Copyright: The National Journal Committee of the Presbyterian Church of Australia- Opinions expressed in these posts are not necessarily those of the Editor or the National Journal Committee.
London: SPCK, 2020 Having just read a collection mainly of Puritan sermons from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries on Godly Directions in a Time of Plague (Crossville: Puritan Publications, 2020), […]
We live as those who live not knowing what the next day will bring. We are also creatures of habit, and that works both ways. Once we have developed certain […]
Preserve my life according to your love, and I will obey the statutes of your mouth. Psalm 119:88 Yesterday we saw from Deuteronomy 29:29 our responsibility to take God’s Word […]
Edinburgh: Banner of Truth, 2019 Those readers who have appreciated Charles Hodge’s commentaries on Romans, 1 & 2 Corinthians, and Ephesians will welcome this shorter work on Hebrews. It is […]
Even as an adult, it can be an intimidating and daunting task to untangle and challenge the lies of transgender ideology which are permeating our culture (Genesis 1:27). Words are […]
‘How are you getting on in Australia? Get yourself in trouble yet? What are the Aussie Presbyterians like?” asked a friend from Scotland. “Fine….not yet but give me chance….don’t know […]
Do black lives matter? Of course! So surely a movement called “Black Lives Matter” (BLM) would be a force for good, wouldn’t it? African Americans and in our context, Aboriginal […]
I was speaking to an aunty from northern Queensland recently who, with great excitement, was filling me in on the latest family developments. Apparently, a politician from the Solomon Islands […]
Wheaton: IL, Crossway, 2018 Wayne Grudem’s work on Christian Ethics looks set to become the standard in its field for some time to come. There is a wealth of pastoral, […]
The abolition of Sudan’s apostasy law, which carried a death penalty for leaving Islam, has finally been enacted. This has caused great rejoicing amongst Sudanese Christians, especially those who are […]
Declared a mosque in principle, Hagia Sophia is now a mosque in practice. Following his decree earlier this month, Turkish President Recep Erdoğan’s joined a coronavirus-limited 500 worshipers to perform […]
Wheaton: IL, Crossway, 2020 Every now and again you read a book that you just can’t put down. For me, Veith’s latest work was one such book. In the space […]
Stay and watch with meO Gentle EmmanuelIn the depth of my spiritThough I can only see your faceThrough your obtuse glassThe mysteries and playthings of GodThe dark stars and spheresand […]
Moderator’s Comments – Posted 20 July 2020 Christians always want to understand the world better than it understands itself in order that we can comment on it with light and […]
Many years ago, when I worked in the entertainment industry, the first TV commercial I did was a 15-second advertisement for ‘Famous Grouse Whiskey’. If I had known one day […]