Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?
Posted on December 19, 2015
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“Hard times come with hard questions, and our cultural context exerts enormous pressure on Christians to affirm common ground at the expense of theological differences. But the cost of getting this question wrong is the loss of the Gospel.”
– Albert Mohler answers the question in the light of controversy over the suspension of a professor at Wheaton College.
Related: Thinking Theologically About Islam – Kevin DeYoung.
Liberation Letter
Posted on December 18, 2015
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“Nowhere is the chameleon-like character of Mormonism on display more than at Christmastime.
After a richly-orchestrated, pitch-perfect ‘O Holy Night,’ one of the Mormon ‘apostles’ is now preaching. He started out by awarding Luke a brief honorable mention for providing us an account of the Christmas story, but after dispensing with this lip service, he went on to ‘another record’ in The Book of Mormon. It was some of Joseph Smith’s make-believe about Samuel the Lamanite and the Nephites in America at the time of Jesus’ birth, etc., etc.
The blind leading the blind, and the ditch here that they’ve fallen into is lined with Christmas lights, yet it is horribly dark.”
– Tim Keesee of Frontline Missions shares his experiences of his trip to Salt Lake City, and also a letter of liberation from a former Mormon, now his sister in Christ.
See Tim’s photos here.
Related: Unveiling Grace: Wonderful news for Mormons.
Moore College — New Building rising
Posted on December 18, 2015
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The new building at Moore College (on the old Master Builders’ site) is continuing to rise.
This 30 second clip, posted on the College’s Vimeo account, shows progress as at November 23.
From the College: “Our fundraising is well on track to our target, but we still have a way to go.”
Nexus 16 registration open
Posted on December 17, 2015
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Registration for Nexus 16, on Monday May 23, 2016, is now open. Details here.
RefNet: 24/7 streaming audio
Posted on December 17, 2015
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We mentioned this back in 2012. Here’s a reminder – stream it at your desk, on your phone, in your car…
Justin Taylor writes: “Ligonier Ministries is making available a resource that I hope spreads far and wide: a free, always-streaming, 24-hour Christian internet radio featuring solid biblical teaching and preaching.”
Can be streamed via a web browser or the RefNet iOS app. Worth checking out.
Star Wars and the Ancient Religion
Posted on December 17, 2015
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“The appearance of a new episode of the Star Wars film series is an important moment for Christian witness. To be sure, we can shrug our shoulders, since Star Wars is old news. …
However, in examining Star Wars’ account of the mystery and nobility of human life, the Bible’s answer, in comparison, emerges with incomparably more convincing power.”
– At Ligonier Ministries, Peter Jones asks his readers to consider the worldview of the hugely popular movies.
Hearing both Sides of the Argument
Posted on December 16, 2015
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“In a nation where all things in politics seem possible, some things still amaze me – or perhaps the word should be ‘stagger’ me.
It is always dangerous for a man of the cloth to make political comment. While I appreciate the separation of church and state, that does not exclude the church and the sum of its members from entering national debate. So as a citizen of this great country, who happens to be a Bishop of the Anglican Church, I write.
Occasionally, the foolish thoughts of politicians expressed in emotive and seemingly protective and manipulative rhetoric should be exposed. …”
– Bishop of Armidale, Rick Lewers, responds to reported comments by the Leader of the Opposition about a plebiscite on same-sex marriage.
Archbishop Welby — Why I am a Christian
Posted on December 16, 2015
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Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, writes on FaceBook:
“People often ask me why I’m a Christian. Here’s what I tell them.
I’m a Christian because Jesus Christ found me and called me, around 40 years ago…”
– Read his full post here.
Do More Better: A practical guide to productivity
Posted on December 16, 2015
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“Do More Better is the most clear and concise book on productivity I’ve read.”
– Andy Naselli reviews Tim Challies’ new book, Do More Better.
Sydney’s Bishopscourt sold
Posted on December 16, 2015
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“The neo-gothic residence ‘Bishopscourt’ in Darling Point has been sold.
‘Bishopscourt’ (formerly Greenoaks) was built in the mid 1840s by prominent colonial businessman Thomas Sutcliffe Mort. It was not the original Archiepiscopal residence, but has housed Archbishops of Sydney since 1911. …
The buyer has requested anonymity, but it is known he is intending to live at Bishopscourt and refurbish the property and gardens to their former glory.”
– Report by Russell Powell. Read it all here.
And from Domain: “A local buyer exchanged on $18 million on Wednesday for the official residence of Sydney Archbishop Glenn Davies.”
Oak Hill’s Commentary magazine Winter 2015
Posted on December 16, 2015
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The Winter 2015 issue of Oak Hill’s Commentary magazine is now up on their website.
It’s available as a 19MB PDF file – or read it online.
You may have missed — 14 Dec 2015
Posted on December 14, 2015
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Here are some recommended posts you may have missed:
Dick Lucas on the Letter to the Galatians (and a full English breakfast).
The Diocese of North West Australia’s December 2015 Northwest Network.
Peter Williams on ‘Does the Bible support slavery?’
Glen Scrivener’s new Christmas video you can use.
Charles Raven on the Archbishop of Canterbury’s upcoming Primates’ meeting.
Christmas message: Canberra & Goulburn
Posted on December 14, 2015
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The Bishop of Canberra & Goulburn, Stuart Robinson, has released his Christmas message.
“Christmas can appear fragile or even shallow in a world filled with hatred, violence and ideology. The tinsel, trees and tinned puddings of Christmas can seem like weak and trifling distractions in a world filled with pain, hopelessness and despair…”
– Read it here.
‘Episcopal Abuses Turn Inward’
Posted on December 14, 2015
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“In a development that few Episcopalians of four or five years ago could have imagined, the Episcopal bishops of the most powerful and financially secure dioceses have begun to turn on their own once-strong, but now severely weakened, parishes. Having driven out all the dissenters at enormous expense to their coffers, these dioceses are increasingly trying to make up their losses by sacrificing valuable real estate — even if it means turning out previously loyal congregations from their hard-won property…”
– A S Haley looks at the latest goings on in The Episcopal Church. Plenty to pray about – especially the congregations affected. (Photo: Bishop J. Jon Bruno of Los Angeles.)
I. Howard Marshall (1934-2015)
Posted on December 13, 2015
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New Testament scholar I. Howard Marshall died yesterday, at the age of 81, after a short illness.
Darrell Bock has a tribute at The Gospel Coalition.
What we believe
The message at the heart of Christianity is really quite simple…