Holding the centre
Having been away on holiday for a week (yes, delightful, thank you for asking), I return to find that things continue much as they were, except that Mark Jones has joined Team Reformation21, and Paul has allowed him to write…
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The rebel and the king
(I first posted this about two years ago, but it seems germane, so I am going over the ground again.) Consider the man born into a family of terrorists. The man’s father had rebelled against the King of the kingdom…
Jennings and Garner First Rejoinders
Editors’ Note: The first part of this series can be found here. This installment is the first of two responses offered by each participant. Jennings’s First Response It is privilege to testify to God’s goodness and greatness, as well as…
Jennings and Garner First Rejoinders
Editors’ Note: The first part of this series can be found here. This installment is the first of two responses offered by each participant. Jennings’s First Response It is privilege to testify to God’s goodness and greatness, as well as…
In praise of Lunchtime Services
One of the joys of ministering in London in the last 10 years has been to see the growth of lunchtime services. I mean by that a Bible reading and a 25 minute exposition in the middle of the week.…
An Apologie
Thanks to Carl (sort of) for the Introduction. But the man he speaks about is not me, I promise. I have lots of friends on Facebook, but do plan to purge some of the less trustworthy ones. I hope to…
Relating Works to Justification
My friend Bill Evans has responded to my earlier post concerning the “efficacy” of good works, and I am grateful for the clarity that he contributes. In responding to Evans, I hope to clarify what I wrote and perhaps move…
Concerns about the “Efficacy” of Works
I continue to hope that the recent debate/controversy over sanctification will lend clarity and light to readers. For this to happen, we will have to labor hard for biblical depth and balance. In my opinion, those who are opposing the…
Legalism is a Real Problem
Editors’ Note: In the coming weeks, Dr. Richard Phillips will be discussing the affirmations and denials of the Gospel Reformation Network. A full list is available at the conclusion of this article. In order to assist the important discussions taking…
Do You See What I See?: A Glimpse from the Pulpit
Dear Church*, In his book, Preaching the Whole Bible as Christian Scripture, Graeme Goldsworthy remarked, “The act of proclaiming, or preaching, was not the giving of opinions or of reinterpreting old religious traditions in new and creative ways. It was…