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Living In Faith
Living In Faith
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‘Night and Day Difference’: The Growth of Good Publishing in Egypt
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‘Night and Day Difference’: The Growth of Good Publishing in Egypt

Over the past year or so, I’ve been noticing a pattern in the international stories I cover—wherever there’s a gospel-centered movement, there’s a new and growing Reformed book publisher. This is true whether the population can’t afford books, doesn’t often read, or is in a majority-Muslim culture. “If Reformed theology is anything, it is a system,” said Joseph N., a theology professor in Egypt (he’s using a pseudonym for security purposes). “That’s why people like it—it just makes the most sense out of the Scriptures. So that takes time to think through and process. And I think books allow you to do that, more than even just hearing and then going away.” Physical books allow you to underline, take notes, and wrestle through longer trains of thought. And studies show that students who read on paper consistently understand the material better than those who read on a screen. “In God’s providence, there’s something about it,” said 10ofThose CEO Anthony Gosling. “Look at the library of Alexandria—what was that for? It was an effective and efficient way of passing on knowledge.” The original library in Alexandria is known as the most famous and important in the ancient world. In Jesus’s time, it probably held more than half a million scrolls. Some of the world’s most influential scholars—think Euclid and Archimedes—learned and thought there. Today, Alexandria is home to a small Reformed publisher called El-Soora, which has sprung up in conjunction with—you guessed it—a small but expanding movement of Reformed theology. The Gospel Coalition talked with several church leaders who live and work with Christians in Alexandria. I asked about Christianity in Egypt, how Reformed theology began to grow there, and why anybody in Alexandria would need more books. Egypt is interesting to Christians—so much of the history of God’s people happens there, and Alexandria was home to Athanasius, one of the most famous early theologians. Joseph, what is Egypt’s religious landscape like now? Joseph N.: About 90 percent of Egypt is Muslim and about 10 percent are Christians—primarily Coptic. (Editor’s note: Coptic Christians believe the Bible but also practice confession and penance, hold to the intercession of the saints, and claim that man’s salvation needs both faith and works.) For the last 170 years, there has also been a historic Presbyterian church here. It was fairly biblical until the last part of the 20th century, when it began to drift. That’s because there are few theological resources in Arabic, so pastors were always sent overseas to get advanced degrees. They would attend liberal seminaries in the United States. Liberal theology began creeping in, and pastoral care for people began to decline. Liberal theology began creeping in, and pastoral care for people began to decline. In the 2000s, a small team from a conservative Presbyterian denomination, including me, came to Alexandria. We began to do some training. When the Anglicans started the Alexandria School of Theology in 2005, they invited us to lead and teach there. We had carte blanche to teach what we wanted, so we taught Reformed theology. What happened next, Sherif? Sherif Fahim, professor at Alexandria School of Theology and general director of El-Soora Ministries: I was in the new seminary’s first class, and I started to bring the teaching to my church as a young leader—not even as an elder or a pastor. I was strongly resisted by everyone. But I didn’t say, “Guys, let’s switch to Reformed theology.” I would say, “Let’s see what the Scripture says.” And I would invite other members from our church to join the seminary—not to become pastors but just to learn. Eventually, I was able to convince, in the first maybe four or five years, about 15 to 20 people to join the seminary. Sherif Fahim speaking at a conference / Courtesy of Rick Denham During the Arab Spring in 2011, our pastor left the country. I and two others who had gone to the seminary were ordained as elders, and suddenly, the session was Reformed. By God’s grace, more people became convinced of what we were doing. Now, if we tried to preach something other than expository preaching, people would not be happy. In 2015, a few of us started El-Soora, which means “The Standard” (Rom. 6:17), to promote gospel-centered theology. Our first event was a seminar in Alexandria featuring Don Carson. Maybe 70–80 people came. We also began translating and publishing articles and books. The Lord has been gracious. Two years ago, we were able to start a pastor’s cohort where we read books, write papers, and have smaller conferences. We had 14 pastors in our first cohort. With partnerships with organizations such as Desiring God, Ligonier, Reformation Heritage Books, Crossway, TGC, and P&R, we’ve been able to translate, write, and publish more than 35 theology books in Arabic. And this year’s conference, in January, drew more than 500 people. Samuel, have you seen any changes in the evangelical churches in Egypt since El-Soora began? Samuel, a theology professor in Egypt (he’s also using a pseudonym for security reasons): Some of the changes I see are in myself. The first time I met Sherif was in 2013. I was in the [seminary] library, and he said, “Are you searching for something?” I said, “I’m searching for something for my devotions.” He said, “Do you read English?” and gave me Desiring God by John Piper, which showed me how Reformed theology is a result of robust biblical exegesis. Now, if we tried to preach something other than expository preaching, people would not be happy. Now, a few years later, we have Desiring God and other good books on the gospel in Arabic. We also have Egyptians writing and speaking from a Reformed perspective in Arabic. I love seeing some local churches starting to have regular Bible studies. I have noticed more people studying the Bible to find answers to how to respond to Muslims, how to respond to atheists, or how to understand the doctrine of the Trinity. They read the Bible to know how to ask good questions and have good answers. That has made many youth excited to share the gospel. It’s encouraging to see people from Muslim backgrounds coming to faith—I don’t know the numbers, but I meet them often. It’s also encouraging to see more and more young guys want to learn about what is happening in El-Soora and Reformed theology. This year, we had so many people at our conference that we ran out of space and had to close registration. That’s so encouraging. Still, it’s odd to me that in Alexandria, home to history’s most legendary library and so close to the birthplace of Christianity, there aren’t many gospel-centered resources available in the local language. Joseph: Yes. In fact, all the teaching at the Anglican seminary and elsewhere is really at the bachelor’s level, because there aren’t enough resources in Arabic that would allow a master’s of divinity or a master’s in theology in Arabic. So people who do those programs read most of their books in English. There are not very many commentaries, especially Reformed commentaries. Joseph, you’ve been working in Alexandria the longest. What are you most excited about for the future? Joseph: I’ve been here now 25 years, and the difference is night and day. There’s more interest in reading, more hunger to read good books—theological books, gospel-oriented books. The bookstore at the El-Soora conference this year / Courtesy of Rick Denham Then, because Egypt has a major impact across the Arabic-speaking region, it’s beginning to kind of trickle out. El-Soora has 10 smaller conferences at local churches each year—people are inviting us in to teach the gospel. And as the gospel spreads and by God’s grace, more people live gospel-oriented lives. Then that makes a great apologetic, a great open door to say, “Well, this is why I am like I am, and how the gospel has impacted me.” That opens the door to talk about Reformed theology. When I look at the history—people like that first Presbyterian missionary in the 1850s, who worked for years, and the church wasn’t strong. They hardly ever saw a convert to Christ. And I am reminded we stand on the shoulders of people who plowed and sowed and watered, and in some ways we’re seeing the harvest. It’s a trickle, but there’s definitely been growth.
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Don’t Skip Leg Day or the Lord’s Day
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Don’t Skip Leg Day or the Lord’s Day

The deck is stacked against us. Labor-saving gadgets, electronic entertainment, and an information economy encourage us to value our minds more than our bodies. Even Christians with an orthodox theology of the body often live more like disembodied minds than enfleshed souls made to move. Exercise feels like a worldly pursuit at best or a vanity project at worst. In A Little Theology of Exercise: Enjoying Christ in Body and Soul, David Mathis, executive editor for Desiring God and a pastor of Cities Church, invites readers to theologically reflect on their bodies in motion. In a world where movement has been largely outsourced to machines, where fitness is often pursued for self-glory, and where sedentary habits are the default, Mathis offers a warm, wise, and winsomely biblical call to steward the gift of physical exertion for God’s glory and our good. The need to focus on exercise is a relatively recent phenomenon. “The innovations and seeming progress of modern life,” Mathis writes, “have made sedentary lifestyle more normal than ever before” (10–11). What previous generations received through daily labor, we now must pursue deliberately through scheduled workouts. Christians need a theology of the body that affirms good stewardship while avoiding the excesses our culture can draw us toward. Some Value Bodily training, as Paul tells Timothy, is of some value (1 Tim. 4:8). In a world where movement has become optional, that “some” matters more than ever. Mathis makes a compelling case that physical exertion is a gift from God, not an obstacle to spiritual joy. “Exercise makes happier humans,” he writes, “and God made humans to be happy—in him—with bodily movement being an assistant, rather than an adversary, to Christ-exalting joy” (2). Mathis isn’t trying to sanctify gym culture or sell a new fitness tracker. He simply wants Christians to remember that our bodies were made on purpose and for a purpose. “We do not escape the body to glorify God,” he says, “but glorify God in [the] body” (23). That means our workouts—however modest—should be shaped not by the world’s obsession with image but by the Word’s call to love, serve, and rejoice. As a result of this different focus, Christians should evaluate exercise differently from unbelievers. One option is to consecrate our movement through prayer. “Don’t exercise with the presumption of unbelievers,” he writes, “but consecrate your workouts—make them holy—through the word of God in prayer” (3). Instead of seeking distraction through electronics as we sweat, we can pursue communion with God. In the middle of the practical tips, we encounter the mystery of body and soul. Spiritual health is ultimate, but physical health supports it. “When my muscles and lungs are in good condition,” Mathis writes, “I’m better prepared to glorify him in my body—not just while exercising, but in all of life” (51). Yet there’s more than just spiritual benefits in play. Practical Benefits Movement sharpens the mind, strengthens the will, and positions us to serve with greater energy and endurance. As an avid fitness enthusiast (I’ve done CrossFit, jujitsu, and Tough Mudders), I’ve certainly found this to be true. Pursuing physical fitness has real, practical benefits, both immediate and long-term. I’ve noticed over the years that when my body is disciplined, my spiritual life tends to follow. Pursuing physical fitness has real, practical benefits, both immediate and long-term. Regular exercise forces me to plan my time, resist laziness, and push through discomfort. These are the same “muscles” I flex in daily Bible reading, prayer, and ministry. Mathis observes, “Exercise has helped me acquire a mentality to tackle tasks instead of to resist, procrastinate, and avoid” (73). Movement energizes the mind. According to Mathis’s research, “Exercise helps to develop new brain cells, encourages binding of those cells, and improves our focus and eagerness to learn” (62). A short workout sometimes clears the mental fog that was making prayer or sermon prep feel impossible. Exercise isn’t magic, but it helps. Over the long haul, fitness is a form of stewardship. One of my personal goals is to one day be a highly functional 70-year-old. I want to be the kind of grandfather who can carry my grandkids on my shoulders, take long walks with my family, kneel in prayer without groaning, and serve others with strength and vitality well into old age. That means I’m training today for a fruitful tomorrow. Exercise isn’t just about aesthetics and athleticism; it’s an investment in future faithfulness. That mindset changes the way I approach the gym. Fit for a Purpose Exercise prevents me from falling into two serious sins: sloth and idolatry. When I stop caring about my body, I drift toward passivity and excuse-making, and I become slothful. When I overprioritize fitness, I start building my identity around performance or image, which is a form of idolatry. But when fitness is tethered to calling and is viewed as fuel for long-term ministry, exercise finds its rightful place. It’s not ultimate, but it’s important. When fitness is tethered to calling and is viewed as fuel for long-term ministry, exercise finds its rightful place. The heartbeat of this little theology of exercise is that redeemed bodies should be used in the service of joy, love, and mission. Mathis summarizes his perspective like this: “Enjoyment of Christ is sweetened by the modest use and upkeep of our bodies. God did not make them to sit around only. He made them to meditate on his words, yes, and then to move into the world toward needs” (91–92). Mathis’s book isn’t a manual for fitness; it’s a primer in physical faithfulness. In a fitness-obsessed yet spiritually passive age, Mathis addresses contemporary problems with precision. Thus, this concise book will serve both the sedentary and ultrafit well by pointing them toward the proper end of exercise. A Little Theology of Exercise is an accessible resource for church members and pastors trying to sort out how stewardship of the body fits within a robust Christian lifestyle.
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Christ Revealed in Glory (2 Thess. 1)
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Christ Revealed in Glory (2 Thess. 1)

In this lecture, Don Carson explores 2 Thessalonians 1, highlighting the centrality of Christ in the believer’s life. Carson unpacks how the Thessalonians’ faith and love amid persecution reveal God’s righteous judgment and the gospel’s transforming power. Carson emphasizes perseverance, the hope of Christ’s return, and the vital role of prayer in glorifying Christ and sustaining faith. He teaches the following: God is just, and his justice will be ultimately revealed at Christ’s return Jesus Christ’s return will bring judgment on those who don’t know God Christ’s return will result in the glorification of believers, reflecting the gospel’s transformative power in their lives Paul’s prayer reflects the importance of divine empowerment in the Christian life The gospel is exclusive in its claim of Christ as the only way to salvation, but it’s inclusive in its reach The gospel enables believers to persevere in faith, hope, and love amid suffering and opposition. Christ’s return is the ultimate hope for believers, bringing justice, relief, and the fulfillment of God’s promises Believers are called to live in anticipation of Christ’s return
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Ten Cosmic Secrets That Science Cannot Fully Explain
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Ten Cosmic Secrets That Science Cannot Fully Explain

Astronomers have learned a staggering amount about the cosmos over the last 100 years. It was only in 1924 that Hubble first realized there were galaxies out there other than our own. Now we live in an age of telescopes so advanced, scientists back then could barely have dreamed of them. Physicists around the world […] The post Ten Cosmic Secrets That Science Cannot Fully Explain appeared first on Listverse.
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Mamdani Supported Terrorism Who Killed 2 Jewish Students in Supermarket
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Mamdani Supported Terrorism Who Killed 2 Jewish Students in Supermarket

Localizing the intifada.July 16, 2025 by Daniel Greenfield Leave a Comment Zohran Mamdani has been promising that if he takes over New York, then the city’s Jewish population will be safe. His record…
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Half of 4,000 National Guardsmen Deployed to LA to Return Home
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Half of 4,000 National Guardsmen Deployed to LA to Return Home

National Guard members stand guard outside the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building in Los Angeles on June 12, 2025. David Ryder/ReutersThe Pentagon said on Tuesday it is withdrawing half of the 4,000 National…
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Adelita Grijalva Wins Special Democratic Primary to Replace Her Father in Arizona House Seat
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Adelita Grijalva Wins Special Democratic Primary to Replace Her Father in Arizona House Seat

Adelita Grijalva, who is seeking the Democratic nomination in a special primary election to replace her late father, Raúl Grijalva, in Arizona's 7th Congressional District, hugs a supporter at an election…
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National League Wins MLB All-Star Game in First Swing-Off Tiebreaker
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National League Wins MLB All-Star Game in First Swing-Off Tiebreaker

Philadelphia Phillies Kyle Schwarber celebrates after winning the tiebreaker at the MLB baseball All-Star game between the American League and National League in Atlanta on July 15, 2025. Brynn Anderson/AP…
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Police investigate ‘suspicious disappearance’ of California man linked to cryptocurrency fortune
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Police investigate ‘suspicious disappearance’ of California man linked to cryptocurrency fortune

California police investigate 'suspicious disappearance' of Naiping Hou linked to cryptocurrency fortune Breaking News
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Is Donald Trump a Sex Pest BBC Panorama - Must Watch
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Is Donald Trump a Sex Pest BBC Panorama - Must Watch

Trump: Is the President a Sex Pest? Credits Role Contributor Reporter Richard Bilton Producer Jonathan Coffey Executive Producer Andrew Head Editor Rachel Jupp Politics Vids on youtube for original content Donald Trump has been accused of sexually inappropriate behaviour by more than 20 women, but he has dismissed them all as liars. Now one of those women is suing him for defamation. An American court will have to decide what really happened and whether the President of the United States is a sexual predator. So what's the truth about Donald Trump's behaviour towards women? In the week of his visit to Britain, reporter Richard Bilton investigates new allegations about Mr Trump and meets the women who say the president is a sex pest. Is Donald Trump a Sex Pest BBC Panorama - Must Watch
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