Grace for the forgiver
- Hannah Ploegstra •
- 23 November 2015
According to the logic of the gospel, forgiveness makes perfect sense. It’s an impeccably rational response to sin; if I’ve been forgiven by God, it is only right that I forgive my brother from the heart (Matt 18:21-35).
How to respond when Matthew 18 comes knocking
- Hannah Ploegstra •
- 15 December 2015
There’s no question about it: as Christians, we are called to forgive. Forgiveness is in our spiritual DNA; it’s a trait of what we are. And what are we but children of God (1 John 3:1), who himself is characterized by mercy, grace, and forgiveness (Exod 34:6-7a)?
Make pastors run the Sunday services
- Rory Shiner •
- 11 July 2016
These days, most church services are run with the concept of Every Member Ministry in mind. But, as Rory Shiner argues, perhaps we should return to the days of old where the pastor did it all.
The art of biblical interpretation: A history of what God does
- John McClean •
- 22 February 2016
In the ancient world, when a great king made a covenant with his people, the document included an account of history (scholars call it the historical prologue). The king underlined what he had done for his subjects, how he protected them, and so reminded them why they owed him loyalty.
Offering people a 'second date' after Christmas
- Ian Carmichael •
- 27 November 2014
Are you gearing up for Christmas at your church? Of course, you know you’re going to get lots of visitors—people who don’t normally come to church at all. Whether they come to a carol service or Christmas Day services, or some other Christmas outreach event, you expect to see
Christianity: A Pocket Guide
- Kim Hawtrey •
- 16 October 2009
Kim Hawtrey, evangelist and author, has put together this clear and helpful 'pocket' outline of what it means to be a Christian and how to become one. The Gospel is presented both through text and through a visual representation of the Bible's big story. The tract also includes concise answers to common questions, including "Is the Bible trust-worthy?"; "Is Christianity the only way to God?
Sowing the seeds of the gospel for generations to come
- Ben Pfahlert •
- 4 January 2018
Nothing is more important than taking the gospel and passing it on to the next generation (2 Tim 2:2). What is the best way for you to have the maximum impact for Jesus in your life?
Why I value expository preaching
- Murray Campbell •
- 26 January 2017
According to Paul, the aim of preaching is not to mystify people or to promote a personality or to gain profit; rather it is to set forth the truth plainly.
A theology of sport: 1 Timothy 4:1-10
- Sandy Grant •
- 12 August 2016
Is sport an idol? Something good created by God? Something neither positive or negative? Sandy Grant unpacks what Paul teaches us about 'bodily training'.
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