gospel

“Safe To Be Me”

Creator/creature distinction, ethics, gospel, sexual orientation

“Safe To Be Me” is the name of a conference the UK government are organising in 2022 to promote LGBT rights around the world. I think the conference title is ingenious. In just four words, it unites two big, popular ideas: safeguarding and identity politics, and rolls them into a moral agenda. “Safety” is the …

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Jesus the Baptist

baptism, gospel, grace, Jesus Christ - his divinity, Jesus Christ - his humanity, Reformed tradition, sacraments

If you’ve been with us for a while, you’re probably aware that we baptise the children of believers at church. That can often surprise, confuse, or even upset many Christians. How can a child be baptised when they aren’t able to understand the gospel? Isn’t the order in the New Testament “Repent” first and only then “be baptised” (Acts …

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