As Christians in the UK and elsewhere engage in discussion among themselves and with civil authorities about the nature of marriage, it seems that many are concerned that such battles are indicative or even productive of a coming judgement. It…
When I was a young Christian I was given the advice of reading an evangelistic book regularly. It’s good for the soul and I think one of the benefits is it keeps reminding you of the simplicity of the gospel…
Last year we went through the Heidelberg Catechism each Sunday as our confession of faith. People loved it and lots bought Kevin Deyoung’s book ‘The good news we almost forgot’. I recently got sent ‘The Quest for Comfort – the…
If you wanted evidence of the cruel intelligence and brutal vindictiveness of the Adversary, ask a preacher about the coincidence of his preparations and temptations. You will begin to understand why it was that Luther flung an inkpot at the…
I try to read The Briefing each month (now that it’s free online). In all honesty it drives me round the bend. It’s Australian, which is bad enough, but it’s also pragmatism gone mad.The usual things come up every few months: ‘Worship…
The former British Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling (he of the white hair and black eyebrows), has written a memoir of his time at No.11 Downing Street. It’s called Back from the Brink and provides a fascinating insight into…
The former British Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling (he of the white hair and black eyebrows), has written a memoir of his time at No.11 Downing Street. It’s called Back from the Brink and provides a fascinating insight into…
Alexander Somerville (1813-1889) was a close friend of Robert Murray M’Cheyne. They went to school and university together. As divinity students, they met for the study of the Bible using both the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Old Testament,…
I will make no bones about it: I am an Old World (for which please read ‘continental European’) Christian, of Puritan inclination, and a Dissenter – specifically, a Particular or Reformed Baptist. That means several things. By conviction and heritage…
Sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence (1 Peter 3:15). We have…
