Mike Wittmer

Category: Theology

  • the risk of love

    If you haven’t heard of the Grant Study, you will find much material for preaching if you read this essay about it. I turned one of its points into a devotional for Our Daily Journey: read > 1 John 4:7-21 Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear (v. 18). George Vaillant…

  • doubt away

    My working title for my doubt book was Doubt Away:  Believe What You Know, It’s More than You Think. I liked the double meaning of “doubt away,” because on the one hand there are benefits to doubt, so go ahead and do it, while on the other hand believers need to put their doubt away…

  • despite doubt

    My book on doubt is officially out. I’ll say more about it in the weeks ahead, but here’s why this book is different than anything else you’ve read on the subject. 1. I emphasize what you know, not what you don’t. Most books on doubt emphasize how hard it is to believe in God, Jesus,…

  • full atonement, can it be?

    Here is a post on the atonement that I wrote for The Gospel Coalition. Drop over and say something nice, if you’re so inclined. You might notice on my sidebar that I have a new book coming out. I’m probably biased, but I really like it. It’s not available in bookstores or Amazon until next…

  • selfish servants

    This is an ODJ devotional I wrote after last week’s visit to Pictured Rocks Lakeshore in the beautiful desolation of Michigan’s Upper Peninusula, which doubles as a metaphor for Michigan’s upcoming football season. read > Acts 4:1-21 “What should we do with these men?” they asked each other. The tour guide at the Au Sable…

  • atonement theories

    As a follow-up to yesterday’s post, I’m following Zach’s comment to post my chart on the atonement from chapter 6 of Don’t Stop Believing. Click on this link (atonement theories) to see the chart, which I’ll discuss below. My main point is that the various atonement theories are not like a set of golf clubs,…

  • getty up

    The other week I mentioned my bad experience with Christian music, so I’m glad to publicly thank the Gettys who recently stood by their inspirational song—and soundtrack to the best response to Love Wins that I’ve ever read—“In Christ Alone.” As you may have heard, the PCUSA asked them to change the line about Jesus…

  • not less in your mess

    Here is my latest entry for Our Daily Journey: read > Genesis 29:16-30:24 Then Rachel told him, “Take my maid, Bilhah, and sleep with her. She will bear children for me, and through her I can have a family, too.” God’s royal family, the most important family in the history of the world, was a…

  • sing responsibly

    Not long ago a student told me that I should listen to more Christian music so I would be up on things. I explained that was a good idea but every time I try I get so upset that I need a couple years off. Well, last night I was feeling optimistic on my way…

  • chaos monster

    This title isn’t the name of a Sesame Street character, although it should be. Who wouldn’t tune in to the alphabet in the hands of the Chaos Monster? Just think what he could do to the number six! This could open Sesame Street to an older demographic, who would gladly pledge a few bucks for…