Ethics & Articles of Interest

"The Pre-1900 Just War Tradition..."

"Israel’s Response to the October 7, 2023, Hamas Attack: A Biblical Just War Evaluation." What can we learn from Oct 7 2023.

"Sin and Forgiveness in the Psalms." What does the book of Psalms tell us about sin?

"Who is my Neighbour?" Have you ever wondered who your Neighbour should be? Jesus teaches us that we should love them. A sermon from Luke 10:25‑37.

"Understanding the Holy Spirit." This is a sermon delivered on Sunday 26th May 2013 (my 40th Wedding Anniversary).

"The Resurrection of Jesus." What stops us from believing in the Resurrection?

"Sexuality in the Church." Is there no joy for homosexuals in the Christian Church today?

"Bishop John Shelby Spong." A critique of his view of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

"Is the Canon of Scripture Open or Closed?" A critical evaluation of the argument that the Canon of Scripture is closed.

"What are the Baptist Distinctives?" What are the distinguishing features of the Baptist beliefs?

"What is Paul's View of the Wrath of God?" How can we apply this to the AIDS epidemic? Updated 5th October 2015 with footnotes.

"The 8th Century Prophets Caring for the Nobodies." The prophets of the eighth century and their concern for the people (especially the nobodies) that everybody except God had forgotten is considered.

"John Versus the Synoptic Gospels." The topic of the similarities and differences between John and the Synoptic Gospels is one over which much ink has been spent.

"Paradigms of Pastoral Care." It is the purpose of this essay to examine three paradigms or theological images of pastoral care and comment on their usefulness for the practical ministry.

"The Coming Millennium." The purpose of this essay is to compare and contrast the three main views of the millennium. It is hoped that this will, in some small measure, highlight how the view a particular church holds greatly impacts the manner and means in which they carry out their ministry.

"Strategies in Pastoral Care for those suffering from Alcoholism." The objective of this essay is to highlight the pastoral strategies used when responding to a call for help from a family with an alcoholic mother.

"Paul's Letter to Rome." Evaluate Paul's reason for writing the Letter to the Romans.