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Kingdom Thoughts

A Word for Christmas

I am unemployed at the moment, so won’t be preaching on Christmas Day as I have most of the last 50 years. It’s something that gives me joy. You see no one gets as much from a sermon as the…

People of the Book

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Knowing that God has spoken makes all the difference. The universe is transformed from a dark and meaningless place to our intended home. Life becomes more than existence: we know where we come from, what our purpose is, and where…

Final Authority

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It is sometimes said that Anglicanism stands on three legs: Scripture, tradition and reason. This is true to the extent that all three are involved, but untrue if one wishes to give each an equal standing. It is clear in…

God the Creator

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Who is God? Answer: the creator of heaven and earth. That means everything. It means there are essentially two main types in the universe: created things and the Creator. There is nothing in between. The Creator is invisible, so how…

Know Your Bible

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The undermining of Christianity which we have observed in recent years has gone hand in hand with frequent attacks on the Bible. In the popular media it is seen as a problem book, if not downright dangerous. Projected on a…