In defence of free speech
I would not necessarily agree with all the emphases and recommendations, but – as someone who might end up at the sharp end of this kind of law – I appreciate the clarity of Rowan Atkinson’s argument, and the defence…
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Matthew Henry
Matthew Henry was born on 18 October 1662, not long after Black Bartholomew’s Day (24 August 1662), the date on which his father – in common with about 2000 other ministers of the gospel – was ejected from the Church…
“More light, Lord!”
Light is one of those commodities, like oxygen, much underestimated until one finds oneself in need of it. I am particularly conscious of this because my desk light – a quite splendid piece of kit – decided to pack up…
Review: “Wise Counsel: John Newton’s Letters to John Ryland Jr.”
Wise Counsel: John Newton’s Letters to John Ryland Jr.Grant Gordon (ed.)Banner of Truth, 2009 (428pp, hbk)ISBN 9781848710535 Almost every young minister of the gospel could do with a Newton. They may not always realise that they need a Newton, but…
Background in Biblical Interpretation: Part 2
Editors’ Note: This is the second part of a two part series on this topic. You can read the first part here. Developing a Critical Sense Since there are such problems and yet some background information is valid and helpful,…
Background in Biblical Interpretation: Part 2
Editors’ Note: This is the second part of a two part series on this topic. You can read the first part here. Developing a Critical Sense Since there are such problems and yet some background information is valid and helpful,…
No One Understands like Jesus
On Sunday morning I plan to preach on Christ as a compassionate High Priest from the words of Hebrews 4:14-15. As I put the final touches on that sermon, I was reading a commentary where I came across a beautiful…
An invite to the Eccentric Ministers Conference
Admittedly it’s somewhat wrong to be publicising a conference on Ref21 that Carl Trueman isn’t speaking at but we’ll give it a go……. The Eccentric Ministers Conference held in the greatest city in the world! We live in a visual…
A Late Thursday Afternoon Teaser
Due to technical difficulties I’m re-posting this. In light of Paul Washer’s new book coming out next week, and with publisher’s approval I thought I would whet your appetite with some choice quotes from it. Here they are: “As…
Review: “Am I Really A Christian?”
Am I Really A Christian?Mike McKinleyCrossway, 2011, 160pp., paperback, $12.99 / £8.99ISBN 978-1-4335-2576-6 We must be able to give the right answer for the right reasons to this all-important question, because heaven or hell hang upon that answer. Mike McKinley’s…