Book Review: God in the Whirlwind

8 Nov 2019

Book Review: God in the Whirlwind

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Apologetics, Atonement, Being Human, Book Review, Church History, Culture, Eschatology, Evangelicalism, God the Father, Gospel, Heresy, History, Image of God, Jesus, Kingdom of God, Mission, Reading, Revival, Theology | 0

The name David Wells will likely be known to one subset of readers of this blog, and an unknown one to others. This book, though, should be of interest to anyone who reads this blog and/or is interested in issues … Continued

4 Nov 2019

Book Review: Mining for Gold

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Book Review, Holy Spirit, Identity, Image of God, Kingdom of God, Leadership | 0

In an age when the traditional methods of formation for leaders in churches are dwindling, and new churches like the Vineyard are exploring ways to develop healthy leaders, there is always a need for good books and resources to help … Continued

13 Oct 2019

God Is For Us

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Genesis, God the Father, Gospel, History, Holy Spirit, Identity, Jesus, Kingdom of God, Love | 0

Alongside reading David Bentley Hart’s That All Shall Be Saved, a new book on universalism, I’ve been reading David F. Wells’ book (next two links to more on the book, as I haven’t reviewed them yet!) God in the Whirlwind: How the … Continued

13 Sep 2019

An Interview with Alexander Venter

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Being Human, Charismatic, Church History, Ephesians, Eschatology, Holy Spirit, Identity, Jesus, Kingdom of God, Leadership, New Testament, Uncategorized | 1

You might have seen my review of Alexander Venter’s new book, Doing Spirituality. As it is quite a long, meaty and beautiful book, I asked Alexander a few questions to help explain and explore what he’s written. I hope it … Continued

11 Sep 2019

Book Review: I’m No Superman

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Book Review, Charismatic, Eschatology, Holy Spirit, Kingdom of God, Vineyard | 0

Ever since I crossed a theological rubicon (according to some) or (in my own view) came to a more robust understanding of what the Bible teaches about the Holy Spirit and the gifts God bestows on the church, I’ve been … Continued

9 Sep 2019

An Interview with Doug Erickson

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Charismatic, Ecclesiology, Embodiment, Eschatology, Evangelicalism, Holy Spirit, Identity, Image of God, Jesus, Justice, Kingdom of God, Theology, Vineyard | 0

Could you just say a little bit about yourself? Sure. I’m been married to my best friend for 23 years- Sandi brought me into the movement. When we started dating, I was attending a 3rd wave church, and she was … Continued

3 Sep 2019

Let Us

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Embodiment, Eschatology, God the Father, Holy Spirit, Identity, Image of God, Kingdom of God, Prayer, Psalms, Worship | 0

There’s a typically terrible ‘Christian’ joke that remains in my memory despite my best efforts to expunge it and replace it with something useful, like train times or the exact order of the Minor Prophets. It goes like this: How … Continued

2 Sep 2019

Book Review: Doing Spirituality

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Being Human, Book Review, Charismatic, Culture, Eschatology, Hermeneutics, History, Holy Spirit, Identity, Image of God, Jesus, Kingdom of God, Leadership, New Testament, Power, Prayer, The Bible, Theology, Top Reads, Trinity, Vineyard | 1

To those within Vineyard and New Wine Christian circles, Alexander Venter will be a familiar name. Venter is a South African pastor and church planter, currently engaged in itinerant teaching ministry, having planted and pastored churches. He is one of … Continued

26 Aug 2019

Book Review: Epiphanies of the Ordinary

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Anglicanism, Book Review, Charismatic, Jesus, Kingdom of God, Reading, Theology | 0

Sometimes you read a book, and it’s by someone you’ve been aware of for years, but never read anything by, and you are furious at yourself for not having got round to it earlier. Epiphanies of the Ordinary by Charlie Cleverly … Continued

18 Aug 2019

Take Heed How You Hear

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Charismatic, Eschatology, Evangelicalism, Identity, Jesus, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Luke, Micah, New Testament, Old Testament, Personal, Vineyard | 0

Today was one of those days where God’s word preached, God’s word written, and what God seems to be saying came together beautifully. I’ve been enjoying using John Piper’s Taste and See devotional, and my meditation this morning was “Take Heed … Continued

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