Category: Theology

Men and women in Christ Fresh Light from the Biblical texts (Book Review)

I recently had some correspondence with Andrew Bartlett, author of “Men and Women in Christ”, in response to some of my articles on Faithroots about complementarianism. As a result, Andrew kindly sent me a copy of his book and asked me to review it.  So, here is the review or rather part one. It’s my… Continue reading Men and women in Christ Fresh Light from the Biblical texts (Book Review)

Thus says the Lord? Sufficiency and a response to Tom Forryan in Evangelicals Now

Tom Forryan describes a visit to a church. “It was the first Sunday of the year and we were visiting a large church in our town. After the service an enthusiastic young man came up and told me, ‘The Lord has shown me you are in full-time Christian ministry.’ (How did the Lord do that?… Continue reading Thus says the Lord? Sufficiency and a response to Tom Forryan in Evangelicals Now

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

Notes on emergent church and deconstruction

Questions about these things come up from time to time and feed into blog articles. Here’s some notes I wrote in response to a recent request to say something about the issues and dangers with emergent church/deconstruction. Emergent church is the idea that every so often (say 500 years or so), the church goes through… Continue reading Notes on emergent church and deconstruction

Unburdened by doctrine?

They saved the two best speeches until the end.  Rishi Sunak left Downing Street speaking humbly rather than defiantly, apologising for his failings and then praising his successor, acknowledging that Sir Keir Starmer is a decent, public servant and encouraging everyone to see the new PM’s successes as “all our successes.” Starmer on his part… Continue reading Unburdened by doctrine?

Ephesians and the prosperity Gospel

There’s been a lie going around for so many years, often referred to as “The Prosperity Gospel.”  This is the belief that if we have enough faith and use the right words, then we can claim whatever we like from God and he will give it to us.  This is sometimes known as “Health, wealth… Continue reading Ephesians and the prosperity Gospel

Was the woman at the well ever married? A response to Denny Burk

Denny Burk writes here, speculating on whether or not the woman at the well (John 4:1-26) was married to any of the 5 men Jesus refers to.  His argument is based on the fact that the same Greek word, “aner” can be translated simply as “man” or as “husband” depending on context. Though having made… Continue reading Was the woman at the well ever married? A response to Denny Burk

What about those curses?

I wanted to write say a little bit more about the fear of curses.  Previously I argued that Spiritual Warfare is not about a kind of superstitious approach relying on symbols and actions to ward off evil.  What I mean by this is twofold.  First, I don’t need to worry too much if there is… Continue reading What about those curses?

The Big Preach

The Gospels introduce both to what Jesus did and what he said.  A significant proportion of that teaching is grouped together in both Matthew and Luke at around about this point either under the heading of “The Sermon on the Mount” when referencing Matthew or “The Sermon on the Plain” (Luke). I believe both accounts… Continue reading The Big Preach