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Justification by Theology Exam

We are going to be surprised by some of the people we meet in heaven because, while they may not fit into our theological or ecclesiastical boxes, they do have faith in Christ. Thankfully, it is God who makes this call, not us.

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Engaging With Science

I’m a big fan of science: but the world needs Jesus!

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Books I Have Read: Religious Language

A fascinating book, primarily of interest to linguists.

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Books I Have Read: For Their Rock Is Not As Our Rock

This is an excellent introduction to the theology of religions. However, there are lots of long words and quite a few Latin phrases; it isn’t an easy read – but it is worth it.

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Do Not Use

Tennent Chapter 7: An Evangelical Theology of Religions

Brief notes on Tennent’s thoughts about a theology of religions.

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Je Suis Charlie

Some thoughts on the freedom to offend and be offended and the way in which all religions are implicated in the attacks on Charlie Hebdo. (Cartoon by @davewalker)

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A Missionary Encounter With World Religions

A missionary encounter with other religions rests on a twofold basis: the comprehensive scope of the gospel and an understanding of religion as a comprehensive vision and way of life.

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Training Pastors and a Theology of Religions

Tragically, many seminar and divinity school programs have been slow to respond to this new situation. It is quite astonishing that theological students in the West will spend countless hours learning about the writings of a few well-known, now deceased, German theologians whose global devotees are actually quite small and yet completely ignore over one […]

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Teenagers don’t believe in God

According to today’s Telegraph Nearly two thirds of teenagers don’t believe in God, according to a study by Penguin books. It also emerged six out of ten 10 children (59 per cent) believe that religion “has a negative influence on the world”. The survey also shows that half of teenagers have never prayed and 16 […]

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Church: World

Yet another book I need to buy…

This book from John Micklethwait and Adrian Wooldridge who are on the editorial staff of the Economist, looks as though it will be a fascinating read. Among the books conclusions are, the fact that  religious people are healthier, wealthier and happier than the non-religious. On a less rosy note, they also cite faith as being […]