On Controversy

A minister who was about to publish an article criticizing a fellow minister for errors in his theology, wrote to John Newton of his intention. Newton’s reply was meant to reference controversies in theology, but I find it to be helpful for many of life’s...

My Politics

from Letters of John Newton, 1778 The whole system of my politics is summed up in this one verse, The Lord reigns. Let the nations tremble. –Psalm 99:1 The times look awfully dark indeed, and as the clouds grow thicker, the stupidity of the nation seems...