Eerdmans, 2010. (Available in Australia at Koorong Books) Sadly, the Old Testament is often neglected by Christians, and the Minor Prophets do not get a…
The new Prime Minister has made clear her lack of religious faith. In one sense that is OK: it is better than pretending to be…
Life is complex, but it becomes even more complex when God is thrown into the mix. At the best of times, the old theological conundrum…
The throw-away term ‘compassion’ today covers a multitude of sins. It seems that any behaviour, lifestyle and belief system can today be justified by simply…
Many believers know the truth of Scripture which tells us, “God is love”. But many people – believer and non-believer alike – seem to think…
In today’s postmodern climate, truth means nothing, and personal preferences mean everything. OK, we expect that from the secular world. But what happens when the…
In all relationships, the commitment can wane and the passion can cool off. Spouses for example can grow cold in their love for one another.…
Nearly a year ago a television event occurred which took the world by storm. When the episode was posted on the Internet the video clip…
Most cultures and religious traditions have as part of their beliefs and overall worldview the idea that the current world will in one fashion or…
Generally speaking, those with liberal theological views tend to also have liberal political views. Conversely, those with conservative theological views tend to have conservative political…
I recently penned what I thought was the last of a three-part series on living in exile. This morning I came across a passage however…
Christians have a wide range of views on all sorts of issues. Thus it is not surprising that they may agree to disagree on issues…
The unity of Christ’s followers is a strong emphasis in the Word of God. It is something which every believer is commanded to strive for.…
Liberal or leftist secularism is the reigning ideology amongst our Western intelligentsia and elites. It certainly has a stranglehold on our educational system. It can…
At the very heart of the Christian faith is the truth of the atonement. It is the incredible and mysterious work of Christ on our…
Jesus promised us that dark days would lie ahead. They would not be a time for the weak-hearted or the half-hearted. Our Lord expects courage…
There are all sorts of reasons why people get involved in interfaith dialogue. Some are better than others. Some Christians, for example, may think in…
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,…
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.…
Fundamentalists can be a sensitive lot. When their faith-based worldview is challenged, they can become quite ornery and defensive. When it is pointed out that…