Paul on Character
As we move into 1 Tim. 3, I have drawn verse 2. Paul launches his list of qualifications for an overseer with a series of practical characteristics. At key points in 1 Timothy, Paul is concerned at the connection between…
Month February 2012
Ref21 merchandise
I would like to think that Pastor Fashion is a spoof. In fact, I am somewhat desperate for it to be a spoof. It troubles me that, despite its magnificent lameness, there is too much non-spoofery that is so close…
The Forgotten Victims: An Exciting Theological Conversation
Anyone who has studied the path which theology has followed over the last century will know that the concept of victimhood is absolutely central. Indeed, it has generated some of the most creative theology of the last hundred years. Auschwitz…
The Forgotten Victims: An Exciting Theological Conversation
Anyone who has studied the path which theology has followed over the last century will know that the concept of victimhood is absolutely central. Indeed, it has generated some of the most creative theology of the last hundred years. Auschwitz…
Pastoral character
In a few days time I have the privilege of being one of the preachers at “The Call” Conference in Edinburgh. (I believe that there are still opportunities to book a place if you wish.) The theme of my sermon…
The Real Scandal of the Evangelical Mind
[youtube ] The Real Scandal of the Evangelical Mind by Carl Trueman is an excellent ebooklet on the nature of evangelicalism and the necessity of clear confessions of faith. Anyone interested in the state of the church and the importance…
Get Registered for The Science and Faith Conference
April 14, 2012 Early-bird registration for the Westminster Conference on Scienceand Faith closes on March 16th. Register now before the discount ends! The third annual Conference on Science and Faith will be held on April 14th, 2012, at the ACE…
Reading the Bible the Jesus way…
And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, [Jesus] interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself. – Luke 24:27 Great ReadsThe Unfolding Mystery by Edmund ClowneyGod’s Big Picture by Vaughan RobertsOne Lord, One Plan, One People…
The Greatest Compliment Ever
In the last twenty four hours, two friends sent me two different news stories. The one here refers to events outside the church; the one here within it (WARNING: the church one is not for the easily offended). These raised…
The Greatest Compliment Ever
In the last twenty four hours, two friends sent me two different news stories. The one here refers to events outside the church; the one here within it (WARNING: the church one is not for the easily offended). These raised…