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
Category: Church life
We don’t have to celebrate Easter but there is a good reason for those who do
My friend, Steve Kneale has written here about why you don’t need to celebrate Easter. His crucial point is that there is nothing in the Bible that requires us to celebrate any of the key festivals. We might add that it would be silly to be legalistic about Christmas and Easter, possibly in some places… Continue reading We don’t have to celebrate Easter but there is a good reason for those who do
Training for all?
An anonymous person writes to Evangelicals Now: Dear Editor, I’m interested to know why there is very little training of Christians in general. What do I mean? I cannot remember ever seeing a course on how to read the Bible well, that is open to everyone. There are many courses out there and they all… Continue reading Training for all?
The real mythology about contending in the Church of England
The level of denial within Evangelical Anglicanism is deeply distressing for all who are concerned for Christ’s bride and particulary those who respect and treasure this particular expression of the church. Sadly, one such example is offered by George Crowder’s article in Evangelicals Now “Four myths about contending for truth in the CofE”[1] The first… Continue reading The real mythology about contending in the Church of England
Can the Church of England be reformed and revived
Linked to Simon Jenkins article in the Guardian, I’ve seen a number of people comment that they hope the Church of England might experience revival and recognition that this will require reformation. I’m sorry to pour cold water on the suggestion but I don’t think it is possible. Nor, frankly so I think it is… Continue reading Can the Church of England be reformed and revived
Disestablishing and re-establishing
Simon Jenkins wrote here in the Guardian recently about the sorry state of the Church of England. This has prompted some discussion about whether true reformation, renewal and revival of the Church of England (as opposed to within the Church) is possible. I may come back to talk about that specific subject but I want… Continue reading Disestablishing and re-establishing
We aren’t going anywhere!
The other day, our life group had a conversation about “Somewheres and anywheres”. We asked the question: “how best can our church serve those who consider themselves to be ‘somewhere’ people.” One person who would not say they are a Christian at the moment responded. “Give us time.” They encouragingly said that they felt they… Continue reading We aren’t going anywhere!
Means of Grace
You may have picked up on the peculiar debate within the Church of England over gluten free bread and non-alcoholic wine over the past few days. I’ve written a couple of articles linked to the topic. Stephen Kneale has also written, picking up helpfully on the missional aspect to our decisions about communion. We need… Continue reading Means of Grace
Well that clears that one up then … not
I don’t know if you’ve been following the story about gluten free bread and non alcoholic wine in CofE Communion. Well the Church of England have now issued a press release saying that it’s all okay because it is possible for churches to serve these alternatives. However, I am not convinced that this resolves things… Continue reading Well that clears that one up then … not
As often as you strain the gnats and swallow the camels …
Apparently, the Church of England are debating the use of gluten-free breand and non alcoholic wine again. It seems a far cry from our current experience of church. My wife became a Christian in an Anglican Church and because of allergies was unable to consume the bread and wine. Special permission from the bishop was… Continue reading As often as you strain the gnats and swallow the camels …
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