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Holding up the Bethel mirror
The other day, I shared a little e-book analysing the theological culture of the Bethel movement. If you missed it, you can download it here. I want to pick up on a couple of questions here before digging in to something that I think is significantly important. I appreciate that there will be some of… Continue reading Holding up the Bethel mirror
Christian Nationalism: What does Jesus say?
You may recall that recently I responded to blogger Aaron Edwards’ questions posed to those who oppose Christian Nationalism. You can read my response here. I also shared the answers in response to his Facebook post. This drew some response. In particular one person was keen to insist that: “you do need to have an… Continue reading Christian Nationalism: What does Jesus say?
They’re only words (Banning Liebscher and Bethel’s understanding of rhema)
In his book, Rooted, Banning Liebscher says: Jesus made a tremendous promise in John 15:7. He said, “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.” Asking what you desire and seeing God do it for you is called faith.… Continue reading They’re only words (Banning Liebscher and Bethel’s understanding of rhema)
Abortion – a proposal legislation that might begin to turn the tide
I was saddened to hear that the House of Lords had voted to retain an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill which in effect decriminalises abortion up to birth in the case of the mother. It’s bad law not just because it is unethical but also because it is unhealthy to have backbenchers loading… Continue reading Abortion – a proposal legislation that might begin to turn the tide
Nick Timothy, Keir Starmer and Muslim prayers in Trafalgar Square
Apparently one of the spats at this week’s PMQs concerned a shadow Justice Secretary, Nick Timothy who reacted to a public Iftar meal attended by Sadiq Khan and hosted at Trafalgar Square, Timothy argued that the public, Islamic call to prayer, the Adhan, taking place in a public square was an act of domination because… Continue reading Nick Timothy, Keir Starmer and Muslim prayers in Trafalgar Square
Bethel: The Deep Dive
I’ve been sharing some articles looking at the theology and culture of the Bethel movement, both the church in Redding, California and the wider movement it has spawned. Here, I bring all the research together into one free e-book. My aim is that this should be freely available to help church leaders. Please share to… Continue reading Bethel: The Deep Dive
Responding to a Christian Nationalist’s questions
Blogger, Aaron Edwards has posed a set of questions to people he describes as “Christians who loathe the idea of Christian Nationalism.” Below are my brief responses to the questions. Assuming you are not happy with a (Christianly) qualified form of nationalism, are you happy with the present socio-political order of secular globalist liberalism, with… Continue reading Responding to a Christian Nationalist’s questions
The Bethel baby and the bath water: To what extent can you benefit from Bethel?
We’re coming to the end of my series on Bethel. I’m going to be sharing everything together as an E-book tomorrow. What I wanted to do here was to pick up on one question that has come up. It’s whether there is good in Bethel. Can we throw out the bathwater without losing the baby?… Continue reading The Bethel baby and the bath water: To what extent can you benefit from Bethel?
My brother’s keeper? What has Bethel got to do with us?
When God speaks to Cain, asking him about his brother Abel in Genesis 4, Cain retorts, “Am I my brother’s keeper? Of course, the implicit and obvious answer is meant to be “Yes you are?” We’ve been conducting a deep dive into the theology and culture of Bethel, Redding, CA. It might be tempting to… Continue reading My brother’s keeper? What has Bethel got to do with us?
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