This is a guest post from Steven McCready of Riverview Church in Western Australia, reposted from Steve McAlpine. I’m writing this to my brothers and sisters, the pastors of the churches in Perth. I am a guest in this great city, and I consider it an honour to co-labour with you in this great work. As I enter my third… Continue reading Are churches growing or are Christians just shifting?
Category: Bible Q&As
How Did Jehoahaz And Jehoash Influence Israel?
The Kings of Israel had a significant impact on the lives of their subjects. Interestingly, some of these kings are less known… How did Jehoahaz And Jehoash influence Israel? Let’s take some lessons from the Bible. The entire existence of the Israelites called for the need for kings and rulers. As stubborn as they were,… Continue reading How Did Jehoahaz And Jehoash Influence Israel?
Why pray for Israel? What about Palestinians?
Sometimes it is very easy for us to look at things through human eyes and use human reasoning. Our compassion is aroused when we see things from both sides. We see this sentiment rising up for the recent Israel/Gaza conflict. From a world view perspective, we increasingly hear a rising up of defense for the… Continue reading Why pray for Israel? What about Palestinians?
Heresy vs false doctrine: What are they? Part 2
By Elizabeth Prata I’m often asked discernment questions, which pleases me because that means a woman is thinking about her faith, wants the truth of the Bible, and pursues holiness in her walk. I was recently asked ‘Are false teachers and heretics the same thing, and can they repent? Should we pray for them?’ In… Continue reading Heresy vs false doctrine: What are they? Part 2
Heresy and false doctrine part 3: Can they repent? Will they repent?
By Elizabeth Prata Heresy vs False Doctrine: What are they? Part 1Heresy vs False Doctrine: What are they? Part 2 In part 1 I looked at definitions of false doctrine and heresy and whether they were two sides of the same coin, or totally different theological issues. In Part 2 I looked at heresy and… Continue reading Heresy and false doctrine part 3: Can they repent? Will they repent?
Do prayers change anything in this unjust world? – Bravester
What is your reaction when you see #thoughtsandprayers–often on social media hence the hashtag–posted about something terribly unjust? That hashtag has become emotionally loaded. At that moment of tragedy we don’t want just thoughts and prayers, we want action. We want to feel safe again. We hate that our fears our triggered. We want justice.… Continue reading Do prayers change anything in this unjust world? – Bravester
What does overcoming challenges mean – Christian Personal Development
Ad: [New] Biblical Angle to Think and Grow Rich. Now you can read this book from the Christian perspective. Get you copy today at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098TZC7YD The Israel story after they were freed from slavery in Egypt and their movement through the wilderness and forest to the promised land is a good example of what does overcoming challenges mean?… Continue reading What does overcoming challenges mean – Christian Personal Development
What Does It Mean That Christ Is a Friend to Sinners? – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries
I love this audio devotional from the excellent book Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund. When I really love a book, I tend to either read it quickly or slowly. In the case of this book, I read it very slowly and spent multiple days reading some of the chapters because I found it so rich and nourishing and… Continue reading What Does It Mean That Christ Is a Friend to Sinners? – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries
“What’s the Next Best Thing?”
My generation, Gen Z, is known for moving around a lot. If we don’t like a job, we leave. According to an article from Business Insider, “70% of Gen Zers who say they’re ‘loyal’ to their employers are either actively or passively seeking a new job.” The article goes on to say that many Gen Zers… Continue reading “What’s the Next Best Thing?”
How scripture shapes and sustains Christian lives?
An open book. (Photo by Tim Wildsmith from Unsplash) Scripture, the sacred text of Christianity, plays an indelible role in the lives of believers. It has been a guiding light and a steadfast anchor for centuries, shaping countless Christians’ faith, values, and actions worldwide. In this article, we delve into the profound impact of Scripture… Continue reading How scripture shapes and sustains Christian lives?