One of the issues raised in the concupiscence debate is about the extent to which we can distinguish between external and internal temptation. In fact, in some respects the whole debate is about what we distinguish. So, first of all, there is the question about whether we need to distinguish temptation, desire and sin from… Continue reading External or internal temptation … and does it really matter?
Category: Theology
Temptation, desire and self-deception
In recent social media discussion relating to my article on Calvin’s view of sin, temptation and desire, one person suggested that the question posed when John Stevens shared my article should be modified from: ““Are we sinning when we experience sinful desires that are unwanted, unsought and that we resist/rejected.“ To: “are we sinning when… Continue reading Temptation, desire and self-deception
The root of the “Shepherds for sale” myth
This is the last in our Faithroots Podcast series “Are the Shepherds for sale?”
How do you know? Second edition
I’ve been recently updating the first book in out Faithroots Theology series: How do you know? The second edition includes new chapters covering preaching, prophecy and pastoral care. You can download the e-book for free here: All materials and resources are made available for free here on Faithroot.com. This is to enable those who may… Continue reading How do you know? Second edition
How we know affects how we live
If what we believe affects how we live, then “what we believe” includes how we know what we believe. The methods by which we go knowing truth about God, creation, humanity and new creation will affect our responding behaviours including our thoughts, emotions and words, not just the content we believe about those things. This… Continue reading How we know affects how we live
Prophecy Practicalities
As promised, here is an additional chapter for the E-Book “How do we know?” I recognise that not all readers will be continuationalists on the gifts of the Spirit and not all will agree with my approach to prophecy. However, I hope this is helpful for you too and you can make use of some… Continue reading Prophecy Practicalities
The things we hold tight
The other day, I wrote about a peculiar debate within the Anglican Church about the permissible ingredients in communion. Now apart from the fact that none of the Gospel writers have offered us an ingredients list or recipe for the elements, it seems a strange thing to be getting worked up about. We are at… Continue reading The things we hold tight
Concluding my interactions with Andrew Bartlett and his book “Men and Women in Christ”
I’ve decided that this is as good a place as any to conclude the debate/conversation I’ve been having with Andrew Bartlett. It’s not a conversation that continue indefinitely and I am at a stage where I need to give my time to other matters that are more my priority here on Faithroots, specifically I’ve got… Continue reading Concluding my interactions with Andrew Bartlett and his book “Men and Women in Christ”
Biography does not guarantee accuracy
One of the interesting things about blogging is that every so often someone links to your blog. Sometimes that’s other bloggers offering a list of recently read articles, sometimes someone engages to challenge you and sometimes they just reference your article as an example of something.I had one of the last kind the other day.… Continue reading Biography does not guarantee accuracy
Headship and submission, sacrificial love and entrusting to
A lot of the debate about complementarianism in marriage focuses on two questions. I have argued that yes, Ephesians 5:21 does describe mutual submission and that this flows into Paul’s instructions for marriage. So, my approach is that husbands and wives do submit to one an other in marriage, within the context of the husband’s… Continue reading Headship and submission, sacrificial love and entrusting to
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