What you can do in three pages a day
Stephen Altrogge asks, “What would happen if you resolved that, in addition to your Bible, you would read three pages of a spiritual book every day?”
He lists some practical suggestions on what you could read at The Blazing Center.
(Most of the books mentioned would be available at Moore Books or Reformers’ Bookshop in Sydney.)
Mike Raiter and Radical Discipleship
Mike Raiter, Principal of the Bible College of Victoria, opened God’s word, starting in Luke chapter 9, at this week’s CMS Summer School at Katomba.
CMS has graciously made Mike’s first talk available for download.
It, and the whole series, were a great blessing, challenge and encouragement to all who were present. The other talks are available for purchase from CMS NSW.
This Life I Live — new hymn free download
At the 2010 CMS Summer School held in Katoomba this week, a new hymn by Michael Morrow was taught. ‘This Life I Live’ is a beautiful song ‘celebrating the fact that we who died with Christ now live for him, and live in hope of a glorious resurrection’.
‘The Life I Live’ is not yet available on CD, but you can hear it and download the mp3 file and sheet music at Morrow Music.
For the Love of God
Excerpts from Don Carson’s devotional resource, For the Love of God, are being posted daily at The Gospel Coalition.
You can subscribe to to receive a daily e-mail or subscribe to the RSS feed. A very helpful resource.
Teach us to number our days
At the 9Marks blog, Michael Mckinley recommends this sermon (from last year) on Psalm 90 by Derek Thomas (Professor of Systematic and Practical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi).
Sobering and encouraging.
Outline of redemptive history
At Between Two Worlds, Justin Taylor has posted a useful summary of Graeme Goldsworthy’s outline of redemptive history–
See it here – and download a copy of the famous ‘coathanger’ chart here.
If you are not familiar with Graeme Goldsworthy’s books, in Sydney, you can get copies at Moorebooks or from Reformers Bookshop.
Ten years closer to Eternity
Ten years ago, Sydney celebrated the beginning of 2000 by displaying on the Harbour Bridge the word Eternity in the iconic copperplate handwriting of Arthur Stace.
A lot of water has passed under the bridge (literally) since then, and in many ways the world has changed. But the basic need of men and women is the same – to hear the gospel and be saved.
In 2010, please be encouraged to continue to trust Christ, and to live in the light of eternity. Read the story of Arthur Stace in our Resources section.
Bible reading plans for the new year
Justin Taylor, at Between Two Worlds, has links to some helpful Bible reading plans.
Objections to Christmas
“Column 8 of the Sydney Morning Herald last week had an interesting entry from a man identifying only as a ‘Canberra Anglican parish priest’. In the lead up to Christmas he had organised some community carols in his local shopping centre, but met some resistance.
‘To my great amusement,’ he wrote, ‘the manager of the centre objected, because she thinks the “[expletive] Christians want to take over Christmas.”
I’d always assumed that the “Christ” bit in both words might serve as a clue.’ …”
– read the full article by Simon Smart at the Centre for Public Christianity.
J I Packer interviewed at Oak Hill
In May 2009, Dr Jim Packer spoke at Oak Hill College’s annual School of Theology.
While at the college, he was was interviewed on camera by Principal Mike Ovey.
Each segment runs for about 10 minutes.
Part 1: Knowing your stuff – theological training in a climate of cultural scepticism.
Part 2: The faith taught not caught – the challenge of being a pastoral theologian.
Part 3: Training the congregation – the greatest challenges facing Christian ministers today.
Also see the new Commentary magazine online.
‘Being Faithful’ now available
“Being Faithful: The Shape of Historic Anglicanism Today” is now available for purchase. Details from GAFCON.
Christmas songs for download
At Between Two Worlds, Justin Taylor has received permission to make some Christ-centred Christmas songs and hymns available for free download.
12 Days of Christmas
Each day, for twelve days, the Centre for Public Christianity is releasing a short video on a Christmas-related theme.
“There’s a mixture of vox pops drawing on the public’s attitudes to the meaning of Christmas, interviews, book reviews, and brief discussions on the historical and philosophical questions surrounding the birth of Jesus.”
– See them (as they are released) here and consider how you might use them.
J I Packer on New Mission
Dr J I Packer recently preached on “New Mission” from Acts 8:1-25, at St. John’s Shaughnessy.
Characteristically helpful, encouraging, and challenging. Hear it from the St. John’s website. (Direct link to mp3.)
Photo: Oak Hill College.
Mark Dever plugs The Trellis and the Vine
Mark Dever recently gave a very strong plug for The Trellis and the Vine by Colin Marshall and Tony Payne.
Watch the video of his unsolicited endorsement here – any get the book here. (Video from WST Books.)
What we believe
The message at the heart of Christianity is really quite simple…