Iran has exercised a significant threat and influence around the world, far beyond its actual political, economic and military might. The country is a significant military power in its own right. However, much of its influence is indirect through proxies, Hezbollah, Hamas and The Houtis. Similarly, Al Qaeda primarily relied on influencing people to carry… Continue reading Spiritual warfare: The devil, demons and proxies
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Doug Wilson and deception in a time of war – one of the challenges with engaging with Federal Vision
I’ve started to engage with Federal Vision theology and have some more posts planned. However, I want to deal early on with one specific and important issue that has made engaging with The Federal Vision particularly difficult. Have a read of this particular article by Doug Wilson. He repeats his views found here in a… Continue reading Doug Wilson and deception in a time of war – one of the challenges with engaging with Federal Vision
True Revival?
This month ‘s Evangelicals Now carries an article by Bill James with more comment on the so called Quiet Revival. He asks if the reports reflect “True Revival”. I don’t want to really debate that question because I’m unconvinced it is helpful. There seems to be an obsession at the moment from both sides of… Continue reading True Revival?
Union Jack dresses and cultural celebrations
Just before the schools broke up, there was one of those perennial news stories about a school running an event to celebrate different cultures and them victimising children who turned up to celebrate British culture. In this case, the child had turned up in Union Jack costume and been prevented from giving their speech, it… Continue reading Union Jack dresses and cultural celebrations
Another terrible argument for paedobaptism
One of the arguments that comes up from time to time for paedobaptism is: “How do Baptists approach reading the Bible and praying with their children?” This has included the suggestion that it would be inconsistent to teach the Lord’$ Prayer to children because they cannot pray to God as father. Linked to this, is… Continue reading Another terrible argument for paedobaptism
And the priority is….
I would highly recommend my friend Steve Kneale’s excellent blog, Building Jerusalem. Particularly do have a look at these two articles on Open Air Work Priorities I agree with both, including and especially the point that context matters when deciding how to do things. What I think is worthy of further consideration is two things.… Continue reading And the priority is….
Labubu: The real darkness
Every parent’s nightmare right now is something called a Labubu. It’s a type of doll, actually a hideously ugly little thing and also hideously expensive. Its price seems to be down to demand availability and this seems to be because done K-Pop star was sporting one as an accessory. Now, they are a must have.… Continue reading Labubu: The real darkness
Why do “sound people” baptise babies? A rejoinder to Darren Moore
I’ve just been reading an article titled “Why do ‘sound people’s baptise babies?”* It is addressing the premise that paedobaptism is perceived as unsound and yet people who are solid on everything else are willing to baptise infants. It’s meant to lead to the punchline that sound people baptise babies because it is actually a… Continue reading Why do “sound people” baptise babies? A rejoinder to Darren Moore
Beyond Criticism? Should we give Christian ventures the benefit of the doubt?
Moody is meant to have said “I much prefer his way of doing Evangelism to their way of not doing it.” It’s a sentiment that I agree with but I wonder if it has been wrongly used at times. Did Moody really mean that Christians are beyond challenge or criticism in their endeavors? You see, this… Continue reading Beyond Criticism? Should we give Christian ventures the benefit of the doubt?
Yes climate alarmism can become a false religion but so can climate denial
There is perhaps a case to be made that: 1. Climate change warnings are overstated and alarmist 2. That climate change, like anything else can become an obsession that becomes an idol and so a religion. This article is not it. The author pleads with Christians to show respect and not dismiss those they disagree… Continue reading Yes climate alarmism can become a false religion but so can climate denial
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