Wilson’s book “Mere Christendom” is really a collection of articles, so it doesn’t offer a systemic outline or blueprint for Christian Nationalism, or to use his term, Christendom 2.0. However, as you spend a bit of time working through it, you can begin to get a feel for his vision. It is also possible to… Continue reading Douglas Wilson, despots and taxation
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Douglas Wilson on secularism
Douglas Wilson suggests the term “Mere Christendom” for his take on the relationship of Church and State, of Christianity and Nation. He writes: I argue … for a principled abandonment of the disastrous experiment of secularism, and for a corporate confession of the fact that Jesus rose from the dead, and all done in such… Continue reading Douglas Wilson on secularism
Federal Vision and Christian Nationalism
Douglas Wilson has written on his website, Blog and Mablog, answering a series of questions about Christian Nationalism. In answer to the question, “What is Christian Nationalism”, Wilson writes: “Christian Nationalism is the view that secularism is a hollow construct, now plainly revealed to be bankrupt. Additionally, CN is the belief that human societies require… Continue reading Federal Vision and Christian Nationalism
The gift of tongues
Here is a video with some thoughts on the gift of tongues and interpretation
Holding up the Bethel mirror
The other day, I shared a little e-book analysing the theological culture of the Bethel movement. If you missed it, you can download it here. I want to pick up on a couple of questions here before digging in to something that I think is significantly important. I appreciate that there will be some of… Continue reading Holding up the Bethel mirror
Christian Nationalism: What does Jesus say?
You may recall that recently I responded to blogger Aaron Edwards’ questions posed to those who oppose Christian Nationalism. You can read my response here. I also shared the answers in response to his Facebook post. This drew some response. In particular one person was keen to insist that: “you do need to have an… Continue reading Christian Nationalism: What does Jesus say?
They’re only words (Banning Liebscher and Bethel’s understanding of rhema)
In his book, Rooted, Banning Liebscher says: Jesus made a tremendous promise in John 15:7. He said, “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.” Asking what you desire and seeing God do it for you is called faith.… Continue reading They’re only words (Banning Liebscher and Bethel’s understanding of rhema)
Abortion – a proposal legislation that might begin to turn the tide
I was saddened to hear that the House of Lords had voted to retain an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill which in effect decriminalises abortion up to birth in the case of the mother. It’s bad law not just because it is unethical but also because it is unhealthy to have backbenchers loading… Continue reading Abortion – a proposal legislation that might begin to turn the tide
Nick Timothy, Keir Starmer and Muslim prayers in Trafalgar Square
Apparently one of the spats at this week’s PMQs concerned a shadow Justice Secretary, Nick Timothy who reacted to a public Iftar meal attended by Sadiq Khan and hosted at Trafalgar Square, Timothy argued that the public, Islamic call to prayer, the Adhan, taking place in a public square was an act of domination because… Continue reading Nick Timothy, Keir Starmer and Muslim prayers in Trafalgar Square
Bethel: The Deep Dive
I’ve been sharing some articles looking at the theology and culture of the Bethel movement, both the church in Redding, California and the wider movement it has spawned. Here, I bring all the research together into one free e-book. My aim is that this should be freely available to help church leaders. Please share to… Continue reading Bethel: The Deep Dive
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