Heading for Australia I wrote about Leaving the Country – Reflections on a Hysterical Britain Whilst enjoying being here it seems that the collective hysteria gripping the country back home seems to be increasing. None more so than in the reaction to the horrific fire tragedy at the Grenfell Tower. Over 70 people are dead or … More The Blame Game and The Demonisation of Theresa May
“When the truth of God is turned to a lie, his glory is obliterated.” – Calvin “ They enjoy forever the horrible freedom they have demanded, and are therefore self-enslaved” – CS Lewis The above quotes were from the sermon on Romans 1:24-27. You can listen to the full recording of the service here (if … More Full Services from St Peters – What the Bible Says About Sexuality and Jesus, The Word
A report came out this weekend stating that 25% of British Christians don’t believe in the resurrection, whilst 10% of non-religious people did! Christian Today asked me to write a response to this – you can read the edited version – Here The text of the full version is below: It had all been going so … More If there is no Resurrection – you’re following a Dead Christ
This weeks sermon is on Psalm 76 and was preached at the communion last Sunday. This is the quote I used at the end from Napoleon – his answer to the question, asked towards the end of his life, who is Jesus? Well then, I will tell you. Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne and I myself have … More In Israel his Name is Great – Psalm 76
Here is this weeks column in Christian Today….It is interesting that for the past couple of weeks one of the editors has published articles teaching God is not in control. My column is a commentary on Revelation 5 linking it to current affairs. It is not intended as a direct rebuttal, but it ends up … More Revelation 5 – Is Jesus ‘Post-Truth?’
Holman Hunt’s The Light of the World This weeks column in Christian Today continuing the series on Revelation Christ’s seventh letter to the seventh church (Laodicea) is the best known and yet the most shocking (Revelation 3:14-22). The imagery is stunning. Holman Hunt’s famous picture ‘The Light of the World’ is based upon verse 20, which in … More The Healthy Church that Makes Jesus Sick
This was published on the Christian Today website – click Here for the original. North Carolina’s “bathroom law” positioned the state at the centre of a debate over equality, privacy and religious freedom. What are the primary virtues of our culture? Diversity, inclusivity, equality and tolerance. That’s what progressive society is all about. But is it? … More The Tolerant Church – Christian Today Revelation Series – 5
This months appearance on the Janet Parshall show was as enjoyable as ever! The subject is very important – the increasing publication of books about Jesus (see Krattenmaker’s above) and suggesting we can follow him without being a believer! One difficulty is that far too many Christians think that at least its a good thing … More Confessions of a Secular Jesus Follower – the Janet Parshall show – September
This is part 3 of our Revelation articles in Christian Today If only God would speak to us. If only he would show us what he wants. If only he would reveal himself to us, then we would believe. That is often the refrain from the non-believer. Ah, says the Christian, he has – in Christ. But, … More Jesus’s SWOT analysis of the Western Church today – Revelation Series 3
I am delighted that the series on Revelation Christianity Today asked me to do has gone down so well. The articles that are usually the most popular are those that have testimony, sex, controversy and those of the ‘five ways to be a biblical pet owner genre’! So whilst I really enjoy writing these … More The Living Christ, the Real Presence and Real Salvation – Revelation part 2 (ch.1:4-18)
