Category: Faith
My dear friends, I have often been challenged by the necessity of the Gospel to be shared among the nations. As many of you know, I have a heart to share the Gospel to the people of Japan. In a recent article written by a missionary in Mongolia, a question asked by a young pastor: “If Jesus came 2000 years ago, why has it taken so long for our people to hear about him? What about my father, my grandfather, my ancestors?”
Labor won’t shift on gay marriage: Rudd Once again, the debate rises once more with rallies in support of same-sex marriages starting on Friday. I’m sure as usual, there’ll be a statement made that the Christian (and Catholic) perspective “hates” or “rejects” the idea of same-sex marriage, but rarely have I seen anyone give Biblical defence for their arguments; primarily, because the secular media has no interest in such details, merely that the Church is, once again, opposing “social reformation”.
In my reading for my theology class, I came across one paragraph which has really stood out: The essence of sin does not lie in preferring ourselves to others, but in preferring some finite thing to the supreme value, God. Thus, even an unselfish preference of some other person rather than God is wrong. The first great commandment is to love the Lord with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength (Luke 10:27). The second command is to love our neighbor as ourselves. To put the second commandment in the place of the first is wrong and sinful. Erickson, M.…
School staff selection ‘under threat’ Over the last few years, the Equal Opportunity Act has come under review; of particular significance, the freedom of religious organisations to operate upon the basis of their faith beliefs. The above article by Winston Tan highlights the struggle that faith institutions face in contemporary times, we now live in a world where the word is tolerance. Yet, the word, in light of such news, seems to be changing to universalism. Some might see little difference between these words, but the difference is seen in these actions to review the Equal Opportunity Act. Moving from…
Psalm 92: A psalm. A song, for the Sabbath day — This title highlights the specific designation that this psalm was to be sung and reflected upon on the Sabbath day, the day of rest. While the psalm loses nothing being reflected upon any other day, it gains significance as one reflects upon these words on a day of rest dedicated to one’s restoration and refreshment for another week. The theme of this psalm is simple, God is good. As you read this psalm, would you know the goodness of the Lord God whom you serve. 1 It is good…
