Canterbury must say ‘enough’!
Posted on July 15, 2009
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Last weekend we learned that the House of Deputies (clergy and lay representatives of the convention) effectively recommended an end to the moratorium on the consecration of gay bishops, established by Resolution B033 in 2006 in response to a recommendation of the Windsor Report, calling upon Bishops and Standing Committees to ‘exercise restraint by not consenting to the consecration of any candidate to the episcopate whose manner of life presents a challenge to the wider church and will lead to further strains on communion.’
This week we now learn that the House of Bishops followed that lead by a 2/3 majority (99 to 45 with 2 abstentions) by passing resolution D025 …
– Bishop Glenn Davies writes at SydneyAnglicans.net. (Photo: Russell Powell.)
Two Rival Religions?
Posted on July 14, 2009
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“On November 3, 1921, J. Gresham Machen presented an address entitled, “Liberalism or Christianity?” In that famous address, later expanded into the book, Christianity & Liberalism, Machen argued that evangelical Christianity and its liberal rival were, in effect, two very different religions. ”
See also three talks, ‘Christianity and the Tolerance of Liberalism’ by Lee Gatiss.
(Image of J. Gresham Machen: The Theologian.)
Withering and the Word: John Calvin at 500
Posted on July 13, 2009
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“Calvin’s confidence was in the Word of God, and that’s why his theology and vision of the world continues to capture the minds and hearts of people in the 21st century. That’s why five hundred years later we remember his birth. That’s why Calvin the preacher and expositor has millions more spiritual children than Erasmus the scholar and hermeneutical skeptic. Strive for relevance in your day, and you’ll may make a difference for a few years. Anchor yourself in what is eternal and you may influence the world for another five centuries. …”
– Kevin DeYoung, co-author of Why we’re not Emergent, writes about the legacy of John Calvin – and your legacy. (h/t Between two worlds)
Latest Oak Hill Newsbrief
Posted on July 12, 2009
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The latest Newsbrief from Oak Hill College in London is available on their website.
It’s a 2.7MB PDF file (direct link).
New Baptist logo
Posted on July 11, 2009
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Just in case you wonder where the Cross and open Bible have gone…
Press release: “Australian Baptists today launched a new national name and logo, signalling a renewed commitment to evangelism, mission and ministry around the nation and around the world. Read more
The Chicago Consultation: read it and weep
Posted on July 11, 2009
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“One of the things I’ve been reading recently is the Study Guide prepared for The Episcopal Church by the Chicago Consultation, titled Christian Holiness and Human Sexuality. …
… the document must presumably be regarded as the ‘best of’ arguments for changing the Church’s traditional teaching and practice on same-sex relationships.”
– John Richardson writes at The Ugley Vicar.
Conservatives prepare to fight for ‘soul of nation’
Posted on July 11, 2009
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A “New Reformation” was talked of at the official launch of the Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans (FCA) on Monday. Speakers none the less reiterated their desire to remain part of the Church of Eng land and the Anglican Communion while upholding “orthodox, biblical Anglicanism”. …
– Church Times reports on the Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans launch last Monday. (See previous: the text of Peter Jensen’s address.)
More on Calvin
Posted on July 10, 2009
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Derek Thomas, Professor of Systematic and Practical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi, has posted three brief interviews from Geneva on the significance of John Calvin – on the First Presbyterian Church of Jackson website. (h/t/ Reformation 21.)
Happy birthday to John Calvin
Posted on July 10, 2009
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Today is the 500th anniversary of the birth of John Calvin.
In the UK, The Theologian has released a ‘birthday edition’ with 6 articles and talks examining different aspects of his ministry and theology – including ‘Calvin and the Gospel’ from Martin Foord and ‘Calvin and Preaching’ from Peter Adam.
Coverage of the TEC General Convention
Posted on July 9, 2009
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The American Anglican Council is keeping an eye on the TEC’s 2009 General Convention in California.
Their reports will appear in the GC section of their website. (Photo: Jim DeLa, ENS.)
John Dickson pays tribute to Martin Hengel
Posted on July 8, 2009
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“As the music world farewells Michael Jackson, the king of pop, academia mourns the loss of a don of truly biblical proportions. Martin Hengel was Professor of New Testament and Early Judaism at Germany’s prestigious University of Tübingen from 1972 until (as Professor Emeritus) his death last Thursday (July 2). …”
– John Dickson pays tribute to Professor Martin Hengel – at Sydney Anglicans.net
Introduction to TEC General Convention 2009
Posted on July 8, 2009
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It’s all about Ubuntu – as explained by Katherine Jefferts Schori and others – at the TEC website. (h/t Stand Firm)
Mobilising the hidden army
Posted on July 7, 2009
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We’re glad to share this news from MTS Training Director Col Marshall –
“On Sunday do you look out over the pews and see an audience or an army? The answer to that question will determine your priorities, your effectiveness, even your health. An audience needs constant performance and is full of individuals making demands of you. Read more
Peter Jensen: The Jerusalem Declaration – why it matters
Posted on July 7, 2009
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An address to the FCA UK launch by Archbishop Peter Jensen, Archbishop of Sydney.
“Many are still angry that the Jerusalem GAFCON was held. Some of the most angry are those who agree with the theology of the GAFCON movement but cannot accept that a moment for decisive action had arrived. To such persons I say, I admire you and honour you as brothers and sisters in the Lord. But it seems to me that every day that has passed since the GAFCON has only vindicated the decision to hold it.”
Jim Packer is one of the giants of the real world-Anglicanism. Amongst the wise of this world he is disdained, but his praises are sung in all the churches. Astonishingly, in the eyes of his institutional church he is no longer one of us. He has chosen to separate himself from what he has called the sanctification of sin.Is he still an Anglican?
When we can seriously ask that question, something is deeply wrong. We are at a watershed, at a parting of the ways. Decisions have to be made. Read more
Britain in battle for its soul, says Sydney Archbishop Peter Jensen
Posted on July 7, 2009
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“Britain is facing a ‘battle for the soul of the nation’, an archbishop warned yesterday at the inaugural meeting of a group that threatens to split the Church of England. …”
– Ruth Gledhill writes in The Times.
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