What is it that we most need in this uncertain and chaotic world? What is it that will change our perspective on everything? Isaiah ch 6 gives us some pointers! Read Isaiah 6 Uzziah had been a successful king but in his later years lost his way becoming puffed up with pride. He sought to… Continue reading Becoming like our idols
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Sex talk – responding to that (now pulled) TGC article.
The Gospel Coalition recently published an excerpt from Josh Butler’s book, Beautiful Union, entitled “Sex won’t save you but it will point to the one who can.” The article prompted a lot of internet outrage and they’ve since pulled it, suggesting that the problem was a lack of context from the book, so they’ve instead… Continue reading Sex talk – responding to that (now pulled) TGC article.
The Vineyard
Isaiah continues with the horticultural theme of vines, branches and vineyards. God is the farmer who plants a vineyard (Israel) but what does he find when he comes to it? Read Isaiah 5:1-7 This section takes the form of a song, a love song with echoes of Song of Songs, Isaiah sings of the Lord… Continue reading The Vineyard
Disagreement, dislike and intolerance
Over the past few days, a few stories have been circulating concerning religious tolerance. I’ve picked up on two of them. First, there was the case of Kate Forbes and her bid to lead the SNP in Scotland. Then there was the issue of tensions over treatment of a Quran in a school in West… Continue reading Disagreement, dislike and intolerance
On preachers borrowing from others -responding to John Benton and the evening service debate
John Benton has written on the London Seminary blog about why pastors should continue to fight for the Sunday evening service. I don’t want to rehearse all the arguments relating to this now. First because Steve Kneale has already done an excellent job here and secondly because I’ve engaged with the arguments previously. Like Steve,… Continue reading On preachers borrowing from others -responding to John Benton and the evening service debate
Can you be an unhappy Christian?
Dane Ortlund, author of Gently and Lowly recently tweeted this quote from Dr Martyn Lloyd Jones. This has ironically left quite a few people unhappy. There is a risk with this kind of statement, especially without nuance and separated from context that it can give the impression that Christians are meant to walk around with… Continue reading Can you be an unhappy Christian?
purification
Reading through the early chapters of Isaiah, it becomes clear that the coming “Day of the Lord” when judgement and punishment will be visited on Israel is not just about punishment, not just about the destruction of wickedness but rather it is about purification and restoration. The aim is that through this refining experience that… Continue reading purification
chaotic folly
What does judgement look like? What would judgement on a church, a community, a nation? Read Isaiah chapter 3:1-4:1 Judgement for Israel and Judah involves the stripping away of all of their resources and means of support including food supplies. It then leads to the removal of leaders and protectors. The wise, experienced and strong… Continue reading chaotic folly
On polemic and polemical theology
The other day, a friend asked for recommendations on The Trinity and I mentioned in my preferences that I would not recommend Matthew Barrett’s book “Simply Trinity.” If you want to know why, you can read my review and additional comment article here. This prompted some discussion about whether or not Barret’s book was intended… Continue reading On polemic and polemical theology
Compromised
We now find out why it is that God must act to restore and renew his holy city through refining judgement and why God’s people need to learn again what it means to walk in the light of God. Read Isaiah 2:6-22 The people’s rejection of Yahweh is seen in the way that they have… Continue reading Compromised
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