A new series of short reflections on different aspects of what the Gospel is.
The Gospel is:
A Gift of Righteousness
For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.”
Romans 4:3
We have a problem of unrighteousness. That is to say, we have no standing in […]
The issue of earning a living is not nearly so important as whether the next generation can grasp the meaning of the Word of God. We need an education that puts the highest premium, under God, on knowing the meaning of God’s Book and growing in the abilities that will unlock its riches for a […]
The reason Christians have always planted schools where they have planted churches is because we are a people of “the Book.” It is true that the Book will never have its proper effect without prayer and the Holy Spirit. It is not a textbook to be debated; it is a fountain for spiritual thirst, food […]
One basic and compelling reason for education - the rigorous training of the mind - is, very simply, so that a person can read the Bible with understanding.
This sounds too obvious to be useful or compelling. But that’s just because we take the preciousness of reading so for granted or, even more, because we appreciate […]
Because it’s life and breath and joy. Simple, eh?
Essentially because theology is the knowledge of God. In order to love God more, I have to know him better. In order to know God more one does theology. Hence, theology allows one to love God more. That’s why I do it. It should be one big […]
Dave Bish has a thoughtful, helpful and humbling post in response to me that drives me to my knees.
“Encourage the good where you find it and if you don’t find it look harder”
Christ must increase.
Piper has a wonderful little ‘fresh word‘ over at Desiring God on, guess what! Desiring God. Have a joy filled 10 minutes reading it.
Dan at Cerulean Sanctum has a great post on some of the perils of the being Charismatic and being Charismatic wrong. I was challenged and humbled reading it, so I’d love it […]
My dear friend Sam was talking about one of his main passions in the car on the way back from Brighton, ecumenicalism. That is - different denominations and streams united and working together due to a shared love of Christ. He made one of the most amazing statements on it I think I’ve ever heard.
Sadly […]
Gareth recently made a great post on the scandalous nature of Christian forgiveness.
It made me think - when I reflect on the absolute scandal at the centre of the gospel, sometimes my reaction is: “Oh my word, how could this be true!?”
What’s God reaction to such an exclamation? I like to think it’s something akin […]
So, I’m back from the ‘Together on a Mission 06‘ conference - although I was technically at Mobilise.
Brighton was absolutely amazing, the sheer physical presence of the manifest glory of God in some of the meeting was palpable and simply amazing. The actual weight of glory that I felt at points during the week was […]