The Huguenots and The French Reformation
From Moore College:
“Last Wednesday evening, the Moore College came alive with stories of courage, faith and endurance as Pamela Summers from the Huguenot Society of Australia delivered a fascinating and captivating talk on The Huguenots and the French Reformation.
The turnout exceeded expectations, prompting the event to move to Marcus Loane Hall to accommodate the larger audience, a clear sign of the interest in this remarkable chapter of church and world history. The presentation was particularly helpful for those to whom the French Reformation was unexplored. …”
Holistic help for Christian addicts
From The Pastor’s Heart –
“How can we help those trapped in addiction? What about when we ourselves are the ones struggling?
Addiction is often an elephant in the room for pastors — whether it’s alcohol, substances, pornography, or sex addiction. And Antony’s research is asking: “How does the gospel of Jesus Christ bring real hope into the deep brokenness of addiction?”
Antony Dandato is Principal of Harare Theological College in Zimbabwe — a college that’s supported by our friends at Anglican Aid. …”
Judgement in New Testament — Where justice and mercy meet
From Phillip Jensen:
“One of the great themes of the early chapters of Genesis is the judgement of God.
In our discussions of the New Testament use of the themes of Genesis, we come today to talk of judgement in the New Testament. While it sounds, and is in fact, an unpleasant topic, we will see that it brings us into the heart of the wonderful topic of God’s mercy and love. So I hope you enjoy our discussion on judgement in the New Testament.”
– Hear Phillip and Peter Jensen at Two Ways News.
Thessalonica Archaeological and Historical Sites with photos
From Moore College’s Dr Lionel Windsor:
“In September 2025, I visited the the Greek city of Thessaloniki with my wife Bron and daughter Ellie. We went to see archaeological and historical sites associated with the Apostle Paul.
Here are some photos of the sites and museum exhibits. They help to provide context for New Testament texts associated with Thessalonica (=Thessaloniki). Enjoy!”
– It’s always helpful to see where key historical events took place.
See also:
Philippi Archaeological Site with photos.
Integrity in preaching
“…in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us.” – Titus 2:7-8, ESV
“Titus 2:7-8 teaches not just that a Christian leader be a person of integrity, but also that their integrity should be on display to the world, and that it should be evident in their teaching. This is not ‘practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them’ (Matthew 6:1); rather, it is more calling our people to ‘Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ’ (1 Corinthians 11:1).
How are Christian leaders to display their integrity in their preaching? I have three suggestions …”
– At The Expository Preaching Trust, Michael Leong has this encouragement for preachers.
Physical Bibles are homemade Apple Pie
From The Gospel Coalition Canada:
“Having your own physical Bible with you in church is like eating homemade apple pie. A personal Bible is a physical reminder of God’s faithfulness in your life, through all your highlighting times of meditation and hard times with coffee mug stains. …
Enjoy your personal Bible each Sunday just as you enjoy homemade apple pie. In doing this, you remind yourself not only of God’s Word, but that God’s Word is for you.”
– What kind of Bible are you taking with you to church today? Andrew Noble has some encouragement to think through the options.
Launch 2026
It’s not too early to register for Launch 2026 from Two Ways Ministries.
Launch is held at The Tops Conference Centre, Monday 26 to Thursday 29 January.
“The aim of Launch is to work out together what it means to live for Jesus in the transition to post-school life – years that are likely to be the most formative years of life.”
Book Review: How Christians Can Succeed Today
“In the Lord of the Rings the elves give Frodo and his fellowship a flask of Miruvor, a golden liquor which they sip in dispirited moments of biting cold and hunger. It warms and invigorates them, gives them strength for the next stretch.
Greg Sheridan’s How Christians Can Succeed Today mostly has that effect.
It was written in two parts to fortify the church as it pursues the Great Commission in a milieu resembling, in many ways, the non-Christian world into which the early church set forth. …”
– At AP, Campbell Markham is impressed and encouraged by Greg Sheridan’s new book.
At the same time, he doesn’t think the book is for everyone. See his review to discover why.
Image: Greg Sheridan interviewed by John Anderson last month.
Understanding the worldviews of our Roman Catholic friends
From Certainty4Eternity, Session 7 of the video course Talking With Catholics About Jesus:
“Enjoy our freebie as mentioned in EP08!
This section of Mark’s course Talking with Catholics about Jesus is helpful in dissecting worldview differences and learning how to communicate effectively with your Catholic friends.”
The full course is available from Matthias Media.
All very useful in helping us love our Roman Catholic friends with the news about Jesus.
A Call to Worship (Psalm 95)
“King Lear, one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, tells the story of a king who voluntarily set aside his titles and property in favor of two of his three daughters, only to find himself reduced to poverty and homelessness because they rejected him. …”
– In today’s Word on Wednesday at The Anglican Connection, John Mason turns to Psalm 95 and asks, ‘how often do we express our gratitude to the LORD?’.
Sin in the New Testament On being sons (and daughters) of Adam
From Phillip Jensen:
“We come back today to the subject of men and women, though this time not from Genesis, but looking at how the New Testament looks at this topic.”
– Why does a baby cry on hearing the voice of Peter Jensen? This, and other (more important) topics are explored in this week’s Two Ways News podcast.
Shoes, temperance and benevolence — Samuel Callaghan (1809-1884)
“Samuel Callaghan was born in Londonderry, Ireland…
At his death on 29 August 1884, Callaghan had been associated with various efforts of the Wesleyan Church in the colony of NSW for a period of 45 years, and for about 11 years in Ireland prior to coming to Australia. His family maintained an active involvement in Wesleyan/Methodism well into the 20th Century, and one of his grandsons, Robert Samuel Callaghan, was hailed by The Methodist as ‘a prince and a great man’ of Australian Methodism. …”
– Gospel minister and historian Paul F Cooper, Research Fellow at Christ College, Sydney, provides a glimpse into the life of yet another Christian man who worked to be a blessing to the people of Sydney.
Read about Samuel Callaghan at Philanthropists and Philanthropy in Australian Colonial History.
Anglican Heroes: Charles Simeon — Church Society podcast
In the latest podcast from Church Society, Lee Gatiss talks to Ros Clarke about the influential ministry of Charles Simeon.
– Listen here.
Sinclair Ferguson on the Charlie Kirk controversy, John Macarthur, RC Sproul and preaching to the Queen
From The Pastor’s Heart:
“Sinclair Ferguson is speaking across Eastern Australia and joins us to share wisdom that he wishes he’d been given when he started in pastoral ministry in Glasgow 54 years ago.”
Marriage in the New Testament
From Phillip Jensen –
“Once again, we are looking at the New Testament’s treatment of Genesis 1-3; this time, on the subject of marriage.
We had several episodes on this topic, but it is so central to the New Testament understanding that we thought it worth spending an episode thinking on it.”
– Hear (or read the transcript of) Peter and Phillip’s conversation at Two Ways News.
What we believe
The message at the heart of Christianity is really quite simple…