An Amateur Theologian blundering around the Kingdom of God
My attention was drawn to a recent ‘Comment’ piece in Evangelicals Now – a monthly evangelical newspaper which I subscribe to, and which I value (both personally, and professionally, as a reader and occasionally contributor). It was to do with … Continued
Back in 2021, I shared a Top 21 books I’d read that year, and of John Valentine’s Follow Me, I wrote: this older (2009) book is a beautiful example of the importance of keeping things in print, rather than just hoping … Continued
Disclosure – I was sent a copy of this book for review. I hope that didn’t cloud my thoughts. Cards on the table – my wife and I spent 18 months or so as part of HTB, she worked for … Continued
It’s not a great time, it seems to me, for those outside the church looking at the church in England and wondering what we are about, let alone what we are for. 2500+ leaders in churches signed a letter asking the … Continued
It should be noted that this blog post had its origin in some comments on a minor factual issue in a chapter of a forthcoming book on the Atonement I’ve contributed to. With that in mind, it is probably not … Continued
One of the perks of being interested in a) what God is doing and b) what God has done, whilst also c) reading books, is that occasionally you get fun opportunities. In this case, I got to interview Paul Harcourt, … Continued
One of the most interesting books published by IVP in the window where I wasn’t working there is this one, Men and Women in Christ: Fresh Light from the Biblical Texts. This is a comprehensive and fascinating look at what has … Continued
I was glad to get my hands on a copy of this book, as I’d very much enjoyed the author’s more technical and theological explanation of the ideas, Salvation by Allegiance Alone. This book, Gospel Allegiance: What Faith in Jesus Misses for … Continued
This review originally appeared in the Churchman Journal, and was published in 2014. With a Reformed Baptist background, an Anglican wife and postgraduate education, and a Vineyard present, I approached this multi-perspective volume with interest. The editors have done thoughtful Christians a … Continued
Continuing our journey of doing theology in our local Church, Amy and I are continuing to teach and facilitate conversations about what it might mean to say ‘We Believe in the Holy Spirit’. In the first week of our last … Continued
