, financial success, and personal power. While the messaging varies from person toContinue reading “The Manosphere and the Way of Christ: Why “Alpha Masculinity” Falls Short of Biblical Manhood”