Many Christians have been led to believe that we should be apolitical so as to eliminate any unnecessary distractions or impediments in our witness to others. After all, they say, what really matters is the Gospel. The implication of their argument…
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The Areopagus Blog
The Areopagus Blog features insightful articles, reflections, and commentary on a wide range of topics related to faith, culture, and contemporary issues. Written by Dr. Jefrey D. Breshears and other contributing authors, the blog offers thoughtful Christian perspectives designed to inform, challenge, and inspire readers. Explore the latest posts below to engage with ideas that encourage deeper understanding and meaningful dialogue.
Fall 2024 Seminars
FALL 2024 SEMINARS SUNDAYS Beginning August 4th 11:15 am Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Room 276 "A HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY IN AMERICA: THE HOLINESS AND PENTECOSTAL MOVEMENTS" An overview of the history, theology, and notable people associated with the Holiness...
On Loving One’s Neighbor As One’s Self: The Political Component
The Areopagus Update - Aug/Sept 2024 A CALL TO WHOLISTIC DISCIPLESHIP Many Christians have been led to believe that we should be as apolitical as possible so as to eliminate any unnecessary distractions or impediments in our witness to others. What really matters,...
Ruminations on My Visit to Ebenezer Baptist Church
Over the past fifteen years, my wife Dollie and I have sought to set aside a Sunday or two each year to visit churches that have particular theological, social and cultural influence and significance in American history – either for better or for worse. This past...
Recommended Books of 2023
The Areopagus Update - Jan/Feb 2024 Eric Metaxas, Letter To the American Church Nancy Pearcey, The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes Greg Koukl, Street Smarts: Using Questions to Answer Christianity’s Toughest Challenges Neil Shenvi,...
A Requiem for America: Are We Being ‘Repaganized’?
The Areopagus Update Jan/Feb 2024 Are we living in “the last days” of our uniquely Christian-influenced society and culture? Since its founding in the late 18th century, America has been a unique nation in all of world history – one founded on such revolutionary but...
A Commentary on Andy Stanley and North Point Church’s Unconditional Conference
Following the controversial “Unconditional Conference” sponsored by North Point Community Church on September 29-30, 2023, Pastor Andy Stanley commented in his sermon on October 1 on a critical article written by Dr. Albert Mohler, President of Southern Baptist...
4-Week Seminar – History of the Jesus Movement
Areopagus Special Seminar HISTORY OF THE JESUS MOVEMENT: WHAT EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD KNOW Beginning THIS SUNDAY Dr. Jefrey Breshears will present a 4-part series, "HISTORY OF THE JESUS MOVEMENT: WHAT EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD KNOW." You've (probably) seen the movie,...
Is There a God… And If So, What Is the Evidence?
The Areopagus Update Aug / Sept 2023 FOUNDATIONS FOR CHRISTIAN FAITH In 1963 Bob Dylan wrote and recorded perhaps the defining song of the decade – and American social and cultural history ever since – with his folk/protest classic, “The Times, They Are A-Changin’.”...
Reflections on the “Jesus Revolution” (Lionsgate Films, 2023)
Last night I saw the Jesus Revolution movie with some friends. Unlike so many "Christian" movies that are notoriously simplistic, this one actually has some depth, and I was not disappointed. (If possible, see the movie with friends – especially if you know anyone who...
Behind the Curtain of Modern Childhood Education
We all have a stake in the education of our children. Two years ago, none of us would have dreamed that our tax dollars would be used to transform our schools by advancing an ideological agenda that is anti-freedom, anti-parent, and anti-God. We hope you will join...
C. S. Lewis Tour – September 2023
September 15-25, 2023 C. S. Lewis was one of the most influential Christians of the 20th century and a prolific author whose writings have impacted Christians across all denominational lines and traditions. In a poll taken by Christianity Today in 2000, Lewis was...
Excerpts from ‘Letter to the American Church’ by Eric Metaxas
The Areopagus Update – January/February 2023 One of the most important books of 2022 was Letter to the American Church by Eric Metaxas, a best-selling author and host of “Socrates in the City” and the nationally syndicated Eric Metaxas Radio Show. The book is a bold...
Thoughts on Eric Metaxas’ Book and Sermon, “Letter to the American Church”
Why are pastors shrinking from speaking God’s Word in all its truth? A prime reason I’ve heard been given is because they are afraid of turning people off to the Christian faith. To this I would say that it’s not the pastor’s responsibility to change people’s hearts....
The Christian Sage We So Desperately Need Today
The Areopagus Update – August/September 2022 Our Areopagus fall seminar is “HOW SHOULD WE NOW LIVE? PART 1: THE LIFE & LEGACY OF FRANCIS SCHAEFFER.” Unless you’re a young adult or a relatively new Christian, you’ve undoubtedly heard of Francis Schaeffer who, along...
Give Life a Chance
The Areopagus Update – Summer 2022 The latest eruption in America’s ongoing culture war exploded prematurely on May 2, 2022 with the unauthorized leaking of a draft opinion from Associate Justice Samuel Alito indicating that the majority of justices on the U.S....
Reaping What We Have Sown
The Areopagus Update – Summer 2022 This past week we witnessed quite a spectacle as the U.S. Senate’s Judiciary Committee held hearings on Joe Biden’s nominee for the Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson – perhaps the most radical and least qualified person to ever be...
A Biblical/Christian View of Race
As I wrote in my book, Critical Race Theory: A Critical Analysis (CentrePointe Publishing, 2021), Critical Race Theory (CRT) is a derivative of Marxist Critical Theory, a comprehensive assault on the spiritual, moral, cultural and institutional foundations and...
The Best / Recommended Books of 2021
The Areopagus Update – January/February 2022 CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS Jefrey D. Breshears, The Case for Christian Apologetics: Defending the Truth of the Christian Faith in a Post-Christian and Skeptical Culture (CentrePointe Publishing) Alisa Childers, Another Gospel? A...
The Inner Journey
The Areopagus Update – January/February 2022 Exploring the Depths of Christian Spirituality and Discipleship Our upcoming Areopagus seminar, “The Inner Journey: Exploring the Depths of Christian Spirituality and Discipleship,” begins on Wednesday, January 12th (for...
The Birth of Jesus: The Best Historical Evidence
“In the Fullness of Time” In Galatians 4:4 the apostle Paul writes that “In the fullness of time” God sent forth his Son to redeem us so that we might become true [spiritual] children of God. In other words, Jesus appeared at the most propitious time in history — a...
The Pilgrims, Plymouth and Thanksgiving: The Backstory
This Thanksgiving – November 25, 2021 – marks the 400th anniversary of the original Thanksgiving feast as celebrated by the “Pilgrims” of Plymouth colony and their Native American neighbors in the autumn of 1621. Although generally a familiar story to manyAmericans,...
Movie Review: “The Most Reluctant Convert”
“The Most Reluctant Convert” Thoughts on the New Film About C. S. Lewis’ Journey from Atheism to Christianity Bruce Phillips This is a movie that all Christians should see, whether or not they have a particular interest in C. S. Lewis. And there’s a fair chance...
The Wages of CRT
To borrow from Romans 6:23 [“The wages of sin is (spiritual) death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord”], I contend that the wages of critical race theory is cultural death, but the gift of God is the understanding that all people are created...
A Requiem for Afghanistan
Last week I wrote an essay on our Areopagus Facebook page and website entitled “Don’t Trust Anyone’s Judgement Who Didn’t See This Coming” that began with this warning: Here is a simple lesson in prudential judgment: Don’t trust anyone’s judgement on any political,...
Don’t Trust Anyone’s Judgement Who Didn’t See This Coming
Friends, See the link below related to Megan McCain’s recent criticism of Joe Biden's Afghanistan policy. Here is a simple lesson in prudential judgment: Do not trust anyone’s judgement on any political, social, cultural, or moral issue of our day who was too ignorant...
Critical Race Theory: An Analysis – Part 2
by Jefrey D. Breshears - read part two here -
What Every Christian Should Know About Critical Race Theory
The Areopagus Update – August/September 2021 An excerpt from “Critical Theory and Critical Race Theory: A Critical Analysis” by Jefrey Breshears The Bible and Critical Race Theory Critical Race Theory is not only blatantly Marxist, racist and antiAmerican, but it is...
Critical Race Theory: An Analysis – Part 1
by Jefrey D. Breshears - read part one here -
Do COVID-19 Vaccines Contain Aborted Fetal Cells?
Do COVID-19 Vaccines Contain Aborted Fetal Cells? Michael B. Sabom, M.D. originally posted 01/22/2021 Note: The following information is based on my experience in the medical field (Internal Medicine and Cardiology), my understanding of the best epidemiology research...