As a side note in my discussion paper on divorce and re-marriage, I noted that there is the question of common-law marriage. The term has historically been used to refer to a couple who are in effect living faithfully, long term, as husband and wife, are recognised as such by friends, relatives and the wider… Continue reading Grace, marriage and common-law marriage
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Peace with God and how we can face suffering
What do you say to a family watching the impact of dementia on a loved one as they see them robbed of memories, ability to communicate and even their personality? What do you say to Iranian brothers and sisters getting daily news about family who have been murdered by the regime? How about when a… Continue reading Peace with God and how we can face suffering
Tell them stories and teach them to tell stories
Here’s the second part of our look at better application.
Living application
Here’s the first of two videos exploring how we can do better at applying God’s Word.
Sending offs, penalties and by elections
What do the red cards for US player Folarin Balogun and England right back Quansah, the penalty awarded against Harry Kane in the Mexico game and Nigel Farage’s attempt to seek a by-election in Clapton have in common? I would suggest that the common thread is our interesting relationship to justice as human beings. In… Continue reading Sending offs, penalties and by elections
Marriage for Christ
Here’s a talk from a little while back on Ephesians 5:21-33 and marriage. There are two parts. At the start I run through a brief exposition of the passage and then Sarah and I have a discussion on the practical application.
How to check your hermeneutics
We all have a hermeneutic. You see hermeneutics is all about interpretation. It’s the lens through which we view texts, culture, arguments including and most importantly, Scripture. I mentioned in my last article that ideologies are not just about the specific philosophical or religious beliefs they promote about offering a world view, a means by… Continue reading How to check your hermeneutics
White victims, multiculturalism and Christian Nationalism
Aaron Edwards has written about the Henry Nowak case and compared it with the George Floyd case and resulting Black Lives Matter movement. Edwards has openly aligned himself with Christian Nationalism. It’s worth observing that Christian Nationalism is increasingly offering not just an ideology but as is the case with philosophies and ideologies, a hermeneutic… Continue reading White victims, multiculturalism and Christian Nationalism
Curtailing womanhood -a further response to Douglas Wilson
Yesterday, I shared my response to an article by Douglas Wilson where he argued that women refusing to marry were turning to Satan. You can read my response here. Wilson closes his article by saying: If Someone asks you, as they always do, what you want to do after you graduate. You should say something… Continue reading Curtailing womanhood -a further response to Douglas Wilson
Should Christians be speaking up about the grooming gangs scandal?
I’ve recently written, first in response to the report put together by Rupert Lowe explaining why it was unhelpful and fell short of what is needed. I then wrote about the questions I believe a grooming gang inquiry needs to consider. I would like, in this third article to turn my attention to another question… Continue reading Should Christians be speaking up about the grooming gangs scandal?
