I’ve introduced a new Faithroots Audio page. The first audios included on the page are a selection of sermons that I’ve preached at Church Central North covering most genres of Scripture. One reason for sharing those sermons is to help those learning to preach. I’d like you to get a flavour for how different topics… Continue reading Faithroots audio: sample sermons
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On blunted blades
My friend, Steve Kneale writes here, about being careful what we ask for. In the light of Henry Nowak’s murder there has been a big focus on the religious right of Sikhs to carry the Kirpan in public. He offers the scenario of someone using a Bible as a weapon and harming someone, leading to… Continue reading On blunted blades
Ethno-cultural nationalism
I’ve seen it suggested that the kind of nationalism we are seeing promoted whether by agitators like Tommy Robinson or Christian Nationalists is not of the narrow, hostile ethno-nationalism kind that we associate with the Far Right and racism. The implication is that this civic or cultural nationalism is of a more benign kind. My… Continue reading Ethno-cultural nationalism
Did Kemi Badernoch really say that she did not care about white lives?
As Henry Nowak lay dying, his murderer and relatives concocted a deceit. They hid the murder weapon and they phoned the police claiming that Vikrum Nigwa was the victim of racially aggravated assault and battery. The lies compounded this heinous crime. One thing we owe to the memory of Henry Nowak is a commitment to… Continue reading Did Kemi Badernoch really say that she did not care about white lives?
Honouring or dishonouring Henry Nowak’s memory
My reflection on the political reaction to Vikrum Digwa’s conviction for the murder of Henry Nowak can be summed up as : There have now been four wrongs in relation to the horrific murder of Henry Nowak. 1. The murder itself 2. The deceit by the murderer aided by family to attempt to cover up.… Continue reading Honouring or dishonouring Henry Nowak’s memory
Romans 5:1-4
The result of justification is that if we are right with God, then we have peace with him. We are no longer under his wrath and judgement. We are no longer enemies of God. Peace is possible through Jesus Christ, the mediator (v1). Paul here emphasises Christ’s priestly role. He gives us access. Specifically, the… Continue reading Romans 5:1-4
Was murder treated less seriously than anti-racism?
The case of Henry Nowak”s murder is distressing. It’s clear that the police made mistakes and that a young man and his family were seriously let down. It is also clear that an evil and violent crime was committed. However, we need to be careful in our responses. We are seeing Nowak now used as… Continue reading Was murder treated less seriously than anti-racism?
Does God desert us?
Writing on The Gospel Coalition website, Kyle Strobel asks: “Have you had the experience of feeling like your prayers simply bounced off the ceiling? Or your Scripture reading ceased to feel as meaningful as it once did? Have you looked back at seasons that felt like lush gardens of excitement, passion, and zeal for the… Continue reading Does God desert us?
How should we respond to those shouting for an uprising?
Recently the Unite the Kingdom movement led by Tommy Robinson had another rally in central London. It was interesting to see some of the responses and reporting from across the pond in the US, especially from the Christian right. There seemed to be a theme of cheering on an uprising against the establishment, a fledgling… Continue reading How should we respond to those shouting for an uprising?
Is servant leadership a sin? Responding to Doug Wilson
Doug Wilson writes on Blog and Mablog about what he perceives to be “the sin of servant leadership“. His argument is that the problem is not with the word “servant” but with “leadership”. We would be deeply uncomfortable with the term servant lordship”. So our problem is not with service but with authority. He argues… Continue reading Is servant leadership a sin? Responding to Doug Wilson
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