My friend Steve Kneale writes here about why pastors should have a burner phone. I want to endorse his recommendation with two tweaks. First, there is a simple solution to his concerns about how he might be perceived (I note he didn’t include ‘double agent’ as one of his possible professions), instead of talking about… Continue reading Why you should get your pastor a work mobile
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Should Christians celebrate Seder meals on Maundy Thursday?
The document I refer to in the video from the Council of Christians and Jews can be found here
Let’s talk about God (analogy, metaphor and impassibility)
Ronald S Baines in “Confessing the Impassible God responds to Don Carson’s critique of some formulations of Divine Possibility by arguing that: “The grid through which the confessional doctrine is viewed is not selected apriori asfter which the Biblical texts are viewed through this preconceived lens.”[1] Baines objects to Carson’s suggestion that an arbitrary grid… Continue reading Let’s talk about God (analogy, metaphor and impassibility)
Does forgiveness require repentance?
There has been some discussion on social media this last few days about whether forgiveness requires repentance. In this video, I explain why I think it is necessary. I mention an article on the same subject by my friend Steve Kneale which you can read here.
When a leader falls, is their past teaching still valid?”
This was the title of Tom Forryan’s article in Evangelicals Now, part of a series of articles on Jude. Disappointingly, the article doesn’t answer the question, although it poses it in the text as well as the headline. Maybe that is due to the crucial section got cut in editing. The article’s focus is more… Continue reading When a leader falls, is their past teaching still valid?”
What would I like you to know about Islam, Muslims and immigration?
Aaron Edwards has written a few articles on his Substack site about Islam and Britain. Some of the articles require paid subscription whilst others are available free. You can read the last one here. One comment on the article which said: “I read some comments from people living in the Midlands who are already living… Continue reading What would I like you to know about Islam, Muslims and immigration?
Why God is not an emotionless firefighter (or why we need to pick better illustrations)
One of the reasons why I think a lot of people struggle with the idea of “Divine Impassibility” is that sadly it is often badly represented. Take for example, an essay that Matthew Barrett wrote for The Gospel Coalition website. In the article, he talks about how whenever someone shares about a tragedy they have… Continue reading Why God is not an emotionless firefighter (or why we need to pick better illustrations)
Should Christians have sought judicial review on school fees VAT … And can they win?.
Here’s my latest walk and talk as a Judicial review case is under way. For those wanting the headlines and who don’t have time to watch all the way through. On the last point, I believe that Christians should not be charging parents on low incomes of 7k and more. Nor should Christians be underpaying… Continue reading Should Christians have sought judicial review on school fees VAT … And can they win?.
Defending the indefensible? Can we really defend Trump?
Rhys Laverty writes “In Defence of Trump” in Evangelicals Now. You may be a bit bored with discussion about US politics here on Faithroots but as the article came out during my recent debate with Robert Gagnon about such matters, I thought it was worth picking up on the article. I will try and move… Continue reading Defending the indefensible? Can we really defend Trump?
Banning Street Preaching?
A report in the Daily Telegraph describes plans by Rushmoor Council to get an injunction against Street Preachers. In this video I look at the rights and wrongs of such a case and why it matters for Christians. I also talk about For those who prefer reading to watching. My key points are. Situations like… Continue reading Banning Street Preaching?
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