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Closing Churches During the Corona Crises

Apr 1, 2020

What are we to make of forced church closures during this time?

Plenty of changes are happening with COVID-19. One of them is the forced closure of so many churches in the West. Some pastors are defying government orders and

The contrast between the real gospel and a false gospel could not be greater:

The Apostle Paul told us what he thought about those who preach another gospel, and not the real gospel. In Galatians 1:8 he gives us a

The Big Brother Purge of Conservative Christians in Australia

Mar 30, 2020

The state has now officially declared war on conservative Christians:

This country used to be known as a free and democratic nation. Increasingly this is no longer the case. As statism increases, political correctness gains more of a stranglehold, and

The Death of Death: An Antidote to Atheism

Mar 29, 2020

Christianity offers us everything during this time of crisis – atheism offers us nothing:

While I was out for a walk this morning, I prayed about what I might next write on, and various ideas converged. The weather itself was

Crisis, Corona and Christophobia

Mar 28, 2020

Christophobia is alive and well in times of crisis:

It never takes much for the Christophobes to come out of the woodwork. Any excuse will do actually. And it is not just today’s progressives who carefully follow the maxim, ‘Never

Crisis, Christianity, and Compassion

Mar 27, 2020

Mass crises have struck us before, and we need to learn from history how Christians have responded:

In dark times, the light of Christ is meant to shine the most. In this present corona crisis it is hoped that individual

Corona, Crisis, and Health Care

Mar 26, 2020

It is too easy to let mere utilitarian concerns determine how people get medical treatment in a time of crisis:

We live in a finite world with finite resources, so often there may need to be some rationing or prioritising

In a sense we Christians carry on as normal, even in a time of crisis:

The other day I wrote a piece about no more business as usual. In it I mainly had in mind two broad concerns: One, that

The corona crisis is revealing what sort of faith we have – if any:

There is nothing like a major crisis to show us what we are made of. And for the Christian, there is nothing like a major crisis

Difficult Bible Passages: 1 Corinthians 2:15

Mar 22, 2020

This is another passage that has so often been misused and abused:

It is the second part of this verse that I wish to discuss here. The verse says this: “The spiritual person judges all things, but is himself

The most important thing is to let God change us during this time of crisis:

It seems we have heard these words before: “The world is now forever changed.” “There can be no more business as usual.” “There is no

Both biblical and secular history can be of great help in times of crisis:

As always, having an understanding of history can be extremely helpful, especially in dark times. Understanding that our current situation is not all that unique, and

Tyrannical governments are now being supplemented by tyrannical media giants:

The ability to control information and the flow of information as much as possible is the hallmark of a fascist regime. All totalitarians seek to determine what information is available.

Do God’s people really have faith, especially in times of crisis?

In the Parable of the Persistent Widow in Luke 18:1-8 Jesus finishes with these words: “When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?”. In the

Dealing with Disease, Disaster and Discipleship

Mar 15, 2020

We need to learn some important lessons during this pandemic:

When Jesus told us the following in John 14:27, he actually meant it: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as

Coronavirus, Christianity, History and Faith

Mar 14, 2020

Here are some spiritual and historical considerations to keep in mind during these turbulent times:

With Coronavirus occupying everyone’s attention (and you know it is serious when most folk’s favourite sporting events are being cancelled), the Christian has a unique

It can get lonely and discouraging doing pitched battle in the trenches:

In an age of computer-driven weaponry and long-distance warfare, the older methods of man-to-man combat is becoming less and less necessary. Why bother with one-on-one fighting when a

‘We Must Accept Everyone and Everything’

Mar 11, 2020

Here are some things I will not tolerate:

How often have you heard Christians claim that we should just love everybody, not disagree with anyone, and just get along? They have the mistaken notion that Christianity is all about tolerance

Difficult Bible Passages: 1 Timothy 3:15

Mar 10, 2020

Does this verse teach that the church, and not the Bible, is the real ground of truth?

If you are aware of some of the key differences between Protestant beliefs and Catholic beliefs, this verse would be well known to

Difficult Bible Passages: Psalm 91:10

Mar 10, 2020

Does this verse mean Christians are exempt from Coronavirus?

With everyone talking about the Coronavirus, many Christians have been appealing to this particular passage. In some translations it says that ‘no plague will come near you’. Are they right to

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Which Gospel?

The contrast between the real gospel and a false gospel could not be greater:

The Big Brother Purge of Conservative Christians in Australia

The state has now officially declared war on conservative Christians:

The Death of Death: An Antidote to Atheism

Christianity offers us everything during this time of crisis – atheism offers us nothing:

Crisis, Christianity, and Compassion

Mass crises have struck us before, and we need to learn from history how Christians have responded:

Occupy Till He Comes

In a sense we Christians carry on as normal, even in a time of crisis:

Faith in a Time of Crisis

The corona crisis is revealing what sort of faith we have – if any:

Difficult Bible Passages: 1 Corinthians 2:15

This is another passage that has so often been misused and abused:

No More Business As Usual?

The most important thing is to let God change us during this time of crisis:

Western Tyranny In Action

Tyrannical governments are now being supplemented by tyrannical media giants:

‘Will He Find Faith?’

Do God’s people really have faith, especially in times of crisis?

Dealing with Disease, Disaster and Discipleship

We need to learn some important lessons during this pandemic:

Coronavirus, Christianity, History and Faith

Here are some spiritual and historical considerations to keep in mind during these turbulent times:

Are You in the Trenches?

It can get lonely and discouraging doing pitched battle in the trenches:

‘We Must Accept Everyone and Everything’

Here are some things I will not tolerate:

Difficult Bible Passages: 1 Timothy 3:15

Does this verse teach that the church, and not the Bible, is the real ground of truth?

Difficult Bible Passages: Psalm 91:10

Does this verse mean Christians are exempt from Coronavirus?

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