It seems that the Pope is soon likely to declare the Reformation, which started with Martin Luther, is over. But Mark Gilbert explains why the Reformation can never truly be over.
Back in October, Santa themes began to decorate some stores. It’s now hard to miss the rush of the silly season and the requisite purchasing push to remind us to spend so that people can be fulfilled. The madness compounds and money tightens while wallets still splurge. All that to say—capitalism rages.
Sandy Grant's links of the weeks include discussion on anti-bullying schemes in schools, quiet time with God on loud days, the passing of a Christian Aboriginal, death and the prosperity gospel, Jesus and women, and praying for Richard Dawkins.
The third of three volumes of collected works of Broughton Knox, who was Principal of Moore Theological College from 1959 to 1985, and profoundly influenced the Church in Sydney and beyond. This volume focuses on Dr Knox's writings on the Christian life.
I am currently preaching through the book of Acts. It is my second time preaching through this book, and I love it! I just recently finished preaching through Acts 11:19-30: the formation of the church in Antioch. This account is one that has always intrigued me.
Repentance gives us fresh stories to share about the gospel at work in our hearts Christians who have known Christ for a while sometimes struggle with their testimony. “My story is boring.” “I got saved so long ago, I can’t even remember it all.” I was saved at age five—it
A collection of things worth reading from around the web in the last week.
Links that matter on Australia and racism, four reasons to expect fruit, family devotions, The Gospel Coalition Australia, the redefinition of marriage, and transgender issues from a doctor's perspective.
This book is more than just a debunking of the international bestseller The Da Vinci Code. Dr Greg Clarke looks at how this story has echoed what the world wants to hear and believe in terms of spirituality. He looks at the novel's claims about Jesus, assesses the accuracy of Dan Brown's "historical facts", and gently challenges readers to think about what they base their own beliefs on.
For a year, Sam McGeown met with a young Japanese man named Tadashi and tried to introduce him to Jesus. This is what happened as a result.