The game-changing question for every evangelistic conversation

“Who killed Jesus?”

At some point in every single evangelistic conversation I have, I make a point of asking this question.

In fact, over the years, I’ve realised that nearly every part of every evangelistic conversation I have is in fact leading to the point where I can ask this question. …

– At The Australian Church Record, Dave Jensen asks “Who killed Jesus?”.

(Photo via All Saints’, Belfast.)

Ruddock Report (part 2): changing the law on religious schools and gay students

“Following my previous post on this issue, press reports indicated that the Prime Minister is proposing that the Parliament urgently amend the provisions of s 38(3) of the Sex Discrimination Act1984 (Cth) which allow religious schools to expel students on the basis of sexual orientation.

If this goes ahead, there is still a need to protect the legitimate interests of such schools in not seeing the religious ethos of the school undermined.

In this post I want to suggest some ways that could be achieved. …”

– The latest from Neil Foster at Law and Religion Australia.

Peter at the Cross: An Eyewitness Tells All — studies by David Mulready

CEP has released “Peter at the Cross: An Eyewitness Tells All” by former Bishop of North West Australia, David Mulready.

From the publisher:

“In Peter at the Cross: An Eyewitness Tells All David Mulready explores the historical events surrounding the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, mostly through the eyewitness accounts of the Apostle Peter.

These 40 daily reflections can be used for personal study as well as by groups, with the use of sets of discussion questions. Eight sermon outlines are included which may be useful in the preparation of Bible talks.”

Available here.

The Greek New Testament — from Tyndale House

“Academic heads have recently been turned by a new edition of the Greek New Testament, produced by a team of evangelical scholars, based at Tyndale House, Cambridge.

The Tyndale House Edition (THE) has a number of advantages over other editions of the Greek NT, relevant for scholars, pastors, students and any Christians keen to read the Bible in its original languages. …“

– At Church Society’s blog, Michael Dormandy reviews the new edition of the Greek New Testament from Tyndale House, Cambridge.

More information from Tyndale House.

Bowl up for the Moore College Open Day Saturday, 13 October 2018

Here’s a reminder about this Saturday’s Open Day at Moore College.

Details here.

The pastor in your background

“But even if we can’t bring to mind exactly what was said six weeks ago, I promise you that cumulatively your regular preachers are wearing down paths through your brain. They are having an impact on you, unseen or not. What they teach you from one Bible passage provides you with context for other passages you read, influencing the way you understand the Bible as a whole. …”

– At GoThereFor.com, editor Rachel Macdonald writes to encourage you to pray for your pastors.

Christian Writing Seminar

Matthias Media is holding a free Christian Writing Seminar (“Christian writing in a secular world” with Scott Monk) at Moore College on Monday 15th October.

Details here.

That Hideous Strength — video overview

Here’s a short video overview of Melvin Tinker’s book That Hideous Strength.

Tune in to the ACL’s Synod Briefing Podcast

The ACL’s Synod Briefing Podcast for 2018 is now online.

It’s produced as a service to Sydney Synod members, but is also relevant for anyone who wants to see the Lord Jesus honoured and churches strengthened through decisions of the Sydney Synod.

If you can’t be at Synod, and want to follow along with all the action, you can subscribe to our Daily Synod Updates.

They will be posted on our Facebook page, or you can sign up to receive them direct to your inbox.

The Synod Survival Guide — free download

If you are new to Synod, download a copy of the ACL’s Synod Survival Guide by Dr. Robert Tong.

First published by the ACL in 1996, and now in its 5th edition, it is an essential guide to Sydney Synod, and includes lots of very useful end notes and a glossary.

‘Nine things you should know about the Bethel Church Movement’

“TGC Australia recently published an article examining the theology and practice of the Bethel movement.

The Awakening Australia event – and its main speaker, Bill Johnson – are increasing the awareness of the controversial church throughout the continent.

Here are nine things you should know about the Johnsons and the Bethel movement. …”

– Joe Carter provides some background at The Gospel Coalition.

The goodness of Christian hope

“Do your friends know the goodness of the Christian hope? Do you?

Recently I was talking to one of my most biblically informed non-Christian friends about life, the world, human nature and God, when she told me ‘I don’t want eternal life’. …”

– Kirsten McKinlay writes at The Australian Church Record.

Moore College Open Day Saturday 13 October

The next Moore College Open Day is coming up on Saturday 13 October.

Details at the link.

Loving other women: 12 disciplines of genuine love

Dave Martin shares some wisdom for married pastors – at GoThereFor.com.

The Challenge of Feminism (2): God’s Better Solutions

“In my last post we took a look at some different types of feminism, and also some of the gains achieved by the movement.

We also, in light of those gains, wondered whether we should be calling ourselves feminists. My preliminary response was ‘no’: God’s word gives us better diagnoses and better solutions.

In this post I’ll try to show you what I mean. …”

– Dr. Claire Smith has published Part 2 of her response to the challenge of feminism – at The Gospel Coalition Australia.

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