World-view diagram

Here’s a diagram I’ve used to help people see that they have a world-view (which is really a faith or belief system). It’s really just 5 simple questions with the Continue reading →

The Necessity of Public Theology

As someone who has recently graduated from theological college I am sometimes asked about the most formative aspect of my theological training.  Was it thinking about how God relates to Continue reading →

Try on a different hat

Came across the following on the inter-web a while back and thought it a useful tool for leaders and speakers. Often we tend to wear one or two hats depending Continue reading →

Language and nationhood

Grimm (of fairy tale fame) once defined a nation as a group of people who speak the same language. This got me thinking about language and nationhood in the bible. Continue reading →

When cool young men become pathetic middle aged men

This morning at Grace Community Church, Bedford we had a great sermon from 1 Pet 4. Our pastor, Ray Evans, was at one point particularly addressing what he termed ‘sins Continue reading →

The Slaves’ Punishment

So I promised myself I’d write down another helpful insight I took from Hengel’s little study, Crucifixion. Hengel notes that crucifixion in the Roman empire was the typical punishment for slaves – Continue reading →