On asylum seekers and the church

I wrote about this issue from our perspective as a church with many asylum seekers among us. You can read my earlier post here. My friend, Stephen Watkinson, speaks about it from his perspective as a church leader in a similar area.

Evangelism

The 9 Marks journal has just put out its latest offering. It is usually well worth a read. This time, it is on evangelism.

The ones who cook

I liked this one.

Disagreeing without cancelling: How should Christians respond to the Alistair Begg controversy?

Gavin Ortlund takes a look at this one: ‘In the years and decades ahead, we will likely face many more complicated questions of what Christian faithfulness looks like in our society. We will not always agree. But if we have a “warm corner” in our hearts for all the sheep of Christ, even our disagreements can honor Christ and commend the gospel to those around us who so desperately need it.’

Why I am/am not and evangelical

Eddie Arthur looks at the term evangelical, how its meaning developed and changed, how it is understood in parts of the world other than Britain and America and essentially discusses its usefulness as a term.

Your Body Is Not the Temple, But THE Body Is

This is a very interesting look at Paul’s comments in 1 Corinthians 6:19. Is Paul saying your body (individual) is a temple of the Holy Spirit or is he saying your body (corporate) is a temple of the Holy Spirit? This one argues for the latter and lays out its reasoning.

From the archive: Whatever the solution, its not that straightforward

‘I don’t know about you, but should our government suddenly decide that they want to torture and imprison me, threatening me with death to boot, I would likely seek to get out too. And perhaps you are more resourceful than me, but should the police be on their way to my house to enact that decision and border guards be on the look out for my passport, I’m not sure I would have the wherewithal to know how on earth to get myself out of that. And should another country offer me (and I cannot envisage how) some tribunal process whilst I sit tight at home – as if the draconian action will somehow be stayed because Kenya (or wherever) want to undertake their legal process – I’m not sure I’d be thrilled at the offer.’