Tim’s experience is unique in that he holds six earned degrees. One is a master’s degree in Islamic studies from Islamic College in London, allowing him to study under Muslim scholars.
Over the past several days, Julian Bond has posted critical comments on Twitter in response to my book. ... My goal is not to respond point-by-point to every post, but to address some underlying assumptions that shape his perspective.
N.T. Wright calls the church back to the rich biblical tradition of virtue ethics—not as a burdensome list of rules, nor as a path to moral self-assertion, but as training for the coming kingdom.
First, it outlines how a pragmatic theology shapes ministry around visible success and practical results. Second, it presents the theologically reflective camp, prioritizing fidelity to Scripture and spiritual transformation. Finally, it connects these insights to the global missions field
Christianity and Islam both claim to be rooted in divine revelation. Yet when we step into the world of manuscript evidence, we find two very different stories unfolding—one grounded in historical transparency, the other shrouded in mythologized preservation.
