December 2015 – January 2016 edition of The Pulse, news magazine of the Presbyterian Church of Australia in the State of New South Wales is available at the PCNSW website for download. Open the PDF here. Features: Christmas Pitt Wood Opens Christian School Growth Refugees ….
“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23, ESV)
“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23, ESV)
News (Page 12)
Test Date: 27th March Christ’s resurrection and His people’s resurrection 1 Corinthians 15:20–23 (NKJV) 20 But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For since by man came death, by Man also came the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all…
On Friday 12 February, at the invitation of the Australian Christian Lobby, I joined a delegation to meet Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, in his Sydney office. It was agreed that we confine our remarks to the issue of the plebiscite regarding single gender marriage which will be held, in the event of a coalition victory,…
Test Date: 28th February God’s Promises in the book of Isaiah Isaiah 42:3 (NKJV) 3 A bruised reed He will not break, And smoking flax He will not quench; He will bring forth justice for truth. Isaiah 43:1 (NKJV) 1 But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I…
The citation said that General Morrison was selected for his commitment to “gender equality, diversity and inclusion”. During the preamble to the presentation of his award, it was noted that Mr Morrison is now chair of the Diversity Council of Australia. During the speeches, the word “diversity” was repeated again and again, and so I…
In 2016, we will begin a new study series from Ligonier Ministries on The Life and Theology of Paul, hosted by Dr. Guy Waters. Before being beaten and imprisoned, planting multiple churches, and authoring much of the New Testament, Paul had no equal as a Pharisee in his dedication to the law and his persecution of the early church—but God called Paul to…
We celebrate the incarnation of God, Jesus Christ, the Word, become flesh, who made his dwelling among us (John 1:14). John says, “we have seen with our eyes, we have looked at, our hands have touched … we proclaim to you what we have seen and heard” (1 John 1:1, 3). Paul put it in…
I have noticed that articles on Facebook are often headlined: “Three reasons why…..” or “Four ways to …. “ or 5 key thoughts on ….”. So I thought I would finish this year in that vein: Two big issues… A one word answer? Having now been back in parish/pastoral work for four years, I find…
Test Date: 29th Nov. From the High Priestly prayer John 17:1–3 (NKJV) 1 Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You, 2 as You have given Him authority over all flesh, that He should give eternal life to as many as You have given Him.…
Much of the debate in the media about fundamentalism and radicalisation would be solved if all involved developed a commitment to responsible hermeneutics. Hermeneutics is the science of interpretation. When a solicitor reads a legal deed, words are to be understood literally. When I read the newspaper, I adopt different hermeneutical principles in reading the news items, the comment, the editorial and…