Category Archives: Discipleship
Do, done, will do
One of the major differences between the Gospel and the message of many other world religions can be described as the difference between ‘do’ and ‘done.’ But the Christian faith is not only about ‘done,’ it is also about ‘will … Continue reading
love and obedience
John 14:21 ‘Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me.’ This verse means there are two things Jesus is not interested in. He is not interested in any ‘love’ that does not obey. He is … Continue reading
Words, deeds, and all that…
Have had some good, stimulating conversations recently on words and deeds, proclamation and actions. I’ve been reminded of Paul Blackham’s video which contains some good thoughts and infectious passion about full-blooded following of Christ.
Re-post: Priorities for after the Election
I started blogging about the election with these thoughts below (now slightly edited/ altered) and the campaign hasn’t changed my mind about any of it. As I set this up ready to post on the morning of the 7th it … Continue reading
From the mouths of babes…
Here are the questions and answers we’ve been teaching to our young son, Noah. Having stolen the initial idea (and a couple of the questions) from elsewhere, we’ve been making it up as we go along since. I offer it … Continue reading
How many kings?
Doug Wilson speaking some really good sense on the whole two kingdoms thing.
Getting ready to rule
The late David Chilton on Christians preparing for government: ‘Eventually, through evangelism, the reign of Christians will become so extensive that “the earth will be full of the knowledge of God, as the waters cover the sea” (Isa. 11:9).’ ‘It … Continue reading
On dating an unbeliever
I went to college with Dawn, who is delightful. As is this honest, faithful, passionate piece over on her blog about Christians dating those who aren’t Christians. Go read, and pass on to anyone who is struggling in this area.
Credenda/Agenda
One of my favourite occasional reads over the last couple of years has been Credenda/ Agenda. It’s witty, polemical, thought-provoking, and all that sort of thing. Much like a Presbyterian version of The Briefing with a sense of humour*. Anyway, … Continue reading
More on transforming culture
Here’s the rest of the notes from the appendix I gave to Yorkshire Training students yesterday (first half HERE). B. Clarifications and answers to common objections – Doesn’t this confuse the earthly with the heavenly? In a very real sense … Continue reading
Ascension Day
Today is Ascension Day. Christ is not only risen but he has been installed in heaven as King of kings and Lord of lords, and we have been seated with him. Christ is reigning and will do so until he … Continue reading
God, facebook, and the Gospel…
…was my title yesterday evening at both our services. It was part of an occasional series we run entitled ‘culture explored’ – a series founded on taking Jesus seriously when he said ‘all authority in heaven and an earth has … Continue reading
Not content with that
“This same God is the one through whom the apostles had received grace and apostleship, in order to glorify the name of this God by seeing obedience to the faith among all nations…The whole point of the gospel is to … Continue reading
Noah’s Baptism 16
Series start and contents can be found HERE. 6. Infant Baptism and Nominalism I was going to do a post on dealing with objections at this point, but, to be honest, I think my answers to several of the most … Continue reading
50th post
This is the fiftieth post since I started this blog (the old blog can be found here, if you’re interested). It is appropriate that this minor milestone should include a quote from Dave Bish, whose bluefish blog is both pioneering … Continue reading
