An Amateur Theologian blundering around the Kingdom of God
This review will be published, depending on when you read it, in ‘Foundations’ the theological journal of Affinity. It is reproduced in shorter form here. Nearly 50 years ago the great Evangelical theologian J. I. Packer wrote and published Knowing God. That … Continued
One of the perks of a being an evangelical in the UK is that you are most likely to be represented by, or have some contact with, the thoughtful and ever-present Evangelicali Alliance. Around since 1846, this is an umbrella … Continued
Earlier this week the General Synod (think church parliament) of the Church of England voted ‘not to take note’ of a report prepared by the College/House of Bishops (think: group of leaders) about human sexuality. It failed on the popular … Continued
There is always a twinge of sadness touched with hope when I read something by John Stott. Sadness that he has left us to be with Christ, hope that much of the profound spirit-filled wisdom he has left behind may … Continued
What does it mean to be human? What does it mean to follow Jesus with every part of ourselves? Doesn’t the traditional teaching of the Church on sex and relationships put people off? Isn’t it impossible not to have sex … Continued
As I alluded to previously, I’ve set myself some deliberate (And hopefully attainable!) goals for reading more widely, more deeply, and more intentionally in 2017. As I presently work for a publisher, I have access to a steady stream and … Continued
This book review is of a title published by IVP, who are owned by my present employer, SPCK. I hope that this doesn’t affect the review. This book is probably the best book I’ve read yet about how and why the church … Continued
This review appeared in The Journal of Inter-Disciplinary Studies, as well as on this blog. Jens Zimmermann, Professor of Modern Languages at Trinity Western University, has bequeathed the Church a book seeking to recover traditional Christian philosophy along ‘humanist’ lines, … Continued
Like many Christians, I’ve been on a bit of a journey as I’ve tried to follow Jesus, read and obey the Bible, and see what that looks like in the world.. I was born into one Church, and as I … Continued
A few years ago I had the joy of being with a bunch of Anglicans, at the cusp of starting my MA at an Anglican Theological College, at the Junior Anglican Evangelical Conference. Whilst my ecclesiological path has ‘wandered’ since … Continued
