Author Archives: Alistair Chalmers

Faithfulness Over Ambition: Redefining 2026

Every December and January, the same language returns. Best year yet. Personal growth. Goals. Optimisation. Even in Christian circles, we often ‘Christianise’ the same instincts with spiritual language: better habits, bigger impact, clearer vision, greater effectiveness. None of those things are wrong in and of themselves. But Scripture repeatedly redirects our attention away from making a year about us and towardsContinue reading “Faithfulness Over Ambition: Redefining 2026”

Is God Still Angry at Sin After the Cross?

Is God still angry at sin after the cross? Few questions cut closer to the heart of the gospel than this one: If God poured out his wrath on Jesus at the cross, is God still angry at sin today? Behind the question are pastoral concerns (How does God look at me when I fail?), theologicalContinue reading “Is God Still Angry at Sin After the Cross?”

Understanding God’s Justice: Does Knowledge Affect Judgment?

One of the pastoral and theological questions that Christians wrestle with, almost constantly, is whether God judges people differently based on what they know. Some questions that pop up might be; what about sins committed in ignorance? Are we more accountable once we know God’s law? And how does this square with the justice andContinue reading “Understanding God’s Justice: Does Knowledge Affect Judgment?”

How Do We Measure Christian Maturity? (Hint: It’s Not Just Bible Facts)

Written by a fellow pilgrim who knows how easy it is to confuse information with transformation. Christians love saying, “I’m a mature believer/Christian.” Sometimes it even comes with a tone, the tone, (we’ve all heard it) that suggests the discussion is now settled because of someone’s supposed spiritual seniority. But Scripture invites us to test suchContinue reading “How Do We Measure Christian Maturity? (Hint: It’s Not Just Bible Facts)”

Reviving Solid Preaching in Modern Churches

There’s a strange irony in the church today: we have more access to sermons, podcasts, commentaries, and theological resources than any generation before us, but we may be the most starved for solid preaching. At the same time, we have shelves full of the writings of the Puritans, Reformers, and faithful saints of old, andContinue reading “Reviving Solid Preaching in Modern Churches”