An Amateur Theologian blundering around the Kingdom of God
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
30 million copies of Purpose Driven Life sold. 25,000+ members of Saddleback Church. 1 Presidential forum with both candidates in 2008. When talking about Pastor Rick Warren it is easy to focus on the numbers, the influence, the … 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
This review was originally published in the journal Churchman. This, the latest book from the prolific Scottish theologian, begins as all works of theology should, with the acknowledgement that proclamation is accompanied by explanation. In this refreshing and deep book … Continued
Today’s book review is of an interesting collection of essays that have found their way into some of my own essays, plenty of conversations, and some of my own thinking. Edited by two Christophers: Hays, a Postdoctoral Fellow at Oxford, … Continued
I originally wrote this for a conference, as a submission. It was not wanted/included, but a number of people who have read/commented on it, thought it was worth sharing. So, for the sake of a bit of Vineyard internal theology, … Continued
I believe in the Doctrine of Original Sin. I believe in the Doctrine of Imago Dei. I believe that for all our mistakes, our brokenness, our sinfulness, everything wrong in every human being, that we bear the hallmark of … Continued
This book is a new publication from IVP, and the first I’ve read from someone I’ve been following with glee and gratitude on Twitter for a while, Glynn Harrison. “The Big Ego Trip” has been a joy to read, and … Continued
Pope Francis and some flags – Photo via images.google.com I was recently directed to a very interesting piece on the Telegraph website from Charles Moore, “A new Pope, a new Primate and a new life for Christianity“. The central premise … Continued
This is a powerful, difficult, and important book. Powerful because it is so raw, biblical, and personal. Difficult because it engages with a myriad of myths and misunderstandings that prevail in our culture – both Christian and secular. Important because … Continued
