HOW ARE YOU BEHAVING ONLINE?
How Are You Behaving Online? I’ve been saddened recently by the behaviour of some Christians online. It doesn’t matter whether they are politically to the left or right, the level […]
From Hippie Commune to Christ
Watch—or have a listen—to the fascinating story of one person’s journey to faith and what he has learnt in regards to following Jesus since.
Pointing to the Pasturelands
Author: J. I. Packer Publisher: Lexham Press Year: 2021 J. I. Packer was one of the most influential evangelical theologians of the past century. His Fundamentalism and the Word of God (1958), Evangelism and the Sovereignty […]
Why You Should Not Give Full-Vent of your Anger Towards God
For quite some time, there’s a popular notion going around in Christian circles that it’s not only OK to give full-vent of one’s anger towards God, but that it’s also […]
The Spiritual Blessing Connected with Ordination
Having been recently inducted as the new minister—technically, ‘teaching elder’—of a Presbyterian congregation in Tasmania, I have been reflecting upon the meaning of the actions of the Presbytery in setting […]
Should the Father of the Bride still say, “I do”?
There’s a growing trend in the Christian marriage service that when the minister asks, “Who gives this woman to be married to this man?”, both the father and mother of the bride […]
Why You Should Read Abraham Kuyper’s Pro Rege
Without question, Abraham Kuyper is one of the most prolific and influential Reformed theologians of the past 200 years. And this new project by the Abraham Kuyper Translation Society will […]
The Corruption of the Australian University
The Australian universities—especially in the area of the humanities—are failing to educate the next generation. And we are now at a point where the existing tertiary institutions cannot be saved, […]
Martin Luther on Matthew 25:1-13
Five-hundred years ago—on the 21st October, 1522 to be precise—Martin Luther preached a sermon on Matthew 25:1-13. It’s a fascinating test case for Luther’s understanding of the Gospel, and in particular his view […]
Is “Squid Game” Really about Fatherlessness?
Netflix’s Squid Game has taken the world by storm becoming the most viewed series on the streaming platform ever. According to The Guardian 142 million households have watched it so far, with the company […]
State-Sanctioned Suicide
Alex Greenwich, an independent MP in Sydney, is currently championing a Bill for state-sanctioned suicide in the NSW parliament. To introduce such legislation at the height of a world-wide pandemic […]
Should Churches Police Government Health Restrictions?
Churches throughout Australia are increasingly being asked to enforce government health initiatives, such as prohibiting unvaccinated people from attending corporate worship. But is it up to churches to make sure […]
The Christian Cancer of Celebrity Culture
Kissing Reformed-Evangelicalism Goodbye… One of the best examples of long-form journalism and modern day ‘story telling’, is Christianity Today’s twelve-part podcast, The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill. Produced and hosted by Mike Cosper, […]
Is the NSW Government becoming a Hobbesian ‘Leviathan’?
Gladys Berejiklian, the Premier of the NSW, announced at her most recent press conference that the government is working on a “proof of vaccination app”. This will in effect take […]
Review: Daniel M. Doriani, Work That Makes a Difference (P&R, 2021)
According to D. A. Carson, Doriani has written one of the best books on the subject of work to date. In his endorsement to Doriani’s earlier—more substantial volume—titled, Work: It’s Purpose, […]
Not All Heroes Make Masks
Jonathan Bryd is someone hardly anyone has heard about. But he is one of the unsung heroes of COVID-19. Daniel M. Doriani tells the story in his excellent new book, Work […]