The Centre of Christianity is the Cross, Not Traditions
Here we are at the fourth article in this series, and I’d like to know if you have seen yourself yet. What does Mark 7 …
Getting Behind the Mask of Traditionalism
With the Old Testament and historical background in place in previous articles, it’s time to examine Mark 7:1–13 in more detail. In other words, it’s …
Understanding Pharisaic Fuss About Defilement and Holiness
This brief series of articles arises from the concern that conservative Christianity is in danger of the sin of idolatry. I’ll go a bit further …
Unmasking the Idolatry of Traditionalism
To many of you reading this blog, the words conservative and traditional are sacred cows. I think of myself as a conservative Christian. If you …
The Bread and the Cup: Beholding Glory
Many Christians view the Lord’s Supper as little more than a ritual. It’s something they do, but not with much understanding. This article is intended …
COVID’s Gift: The Gem We Should Now See We Were Missing
My first and companion article to this one is Following Christ Together: Solitary Christianity is Not Genuine Christianity. I envisioned two groups of people that …
Following Christ Together: Solitary Christianity is Not Genuine Christianity
As a pastor in Australia, there are two questions I must constantly answer in conversation: “What is the gospel?” and “What is a church?” I …