Distinctively
Biblical Education
The Bible speaks not only to the goals, but the methods of education. In fact, Scripture reveals that the greatest commandment is to love God, and the manifestation of our obedience to this commandment is in feeding the sheep (John 21). The process of sheep-feeding detailed in the Scripture, and discussed in the context of the greatest commandment, is a model of walk-along, talk-along, primarily non-delegable, discipleship-based training between parents and children (Deuteronomy 6). This section of our site is dedicated to examining many of the current debates, options, and opportunities available for Christians who seek a distinctively biblical education for their children.
- A Patriarchal Vision for a Daughter’s Graduationby Rachel Short, July 22, 2004
- One of the greatest blessings that the Lord has placed in my life is the gift of two wonderful, godly parents who have unconditionally loved, trained, and taught me from the scriptures with incredible patience and wisdom. Read More
- Southern Baptists Fail To Defend The Faithby John Lofton, June 19, 2004
- In their recent meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana, the Southern Baptist Convention had a golden opportunity to fight back in defense of the Christian faith in the educational arena. They could have walked the Christian talk concerning their children. Instead, they ran up the white flag of surrender. Read More
- Christian Graduations and Young Ladiesby Douglas W. Phillips, Esq., June 16, 2003
- Over the years, I have spoken at numerous graduations for Christian students, only to hear the young ladies being celebrated, publicly declare their independence, and rejoice that “at last” they can toss the reigns of parental authority and escape the dominion of home life. From a biblical perspective, such students are unfit to be described as “graduated.” Read More
- The Dorm Key Ritualby Gary North, March 7, 2003
- There are three important symbolic events in this life: birth, marriage, and death. There are three rituals that match these events in Christianity: baptism, wedding, and funeral. In some Christian traditions, confirmation is a fourth. Jews have circumcision, bar mitzvah, wedding, and funeral. All groups today face a new ritual: the ritual of the dorm key. Read More
- The Future of Homeschoolingby Phil Lancaster, February 13, 2003
- What now is the future of home schooling? Will it prove to be just a passing fad that parents abandon as they send their children back to school, or will it become a lasting alternative to institutional education, both public and private? Or is it even desirable that it endure? Read More
- Testimony Before the House and Senate Committees on the Proposed Department of Educationby J. Gresham Machen, February 25th, 1926
- Mr. Chairman and gentlemen of the Committee, there are two reasons why a man may be opposed to a bill, which is introduced in Congress. One reason is that he thinks it will not accomplish its purpose. The other reason is that he thinks that the purpose that it is intended to accomplish is an evil purpose. Read More