An Amateur Theologian blundering around the Kingdom of God
Way back in 2013, the Vineyard Movement in the UK and Ireland (VCUKI) held its first Theology Symposium, at Loughborough University. Aimed at those involved in theological study and reflection, leadership, and those just interested from around the movement, it … Continued
I’ve been looking forward to writing this review for a number of months, having read this book avidly a couple of times, and seen the insights of the author as being helpful first-hand. The author, Rob McAlpine is a long-term … Continued
Whilst this review exists in its three parts, as well as a ‘first thoughts’ post, I thought it might be useful to (and having recieved a few requests for the whole thing!) combine them, and so this very lengthy post … Continued
I discovered this book almost by accident in a second-hand bookshop, but after reading it, feel it deserves the widest possible readership in its intended audience. Regular readers will know what I seek to hold in tension a pursuit of … Continued
I’ve written at reasonable length on the topic of ‘Charismatic Clarity’, with the early posts in that on/off series engaging with John MacArthur’s ‘Strange Fire’ conference (and, to a lesser extent, book). I came to this book, by R. T. … Continued
Is the devil real? Can Christians be ‘possessed’ by the devil or demons? What are ‘strongholds’? Where does the devil come from? How can I ‘do’ spiritual warfare? These, and other questions, are common to a greater or lesser degree … Continued
Continuing my series of posts searching for a ‘Charismatic Clarity’, between a sub-biblical cessationism and a rampant and rabid hyper-Charismaticism, I’m excited to share this guest post from my friend Robby McAlpine. Robby is an author, missionary, and worship leader, … Continued
Another book review on prayer, this time a gem from Ken Wilson, a Vineyard Pastor who’s book ‘Empowered Evangelicals‘ (co-authored with Rich Nathan) was pivotal as I explored the Vineyard. I’m glad to be reviewing this book today, as it … Continued
I’ve been looking forward to reading, finishing and reviewing this book for a while, and now that I am in a position to do the latter, I can confidently say my expectation was not misplaced. I’ve enjoyed the work of … Continued
Following on from my recent review of Sam Allberry’s “Is God Anti-Gay?“, I recently acquired another in the helpful little series of the well-presented ‘Questions Christians Ask’ series. This book, in a fetching shade of what is best described as … Continued
