Tag Archives: Jesus

Summary of Richard Hooker’s ‘Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity’

Posted on February 24, 2024 by neilrobbie

Richard Hooker – Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity I here set out Hooker’s understanding of the supremacy of God in the giving of laws which govern creation.  In summary, Almighty God is the first cause of all things and … Continue reading →

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Economics according to Jesus #2 – total savings and generosity

Posted on January 22, 2013 by neilrobbie

Piles of cash and generosity Yesterday I posted on the paradox of thrift, which is the economic phenomenon of an increase in the savings ratio of the average person during recession (an attitude which exacerbates the effect of the economic … Continue reading →

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Economics according to Jesus #1 – worry and the saving ratio

Posted on January 21, 2013 by neilrobbie

A high savings ratio and worry about tomorrow. Economic news has become part of daily life since the start of the 2008 global fanacial crisis.  Economics is a complex subject and national governments everywhere are trying to kickstart economies, avoid … Continue reading →

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When risk and reward replace duty and love

Posted on November 20, 2012 by neilrobbie

The UK was once marked by a spirit of duty under God and love.  Men and women would go to great lengths to do the right thing for others, even at great personal cost.  This spirit has been replaced in … Continue reading →

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Rude and offensive films and Islamic riots, what would Mohammed say?

Posted on September 22, 2012 by neilrobbie

John Humphrys was his usual dog-with-a-bone-of-contention this morning on Radio 4 as he pushed to get an answer from Taji Mustafa to the question “Do you condemn the Imams who condone violence in the face of insults to Islam?”  Mustafa … Continue reading →

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Could Jesus have chosen not to die on the cross?

Posted on May 17, 2012 by neilrobbie

At our small groups at Holy Trinity we are working through a stimulating study guide called Finding Christ in the Old Testament [CFP, Inversness, 2002]. One question raised this week by a group was “could Jesus have chosen not to … Continue reading →

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Understanding Christian Suffering – the 4 Js

Posted on January 17, 2012 by neilrobbie

For many people the existence of suffering rules out the existence of the God of the bible. If God is good and all powerful then he would stop all the suffering and, therefore, as suffeirng exists, the God of the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Day sermon – nominative determinism and Jesus as Saviour

Posted on December 26, 2011 by neilrobbie

Ask kids to bring up toys. What are their names? When Mary was told by the angel Gabriel to name her son Jesus, the name carries with it the purpose for which he was born. Jesus comes from the Latin … Continue reading →

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A parachute as an illustration of faith and works

Posted on October 17, 2011 by neilrobbie

I can’t imagine what skydivers think as they leap from a plane with a parachute tied to their back.  They have to have complete faith in the parachute before they jump, trusting that it will stop them crashing into the … Continue reading →

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Jesus on Twitter

Posted on July 31, 2011 by neilrobbie

One of the worship leaders on our youth camp (CPAS Venture @ Edgehill) used this brilliant re-telling of the life of Jesus on Twitter.  Watch what happens to Jesus’ follower stats.  This is so simple, clever and yet very powerful.

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