There’s an interesting little phrase in the Thirty Nine Articles, it appears in article 9 which discusses original sin. In full, the article says: “Original sin standeth not in the following of Adam, (as the Pelagians do vainly talk;) but it is the fault and corruption of the Nature of every man, that naturally is… Continue reading Having the nature of sin
Category: Church History
A new pope and implications for us
The dominant image for me last week was claret and amber flare smoke over Valley Parade telling the world that Bradford City were promoted. The dominate image this week for many was the image of white smoke over the Vatican announcing a new pope. I’ve been intrigued by the response of people both within Evangelicalism… Continue reading A new pope and implications for us
Ask me in 40 years
I must admit to being rather baffled by an article I’ve just read in Evangelicals Now. Church historial Michale Haykin describes how he has spent the last 40 years researching and writing about the Particular Baptists of the 1800s. Her suggests that it has taken him this long to get to properly know his subject… Continue reading Ask me in 40 years
The Toronto Blessing in retrospect
Thirty years ago, something significant happened in the life of the church around the World. Reports started coming through of something spectacular happening at the Airport Vineyard Church in Toronto, a possible move of the Holy Spirit accompanied by both spectacular and weird phenomenon. At the one end of the spectrum people were reported to… Continue reading The Toronto Blessing in retrospect
Responding to Andrew Bartlett on Complementarian novelty
Andrew Bartlett has responded to my article questioning whether or not Complementarianism is novel. I thought it was worth a little response back. I think the crucial thing to say here is that I think Andrew misses the point. It’s important to be clar about what is being argued and what is not being argued,… Continue reading Responding to Andrew Bartlett on Complementarian novelty
How novel is complementarianism?
I’ve responded to this question briefly before in response to claims made on social media that Complementarianism is novel. I want to return to it again here in response to Andrew Bartlett’s book because one of his starting arguments is that both complementarianism and egalitarianism are novel positions. Bartlett, offers a necessarily brief survey of… Continue reading How novel is complementarianism?
Why the Reformation still matters
As well as being Halloween, the 31st October marks “Reformation Day.” It’s the anniversary of the day when Martin Luther launched his protest against the Catholic Church. Now, I don’t think that Reformation parties are likely to catch on or engage culturally as an alternative to Trick or Treating, so if you were planning one,… Continue reading Why the Reformation still matters
Calvin without Hobbes
Indulged 1517 Johann Tetzel ““As soon as a coin in the coffer rings / the soul from purgatory springs” Indulgences – a financial payment protecting you and/or your family from Purgatory Semi Pelagianism –a recipe for corruption and Abuse Martin Luther and the alternative Trick or Treat Martin Luther Born 10th November 1483 2nd July… Continue reading Calvin without Hobbes
Augustine and a British heretic
Confessions of a saved sinner Augustine -13/11/354 – 28/8/430 born in Thagaste (Souk Ahras, Algeria) Mother Monica a devout Christian and father Patricus a pagan who converts on his deathbed Describes robbing a pear tree at 16 “…it was not the pears that my unhappy soul desired. I had plenty of my own, better than… Continue reading Augustine and a British heretic
Athanasius and the dodgy worship leader
Introduction Arian Chants and Songs en hote pote ouk en “The uncreated God has made the Son A beginning of things created And by adoption has God made Son Into an advancement of himself Yet the Son’s Substance is Removed from the substance of the Father The Son is not equal to the Father… Continue reading Athanasius and the dodgy worship leader
