‘Gay teacher law changes will have to wait: PM’
Posted on October 16, 2018
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“The federal parliament will this week remove the power of faith-based schools to discriminate against children on the basis of their sexuality. …”
– From SBS. However, note the clip from the Archbishop of Sydney’s Presidential Address in the video file. (Also on page 17 of the printed Printed Presidential Address.)
Related: Hey Fairfax and ABC: Why tell the Truth when an Untruth will do? – commentary from Stephen McAlpine in Perth.
Archbishop Glenn Davies’ Presidential Address, 2018 Synod
Posted on October 15, 2018
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Watch Archbishop Glenn Davies deliver his address at the beginning of the 2018 Sydney Synod – Monday 15th October 2018. (Video courtesy SydneyAnglicans.net.)
Read the full text. (PDF file – may download to your device.)
See also:
“Archbishop Glenn Davies has rejected what he called the mischievous misrepresentation of the Ruddock Report and given a clear statement that Sydney Anglican Schools do not expel students for being gay. He also promised support for Prime Minister Morrison’s reported legislation, if it were deemed necessary.
Reports of recommendations of the Ruddock Report, leaked last week, were used to accuse church schools of wanting to expel gay students. …”
– Archbishop rejects ‘mischief making’ over Ruddock Report – SydneyAnglicans.net (emphasis added.)
Sydney helps Bathurst
Posted on October 15, 2018
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“The Synod of the Diocese of Sydney has voted in favour of a six-year plan to help fund the infrastructure of the Diocese of Bathurst, to ensure the continuation of Christian witness in Central Western New South Wales.
The Diocese has been beset with financial problems for the past decade and with shrinking congregations, is approaching the point where it cannot support the office of the Bishop and the Registry, vital to the oversight of ministry in the region. …”
– Encouraging news of partnership from Sydney Synod. (SydneyAnglicans.net.)
The game-changing question for every evangelistic conversation
Posted on October 15, 2018
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“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
Posted on October 14, 2018
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“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
Posted on October 14, 2018
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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.”
The authority & responsibilities of a senior leader — with Peter Jensen
Posted on October 13, 2018
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In this week’s The Pastor’s Heart, Dominic Steele spoke with former Archbishop of Sydney Dr. Peter Jensen.
“In this revealing and frank discussion with Dominic Steele he discusses the particular responsibilities of senior leaders and the pressures that senior leaders are under.
Also … Dr Jensen outlines the ripples in world Anglicanism from the important GAFCON 2018 event and its Letter to the Churches and ponders what happens next.”
Ruddock Report: religious schools and same sex attracted students
Posted on October 13, 2018
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“A media outlet here in Australia has released what it says are the 20 recommendations made by the Expert Panel on Religious Freedom chaired by the Hon Philip Ruddock. The Report itself was delivered to the Government in May 2018, but has not officially been released. Apparently the Government is planning to release the Report at the same time as announcing its official response.
The main issue which has generated controversy during the last week, in which there was a selective leaking of some of the recommendations, were proposals dealing with the rights of religious schools to take into account the sexual orientation of students in certain areas. The changes proposed were not radical changes to the existing law, but were presented as such when first publicised.
In this post I want to briefly set these recommendations in context and offer my preliminary response. …”
– At Law and Religion Australia, Assoc. Prof. Neil Foster provides some helpful background to the media reports.
The Greek New Testament — from Tyndale House
Posted on October 13, 2018
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“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
Posted on October 12, 2018
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Here’s a reminder about this Saturday’s Open Day at Moore College.
The enduring vision of Albert Mohler at Southern Seminary
Posted on October 12, 2018
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Here’s an encouraging 15 minute video about the rejuvenation of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, celebrating 25 years since Albert Mohler was appointed as its President.
It’s also a good reminder to pray for Moore College and other theological colleges, they they will remain faithful and committed to the truth of God’s Word.
The pastor in your background
Posted on October 12, 2018
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“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
Posted on October 11, 2018
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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.
UK: The Transgender trend and the pressure on frontline clergy
Posted on October 11, 2018
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“With affirmative counselling increasingly becoming a requirement for doctors, psychologists and social workers over the current transgender trend, frontline clergy are bound to come under pressure to affirm individuals’ life-style choices in pastoral conservations. …”
– Julian Mann, Vicar of Oughtibridge in South Yorkshire, is thankful the Ordinal reminds gospel ministers where their focus must lie. (He is pictured here with Archbishop Ben Kwashi.)
Destroy and kill: the command for Israel and for us
Posted on October 11, 2018
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“If God didn’t want idolatry to be a snare for the people of the old covenant, how much more does he want us to kill what will turn our hearts away from single-hearted devotion to the Lord? …”
– Andrew Barry reflects on what it will mean to be genuinely holy. At The Australian Church Record.
What we believe
The message at the heart of Christianity is really quite simple…