The biblical understanding of morality is rather straightforward: There exists an objective, universal moral law because there is a transcendent, personal moral lawgiver – God.…
It has often been said of the more liberal Christian denominations that in their attempt to become trendy and relevant – at the expense of…
Law does not get a very good rap in today’s culture. For law is associated with such things as right and wrong, truth and falsehood…
There are two areas which the believer is constantly encouraged to excel in. These two areas can be developed for the glory of God, or…
“Be on your guard.” That is a message found constantly in the New Testament. There is much to be alert about. For example, Jesus solemnly warned…
The current global financial crisis is affecting many of earth’s inhabitants. Indeed, most of our 6 billion plus people will feel its effects either directly…
Some good news and bad news here. The bad news first: I am not an economist or a financial guru, so I cannot provide a…
Crossway, 2008. (Available in Australia from Koorong Books) There was a time when it was a virtue to be known as discerning and discriminating. That was…
No, I didn’t get it wrong: I did not mistakenly leave a word out of my title. While I certainly have Matt. 7:1 in mind,…
Presbyterian and Reformed, 2008. (Available in Australia from Koorong Books) I am very impressed with this book. It really does an outstanding job of providing…
What does one do when a Christian denomination or school or institution starts to go off the rails? By that I mean, when it begins…
There is no question that the church of Jesus Christ in Australia (and in much of the Western world) is not exactly in great shape.…
Those familiar with the Hebrew prophets will know that they often invoke the image of the watchman. There are various senses in which the figure…
The various battles we find ourselves continuously embroiled in – be they political, ideological, cultural or social – all finally come down to one chief…
Theologically speaking, apostasy has to do with turning away from the faith, and denying the basic truths thereof. It is a renunciation of the faith,…
The 2008 Olympic Games are now history. The strongest, the fastest, and the most athletic were on display during the two weeks of competition. There…
On a regular basis media reports highlight some politician, celebrity, community leader, sports star or high-flyer falling from grace. Whether through drugs, sex, dishonesty, abuse…
Without doubt the love of God is one of the great themes of the Bible. It may also be one of the more misunderstood themes…
IVP, 2008. (Available in Australia from Koorong Books.) It goes without saying that in the secular, pluralistic West, values such as inclusion, tolerance and acceptance…
Baker, 2008. (Available in Australia at Koorong Books) This is certainly the newest and perhaps most comprehensive New Testament theology to come from the conservative/Evangelical…