An Amateur Theologian blundering around the Kingdom of God
I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a review. Don Carson is a theological giant in the world of evangelicalism, and his books and teaching have been very important to me personally in my growth … Continued
The Vineyard UK National Leaders conference opened with a video. Stories. History. Words. Hope. This little video was a reflection, perhaps prophetic, on 1 Kings 18 and the ministry of Isaiah. These words, verses 18-46, are a powerful invitation to … Continued
Disclaimer – I was provided with a free review copy of this book, and thus didn’t have to like it. If I did, then As someone who has rubbished Lent in the past, and then worked for an Anglican rooted … Continued
Whilst you might be bored of my reading recommendations – having just shared my Top Ten Books of 2018, and indeed a brief summary of everything I read last year, I’m still trying to read more broadly and widely. So, … Continued
This blog post’s title might come across as a little bit odd – but the asterisk refers to the fact that in some of the church circles I move in, there seems to be an avoidance of some of the … Continued
standard disclaimer – I recieved a free copy of this book to review. I hope that doesn’t cloud what I say. I spent the first part of this week up in Nottingham with friends from the Vineyard movement at the … Continued
Readers of this blog may have noticed David Robertson’s name pop up here and there in links to things he’s written. For some of those readers, his name on this book alone will result in the tab being closed. That … Continued
It appears to some that the Church of England has (finally?) crossed a red line, for those of us (within and without) who hold to an orthodox anthropology and theology around issues of identity. Yesterday saw some ‘pastoral guidance‘ published, … Continued
I blagged a review copy of this book from the author – but not the publisher – and I’ve never met either of them, so while I don’t feel I’m under any obligation to like it, I always like to … Continued
This book piqued my interest as it concerns one thing that I am fascinated by – soteriology, ie what it means when we talk about being saved – and a concept I am increasingly engaging with, namely theological reflection from … Continued
