"May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God the Father, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all." In his final message as Interim Chaplain at Wheaton College, the Rev. Dr. Dave McDowell tells three stories to Wheaton students, all centered around the theme of his benediction: the parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard from Matthew 20:1-16, the "Tairy Fale of Prinderella," and an excerpt from Flannery O'Conner's "Revelation." Drawing from these stories lessons of...

What does it mean for us to be heirs of Christ, destined for glory, yet called to suffer? Taking as his text Romans 8:17, Canon Andrew White—the "Vicar of Baghdad"—speaks to Wheaton students on the topic of suffering and persecution. Describing the persecution faced by the church in the Middle East, specifically in regards to his ministry in Iraq, Canon White calls Wheaton to follow Christ wholeheartedly, sharing not only in His glories, but also in His sufferings. While ISIS ravages the...

What is the importance of story? In connection with the 2015 Wheaton Theology Conference, Associate Professor of Theology and Black Church Studies at Duke Divinity School Dr. Willie Jennings speaks to students on the power of story as demonstrated by Christ. Dr. Jennings exhorts Wheaton students to embrace the "new belonging" to which God is calling them, a reality beyond the boundaries of "color, kin, and kind."

How did the apostle Paul grapple with the realities of trouble and suffering in his ministry to the early church? Drawing from Paul's second letter to the Corinthians, Philip Ryken shows how "a decision to live for Christ is really a decision to die for Christ." Paul's troubles also provide a stark reminder of the sufferings endured by the persecuted church around the world, and Dr. Ryken cites examples of these sufferings, exhorting Wheaton students to solidarity with these brothers and...

Guest musician Ken Medema and the Wheaton College Concert Choir lead Wheaton College students in Easter Monday worship.

What does it look like to "listen 'Christianly'"? Associate Dean of Biblical & Theological Studies and Professor of Theology Dr. Jeffery Bingham speaks about the Cross of Christ. Beginning with a call to "slay the dragon of Christian entitlement," Dr. Bingham draws from the Gospel of Mark, expounding on the need for self-denial in the Christian life. Pointing out that "the Cross doesn't do something for you; It does something to you," he calls Wheaton students to heed the message of...

How does sacred art inform our worship, especially during Holy Week? Associate Professor of Art and Chair of the Art Department David Hooker meditates on the crucifixion of our Lord through the lens of his work, "Corpus": a sculpture of Christ on the cross covered in vacuum dust. Drawing from his experiences of encountering beauty throughout his life, Prof. Hooker speaks to the way we should approach beauty in the light of the glory of God.

What does a faith that Jesus admires look like? Speaking in connection with Wheaton College's 2015 Science Symposium, Associate Professor of Computer Science Dr. Thomas VanDrunen examines the story of the faithful centurion in Luke 7:1-10. Observing that 1), this faith is built on knowledge and understanding, 2) this faith is a humble faith, and 3) this faith does not rely on externals or incidentals, Dr. VanDrunen draws a parallel between faith and science. He uses examples from computer...

What do we mean when we speak of "revival"? Interim Chaplain Dr. Dave McDowell explores the characteristics of revival throughout church history. He lists five characteristics of revivals: 1) Revivals are often preceded by faithful preaching of the Word, as well as a time of crisis; 2) they entail acute awareness of the resplendent glory of God, as well as awareness of the depth of our sin; 3) they consist of both confession and repentance of sin, as well as knowledge of the forgiveness of...