Both in 2016 and again in 2024, some Evangelical Christians, including me, expressed serious concerns both about the election of President Trump and the support he was receiving from Evangelical thought leaders. Whilst such concerns are strongly shared by many, there has also been a dismissiveness from others. For example, Evangelicals Now published two articles,… Continue reading Can anyone tell me now where we were wrong about Trump (reflections on what is now happening in Ukraine)
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External or internal temptation … and does it really matter?
One of the issues raised in the concupiscence debate is about the extent to which we can distinguish between external and internal temptation. In fact, in some respects the whole debate is about what we distinguish. So, first of all, there is the question about whether we need to distinguish temptation, desire and sin from… Continue reading External or internal temptation … and does it really matter?
Temptation, desire and self-deception
In recent social media discussion relating to my article on Calvin’s view of sin, temptation and desire, one person suggested that the question posed when John Stevens shared my article should be modified from: ““Are we sinning when we experience sinful desires that are unwanted, unsought and that we resist/rejected.“ To: “are we sinning when… Continue reading Temptation, desire and self-deception
Mustard
The image of someone with only a small amount of faith, comparable to the size of a tiny seed being able accomplish great things whether the casting of a tree as in Luke 17, mountain (Mark 11:22) or both (Matthew 17:20), is an evocative one. It is central to Jesus’ teaching about faith in Luke… Continue reading Mustard
The root of the “Shepherds for sale” myth
This is the last in our Faithroots Podcast series “Are the Shepherds for sale?”
How do you know? Second edition
I’ve been recently updating the first book in out Faithroots Theology series: How do you know? The second edition includes new chapters covering preaching, prophecy and pastoral care. You can download the e-book for free here: All materials and resources are made available for free here on Faithroot.com. This is to enable those who may… Continue reading How do you know? Second edition
Can you be sacked for exercising free speech?
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.
How we know affects how we live
If what we believe affects how we live, then “what we believe” includes how we know what we believe. The methods by which we go knowing truth about God, creation, humanity and new creation will affect our responding behaviours including our thoughts, emotions and words, not just the content we believe about those things. This… Continue reading How we know affects how we live
Prophecy Practicalities
As promised, here is an additional chapter for the E-Book “How do we know?” I recognise that not all readers will be continuationalists on the gifts of the Spirit and not all will agree with my approach to prophecy. However, I hope this is helpful for you too and you can make use of some… Continue reading Prophecy Practicalities
Well that clears that one up then … not
I don’t know if you’ve been following the story about gluten free bread and non alcoholic wine in CofE Communion. Well the Church of England have now issued a press release saying that it’s all okay because it is possible for churches to serve these alternatives. However, I am not convinced that this resolves things… Continue reading Well that clears that one up then … not
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