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On Choosing a Seminary

On Choosing a Seminary William B. Evans In my current academic position I do a good deal of pre-seminary advising.  Undergraduate students often come to my office expressing an interest in attending a theological seminary after they complete their bachelor’s…

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The “Royal Wedding”

and the Historical Background of the Ceremony Introduction A few weeks ago millions of people all over the world were watching the “Royal Wedding” of Prince William and Catherine Middleton.  People were glued to the tube for various reasons–some to…

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Listening to the Gaps

I am sure it has been noticed a thousand times before, but I have noticed it again. We need to listen to the gaps. Let me explain. Error and heresy are not always immediately obvious. To be sure, they can…

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It Ain’t Over ‘Till It’s Over

Most Christians, if they have heard of Desiderius Erasmus at all, know of him as the man who helped put the Greek New Testament into the hands of churchmen in the sixteenth century and thus paved the way for the…

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It Ain’t Over ‘Till It’s Over

Most Christians, if they have heard of Desiderius Erasmus at all, know of him as the man who helped put the Greek New Testament into the hands of churchmen in the sixteenth century and thus paved the way for the…

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Evidence for God

Andy Christofides was a student worker during my brief stay at university, the man is an all time great, his capacity to watch test cricket is unrivalled, his knowledge of Star Trek unsurpassed, his patience with idiots like myself remarkable, his…

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A load of old pony…..

It’s difficult to tell because of the wide brimmed hat, but this looks as if it could be one of the usual Welsh suspects — Del, Levy or even Martin `Witchfinder General’ Downes.  As they say, money doesn’t buy you…

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A side bar on the side bar

Over the next few weeks I’ve got a number of outside speaking engagements. I try to bunch them together in one or two week blocks a couple of times a year. I always feel slightly uncomfortable when it comes to…

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Festschrift for Donald Macleod

First off, I must apologise for my absence since last July, due to personal circumstances which are only now easing and allowing me back into my routine. Well done to the other contributors….you seem to have done well enough without…