Excuse me, Mr President
In the UK I’m pretty sure the only time you would use the term President of a Christian is in the context of a Christian Union, which is a student run group in a university. I suspect the only reason for…
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Debt, Democracy and Liberty
My friend and former boss Mark Johnston, who defected to the US in 2010 has written a ”letter from America” to Evangelicals Now regarding the Economy and American Churches.
Perspicuity Again: A Surrejoinder
My friend and ARP ministerial colleague, the Rev. Matt Miller, has responded over on the Aquilareport to my recent post here on “Perspicuity, Exegetical Populism, and Tolerance.” I have no particular interest in getting into a public debate about young-earth…
On being a naive literalist
THe last couple of days have seen classic Reformation 21 paradoxes. The combination of Carl Trueman putting the knife in to our multi site friends allied to Steve Nicholl’s subtle self promotion couched in ‘Start planning for Reformation Day’ (which is…
A Hymn That Would Not Be Written Today
Reading (and watching) Dr. Trueman’s posts the past couple of days regarding rock star pastor Perry Noble (a disgrace to my hometown area of Greenville, SC), coupled with Dr. Eglinton’s excellent piece, reminded me of one of my favorite hymns…
The Dead Theologians Society: How yesterday’s theologians can help you flee today’s idolatry
Central to the problems tackled by the Apostle Paul in the first century Corinthian church was its idolatrous fixation on personality cults centred on the so-called “super apostles”. That this verged on almost literal hero worship is suggested by Paul’s…
The Dead Theologians Society: How yesterday’s theologians can help you flee today’s idolatry
Central to the problems tackled by the Apostle Paul in the first century Corinthian church was its idolatrous fixation on personality cults centred on the so-called “super apostles”. That this verged on almost literal hero worship is suggested by Paul’s…
Reformation Day – Start Planning Now
It’s fall, which means it’s time to get ready for Reformation Day. If you’d like some activities for the weekend events, check out some of the resources my artist friend Ned Bustard put together at churchhistoryabcs.com. There you will find…
Perspicuity, Exegetical Populism, and Tolerance: A Reply to G. I. Williamson
Let me begin by saying that I greatly value my friend G. I. Williamson’s lengthy legacy of faithful parish ministry and service to the broader church. One of the happier memories of my years of involvement in NAPARC was chairing…
Masive Mike in West London
Next Wednesday (28 Sept) Mike Reeves is speaking at the West London Ministry afternoon, it’s held at Duke Street Church, Richmond from 1.15-4.4.15. Mike will be speaking on ‘The Love of Christ’ The sessions are aimed at ministers and church staff…