Controversy
Conflict Develops People
One of the things I’ve realized as I’ve been studying church history is that oftentimes the conflict and persecution the early church went through helped develop it doctrinally, spiritually and practically. I realize all of these are intertwined to a great extent but I’ll break down what I mean through this post. It’s easy to [...]
What Kind Of Error Is “KJV Only”?
Defining “KJV Only” Before we consider this question, do you consider yourself to be “KJV Only?” By this, I mean: Do you believe that God preserved His Word to us in the King James Version only? Do you believe that any other Bible translation is unreliable and must not be used? Do you believe that [...]
Blogging and controversy
It is a well known fact among bloggers that controversial posts generate more hits than non-controversial posts. As a long-time blogger, I’ve often had to assess my motives at this juncture. I could say something in a less controversial way and get some people to read it. Or I could say the same thing in [...]
Apologetics Resources
I first realised the need for apologetics during a mission team trip in New York. I was 18 and enthusiastically witnessing to an elderly man in a park, when he challenged the Bible’s reliability with an issue I had not considered. We soon ended the conversation and I was left to wonder, “What should I [...]
The Forgotten Downtrodden
The elephant in the room of contemporary Biblical counselling, in my view, is correctly responding to mental illness. While there has been a resurgence of Biblically based counselling over the last 30 years, many Christians, in my view, are still behind the eight ball in how they deal with the scourge of mental illness. While [...]
An Ode Against Ruckmanism
Today there is much consternation, About God’s method of preservation, The Originals are no longer, So making the argument stronger, Resulting in much disputation. Some think that in Sixteen Eleven (1611), The Bible came down (again) from heaven, They shout “The KJV it is! It’s translators were really wizz” But is this doctrinal leaven? Before [...]
To certain poor shepherds
“The first Noel the angel did say, Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay.” . I’ve always taken the word “certain” to be a verb. But I’ve just realised, perhaps it’s intended to be an adjective. What do you think?
Abortion in Australia
Pro-life speaker Bruce Coleman (Choices Of Life) spoke in our school this week, regarding the value of life and the Christian response to abortion. Several students expressed thanks for the informative and practical presentation, which also prompted me to do some research. Some online statistics I gathered: Australia’s abortion rate is high in comparison to [...]
Bible & Science: Incompatible?
This week our church in Rouse Hill hosted a creation science event over two nights. Dr George Matzko (Bob Jones University) presented arguments for a young earth and raised challenging questions for evolutionists, using the field of thermodynamics. The meetings were well-attended and included interesting Q&A sessions. Afterward, I chatted with several Christians who were [...]
Is Music Neutral?
Last week we took a ministry team to a local public school to present the Gospel during some assemblies. As we got ready to set up for the assembly there was classical music playing over the school’s loud speakers as children finished lunch and moved to classes. When I was a ‘boy’ it was always [...]
An Intriguing Exchange
This exchange took place between two eminent men of God in the 18th Century, Charles Simeon, long time pastor at Cambridge University and the well-known John Wesley, founder of Methodism. Simeon related this exchange with Wesley. Simeon began the conversation: Sir, I understand that you are called an Arminian; and I have been sometimes called [...]
Some Grace on Race
Some of you may be aware that BJU have now publicly apologised for their previous position on inter-racial dating, and the non-admission of African-American students until 1971. The inter-racial dating ban was in fact officially dropped a few years ago in March 2000. The statement addresses the Scriptural basis for the apology. Obviously there will [...]
