Holistic help for Christian addicts

Posted on October 15, 2025 
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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. …”

– Watch or listen here.

Judgement in New Testament — Where justice and mercy meet

Posted on October 14, 2025 
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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.

Continuing to Pray

Posted on October 14, 2025 
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1 Timothy 2:1-4

“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Saviour, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” – ESV.

Finance industry leader to head Sydney Anglican Services

Posted on October 13, 2025 
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From SydneyAnglicans.net –

“Andrew Macey, an experienced banking executive, has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of Sydney Anglican Services (SAS), the key support organisation for the Sydney Diocese.

Mr Macey has held senior roles for Westpac for more than 20 years, including in specialist finance, human resources and, since 2024, as CEO of the Westpac subsidiary RAMS Financial Group. …”

– Read the full story by Russell Powell.

Thessalonica Archaeological and Historical Sites with photos

Posted on October 13, 2025 
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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

Posted on October 12, 2025 
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 “…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

Posted on October 12, 2025 
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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.

“Keep the pattern”

Posted on October 11, 2025 
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“Friends in Christ, last Friday, the appointment of a new Archbishop of Canterbury was announced, Dame Sarah Mullally, the first female in the role. Previously she had been chief nursing officer in the UK’s National Health Service (the youngest person ever appointed to that role). Her experience and training appears to be much more in management (both secular and ecclesiastical) than in parish ministry work.  …”

– In his Minister’s Letter to the Cathedral congregations, published on Thursday, Dean of Sydney Sandy Grant shares some reflections on what is most important in a bishop.

Why are Christians hung up about Sarah Mullally? An explanation for those outside the church

Posted on October 11, 2025 
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“Sarah Mullally is to be the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, which has upset a number of Christians, especially in the Anglican community here and abroad, and particularly in Africa. Though if you aren’t a Christian, you may be confused as to why many are unhappy with the appointment. Most of the negative commentary is either written for a church audience, and hence does not explain precisely why this statement or that stance is such a problem …”

– At The Critic, Peter Leach, Minister of Grace Church, Coventry (part of the International Presbyterian Church) helpfully explains some of the reasons behind the unhappiness over the appointment of the new Archbishop of Canterbury.

Compelled by the love of Christ

Posted on October 11, 2025 
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Archbishop of Sydney Kanishka Raffel preached at Chapel at Moore Theological College on 30th September.

He spoke on 2 Corinthians 5:11-21.

“…the crucial Christian conviction – we are convinced that one died for all – the foundation of Christian hope.”

Watch on YouTube, for your encouragement and edification.

Launch 2026

Posted on October 11, 2025 
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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.”

Details here.

Book Review: How Christians Can Succeed Today

Posted on October 10, 2025 
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“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.

Moore College mourns the passing of Dr Richard Gibson

Posted on October 9, 2025 
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“Moore College gives profound thanks to God for the life and ministry of Dr Richard Gibson, Principal of the Brisbane School of Theology, and before that a member of the Moore College Faculty for twenty years. Richard died suddenly last week.

Richard’s ministry touched many people. He was a compassionate pastor and a highly effective preacher. His sermons in the College chapel, not least his long series on 2 Corinthians, remain in the memory of many who heard them. His lectures in New Testament Greek were equally memorable, including his impersonations of Nana Mouskouri, the famous Greek singer!

Richard’s friendship remains cherished by a very large number of people serving Christ in a wide range of ministries around Australia and across the world. Many of the current Moore College Faculty were taught by Richard and there are still members of the Faculty who worked alongside him. …”

– Many ACL members will join in giving thanks to the Lord for Richard Gibson.

Read the full tribute at the Moore College website.

See also this tribute by Charles Brammall.

Photo: Brisbane School of Theology.

Understanding the worldviews of our Roman Catholic friends

Posted on October 9, 2025 
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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.

The Boiler Room

Posted on October 9, 2025 
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“The story is told of five young student ministers who decided to hear Spurgeon preach one Sunday. They had never met him, and as they waited for the church doors to open, they were met by a young man who asked them: ‘Gentlemen, let me show around. Would you like to see the boiler room?’

Now, in mid-19th century Victorian England the boiler room was a hot and dirty room down in the very heart of the church building. Think of it like a dingy basement. The boiler room was essentially the powerhouse of buildings at that time. …”

– At AP, the Presbyterian national journal, Troy Appleton ends this brief article with encouragement and a challenge for church members.

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