Leisure to Consider the ESV
As I write this, I am half-way through my self-isolation, following my return to Australia from Malaysia, nine days ago, and taking advantage of this opportunity to read books which […]
AP March 2020 – 8-Page Printable Edition
Why Living a Gospel-Shaped Life isn’t Complicated – Just Hard! Better than Star Wars – Bunyan’s Holy War An Admirable Church Is Folau a Modern-Day Eric Liddell? Review of Meredith […]
Paedocommunion: Children at the Lord’s Table?
There are many things in life that remind us that we look through the glass darkly. We wish we understood more than we do. The classic Presbyterian view is that […]
What Should a Church Look Like?
Moderator’s Comments – Posted 24 September 2019 The apostle Jude said that he was very eager to write on one subject – our common salvation – when he found it necessary […]
Some Research on Preaching in the Presbyterian Church of Victoria
In March each year the Presbyterian Theological Centre in Victoria runs a Pastors’ conference to encourage faithful and engaging expository preaching in our churches. This year the speakers were David […]
A Cord of Three Strands or a Rope of Sand?
Moderator’s Comments – Posted 1 March 2019 The proverb says: “A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” Meaning: it’s better to work together than alone. Rope is made […]
Sliding into Heresy
As is well-known now, the Revoice conference took place in a Presbyterian Church in America church in St Louis, USA in July 2018. The conference attempted to integrate into the […]
Singing Theology
What do the songs that you sing reveal about your theology? It’s been said that the DNA of the local church is reflected in what we sing. In September 2018, […]
A 2250-Year-Old Tradition: More than 2000 languages don’t have the Scriptures. Bible translation is as vital as ever
In the providence of God, I studied at Canterbury Boys’ High, where John Howard did his Leaving Certificate Examination in 1956 and where there were more language teachers than maths […]
The Good Fight: Religious freedom in Australia is coming under increasing pressure. It’s time to stand up.
Australia has seen itself as a country of equality, fairness and justice for everyone. People of many religions and none have co-existed, in one way or another, in this free […]
Encourage your Preacher: The best reward a preacher can get
Do you give your preacher feedback after the sermon? If you don’t, you should. And if you do, would you like to give more encouraging feedback? Let’s consider three common […]