Troubling the Waters—And Spreading Oil on the Waves

In this brief editorial, David Powlison discusses the topic of conflict. He maintains that truth and love stir up constructive controversy and calm destructive controversy. Powlison points to the character of God – He works amid the untidiness of situations, He’s a controversialist who upsets status quo, He’s a true peace-maker – He demands that we engage in fresh controversies, but in the only right way. Powlison concludes with a brief introduction to articles in this issue.