Core Christian Beliefs
Gospel, doctrine and Christian hope
Foundational guides to the gospel, Christian doctrine, salvation, resurrection, new creation and the shape of historic Christian faith.
Learning, loving and living the faith.
Serious theology without the ego.
Humble Theologian is a free resource for Bible college students and thoughtful Christians who want to learn Scripture, love people well and live the faith with humility.
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Start with the foundations.
If you are new to the site, begin with What Is the Gospel?, then What Are the Essential Christian Beliefs?, then How We Got the Bible.
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The site is designed as a small theology library: organised enough to be useful, personal enough to remain honest and humble.
Bible and Interpretation
Reading Scripture carefully
Resources on Scripture, canon, context, genre, hermeneutics and faithful application without flattening the Bible into isolated proof texts.
Disability, Faith and Church
Dignity, belonging and participation
Reflections on image of God, embodiment, access, healing assumptions, pastoral care and church life with disabled Christians.
Where I stand
Conviction with humility.
I am still learning. This site is transparent about where I currently stand, while trying to represent other Christian views fairly.
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Core Christian Beliefs
A Brief History of Christianity
A concise history of Christianity from the apostles to the global church today, including the early councils, the medieval period, the Reformation, modern missions and the growth of Christianity beyond Europe.
Christian Living and Formation
Forgiving Without Becoming a Pushover
A practical Christian guide to forgiveness, reconciliation, trust and boundaries, and how to remain gracious without enabling manipulation or mistreatment.
Church and Pastoral Care
Selecting or Leaving a Church: More Than Finding a Comfortable Fit
A pastoral guide to choosing a church, staying faithfully and knowing when leaving may be necessary, while remembering that church is not meant to be a consumer product.