On the 10th May 2015 John Colwell was my invited guest preacher at church, you can listen to his sermon here.  Afterwards, following lunch back at home, I took the opportunity – since it’s not every day a Bible scholar pops round – to ask him some questions. John is a pastor/scholar, a man who loves the Church because he loves God first.  He was tutor in systematic and historical theology at Spurgeon’s College for fifteen years, serving in pastorates both before and after.  He has written on Theological Ethics, Practical and Pastoral Theology, and among his several books, he has written, The Rhythm of Doctrine, Living the Christian Story and Promise and Presence, as well as publishing on the eschatology of Karl Barth.   Continue reading →