Chris Peel

Chris was a social worker - working with children who survived abuse and then with children looked after by English local authorities - until he retired in October '25. He adores his wife, children and grandchildren, loves his brothers and sisters in Christ, is passionate about theBible, likes music from around the world, can't see the point in 'smart watches', doesn't like coffee, hates injustice.

 Chris Peel
Articles
New Gems from the Old

New Gems from the Old

The authors of the Gospels and epistles routinely appeal to Israel’s Scriptures, not merely as historical background or for moral instruction, but as the theological and narrative framework within which the significance of Christ must be understood. This is not a matter of isolated proof-texting, but of reading the OT as a divinely orchestrated narrative that finds its culmination in Jesus. This article identifies some of the methods they used to show that the story of Israel reached its climax in Christ.
That it Might be Fulfilled

That it Might be Fulfilled

This articles seeks to show how the Bible continues to speak with depth and coherence to the people of God in every generation. For us, the NT’s use of the OT provides a model of reading and understanding that is both relevant and dynamic. The authors encourage us to read the Bible as a unified theological witness - to look for patterns and precedents, as well as prophesies - and to see Christ at the centre of it all.
The Conundrum of Job's Children

The Conundrum of Job's Children

The book of Job throws up many theological, moral, and linguistic questions. For the purposes of this article, the author is assuming that the book of Job is a poetic and dramatic portrayal of the story of a faithful man in adversity. This assumption does not diminish its truth; rather, it clarifies the kind of truth the book is about. Using scholarly works and personal study, the author discusses the question: what actually happened to Job’s children?