Monthly Archives: November 2007

Desert Island DVD

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I was asked the other night what one film I would take with me to watch on the proverbial desert island, and my instant answer was ‘Magnolia‘. Which I don’t think I’d change on further reflection, though I might wish to have more! Came across this lovely post which explains one element in it. I’m aware that some people can’t cope with the film, but it remains to my mind one of the most profoundly orthodox and gracious films I’ve ever seen. One day I might write a really long review of it – I’d focus on the prologue, in the same way that my thoughts about the fourth gospel focus on John 1 – it goes that deep.

Shibboleth #2: Penal Substitution

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Learning Church (Mersea) #11 – Penal Substitution – Shibboleth #2

A discussion of the doctrine of penal substitution; Mersea Learning Church

I’ve moderated my views a little since the summer – in other words, I’ve calmed down!! I think the fundamental question I would ask is: do you have to accept PS to be a Christian? I would say no – but the authors of PFOT clearly say yes. I think that’s a problem. For them, that is.

By the way, if you click on the link that takes you to the gabcast site you can download the mp3 file directly, so you don’t need to be attached to a computer to listen to it.