By Mathew B. Sims This October and November we asked, “How should theology inform manhood?” Theology isn’t something to shy away from and it isn’t something only academics do. All of us do theology because all of us believe certain things about God, salvation, the gospel, etc., so what we believe matters. John Calvin says,...

By Greg Gibson   This has been a great series here at Manual, and it is my attempt to now put an exclamation point on this series.  Most often, we think of manhood in terms of holistic approaches and practical application for Christian living, but it is rooted deep within the confines of biblical theology that we...

By Mathew B. Sims The ascension is often the broken wheel on the gospel wagon. If you visit your local Christian bookstore, you’ll often find lots of books on the cross or resurrection, but you’ll find very few that delve into the gold mine of the ascension. However, the ascension is no lone essential for...

By Nick Batzig What do men need for there to be real and lasting change in their lives? What is the secret to real manhood? What does it take for a young man to stop living foolishly, to start thinking maturely and to seek the Lord? What does it take for a husband to start...

By Dr. Charles Barrett John Owen wrote that the Person of Christ is the best, the most noble, useful, and beneficial object that we can be conversant about in our thoughts, or cling to in our affections. Owen’s comment reflects Scripture’s emphasis regarding the centrality of Christ for the whole Christian life. Scripture presents the...

By Jason Garwood Gentlemen: You are not boys. Women are not objects. Christ is most assuredly King. I’ve noticed a trend in young men who relinquish their God-given role as spiritual leaders in their families: childish, selfish, pride–filled immaturity. Some of them have been married for several years now. Others have children out of wedlock....