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A Review of The Letter to the Romans. By Douglas Moo.

Dec 16, 2018

Eerdmans, 2018.

Let me offer a few introductory thoughts first: Perhaps the two main considerations folks might have as to whether or not they buy this commentary are these: Do I have enough money, and do I have enough shelf

Bible Study Helps: Hebrews and James

Dec 16, 2018

After the four gospels, the book of Acts, and the thirteen Pauline epistles, we come to the final nine books of the New Testament. The first two of these are Hebrews and James. Both are very important inclusions in the

Bible Study Helps: The Pastoral Epistles

Dec 14, 2018

The three letters that we refer to as the Pastoral Epistles are 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus. That specific term has only been around for several hundred years, and it might be somewhat misleading. All of Paul’s letters have

The War Against “Conversion Therapy”

Dec 11, 2018

The endgame of the militant homosexual lobby has always been this: the complete and final elimination of any and all opposition and criticism. Not only that, but the compulsory promotion and celebration of this lifestyle has also been actively sought

Bible Study Helps: Thessalonians and Philemon

Dec 10, 2018

Three more of Paul’s 13 epistles are covered here. Of interest, they give us what may well be the first and last of his writings. His first epistle to the Thessalonians was likely his first canonical letter (penned in the

Bible Study Helps: Philippians and Colossians

Dec 7, 2018

These two shorter epistles by Paul (four chapters each) are very important parts of the New Testament. They feature a number of important truths and practical instructions. Both letters were most likely penned by Paul in the early 60s while

The Decline of the Victorian Liberals, and the Death of Victoria

Dec 6, 2018

Any democracy worth defending depends on real political options and genuine opposition parties. When there is no viable opposition, or one that is too weak, or merely a pale imitation of the other party, then democracy will not last long.

‘I Really Don’t Care For Your Tone Jesus’

Dec 6, 2018

People are going to hell, the church is being racked with heresies and overrun with sin, yet many Christians are worried only about the “tone” that some believers have as they seek to warn about all this. No wonder the

The Assault on Christianity: War Within and War Without

Dec 5, 2018

Things are getting worse by the day for the church in the West. Yes, much good is still happening, and many strong churches still exist. But most honest and discerning observers would see that overall the church is in a

No You Are NOT Being a Berean

Dec 4, 2018

I had an interesting discussion on the social media with a gal who claims to be a Christian but seems to have absolutely no problems with homosexuality. Someone had reposted my article about another Christian celeb selling short the gospel,

More On Worldly Christian Celebs (And Their Devotees)

Dec 3, 2018

Not unexpectedly, my article yesterday on another Christian celebrity who seems to know little about biblical truth and morality resulted in numerous folks going on the attack: not to critique her, but to jump all over me. As so often

No Jesus Did NOT Accept All People, All Faiths, and All Behaviours

Dec 2, 2018

It is common thinking among most non-Christians – and far too many Christians, alas – that Jesus somehow just accepted everyone without question, that he never had a harsh word to say about anyone, their beliefs, or their behaviours, and

A Review of Susie: The Life and Legacy of Susannah Spurgeon, Wife of Charles H. Spurgeon. By Ray Rhodes.

Dec 1, 2018

Moody, 2018.

Most of us know about the great English preacher Charles Spurgeon. But many may not know of the incredible woman who stood with him. As the saying goes, “Behind every great man is a great woman”. We cannot

John Allen Chau, Missions, Truth, and Other Weighty Matters

Nov 30, 2018

Most folks would have heard about a young American missionary who went to a remote island to evangelise an unreached people group. For his efforts he was killed with bows and arrows and buried by the tribesmen. All sorts of

A Review of Get Out Now. By Mary Rice Hasson and Theresa Farnan.

Nov 27, 2018

Regnery, 2018.

The classroom has now become a battle ground. The school system that most of us went to decades ago is no longer recognisable, because the radical takeover of Western education is now nearly complete. The biggest winners in

Education Wars: Raising Your Children in an Anti-Child Culture

Nov 26, 2018

The recent Victorian election has resulted in the most hardcore left-wing government in Australia being re-elected. Indeed, Premier Dan Andrews boasts about how leftist it is “We are the most progressive state in the nation.” And with majorities in both

More on the Victorian Election Disaster

Nov 25, 2018

Last night I offered 1500 words on the Victorian election result, presenting both political and spiritual commentary. Things were very grim indeed last night, and today things look just as bleak. While the numbers may not be quite as horrific

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A Review of The Letter to the Romans. By Douglas Moo.

Bible Study Helps: Hebrews and James

Bible Study Helps: The Pastoral Epistles

Bible Study Helps: Thessalonians and Philemon

Bible Study Helps: Philippians and Colossians

The Decline of the Victorian Liberals, and the Death of Victoria

‘I Really Don’t Care For Your Tone Jesus’

The Assault on Christianity: War Within and War Without

No You Are NOT Being a Berean

More On Worldly Christian Celebs (And Their Devotees)

No Jesus Did NOT Accept All People, All Faiths, and All Behaviours

A Review of Susie: The Life and Legacy of Susannah Spurgeon, Wife of Charles H. Spurgeon. By Ray Rhodes.

John Allen Chau, Missions, Truth, and Other Weighty Matters

More on the Victorian Election Disaster

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