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
Category: Theology
Is complementarianism novel? Andrew Bartlett’s response
This is a guest post from Andrew Bartlett, author of “Men and Women in Christ”. I’m currently writing a series of articles engaging with his book and Andrew has kindly agreed to engage in response. I don’t intend to have a lengthy back and forth on each section but my plan is to publish his… Continue reading Is complementarianism novel? Andrew Bartlett’s response
Lost
Luke records three parables with a focus on something or someone who is lost, a sheep lost to a shepherd, a coin lost to its owner, a son lost to his father. Matthew also includes the parable of the lost sheep.[1] He introduces it in a slightly difference context following on from Jesus’ teaching on… Continue reading Lost
1 Corinthians 7 and strawmen (Andrew Bartlett’s response)
This is a guest post. As promised, here is the first of Andrew Bartlett’s responses to my critique and engagement with his book. I will respond in a further article to his comments here. I don’t intend there to be a lenthy back and forth on each topic but there are some things worth picking… Continue reading 1 Corinthians 7 and strawmen (Andrew Bartlett’s response)
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
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