James Rutherford

Christian-Husband-Father-Author-Redeemed and experiencing the grace of God, love of Christ, and sanctification of the Spirit daily.

[James Rutherford @halfbrained]

Idealism is often perceived to be strange philosophy, yet it offers many insights into the world God has created. I recently published an article on the idealism of George Berkeley, check it out here, https://t.co/dTkeyUJjF7

[James Rutherford @halfbrained]

Many Christians view the LGBTQ community as enemies, but Jesus calls us to do good even to those who hate us. So, Christian, put down the world’s weapons and pick up the Gospel. https://t.co/Mi8ju2DIHj

[James Rutherford @halfbrained]

I was recently asked by an unbelieving friend what it felt like to be loved by God or to experience him. This is a fair question: Is there a feeling that accompanies a relationship with God through Jesus?
https://t.co/iR8lfPWa6d
#Christianity #JesusLovesYou

[James Rutherford @halfbrained]

The latest episode of the Working Theology Podcast is up, looking at God as our sovereign saviour in Deuteronomy 30 (also on Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music). https://t.co/8omDJiYqdS

[James Rutherford @halfbrained]

Some Christians equate the contemporary state of Israel with the Biblical Israel. For many, their hopes for the return of Jesus are anchored on this identification. In this article, I give 8 reasons why the State of Israel is not the Israel of the Bible. https://t.co/e6kSCfqS6d

[James Rutherford @halfbrained]

The latest episode of the Working Theology Podcast is up on Spotify. This episode begins a series on the Bible by looking at the way God has given us the Bible and the connection of its parts. https://t.co/H8QTghVNhR

[James Rutherford @halfbrained]

2 Timothy 3:12-13 (NET) those who deceive are often themselves deceived by sin, Satan, and the world. This does not absolve them of sin, but it points to the remedy. Like us all, deceivers need the truth, and the truth is found in the Scriptures (3:15-17). #Bible #Christianity

[James Rutherford @halfbrained]

@JoeInfluencer Dear brother, I agree that Christians love truth. However, if you read the article, you will see that I am arguing that pronouns are not about what we are (a statement about ontology) but about what we think (interpretation). I base this on the nature of all language.

[James Rutherford @halfbrained]

The question of "pronoun hospitality" has been a hot topic among Christians. I want to argue that the nature of language and the status of Christians as exiles in this world give some support to the idea of "pronoun hospitality."
https://t.co/qszZANnhbk

[James Rutherford @halfbrained]

1 Tim 4:13. Brothers and sisters, are our words more important than God's words? Why, then, are we content to read some of the Bible in church and let the focus be on our sermons? Teach and exhort, yes, but devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture--all of it. #Bible

[James Rutherford @halfbrained]

Listen to the last episode of the Working Theology Podcast, "God Is Rich in Mercy (Exodus 33-34)." https://t.co/ziqnIVMDMT

[James Rutherford @halfbrained]

Jesus calls us to love our neighbours, even our enemies. That is tough sometimes, isn't it? Yet, Jesus calls us to love as we have been loved. Many Christians perceive Muslims to be their enemies, yet Jesus's command remains the same. #jesusheals https://t.co/rGDt200XZf

[James Rutherford @halfbrained]

In the latest episode of the Working Theology Podcast, we look at the need to shape church gatherings around listening rather than reading. In the first part, we will consider how to shape worship services that do this. https://t.co/rsm7Tf6Rzu

[James Rutherford @halfbrained]

My latest academic article has been published in JETS 68.1. "Reframing the Problem of the Incarnation" argues that the problems people find in the doctrine of the incarnation don't come from the Bible but philosophical frameworks we bring to the Bible. https://t.co/Ez6YPCvN2P

[James Rutherford @halfbrained]

The latest episode of the Working Theology Podcast is now available on Spotify. In this episode, I explore the revelation of God's name in Exodus 3. https://t.co/f2TsbB0ppm

[James Rutherford @halfbrained]

We have released a new episode of the Working Theology podcast. https://t.co/y7DfdCyQmG

[James Rutherford @halfbrained]

With the help of some good friends, we have released the Working Theology Podcast. This podcast aims to produce resources that will help readers and non-readers alike engage with God's word and grow in their abilities to minister the saving Gospel of God. https://t.co/1qyhDci5yb

[James Rutherford @halfbrained]

We know Christ has all authority in heaven and earth. He will accomplish all his purposes. However, our Lord's path to victory is not winning in any sense the World recognises. The Cross is the model of Christian victory.
https://t.co/5zF06EOZcn

[James Rutherford @halfbrained]

When we look at God's preservation of the Bible, it appears really messy. Yet we have abundant evidence that the Bible we have is reliable. In contrast with the Quran, we see that this "messiness" is actually evidence of God's great wisdom. https://t.co/6SpRUZr703

[James Rutherford @halfbrained]

Christianity has often been called one of three great or Abrahamic monotheistic religions. Yet, is "monotheism" really a helpful term to describe the Christian God, especially if it connects Christian beliefs about God with Islamic and Talmudic beliefs? https://t.co/C65myOkGou