Guidance
Part 2 – “Our Goal, God’s Glory” What a comfort it is to know that God is a Shepherd for His people (Ps 23). The image of God as Shepherd helps us to understand the care He takes in leading…
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Why I Signed, Too
I thank Carl for providing the link to the Church of Scotland on-line petition, which I signed yesterday. Like Phil, I thought it was well-written and compelling. I think there are some good matters for reflection here, including points already…
Orwell unconvincing?
A Scottish reader sent me this link yesterday in the wake of my exchange with PR. I am sure Phil will be flattered by the comparison with Eliot; and, as a lifelong fan and admirer of Orwell’s prose, politics,…
Orwell unconvincing?
A Scottish reader sent me this link yesterday in the wake of my exchange with PR. I am sure Phil will be flattered by the comparison with Eliot; and, as a lifelong fan and admirer of Orwell’s prose, politics,…
Guidance
Part 1 – “The Lord is My Shepherd” The question of guidance is an important one for God’s people. Over the years I have been asked more times than I can remember how one knows the will of God in…
Christians in a Secular Culture
A.N. Wilson wrote an excellent article dealing with the challenges of Christian faith in an almost entirely secular culture. Wilson is a New Testament scholar who drifted away from faith in his thirties only to return again. This article and…
Concluding Unhelpful Postscript
I am grateful to my friend, Phil, for his vigorous response to my earlier posts on the C of S. I hope this response will clarify some matters. First, I concede that the death or doctrinal collapse of the mainlines…
Concluding Unhelpful Postscript
I am grateful to my friend, Phil, for his vigorous response to my earlier posts on the C of S. I hope this response will clarify some matters. First, I concede that the death or doctrinal collapse of the mainlines…
Blog 85: 2.16.7 – 2.16.11
In sections 8-12 Calvin seeks to explain a confusing part of the Apostle’s Creed: Christ’s descent into hell. Calvin wants us to understand and not despise this mysterious summary of our redemption. Dropping it from our creed means we lose…
The Aberdeen Appeal
I too have joined the list of Carl Trueman’s colleagues who have signed the “Statement to Commissioners at the forthcoming General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.” Further, I believe that Dr. Trueman’s response in “It must be spring. .…