Blog
Categories = ‘theology + church’
Tag = ‘sin’
Apr 2009
30
Communities of Grace
Over the years I have frequently thought about the relationship between the uncompromising ethical stance of much of the New Testament (not least the Sermon on the Mount), and salvation as the free gi..
Jan 2008
18
Paul’s gnosticism
I am currently reading through Romans with a friend at college, and we are up to Romans 7. One of the things we mentioned was how easy it is to mis-read Paul and interpret what he says as gnostic. For..
Dec 2007
18
The wrath of God was satisfied
I have been reading some of the minor prophets recently, and it hit me quite how angry God is with his people, and with the nations surrounding them. Of Ninevah God says, ‘Behold, I am against you, de..