It’s been encouraging to hear over the past week of more churches using A.S.K for their youth groups. This week’s question concerns the Trinity. I suspect this is a much neglected doctrine – and that there are a suprising number of people who consider themselves Christians who do not understand how important it is. BIBLE READING: Matthew 28 TEXT: Then Jesus came to them … Continue reading The Trinity – A.S.K 12
This weeks Premier ‘Thought for the Day” – The Trinity, the Divinity of Jesus and the God who became man. Like the others it is based on Magnificent Obsession – this time chapter 6. I also used this chapter last Sunday evening as a source for the Sunday evening apologetic sermon on the Eternity and unchangeableness of God. Here are a few quotes from that … Continue reading The Trinity and the God who Became Man – Premier Thought for the Day
Continuing my series of reviews of Owen’s works, this week we come to volume 3 – which is an absolute delight. After I read it of Owens works this was my footnote: “a stunning book that fed my soul, challenged me and gave me Christ” Again this review is the same as those of vol one and two – a general description followed by some of … Continue reading John Owen on The Holy Spirit
Christian Today Article – The All Inclusive Church
This is my latest article on the Christian Today website. I think it is a crucial issue for the Church today. Let me know you think, and if you find it helpful, feel free to pass on!
Have you ever been on one of those ‘all inclusive’ holidays? The kind where everything, from the beer at the bar to the food in the restaurant and the sauna in the swimming pool is included in the price. I have never managed that particular luxury but it strikes me that I really do want an all-inclusive church. One where everything is provided that is essential for spiritual birth, growth and renewal, and one where everyone is included.
It is often the boast of those who would style themselves as ‘liberal, open and progressive’ that they are ‘inclusive.’ They preach about wanting a more ‘inclusive’ church, often to their Continue reading “The All Inclusive Church”
I was asked about the Shack – the multi million seller book which is about to be made into a movie – so here is a review article I wrote a few years ago. I still think it stands…. The Professor – “This book has the potential to do for our generation what John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress did for his. It’s that good!” Eugene Petersen. … Continue reading The Shack – The New Pilgrims Progress?
This is my talk from the Out of the Silent Church Conference – Solas Day 22nd November 2014 given at St Peters Church in Dundee. There are some additions and changes. The full talk will soon be available online or on DVD. It was a great day…..I believe this is a really important subject and would value your input and responses. If you think it … Continue reading Equality and Christian Secularism – Talk Given at Solas Day – 22nd November 2014
