'The Other Jesus' is a six panel fold out leaflet which challenges the reader to find out about the real Jesus by reading the Gospels. Useful for: Christmas giveaways; leafleting/doorknocking; missions; inserting into Christmas cards.
Do you ever feel a sense of guilt or embarrassment when someone mentions one of the great Christian classic works and you’ve never even looked at it?
Mark Thompson’s excellent recent article, ‘What is the gospel?’, got me thinking along a number of different tracks. It stimulated me to ponder the relationship between the lordship of the risen Jesus and his saving work. It reminded me how common it has been in Christian history for people to confuse
“So... how did you find the passage? Any initial thoughts?” An eerie silence follows, accompanied by the awkward shifting of people in their chairs, as it becomes apparent that no-one has prepared. It will be a dry old night of trying to wring out some answers from people whose sudden pangs of guilt have distracted them from the possibility of thinking up a response by reading the passage right now.
Since the beginning of the church there has been unhealthy tension between the shepherd and the sheep, the appointed leaders and those they lead.
Some helpful suggestions on making notes while reading so that you can remember what you've read and refer to it easily in the future.
A Christian is “at the same time justified and a sinner” (simul iustus et peccator). It is one of the more well-known phrases of the Reformation. God in his grace and mercy has declared the Christian to be righteous due to the atoning work of Jesus Christ. And what God declares something to be, truly is. And yet at the same time, sin is still at work in our flesh.
In preparation for the coming Australian federal election, Peter Baker offers ten theological principles to guide us as we take to the polls.
I've been thinking about waiting. The waiting you do when your hopes and dreams have been deferred—again. The waiting you do when you're offered the opportunity you longed for but have to turn it down—again. The waiting you do when the future is uncertain and your plans can only be tentative and provisional—again.
Experienced Bible teacher and ministry trainer Jeremy Meeks unpacks the Old Testament book of Amos.