TODAY’S QUICK WORD
1 John 4:9-10, 19 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is […]
EPHESIANS, 51st study
Truth and Love “Rather, speaking the truth in love…” (Ephesians 4:15) Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:15-16 Our last study ended with comments on what we might call the “dark side” of […]
TODAY’S QUICK WORD
Isaiah 25:1-3 O LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done marvellous things, things planned long ago. You […]
TODAY’S QUICK WORD
Psalm 77:19-20 Your path led through the sea, your way through the mighty waters, though your footprints were not seen. You led your people like a flock by the hand […]
The Real-Life Story Behind Jesus Revolution
As is so often the case, truth is stranger—and much more interesting—than fiction. Take, for example, the box office hit, Jesus Revolution, which is currently playing in theatres. Rarely do you find a […]
TODAY’S QUICK WORD
Numbers 31:1-3 The LORD said to Moses, “Take vengeance on the Midianites for the Israelites. After that, you will be gathered to your people.” So Moses said to the people, “Arm […]
REVIEW OF EVIDENCE IN THE BRITISH MUSEUM
Review of Peter Masters, Heritage of Evidence in the British Museum, The Wakeman Trust, London, 2016. http://www.wakemantrust.org SOME people of strong Christian faith set aside any attempt to show the […]
TODAY’S QUICK WORD
1 Peter 5:14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ. The word translated “kiss” (‘philma’) occurs six other times in […]
JESUS AND AUSTRALIANS
JESUS AND AUSTRALIANS Christians read of Jesus Christ: ‘Him we proclaim’ (Col.1:28), but what do Australians, and many in the Western world, think of Him? Of course, they think […]
EPHESIANS, 50th study
Spiritual Infancy “…so that we may no longer be children…” (Ephesians 4:14) Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:14 Paul has been speaking about the church growing up to “mature manhood.” A mark […]
TODAY’S QUICK WORD
Isaiah 16:3-5 “Give us counsel, render a decision. Make your shadow like night – at high noon. Hide the fugitives, do not betray the refugees. Let the Moabite fugitives stay […]
BOOK REVIEW: CONFRONTING CHRISTIANITY
Review of Rebecca McLaughlin, Confronting Christianity, Wheaton: Crossway, 2019. To be honest, I was slightly hesitant to pick up this book. I had heard great things about it, and this […]
TODAY’S QUICK WORD
Psalm 68:32-35 Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth, sing praise to the Lord, (Selah,) to him who rides the ancient skies above, who thunders with mighty voice. Proclaim […]
Was Elihu a True or False Prophet?
One of the figures in the book of Job who has always been something of a mystery is Elihu. He first comes onto the scene quite late in the book, […]
EPHESIANS, 49th study
Spiritual Maturity “…until we all attain to…mature manhood…” (Ephesians 4:13) Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:13 The goal of the special ministries given by Christ to the church is to build up […]
TODAY’S QUICK WORD
Numbers 24:10-11 Then Balak’s anger burned against Balaam. He struck his hands together and said to him, “I summoned you to curse my enemies, but you have blessed them these […]