The Apostle Paul’s instructions in 1 Corinthians 14 address some of the more puzzling aspects of early Christian gatherings in Corinth—especially the roles of tongues and prophecy. Paul’s concern centres on how speech in the community could either build up or alienate those present. However, one of the more debated sections of the chapter is 1 Cor...Read More

As a pastor and a student of the New Testament I believe there are few matters more important than the mission of God in the world. My forthcoming book, the working title of which is Salvific Intentionality in 1 Corinthians: How Paul Nurtures the Missional Imagination of the Corinthian Community, is being published by Wipf & Stock. This is...Read More

With the latest census data indicating that the number of Australians who identity as Christian has plummeted to an all-time low (from 61% in 2011 to 44% in 2021), the church is asking questions of itself and its place in the broader, and increasingly, secular community. This conversation, however, feels somewhat anxious – emerging from a sense...Read More