I have some sympathy for Esau. He found himself wrestling with his brother Jacob while still in the womb. Sold his birthright to him for some soup and conspired to murder him later on. His descendants, the Edomites, attempted to thwart the Israelites' journey across the … [Read more...] about The Sin of Edom
Life in Christendom
What is the vision of life that we are called to delight in? What does life under the throne of grace look like for families, cats and bankers? Here is my attempt at making some inroads into the beauty of a Christ centred life.
Israel and the Church
The place of Israel in the world and the church's relationship to Israel and the Jews is a hot topic right now. Some defend the the current nation state of Israel as those who can do no wrong. Others, out of fear of being labelled anti-semitic, refuse to say out loud that … [Read more...] about Israel and the Church
Robbing Your Neighbour for Fun and Profit
The Bible tells Christians that, as far as it depends on us, we should live at peace with our neighbour. One way we can do this is by not robbing them of their means of existence. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. (Romans 12:18) The United … [Read more...] about Robbing Your Neighbour for Fun and Profit
The Greatest Threat the Church Ever Faced
Was it 300 years of persecution that threatened the very life and existence of the early church? Was it Caligula? Was it the rise of the Antichrist or the NIV Bible, or Amy Grant, or the advent of Christian puppet shows? No. It was a small group of worthy widows in Acts chapter … [Read more...] about The Greatest Threat the Church Ever Faced
Carthage Must Be Destroyed
Roman statesmen, Cato the elder (234–149 BC), had a problem. Carthage was flourishing, and when you're Rome, who wants to see that? In its day, Carthage, with its capital in what is now Tunisia, was a growing maritime power and had been slowly establishing colonies in various … [Read more...] about Carthage Must Be Destroyed