‘Newcastle Anglicans join the Bishopscourt sell-off trend’
Posted on April 15, 2015
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“The Anglican Diocese of Newcastle has put its Bishopscourt estate for 11 May Walkom Real Estate tender…”
With thanksgiving for Tony Lamb
Posted on April 15, 2015
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Former ACL President, Dr. Bruce Ballantine-Jones, has written this tribute to his friend, The Rev. Tony Lamb, who departed this earthly life on Friday 10th April 2015.
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Many who knew Tony Lamb will be saddened to hear that he has died, sad, not for him, of course, as he is at home with the Lord, but for the loss of a good friend and an outstanding servant of the gospel. Read more
No Regrets, No Retreat
Posted on April 14, 2015
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“I don’t use the television much anymore. There was a time when I watched a lot of movies and a lot of programs, but these days there isn’t a lot that catches my attention enough to actually dedicate the time to it. There isn’t much that promises more value than I would get from the same time spent with a good book. But I always make an exception for Dispatches from the Front…”
– Tim Challies highlights the latest video from Tim Keesee.
Nungalinya College seeks funding for iPads
Posted on April 11, 2015
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Nungalinya College in Darwin is seeking funds to purchase 20 iPads to help indigenous students in their studies.
Learn more about the project, and how you can contribute, here.
Tony Lamb 1925–2015
Posted on April 10, 2015
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We hear that ACL Emeritus Vice-President the Rev. R. E. (Tony) Lamb went to be with the Lord overnight.
Tony was aged 90. He is survived by his wife Jan. All members of the League can join in thanksgiving to the Lord for Tony, for his love of Jesus, and his commitment to the gospel of Christ.
Tony served as Rector of St. Ives (1985-91) and Caringbah (1966-85). Earlier, he was Curate-in-Charge of Westmead (1962-66).
At Caringbah (and elsewhere), his ministry has been described as having an “emphasis … on Bible teaching, the formation of Home Bible Study Groups, prayer and a commitment to service both at home and overseas”.
Additionally, he served as Secretary of the Anglican Church League, and was a faithful member of the Council for decades. In recognition, he was not only made an Emeritus Vice President, but also a Life Member – the only person to have received such an honour.
(Photo with thanks to Tony’s daughter, Cath.)
We plan to publish a tribute to Tony here next week.
You might have missed — 10th April 2015
Posted on April 10, 2015
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Here are some posts you may have missed in recent weeks:
Is there a Future for Confessional Anglicanism? – ACL conference audio.
When to make a stand (PDF) – Dr Mark Thompson.
David Ould interviews Archbishop Eliud Wabukala and Dr. Ashley Null at the Anglican Future Conference in Melbourne.
Dr Wesley Hill speaks at Moore College.
New collection of essays by Professor Edwin Judge launched.
ACL Regional Information Nights, coming up on 27th April and 4th May.
Beginning in Jerusalem: The Theological Significance of the 2008 Global Anglican Future Conference
Posted on April 9, 2015
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Archbishop Peter Jensen gave the Richard B. Gaffin Lecture at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia on March 18, 2015.
In “Beginning in Jerusalem: The Theological Significance of the 2008 Global Anglican Future Conference”, he explains the reasons for GAFCON, giving a glimpse of the pain involved, and the hope for the future. Speaking to his Westminster audience, he said, “You perhaps need to enter into our experience so you can prepare yourself for what may come.”
This is a sobering encouragement to watch. Thanks to Church Society for the link.
Related:
GAFCON Final Statement and the Jerusalem Declaration – 29 June 2008.
The Jerusalem Declaration formatted as a PDF file.
The dead end of sexual sin
Posted on April 8, 2015
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“Indwelling sin is a parasite, and it eats what you do.
God’s word is poison to sin when embraced by a heart made new by the Holy Spirit. You starve indwelling sin by feeding yourself deeply on his word. Sin cannot abide in his word. So, fill your hearts and minds with Scripture…”
– Rosaria Champagne Butterfield writes about what she learned from John Owen about our status in Christ as we struggle with sin.
Honest Evangelism — new book from Rico Tice
Posted on April 7, 2015
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Rico Tice (founder of ‘Christianity Explored ’) has a new book out, ‘Honest Evangelism’.
David Ould has the links – including where you can get a copy. This looks to be a very helpful resource.
The interview (8:50) is well worth watching.
Preaching Colossians
Posted on April 6, 2015
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In the latest Preaching Matters video from St. Helen’s Bishopsgate in London, Charlie Skrine talks about preaching through Colossians – and the normal Christian life. Watch it here.
Gordon Moyes
Posted on April 5, 2015
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Gordon Moyes, Superintendent of the Wesley Mission in Sydney, 1979–2005, and member of the New South Wales Legislative Council 2004–2011, has died, according to this post from his son David.
Update: John Sandeman at the Bible Society has written this tribute.
Update 2: We hear that there will be a Service of Thanksgiving in Wesley Church 220 Pitt Street Sydney at 2:00pm on Friday 10th April 2015.
The Empty Tomb and the Risen Christ — The Centrality of the Resurrection to the Christian Faith
Posted on April 5, 2015
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“The pattern of the Christian year is an exercise of the Church’s annual remembrance and proclamation of the Gospel. The annual celebrations of Christmas and Resurrection Day help the Church to ponder again the truths of Christ’s incarnation and resurrection from the dead.
Christians understand that every Lord’s Day is Resurrection Day, but this Sunday is the festival which draws all Christians face to face with the empty tomb and the truth of the resurrected Lord…”
– Albert Mohler reminds us that “Christianity stands or falls with the empty grave”.
Jesus Christ and the Revolution of Destiny
Posted on April 5, 2015
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“In this series of three lectures, we will be exploring the identity of an individual: an individual who lived and wrote almost 2,000 years ago, but whose writings still challenge and convict countless millions today.
That individual is the apostle Paul, and his writings are in the pages of the Bible, in the New Testament.”
– Holiday reading in the form of a lecture given by ACL Council member Dr. Lionel Windsor.
Good Friday statement from the Primate of Kenya
Posted on April 3, 2015
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Archbishop Eliud Wabukala, Primate of Kenya, has released this statement after the murderous attack in north-eastern Kenya –
“My dear Brothers and Sisters, On this Good Friday we gather in our churches across Kenya in the shadow of a great and terrible evil. People who deal in death have slaughtered 147 people in Garissa, most of them students, and brought wrenching anguish to their families and a deep sadness to our nation.
These young people died because they were Kenyans and they were Christians. This attack was a calculated manifestation of evil designed to destroy our nation and our faith, but on this Good Friday we are reminded that the very worst evil can do is not the last word.…” – Read it all here.
Robert Schuller dies at 88
Posted on April 3, 2015
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“The Rev. Robert H. Schuller, the televangelist who drew millions of followers with his “Hour of Power” broadcasts from the Crystal Cathedral, the glittering house of worship recognized around the world as the locus of his signature brand of motivational Christianity, died April 2 at a care facility in Artesia, Calif. He was 88…”
– Story from The Washington Post. Photo: Hour of Power.
(Not familiar with Robert Schuller and his ‘possibility thinking’ sin-free message? You can see the first episode of Hour of Power from 1970. Message from 21:45.)
What we believe
The message at the heart of Christianity is really quite simple…