Preach magazine

What is it like to encounter Jesus?

October 24, 2023October 20, 2023 by Ian Paul

I write a quarterly column for Preach magazine, in which I explore a significant word or phrase in the Bible, or a theme or section of Scripture, and the ideas that it expresses. At the end of this piece I list the previous articles I have written for them. Here I explore the question of … Continue Reading

What is the meaning of Sabbath?

August 3, 2023July 26, 2023 by Ian Paul

I write a quarterly column for Preach magazine, in which I explore a significant word or phrase in the Bible, or a theme or section of Scripture, and the ideas that it expresses. I have written for them on: the phrase ‘Word of God’ the theme of ‘Mission’ the meaning of ‘Apocalypse‘ the ministry of ‘Healing’, … Continue Reading

What does Scripture say about poverty—and our response to it?

July 14, 2023July 11, 2023 by Ian Paul

How should we read the psalms of conflict?

February 6, 2023January 27, 2023 by Ian Paul

What is preaching?

November 7, 2022November 3, 2022 by Ian Paul

I write a quarterly column for Preach magazine, in which I explore a significant word or phrase in the Bible and the ideas that it expresses. I have written for them on: the phrase ‘Word of God’ the theme of ‘Mission’ the meaning of ‘Apocalypse‘ the ministry of ‘Healing’, the question of ‘Welcome’, the biblical understanding … Continue Reading

What does Scripture say about disability?

August 11, 2022August 9, 2022 by Ian Paul

What language does scripture use about the Holy Spirit?

June 1, 2022May 16, 2022 by Ian Paul

It is quite common for people to make observations about the role or meaning of the Holy Spirit based on aspects of the language Scripture uses—including comments about the ‘gender’ role of the Spirit. But careful reading of the scriptural narrative shows a surprising diversity in the language that is used. The Spirit as hovering … Continue Reading