One important reason why we say that the Son is eternally begotten (eternal generation) is because this is crucial to our understanding of God as Father. Sometimes we may refer to God being the Father of creation in that he is the one who brought it into being. 1 Corinthians 8:6 says: “6 yet for us there… Continue reading Another reason why we say that The Son is eternally begotten
Tag: Islam
“Today I have begotten you!” Was there a time when Jesus was not God’s Son?
In a recent article, I responded to one Muslim objection to the Trinity. Because Islam relies on the same thinking as the Arians we might note that the concerns raised by them will be similar to the kinds of objections raised by other sceptics on the Trinity such as the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Another example of… Continue reading “Today I have begotten you!” Was there a time when Jesus was not God’s Son?
Unique generation? Responding to a Muslim’s challenges about Jesus and the Trinity
One of the big issues that Muslims have with Christianity is the Doctrine of the Trinity and the implications that has for the belief that Jesus is God. I thought it might be helpful to pick up on one of those issues. First of all, some Muslims have issues with John 1:18 which says: “ 18 No… Continue reading Unique generation? Responding to a Muslim’s challenges about Jesus and the Trinity
Christ over multiculturalism and asylum
“Christ over all” says that it “Is a fellowship of pastor-theologians dedicated to helping the church see Christ as Lord and everything else under his feet.” Those are noble aims from a blog that says it comes from a “Reformed Baptist heritage”. With that in mind, I was saddened to see them publish this article. … Continue reading Christ over multiculturalism and asylum
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
A brief response to Tim Dieppe (Christian Concern) on the Government’s working definition of anti Muslim hatred
Some while back, the proposed definition of “Islamophobia” was leaked. There were numerous responses and I particularly engaged with Tim Dieppe of Christian Concern at the time. The definition has now been officially published and Tim has written for Evangelicals Now again here. Because I’ve already given a detailed response, I don’t think there is… Continue reading A brief response to Tim Dieppe (Christian Concern) on the Government’s working definition of anti Muslim hatred
Would the Bondi Beach massacre have been less likely without Muslim immigration?
I saw this claim on Facebook recently. It seems that the person posting knows nothing of either history or the human heart. History is sadly full of examples of antisemitism and violent atrocities against Jews. Here in England, there are too many brutal examples. There was the massacre of Jews trapped in Clifford’s Tower, York… Continue reading Would the Bondi Beach massacre have been less likely without Muslim immigration?
Nigeria: How should we respond to a report that questions the narrative of a genocide against Christians?
I’m sure that you will have been following the news about Nigeria and the reported genocide against Christians which led to President Trump recently ordering military action against ISIS in northern Nigeria. I’ve written about the situation here. Well, Evangelicals Now have shared this report about a US missionary, Rachel Wenger who has offered a… Continue reading Nigeria: How should we respond to a report that questions the narrative of a genocide against Christians?
The leaked Islamophobia definition is not the threat some are claiming
Evangelicals Now have shared the leaked definition of Islamophobia that a government working party have been drafting. “Anti-Muslim hostility is engaging in or encouraging criminal acts, including acts of violence, vandalism of property, and harassment and intimidation whether physical, verbal, written or electronically communicated, which is directed at Muslims or those perceived to be Muslims… Continue reading The leaked Islamophobia definition is not the threat some are claiming
Grooming gangs and Islam: some big and outstanding questions
Christian Concern have published a report on whether there is a specific influence in grooming gang behaviour is specifically influenced by the religion of Islam. The existence of this report is first of all another reminder that the Government has still failed to get its enquiry established and that is an important matter of justice… Continue reading Grooming gangs and Islam: some big and outstanding questions
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