This is the argument made in a book review, or rather a book summary from Tim Dieppe of Christian Concern. The book is The Virtue of Nationalism by Yoram Hazony, an Israeli academic and the argument is that you have a binary choice between Nationalism and Imperialism. Nazism was in fact a form of imperialism… Continue reading Is Nationalism a virtue? Responding to an old book review from Christian Concern
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Stepping out in faith
Our church are starting a series on Exodus. This is how I approached preaching an introduction to the book. Do you remember your first flight? For me, it’s spring, 1996. I sit waiting in the lounge. The wait goes on for a long time until eventually we are invited to board. I’m now required to… Continue reading Stepping out in faith
Stepping out in faith …. But with Christ with me
Today I’m preaching at church and my task is to give an overview introduction to the book of Exodus. My big fear with such introductions is that they can risk becoming lectury … A little academic. However they can also give us the opportunity to preach the message or some of the messages from the… Continue reading Stepping out in faith …. But with Christ with me
Romans Notes
Coming up in a series this year are my notes on the text of Romans. They are exegetical, based on the Greek text (SBLT). Often at any one time I will be seeking to read a book of the Bible in depth. This may or may not be a book that we are about to… Continue reading Romans Notes
The Big themes of Exodus 1-2
How do the first two chapters of Exodus play their part in moving the story of God’s redemption plan along? We have already seen connections in the detail from an observation of something good, through to another ark and of course the part that wells make in Biblical hook ups. Finally, ?I hope you spotted… Continue reading The Big themes of Exodus 1-2
The waters of death (part 1)
The story of Exodus focuses in on one family. A man from the tribe of Levi marries and his wife gives birth to a son.[1] We know from later that he is not the only child, he has a sister, Miriam, and brother, Aaron. Whether Miriam is from a previous/first wife or whether the narrator… Continue reading The waters of death (part 1)
Escape: why suicide is not just about physically killing yourself
“Have you had thoughts of taking your own life?” The pastor’s question to me in my early twenties was met with a pause, a hesitation. Then my response. “No, I don’t think so.” “Dave, I wonder if the hesitation there indicates that maybe at some level you had considered it? “ His reply shocked me.… Continue reading Escape: why suicide is not just about physically killing yourself
Invading Babylon -more on the New Apostolic Reformation and Dominionism (Seven mountain mandate)
I’d you want to dig a little further into the New apostolic Reformation teaching on Dominion Theology and the Seven Mountain Mandate then a good place to start is “Invading Babylon:The Seven Nation Mandate” by Lance Wallnau, Bill Johnson and others. This multi-author work in effect sets out the NAR manifesto. Johnson begins the first… Continue reading Invading Babylon -more on the New Apostolic Reformation and Dominionism (Seven mountain mandate)
The New Apostolic Reformation
My aim is to give a summary introduction to a term and a movement. I suspect that it is something we will be less familiar with in the UK, both the term and the concept. However, we will be familiar with some names because people such as C Peter Wagner who was a key figure… Continue reading The New Apostolic Reformation
UKIP marching with Jesus
I’ve seen a few social media posts, mainly from the US picking up on a parade in London being banned. The posts usually express outrage contrasting this “Walk with Jesus” being banned in case it offends Muslims whilst Muslim festivals and parades are allowed It’s important to be factually clear about this. The march is… Continue reading UKIP marching with Jesus
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