Tragedy and the Empty Tomb

Last updated on: September 16, 2017 at 6:04 pm By Adrian Warnock

Phillip Yancey has written a very moving and helpful piece on untangling profound suffering, and how it actually can point us to a deeper, more profound faith, especially when seen through the lens of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Entitled National Tragedy and the Empty Tomb, the whole thing is worthy of you reading it this Easter, but the following paragraph jumped out at me, speaking of Desmond Tutu’s reaction to sitting through South Africa’s Truth and Reconcilliation Commission Hearings, Tutu emerged... Read more

The Ramifications of the Resurrection – interview on Knowing the Truth

Last updated on: June 22, 2020 at 2:11 pm By Adrian Warnock

I had a great time today as a guest on Kevin Boling’s radio show talking about the resurrection of Jesus. It is encouraging to see every Easter the increase in interest in my book. But, in a way, the fact that this all comes mostly at Easter time is proof positive that the book, and the ideas in it are still very needed. I am sure that books about the cross of Jesus are bought all year round. It is... Read more

An old man and his faith in a big God

Last updated on: January 15, 2018 at 2:24 pm By Adrian Warnock

With John Piper retiring as a pastor, it is a reminder that many of our Evangelical leaders of today are, to say it delicately, of such an age that transition is inevitable over the next few years. It is easy to forget that these leaders themselves built on a foundation laid by others who went before them. That knowledge, and our faith in the sovereignty of God should make us full of faith for the future. One such great of... Read more

Lex Loizides releases a new book for new Christians

Last updated on: March 25, 2013 at 3:09 pm By Adrian Warnock

Lex Loizides is a great friend of mine, and a very gifted church-based evangelist who has faithfully served God over several decades all over the world. His wisdom in helping new Christians in legendary. In this book Lex skillfully guides those beginning a lifetime of following Jesus. It makes the perfect gift for any one who just became a Christian. You can get his book on Kindle in the USA and UK stores: US amzn.to/XxjcBH UK amzn.to/11xtV24 Read more

People who have a problem with mega churches would have had a problem in Jesusalem!

Last updated on: June 13, 2020 at 6:54 am By Adrian Warnock

While I know that not everything done in every megachurch is helpful, Ed Stetzer has done us a great service in debunking many myths about megachurch. But I also know that too many seem to have a fundamental problem with large churches, as though God hated them all. It’s really odd, because what such people conveniently forget is that the first church was a mega church on its first day: “So those who received his word were baptized, and there... Read more

Prayer – the Pastor’s Priority? The People’s pleasure? Join us at 300 Leaders!

Last updated on: June 22, 2020 at 2:11 pm By Adrian Warnock

I find the following quote on prayer from Spurgeon striking, much as the last one I shared. It depresses me therefore how hard I often find it to pray myself. I am grateful to God that I am slowly learning. I don’t hesitate to admit that the person who has taught me most about this is my own pastor, Tope Koleoso. He touched on the importance of prayer in his well-received talk at this years Desiring God conference. I am therefore... Read more

Spurgeon: Prayer is vital for the success of ministry

Last updated on: October 28, 2019 at 9:32 am By Adrian Warnock

Regular readers will know only too well that I have been looking afresh recently at the life and writings of Spurgeon, in preparation for a planned documentary for which a team of my friends are currently seeking crowd-sourced funding. Reading Spurgeon afresh, it has struck me again just how much he has to teach us. God seems to have uniquely gifted him with great insight into a broad range of subjects, as I am sure you have already seen in... Read more

One thing I like about the Pope

Last updated on: October 30, 2017 at 9:32 am By Adrian Warnock

Hold the presses! For the first time since the Reformation a Protestant has something nice to say about the Pope. OK, that’s maybe an exaggeration! But seriously, I have been reflecting on the list of “Most influential Pastors on Twitter.” It struck me that Christians are very good at criticizing other Christians, and especially those who are in any way successful. There are times when it is right to point out another’s flaws. We may even hold doubts about the... Read more

Frank Viola interviews me about my book on the resurrection

Last updated on: June 22, 2020 at 2:11 pm By Adrian Warnock

Frank Viola was kind enough to interview me about my book: As we consider Easter this year, I want to draw attention to my friend Adrian Warnock’s recent book Raised with Christ. The book is an excellent treatment on the resurrection of Jesus . . . why it’s important and how it applies to our lives today. Adrian Warnock blogs at Patheos, and serves on the leadership team of Jubilee Church, London. He is passionate about refocusing the church on the resurrection. He... Read more

A personal note on the planned Spurgeon Documentary

Last updated on: June 27, 2018 at 11:04 pm By Adrian Warnock

I wanted to share a bit more about the Spurgeon documentary we are currently seeking crowd-sourced funding for. Our goal is simple: we want to introduce Spurgeon to a new generation and encourage people to find out more about him. If we cover our costs, then the documentary will be made, and will at some stage be made available to stream free online. Making it will involve a group of us taking annual leave and filming at some of the... Read more