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The gospel is not enough?

The gospel is not enough?

With this provocative title I listened to Dr Carl Trueman give his talks in Australia (www.reformation21.org/carl-trueman.php). His title was a hook: The gospel is enough and the power for salvation to all who believe. But the way that gospel is upheld and protected throughout the history of the church is through the historic creeds and confessions. .

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    In 2014, Australian Red Cross will celebrate its Centenary Year. Australian Red Cross is an organisation needing little introduction. Its work throughout our country is well known and much needed. It has a long history here in Australia and is part of a worldwide Movement.

  • Finding God's Will – Part 22

    Lately, I\'ve been reading this book entitled Finding the Will of God by Bruce Waltke, and it has brought to mind just how much as human beings, we have this desire to seek the advice or direction of a higher being. Whether that figure is our parents, our mentor, or God himself, I think it\'s part of the human condition to seek affirmation for our own decisions. Also, as believers, we want to be pleasing to our Creator in the decisions that we make. Consequently, in order to appear and to feel \

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    While the hot topic of the moment is cyber bullying (after the Charlotte Dawson affair) I have to speak up and make it clear that I've been irritated by the 'comment' button for quite some time. It's a great invention if you want to tell people how awesome they are and show appreciation but then there's the other side – the darker side of the ability to comment.

  • Pastor's Pastor Rowland Croucher reflects on mystery and faith

    The Pastor\'s Pastor the Reverend Dr Rowland Croucher of John Mark Ministries based in Melbourne has reflected on mystery and faith and initially sets up his discussion with these scriptures:

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    The city train is jam-packed. One seat becomes available as the next station stop approaches. The people surrounding this magical seat appear to take no notice, though, every now and again raising their eyes, attempting to negotiate in their mind what priority others may have.

  • Fire-Scar

    I was recently reading through Exodus, labouring (with love) through the long lists and intricate details of the Old Testament, when I stumbled upon a not dissimilar passage to the rest of the book, yet this particular passage I couldn't get out of my head for days. The passage describes the specifications for the building of the tabernacle where the ark was to be kept as the Israelites travelled through the desert.

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    At a fund raising conference I attended I heard a heartening story about faith in action that touched me. I would like to now share that story with you.

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    When was the last time you had a bad day? And when was the time that one bad day turned into a marathon of faith?

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    My only son, Ezekiel, turned 6 this week and I am so proud to see what a wonderful boy he is turning out to be. The same goes for all my children, I see so much promise in them and know that they will do great things one day. As a parent though, I sometimes struggle with trying to stay calm, peaceful, relaxed. Don't get me wrong, I will never stop loving my children but sometimes they like to push the button, then again, and again and again.

  • Stepping into the Circle. A tribute to my Pa, Tom Scotland

    Psychotic king suffering paranoia attempts to kill his peacemaker and greatest warrior.