The other day, I commented on this tweet about those training for ministry and the benefits of reading the Brontes, Austen and other literary classics. It’s probably worth me clarifying to avoid any doubt that my article wasn’t intended as a direct response to the specific argument the original tweet was making. Indeed, as I’ll… Continue reading If you know, then you know
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Church and class
If we are all one in Christ Jesus, then this should mean a break down of all the social barriers in society when we come together as God’s people. We often focus on race and gender issues but also significant in churches is the matter of class. When we look at Galatians 3:28-29, we see… Continue reading Church and class
An attempted conversation with a rabbi about God and Scripture
The other day I attempted to respond on Twitter to some provocative comments from a Rabbi about God and suffering. The Rabbi in question, Mike Harvey, claims to have written a best seller book about conversing with Christians and to be a leading expert on interfaith relations. He didn’t seem too interested in conversations with… Continue reading An attempted conversation with a rabbi about God and Scripture
We need pastors who have never read the Brontes …and who never will
I saw this Tweet the other day. I think I get the point the tweet author is making. I can’t say for certain. I’ve watched a TV adaption of Jane Eyre as a child and seen trailers for similar adaptions of Pride and Prejudice but I’ve read neither book. I write as someone with post… Continue reading We need pastors who have never read the Brontes …and who never will
Discussion -how should men and women treat each other in a church?
I mentioned last week, a planned life group discussion on this topic. I thought it might be helpful to share the discussion outline/questions here. Feel free to make use of it in your own context. I’ve got a couple of articles planned that dig further into the topic. Set up for the discussion A slightly… Continue reading Discussion -how should men and women treat each other in a church?
Re-preach your sermon
I’ve picked up on a little debate between preachers recently about whether or not you should reuse sermons when speaking at other churches or prepare a fresh sermon every time. I suspect this has been prompted, at least in part by this brilliant article from Tim Wilson. There are a couple of things I’d differ… Continue reading Re-preach your sermon
Paul. Galatians and the end of slavery
In Galatians 3:28, Paul writes: 28 There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise. One of the major themes in Galatians is that Christ sets us free from slavery so… Continue reading Paul. Galatians and the end of slavery
How do you develop a healthy teaching and preaching diet for your church?
On one level, this is quite simple, especially if your leaning is towards systematic expository preaching and if you believe that the church family needs to hear the whole counsel of God. My practice in pastoral ministry has been to try and ensure that over time, the church covers as much of Scripture as possible. … Continue reading How do you develop a healthy teaching and preaching diet for your church?
Perseverance
The last of the 5 points of Calvinism is “Perseverance of the Saints.” The point here is that those who belong to Christ will persevere to then end but it’s not about our effort. Really, it’s about Christ’s perseverance with us. This is all about our eternal security. We know that if we belong to… Continue reading Perseverance
Worship
Faithroots Podcast 1 Chronicles 16 The Ark installed (v1-3) The Ark is housed in its new tent David leads worship offering sacrifices David provides food for the people -a type of blessing “Blessing the people (v2, c.f. v43) was an activity usually carried out by priests (c.f. Deut 10:8 1 Chr 23:13, but also… Continue reading Worship
