Category Reformation21

Word of the Lord and/or Word of the Church? The Bible in a recent papal pronouncement [Editor’s Note: This is the fourth in a series on Roman Catholicism in the 21st century. A new entry in the series should follow…

Word of the Lord and/or Word of the Church? The Bible in a recent papal pronouncement [Editor’s Note: This is the fourth in a series on Roman Catholicism in the 21st century. A new entry in the series should follow…

I’ve never been to a multi site church, I’m not really sure what one is. In fact as I think about it  apart from a couple of conferences I’ve never been in a congregation of over a 1000 people. I think I…

I’m relearning the Westminster Shorter Catechism. How on earth people learnt the Heidelberg is beyond me. It may be warmer but give me the Westminster any day. It’s built for speed and memorability!   Alongside I’m reading through Thomas Watson ‘A…

Clearly, Levy is a man of poor discernment (see the video tour of his library below).  But now that I am on the topic of libraries, my recent move has required that I re-shelve my books. It is surprising what…

Carl and I are really pleased to present the latest T4G pastor’s library tour. Apologies for the shaky camera work and the abrupt ending but I think you’ll get the jist. Please make sure you watch the videos in order…

Having been silent for a while (a move to South Carolina, “God’s Country” as it is known in these parts, rendered me comatose for a season) I have been reflecting on the issue of rebellion against authority. I am, of…

On July 4, our nation celebrates its independence with waving flags, picnics, and parades.  Some churches deck their sanctuary with red, white, and blue, and devote the worship service to the honor of the state.  Other Christians virtually ignore this…

This past Sunday Dick Lucas preached for me at IPC. He comes and does 2 Sundays every year and it’s a delight. There’s always a fear in the back of my mind in inviting him. The worry is: has he…

A number of folk in our congregation are asking the question is it legitimate to strike. In the next few months this will become more of an issue in the UK. Richard Perkins has written a helpul piece here