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…
A recent report about religion in America found that while most Americans believed in heaven, a lesser amount believed in hell. The Pew Forum on…
Preaching the biblical gospel is offensive. All true believers should know this. Jesus offended many with his message. The New Testament speaks about the offence…
One does not wish to speak ill of the dead, and it is not my intention here to do so. But it is my intent…
Moody, 2008. (Available in Australia from Koorong Books) These two young guys are sceptical about megachurches, how-to-sermons, legalism, the effects of modernity, marketing gimmicks, and…
Thomas Nelson, 2007. (Available in Australia from Koorong Books) It is common today to question not only what we know about Jesus, but how we…
Dutton, 2008. (Available in Australia at Koorong Books) Subtitled “Belief in an Age of Skepticism,” this very important book is a welcome antidote to the…
Presbyterian and Reformed, 2006, 2007. (Available in Australia at Koorong Books) From 1643-1646 English and Scottish churchmen met at Westminster to formulate a new creed.…
Every once in a while I am asked about what I am currently reading. For those interested in such things, I occasionally put out an…
Since releasing the document A Common Word late last year, a number of Christian groups and individuals have jumped on board, expressing their agreement with…
Is the Kingdom of God present or future? If Jesus defeated Satan at Calvary, why is there still suffering and sin? Why aren’t more people…
Every once in a while I seem to need to restate the case for Christian social and political involvement. Mind you, I have made it…
There is little doubt that in the Western world there is a growing malaise centred on low self-esteem. Our sense of self-worth and value seems…
Hot on the heels of some recent articles I penned on megachurches comes a revolutionary report questioning the very basis of much of the megachurch…
What is the responsibility of believers to social need? Should churches be involved in various works of social service? Is the government alone to be…
We live in an age in which taking a strong stand for anything is frowned upon. About the only thing many people today are willing…
HarperSanFrancisco, 2006. Available in Australia from Koorong Books. The most important person in human history is still the subject of countless discussions, books, conferences and…
The phrase ‘righteous indignation,’ which has been around for quite some time, is meant to convey the idea of getting a bit agitated, even upset,…
I really should stop being surprised. But I guess hope springs, and clings, eternal. Every time I see an article in the mainstream media about…
Tom Cruise, well-known proponent of Scientology, has been compared to Christ by the current Church of Scientology leader, David Miscavige. He believes the two share…