“The Bible – From Myth to History” A few years ago I took a year-long course with my church for training in leadership and ministry. One of the many benefits was having the chance to learn from those who have been at it a long time, especially Roger Forster; in turn what he brought very … More A Test of Time – David Rohl
Over the years I’ve been involved in some evangelical work across the country – reaching out through work in the community and on the streets especially in York (where I studied between 2004 and 2007) and London (where I have lived the rest of the time); I’ve also done bits overseas, notably in Norway. I’ve … More Salvation: the (really) big picture
I was reviewing the article I posted up here some time ago, Of the Making of Many Bible Translations…, and I realised that there is an update I can add. Currently I’ll leave it here in the form of this blog but an extra paragraph might make its way into the article soon… I recently … More The New English Translation
When I was a student in music, going through A-levels and then my undergraduate degree, there was a phase that just about every student went through, when we loved the music of Benjamin Britten. Somehow each of us in turn ‘discovered’ this man’s music and fell in love with it. We appreciated it because it … More Tom Wright on the Kingdom
Revelation 19:10 Then I fell at his feet to worship him. But he *said to me, “Do not do that; I am a fellow servant of yours and your brethren who hold the testimony of Jesus; worship God. For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” (NASB) This verse is one that I … More The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy (Rev 19:10)
First of all, welcome to the new look site. Of course, it’s just another theme from WordPress. I like ’em. Secondly, I have a final exam tomorrow for New Testament Greek, which I have been learning for a year. It is incredible, fascinating, illuminating, to even discover some of the basics of the language and … More I’ve encountered the Original Greek, but he just helped me continue the journey
I often feel that these thoughts I have ought to be properly expanded in a much more formal way but this is going to have to remain a ‘thought’ for now, and we could even throw it open for feedback. Reflecting as I have been on the various arguments that often run to and fro … More Relational versus Functional approaches to the Bible, Theology, and God
In Ephesians 1 (well and 2 & 3…and in fact the whole letter) Paul presents a stunning picture of the cosmic reign of Christ and how it plays out into history now. We find in this letter some of the most amazing statements of His rule and authority, stemming from what He has done for … More “All things under His feet” – what does this look like?
Stuart Townend has written a number of great hymns which have gained widespread usage across the church in the last few years. One of them is called “How deep the Father’s love for us” which speaks of the cross and the power of it for us. It’s a good song, but one that a number … More Did the Father turn His face away?
Hi readers. I’ve created an Articles pages where you will find some (usually rather extended) entries that it might be better to have preserved on a page rather than pushed down the line of random blogs. Kicking it off I’ve put up a (rather verbose) article on modern Bible translations – with a healthy sidelong … More New article: Bible translations
Ben David Trigg 