More on Science and Genesis
Barry Newman, well known to many in Sydney Diocese, and one of the ACL’s vice-presidents, has resumed his blogging on ‘Science and Genesis’.
Rob Bell preaching Universalism?
A soon-to-be-released book by Rob Bell, influential in US ‘emergent church’ circles, seems to be teaching plain old universalism. Justin Taylor and Kevin DeYoung each have responses to what the author – and his publisher – have said about the book.
(Even though Rob Bell is unknown to many Australian Christians, the ideas in the book may receive wide attention.)
Related: What to think of the NOOMA videos.
St John’s Latimer Square: Growing the Kingdom
There’ll be no Sunday services today at St. John’s Latimer Square in Christchurch, due to the devastating earthquake. The St. John’s building was badly damaged in last September’s earthquake, and was further damaged last week.
Last June, the Diocese of Christchurch website ran this story on what makes St. John’s tick. This would be a good time to pray for the members of St. John’s, that they may continue to bring light and hope to their city.
(The photos shows the current senior minister, Dave Morgan, and his predecessor Wally Behan, who is currently in Sydney. Photo: Dave Wethey / Anglican Life)
‘Me and Muammar: What we have in common’
“it is worth remembering that Gadaffi is only an extreme example of that which dwells in each of us. The desire to be in control, to make a mark, to make ourselves indispensable…”
– Carl Trueman at Westminster Seminary has a perspective you probably won’t see on the TV news. At Reformation21.
Praying in Crisis: Helpful or Hypocritical?
“It is an old wartime saying that ‘there are no atheists in foxholes’.
Leaving aside the silly arguments as to whether this is statistically true or an aphorism – is it a good thing? Will God be pleased to answer the prayers of those in danger? Is God honoured when we pray to him in times of trouble? …”
– Dean of Sydney Phillip Jensen writes.
Archbishop Peter Jensen at the service for Christchurch
Christchurch Prayer Service
Thursday 24th February, 2011, St Andrew’s Cathedral, Sydney
Remarks by Archbishop Dr Peter Jensen
The Bible says, ‘God is our refuge and strength a very present help in time of trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea.’ God’s word also says that we should pray for all people, for all are in the image of the one God who made us all and cares for us all.
As we are meeting here, tremendous efforts are going on in Christchurch to find the lost, to heal the injured, to bring order out of chaos. We long to help; all our compassion is engaged because of our common humanity, but especially because these are our beloved New Zealanders. Read more
Review of Michael Horton’s Systematic Theology
ACL President Mark Thompson offers a brief review of Mike Horton’s recently-released systematic theology, The Christian Faith – at Theological Theology.
(Michael Horton is well known as the host of The White Horse Inn broadcast. He teaches at Westminster Seminary California.)
Prayers for Christchurch at St Andrew’s Cathedral today
St. Andrew’s Cathedral in Sydney is holding a special gathering to pray for the city of Christchurch.
Thursday, 24 February 2011, 1:00pm — 4:00pm.
Also, Anglican Aid has launched an appeal.
(Note for readers: the badly damaged building of St John’s Latimer Square is just across the street from the CTV building, where much of the rescue effort has been focussed.)
Moore Books sale
Moore Books in Sydney is having a stock reduction sale until the end of March (2011).