It may seem very attractive to see Jesus as some sort of projection or validation of our own standards and aspirations. Yet if we allow that Jesus has authority simply because he echoes what we happen to believe to be right, we are setting ourselves above him in judgement. It is our own concepts of … Continue Reading
Edited by Gordon Kuhrt read chapter 1, chapter 2, chapter 3, chapter 4 Preface to 2010 republication on Fulcrum Doctrine Matters was first published in 1993. It sold out its print-run of 4,000 copies, but the publishers were involved in major re-organization, and it was not re-printed. The editor and authors are delighted that the … Continue Reading
Renewing the Face of the Earth, by David Atkinson Reviewed by John Davidson Originally published in the Bulletin of the Society of Ordained Scientists, number 45: Autumn 2009 David Atkinson is a member of the Society of Ordained Scientists, and has recently retired as Bishop of Thetford.Though his background is in organic chemistry and X-ray … Continue Reading
By Anthony Thiselton Sermon at the Consecration of Alistair Magowan as Bishop of Ludlow and Alan Winton as Bishop of Thetford, St Paul’s Cathedral, London 29 September 2009 “Truly, I tell you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending & descending upon the Son of Man” (John 1: 51).On this St Michael … Continue Reading
Living the Dream Joseph for Today Introduction by Pete Wilcox republished with permission from Paternoster Press The Joseph Story: A Text for Today For centuries Jewish, Christian and Moslem parents, and more recently secular ones too, have called their children Joseph or Josephine: from Josephine Butler (the English social reformer) to Josef Stalin (the Russian … Continue Reading
Global South Anglican Theological Network Canterbury Declaration We come as Anglican theologians serving churches in the Anglican Communion outside Western cultural frameworks. Our face-to-face discussions at the Lambeth Conference 2008 have deepened our trust and understanding of one another. We celebrate our bonds of affection in Christ and commit ourselves to take fresh initiatives together … Continue Reading
Signs and Seasons a guide for your Christian journey by Graham Kings ‘Signs and Seasons: a guide for your Christian journey’ (Canterbury Press, 2008) by Graham Kings, vicar of St Mary Islington and theological secretary of Fulcrum, was launched at Waterstones bookshop, Islington, London on 10 September 2008. An interactive blog on the book, with … Continue Reading
Introduction My theme today has obviously been designed to go with today’s Indaba group work on our use of the Bible. This is an opportune time, as our Conference quickens its pace, to reflect on how we use scripture, not least how we Bishops use scripture as part of our vocation, as in the main … Continue Reading
Going in the Wrong Direction: A Response to David Atkinson by Robert A J Gagnon A leader in the renewal movement of the Episcopal Church has informed me that a one-sided book on the homosexuality issue may have been sent to all Episcopal (and Anglican?) bishops as ‘preparation’ for the upcoming 2008 Lambeth Conference. The … Continue Reading
