Author Archives: Islwyn

9/11 The Flag V The Cross

“It was shattering to admit that we had lost the theological means to distinguish between the United States and the kingdom of God. The criminals who perpetrated 9/11 and the flag-waving boosters of our almost exclusively martial response were of … Continue reading

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‘Grace And The Law Of God’ by Dr. John Stott

Said Bill Meuhlenberg in his post on Loving God And Keeping His Commandments: “A sad situation is enveloping large parts of the evangelical church today, especially those associated with the emergent church. Increasingly we are being told that love is … Continue reading

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‘Grace And The Law Of God’ by Dr. Martyn Lloyd Jones

“Without a clear concept of the law and its demands, we will not have a clear concept of our need for Christ. As John Bunyan rightly stated, “The man who does not know the nature of the law cannot know … Continue reading

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Loving God And Keeping His Commandments

I should say before beginning this post that I have some affinity with Baptists. For one thing I married into a Baptist family. In her early years my wife faithfully took her nieces and nephew to Sunday School every week … Continue reading

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‘Christianity Today’ Pays Tribute To Dr. John Stott

Further to my previous post Christianity Today has provided a collection of books by John Stott and articles and materials on John Stott’s life and work – (Sermon section only accessible by membership). Albert Mohler’s Interview With John Stott  

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Tributes To Leading Anglican: John Stott Dies At 90

Links to tributes follow this article. I first visited All Souls to hear Dr John Stott in the mid-70s. I have visited several venues since then when he was the speaker. Back in the 70s (?) I recall buying two tapes by … Continue reading

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What Concern Is Marriage To Government?

When it comes to Marriage “what interest does the state have?” asks Glen Stanton.” He certainly makes a good case that marriage and family is not a Christian institution but the basic building block of any successful society. Read Glen … Continue reading

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The Apostle Paul And The Old Testament

What if the Jewish nation had accepted Jesus as Saviour and Lord? Hypothetical I know, but how would he have died? Would it have been ordained at the hands of the High Priest or ? ? ? – like Abraham … Continue reading

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Jane Austin’s Answer To A Successful Marriage

Steve Doughty of the Daily Mail 14th July 2011, reported a top judge saying, ‘Getting a divorce is easier than getting a driving licence.’ Sir Paul Coleridge said a cultural revolution has made it possible to end a marriage quickly with … Continue reading

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Getting What We Don’t Deserve

I have a soft spot for the retired Baptist preacher Dr. Joe McKeever. He has a good way of speaking about things that are important. Nothing more important than what we read in Ephesians 2:8-10. But illustrations appeal very much … Continue reading

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