Author: RAANetwork

The mission of the Reformed African American Network is to fuel modern reformation in the African American community with a global mindset by addressing the core concerns of African Americans.
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Christians and Public Education: A Matter of Biblical Justice

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One year ago, Jemar Tisby wrote, There are Children Here: Christians and Public Education. In this article, Jemar details his experience as a teacher and principal as a Christian in the public school sector. He also argues against the apathy and, often, the disdain that some Christians feel towards the public school system. Jemar was recently interviewed […]

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Cultural Trauma and the Acculturated Jesus

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This article first appeared on The Twelve blog. It has been re-posted with permission. Christina Edmondson is the Dean of Intercultural Student Development at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can find the original and more great content by clicking here. The Jesus of the Bible was a deeply connected, culturally credible Hebrew son. There is […]

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What Shootings and Racial Justice Mean for the Body of Christ

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This article, written by Russell Moore, originated from his personal site. You can find more great content here. Follow him on Twitter: @drmoore Many Americans awoke from their Independence Day weekend to read that yet another African-American man had been shot and killed by police. On Tuesday, July 5th, Alton Sterling was confronted by police […]

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Theology

Why Charismatics and Calvinists Need Each Other

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This article has been reposted from The Gospel Coalition website. You can find the original here. White-haired, suit-wearing Presbyterian lawyers don’t typically garner the fandom of teenagers, but Mr. Z did. Each week dozens of us would gather in his home. He would feed us and let us trash his house, watch movies, and play basketball. Each […]

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How Did You Become Reformed?

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Often in Reformed Christian circles, you’ll hear two questions: How were you saved, and how did you become Reformed? The process of learning and accepting Reformed theology can be as memorable as the moment when God first resurrected your Spirit in Christ Jesus. Whether you arrive to Reformed theology through a book or a friend, many people often […]

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Evangelical Witness in an Age of Mass Incarceration

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This article was written by Matthew J. hall for the Ethics & Religion Liberty Commission on December, 14th 2015. It has been reposted with permission. —– For many evangelicals, the question of our nation’s penal system is one largely unconsidered. Our vast and growing prison system operates behind a curtain, mostly hidden from view. And […]

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