This is a one off Faithroots Podcast looking at the implications for wider Christian public engagement following the Court of Appeal’s ruling in favour of Kirsty Higgs.
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Matthew Roberts on sin desire and temptation (more on the contemporary debate)
As a postscript to my article about the contemporary debate concerning sin, desire and temptation, here’s a look at Matthew Roberts’ book “Pride”. I have picked up a copy on Kindle since I wrote the first article. Roberts book is primarily focused on the ethical debate around LGBT+/same sex attraction and the Gospel. His starting… Continue reading Matthew Roberts on sin desire and temptation (more on the contemporary debate)
Theological debate is not always binary
I’ve noticed a tendency in terms of contemporary hot potatoes to assume that, or at least act as though, the debate is binary. I’m thinking specifically of the complementarian/egalitarian, EFS and Concupiscence debates. What I mean is this. Often a specific theological position is developed in response to a perceived error, this may not be… Continue reading Theological debate is not always binary
The troubling of Herod
This weekend is often associated with the feast of Epiphany, the culmination of Christmas and the wisemen’s journey to Bethlehem. We spend so much time these days pointing out that they were not kings and we don’t know if there were three of them that we can miss out on the things the text in… Continue reading The troubling of Herod
How Evangelicals were caught napping by the assisted dying bill
I believe that Evangelical Christians were caught unprepared for Kim Leadbeater’s private members’ bill currently going through parliament. It is telling first that the briefings circulating amongst Christians prior to the vote were suggesting that it would be much closer than it was. We were told that the vote was on a knife edge. I… Continue reading How Evangelicals were caught napping by the assisted dying bill
An offensive TV comment proves exactly why Bradford being city of culture matters … But my beloved home city has a better heritage and a bigger need
This YouTube video shows exactly why there is a need for the “City of Culture” accolade. Whilst such ignorance is platformed by those seeking to be mainstream news outlets, it is important that cities like Bradford (and other northern towns and cities) are given the opportunity to both showcase the positives and seek investment, something… Continue reading An offensive TV comment proves exactly why Bradford being city of culture matters … But my beloved home city has a better heritage and a bigger need
Remember, you don’t have a helicopter
David Robertson tells Evangelicals Now readers that he likes to try and take a helicopter view of the UK church scene. He explains that he tried to do this whilst in Scotland and continues to do so now that he lives and works in Australia. He goes on to say that he doesn’t like what… Continue reading Remember, you don’t have a helicopter
Jesus at the centre of it all
I’m sure that most of you will now be familiar with the point that there are two mythical places at the heart of your average nativity play. One is the inn and the other, the stable. The presence of the first one in our traditions is perhaps understandable given that the word appears in a… Continue reading Jesus at the centre of it all
Transfigurations and tabernacles
This might be a speculative punt but something struck me as I was reading through Nehemiah 8. That’s the passage where Ezra begins to teach God’s people the Law, The people celebrate the feast of Tabernacles at that point and so they build booths to stay in whilst hearing the Torah taught. Well, when a… Continue reading Transfigurations and tabernacles
A perplexing review of Wicked
I’ve just read Brett McCracken’s review of Wicked on The Gospel Coalition Website and I have to admit to being just a little bit confused! McCracken seems desperate in his review to identify a post/anti-Christian plot. Now, of course, Wicked reflects a non Christian/post-Christian worldview, that’s unsurprising and yes, that does mean that it is… Continue reading A perplexing review of Wicked
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