‘More new women priests than men for first time’ in C of E
Posted on February 5, 2012
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“Official figures show that 290 women were ordained in 2010, the most recent year for which figures are available. By contrast, just 273 men entered the priesthood.
The watershed moment comes less than 20 years since the Church first allowed women to be priests…” – from The Telegraph.
The ‘must read’ Christian book of the year?
Posted on February 3, 2012
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Mark Thompson gives notice of what he thinks will be the ‘must read’ Christian book of the year:
“Graeme’s convictions about the authority of Scripture, its dual authorship, its profound and textured unity, its Christological centre, and its vital relevance for all who want to know God and to live as his forgiven people are not only expressed but explained with all the care and skill of this master teacher.”
“All over the world Moore College is known for its approach to biblical theology. Biblical theology in this sense is attention to the unfolding unity of Scripture with its focus on the fulfilment of God’s promises in Jesus Christ. It has proven to be not only a productive way to see how the parts are related in an overarching whole, but also an aid to responsible application of individual narratives. Before jumping straight from the story of, say, David and Goliath, to our situation today, that story is located in the unfolding purposes of God. We see God’s anointed deliverer winning the battle against the enemies of his people while the beneficiaries enjoy the victory without achieving it themselves. Seen in this light, the story of David and Goliath anticipates the victory of Christ on the cross, a victory won for us rather than by us. Read more
Trusting God by Jerry Bridges — free Audiobook
Posted on February 1, 2012
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The free audiobook from Christian Audio for February 2012 is Jerry Bridges’ “Trusting God”.
Presbyterian Pulse
Posted on February 1, 2012
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You don’t have to be Presbyterian to appreciate some of the articles in the latest issue of The Pulse, the bi-monthly magazine of The Presbyterian Church in NSW and the ACT. Includes a story and testimony about ‘same sex marriage’ on pages 8 & 9, and the latest on the Timothy Partnership on page 7.
Download the 7.7MB PDF file here.
Brian Rosner named as new Principal of Ridley
Posted on February 1, 2012
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From Ridley College in Melbourne –
“The Board of Ridley Melbourne is delighted to announce the appointment of New Testament scholar and author, Dr Brian Rosner to the position of Principal. Dr Rosner will take up the role at the beginning of second semester, July 2012. …
Dr Rosner is currently Senior Lecturer in New Testament and Ethics and Faculty Research Coordinator at Moore Theological College.”
Prayer reminder from North West Australia
Posted on February 1, 2012
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Members of the Diocese of North West Australia seek prayer for “humility, faithfulness and wisdom” for the DNWA Election Synod later this month.
They will meet in Geraldton to elect a new Bishop on 10th-12th February.
Evangelical worship
Posted on January 30, 2012
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In their latest 28 minute chat, Phillip Jensen and Kel Richards discuss ‘Evangelical worship’.
Is our theology reflected in what we do in church?
See the video at phillipjensen.com. Stimulating, as always, and a good antidote to much of the ritual and mysticism that’s common in churches.
Francis Schaeffer centenary
Posted on January 30, 2012
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Over at Between Two Worlds, Justin Taylor marks the centenary of the birth of Francis Schaeffer on January 30th 1912.
Alister Chapman on John Stott
Posted on January 27, 2012
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From Oak Hill College in London: “Dr Alister Chapman teaches history at Westmont College in California. Alister has spent the past 10 years studying the teaching and life of John Stott. He recently came to Oak Hill to talk about John Stott’s role as a leader in evangelical Christianity and was interviewed by Peter Sanlon…”
– see the 20 minute interview here.
Baptising in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit
Posted on January 27, 2012
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“I have found writing this blog series to be quite demanding. It has been demanding partly because it proposes something that is likely to be unacceptable to many. …”
– Barry Newman has begun a new series of articles and outlines where he thinks it will go. Should be interesting!
Archbishop of Canterbury’s Holocaust Memorial Day Message
Posted on January 27, 2012
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See the Archbishop’s message here – or read the text.
Moore College approved as Self-Accrediting Institution
Posted on January 26, 2012
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Moore College has been approved as a self-accrediting institution, which is great news. In announcing it, the considerable work of Alan Höhne in achieving this status is acknowledged. Read more here.
Carl Trueman reviews The Iron Lady
Posted on January 25, 2012
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“Yet the greatness of the film lies not in its depiction of Mrs Thatcher’s life; indeed, it is not really a conventional biopic at all. It lies rather in its portrait of the merciless cruelty of old age and the omnipresent tragedy of mortality that lies at the heart of the human condition…”
– At Reformation21. Worth pondering.
Bishop of Canberra & Goulburn on Gambling Reform
Posted on January 25, 2012
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Stuart Robinson, Bishop of Canberra & Goulburn, has circulated this letter to his clergy –
“Australians need a Government that has the courage to pursue hard decisions…”
“Much of the media coverage this week has focused on the politics of the Government’s decision to sever their deal with Independent Tasmanian MP Andrew Wilkie.
Trust is certainly an important factor in leadership, but we must not forget that the Government’s job is to regulate the gambling industry to limit its impact on families and communities devastated by gambling addiction. Read more
The Attributes of God
Posted on January 25, 2012
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Tim Challies has produced a helpful PDF summary chart of The Attributes of God.
“When we talk about God’s attributes we do so to answer questions like Who is God? and What is God like? It is the way we seek to wrap our minds around just little fragments of who this God is…”
What we believe
The message at the heart of Christianity is really quite simple…