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Baptism, paedo-baptism and a question of inclusion

I want to come back to the discussion about baptism that has been generated by this quote attributed to Bob Letham. One comment that has come back from paedobaptists following my response to the quote is that Dr Letham’s remarks are about the issue of inclusion and exclusion. The point is that a consequence of… Continue reading Baptism, paedo-baptism and a question of inclusion

COVID update 12/11/2021

After 18 consecutive days of falling case numbers, we’ve now had two days of increases in reported cases. It’s worth remembering that people who have been following the numbers were projecting further case growth after the return from Half Term. I stated here a few weeks ago that I wouldn’t be surprised to see some… Continue reading COVID update 12/11/2021

Baptism and circumcision -are we misreading the covenants?

I picked up on this article recently which gives an other example of why it’s important that we do our text work right. First of all though I’d like to respond briefly to the point made here: “Our credobaptist brothers and sisters have to demonstrate that the Bible teaches that professing believers, and no one… Continue reading Baptism and circumcision -are we misreading the covenants?

Does Baptism save?

Generally speaking, most paedobaptists would stop short of teaching baptismal regeneration.  That’s the belief associated primarily with Catholicism that it is the act of baptism itself that objectively brings about salvation.  The closest we have got to that idea has been from  some Federal Vision proponents who insist that baptism does objectively do something and… Continue reading Does Baptism save?

Can a jury decide not guilty if they think the sentence is unjust?

Frances Crook, formally head of the Howard League For Penal Reform tweeted this comment. I’m not sure how long the tweet will stay up because it raises significant issues, not just in terms of morality but in terms of Legality Juries have a responsibility to remain within the Law and to fulfil the specific duties… Continue reading Can a jury decide not guilty if they think the sentence is unjust?

Can I trust the Bible? – A question of presuppositions

Presuppositions are the foundational beliefs that underpin our worldviews. Why is this important when we are considering the question “Can I trust the Bible?” Well, when we are talking about the amazing things that the Bible describes, we are either pre-disposed to take them seriously or to dismiss them. You see, I will either have… Continue reading Can I trust the Bible? – A question of presuppositions

Electric cars, COP26 and the elephant in the room regarding climate change

Today at the COP26 (yes it’s still going) the focus is on switching to electric cars.  Dave Walker hs argued using his cartoon today that this is the wrong focus.  Switching to electric vehicles may prove costly, have its own environmental impact and not bring as significant benefits as we might hope for. He argues… Continue reading Electric cars, COP26 and the elephant in the room regarding climate change

Can I trust the Bible – a case study (Daniel)

Daniel 11 accurately describes the events surrounding the life of Antioches Epihanies -a Seleucid ruler between 175 and 163 BC. A lot of scholars therefore assume that Daniel was written around about 165BC many years after the events of Daniel’s life in Babylon and after the events he prophesied.  The claim is that history is… Continue reading Can I trust the Bible – a case study (Daniel)

Learning COVID lessons – Sweden and comparison tables revisited

I’ve seen two types of article about Sweden’s pandemic response over the past few weeks (as indeed I have throughout the pandemic). On the one hand, there are those who continue to argue that the Swedish approach demonstrates that we were wrong to bring in tough measures such as social distancing, face masks and lockdowns.… Continue reading Learning COVID lessons – Sweden and comparison tables revisited