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Do Christians Really Need to Tithe? This post explores whether Christians are obligated to tithe. While the New Testament does not explicitly dictate a percentage, it emphasizes generosity and support for the church. Christians are e…

Do Christians Really Need to Tithe?

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What to Do After You Receive a Prophetic Word The post discusses how to effectively respond to prophetic words from the Lord, emphasizing prayer, discernment, and action. It suggests engaging with God's guidance to test the truth of a word and determine appropriate responses. Recognizing timing and actively participating in fulfillment can help prevent confusion and encourage faith.

What to Do After You Receive a Prophetic Word

The post discusses how to effectively respond to prophetic words from the Lord, emphasizing prayer, discernment, and action. It suggests engaging with God's guidance to test the truth of a word and determine appropriate responses. Recognizing timing…

Discerning the Prophetic The post discusses discerning prophetic words within Christian contexts, especially when they don’t resonate. It outlines three essential tests: whether the word strengthens faith in the Gosp…

My church is exploring the prophetic. My latest post considers matters of discernment.

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Hearing God’s Voice: Conference Reflections The recent church conference featured speaker Cate Lewis, focusing on prophetic ministry. Despite lower attendance than expected, the weekend fostered a deeper connection with God's Spirit. Key takeaways included solid teaching, activation of listening for God’s voice, and encouragement of youth engagement. The experience highlighted the importance of nurturing spiritual growth and fostering partnerships.

Hearing God’s Voice: Conference Reflections

The recent church conference featured speaker Cate Lewis, focusing on prophetic ministry. Despite lower attendance than expected, the weekend fostered a deeper connection with God's Spirit. Key takeaways included solid teaching, activation of listening…

I wonder what difference it would make if we included it in our statements of faith!?

Why I’m Not Marching for Australia The author reflects on the multicultural nature of their church, celebrating diversity while acknowledging the challenges posed by rapid immigration. They express concerns over a planned "March for Australia." Instead, they advocate for embracing diversity through faith and community, emphasizing that their identity is rooted in Christianity, not nationalism.

Why I’m Not Marching for Australia

The author reflects on the multicultural nature of their church, celebrating diversity while acknowledging the challenges posed by rapid immigration. They express concerns over a planned "March for Australia." Instead, they advocate for embracing diversity…

How Do Elders Lead Well? Murray Capill’s “The Elder-Led Church” explores church leadership, emphasizing collaboration among elders. The book outlines the roles of elders, focusing on theological clarity, …

The Elder-Led Church is a fantastic resource for anyone in church leadership. 📚 Capill’s insights on collaborative eldership, theological clarity, and practical ministry are spot on.
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Great word. Reflecting on that verse was a lightbulb moment for me.

The Kingdom of God, Radical Love, and Repentance

#blog/posted Jesus said to them, ‘Truly I tell you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you. For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you didn’t believe him. Tax collectors and prostitutes did believe…

God in the Rubble: Finding Faith Amidst Evil For many, the problem of suffering isn't a philosophical puzzle – it's a gut punch. For me, it became profoundly personal in 1989 when my father died instantly in an airplane crash. While his death didn’t raise questions of suffering, it did raise questions about the goodness of God. My dad was a missionary pilot and a good man; he died with another pilot who left behind a 2-year-old child.

God in the Rubble: Finding Faith Amidst Evil

For many, the problem of suffering isn't a philosophical puzzle – it's a gut punch. For me, it became profoundly personal in 1989 when my father died instantly in an airplane crash. While his death didn’t raise questions of suffering, it did raise…

Race, Justice, and the Gospel The post discusses racism, particularly in Australia, highlighting systemic issues affecting Indigenous people. It critiques both critical race theory and color-blindness, advocating for a gospel-c…

Race, Justice, and the Gospel: Exploring how Christians should engage with complex issues of race, beyond simplistic solutions.

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It sounds like this is published? Presumably only the GM is reading the adventure so nothing should be a surprise to them. Warn away! There are some games I just wouldn't pick up if I knew they dealt with certain themes.

... I want to sit *under* Scripture, not 'exegete it away', but there's clearly more going on than what a simplistic complementarion reading would suggest. I'll dig into your articles more. Thanks.

My main issue has been 1Tim, which I've just held as a tension in the light of other Scripture. The theology does seem more fleshed out and grounded in creation/fall. It's the main passage I'm concerned about...

1Cor 14 I likewise have taken as situational. My wife grew up in PNG where men and women sat on opposite sides of the church and the women would call out to their husbands! Whatever else is going on, in the context of 1Cor, it doesn't seem to be a blanket ban on women speaking in church.

The 1Cor 12 passage has been less of an issue for me, I have always taken it as cultural as far as head coverings go. And is head coverings about a 'hat' or a hairstyle? I like your exegesis.

Sorry for the looong delay, I haven't been on Bluesky. Timothy I'm still working through. For some reason, I only recently discovered (through Michael Bird) that authentein is a hapax and probably means what you've defined it as. So that's new information!

Why Everyone Should Read the Bible The post discusses the significance of the Bible beyond just Christian belief, emphasizing its role in addressing existential questions like suffering and meaning in life. It argues that the Bible …

The Bible is a controversial book but has something good to say to everyone.

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I'm egalitarian so please don't take this as an attack, but i don't think you can say Paul is limiting these verses to only those churches. While it's true he is speaking to specific churches, he is clearly drawing from broad principles (like creation). I think there are better ways of dealing.

Why the Bible? (Pt 1)

I’ve always loved the Bible. In Sunday School, I was the kid who answered all the questions. (And no, the answer isn’t always, ‘Jesus’.) My love and appreciation for the book has only grown in recent years and one of my great regrets is not keeping up my biblical languages…

Confused About the Holy Spirit? The nature of God is a mystery. We shouldn’t be surprised when we run up against aspects of God’s identity that we don’t understand, that are mysterious, or that seem counter-intuitive. He is transendent and infinite. I most definitely am not. One aspect of God a lot of people get a little freaked out about is the Holy Spirit. Last week I wrote about the time I was filled with the Spirit, and you can also read about the work of the Spirit in my church, here.

Confused About the Holy Spirit?

The nature of God is a mystery. We shouldn’t be surprised when we run up against aspects of God’s identity that we don’t understand, that are mysterious, or that seem counter-intuitive. He is transendent and infinite. I most definitely am not. One aspect of God a…

The Time I Was Filled With the Holy Spirit  The author reflects on his journey toward understanding and experiencing the Holy Spirit, transitioning from a Cessationist belief to becoming a Charismatic Christian. He recounts encounters with different people, personal struggles for spiritual connection, and a transformative experience of 'being filled with the Spirit,' which brought profound changes in their faith and worship.

The Time I Was Filled With the Holy Spirit 

The author reflects on his journey toward understanding and experiencing the Holy Spirit, transitioning from a Cessationist belief to becoming a Charismatic Christian. He recounts encounters with different people, personal struggles for spiritual…

Bentley Baptist and the Holy Spirit

What comes to your mind when you think of Pentecost? Next Sunday marks the day we remember this pivotal moment in Acts 2 when the Holy Spirit was poured out and the church was born. It’s an event that is rich with meaning. In this post, I want to reflect on what…

Why We Observe Communion Every Week Baptist churches traditionally celebrate Communion fortnightly or monthly. In this post I give four reasons why we are celebrating it weekly.

Why We Observe Communion Every Week

Baptist churches traditionally celebrate Communion fortnightly or monthly. In this post I give four reasons why we are celebrating it weekly.

How to Spend an Hour in Prayer Spending extended time in prayer can be challenging for many. This guide offers suggestions on prayer activities, aids, and a structured pattern to facilitate meaningful prayer, emphasizing that genuine communication with God is the core of the experience.

How to Spend an Hour in Prayer

Spending extended time in prayer can be challenging for many. This guide offers suggestions on prayer activities, aids, and a structured pattern to facilitate meaningful prayer, emphasizing that genuine communication with God is the core of the experience.

Practical Steps for Christian Parenting and Discipleship In this post I explore the importance of parents as discipling figures, highlighting that true parenting involves imitation, deliberate training, and setting boundaries, ultimately guiding children responsibly and spiritually.

Practical Steps for Christian Parenting and Discipleship

In this post I explore the importance of parents as discipling figures, highlighting that true parenting involves imitation, deliberate training, and setting boundaries, ultimately guiding children responsibly and spiritually.

Why I Became a Vegetarian at 55 I recently became a vegetarian. In this post I explore my journey from happy carnivore to sentimental vegetarian.

Why I Became a Vegetarian at 55

I recently became a vegetarian. In this post I explore my journey from happy carnivore to sentimental vegetarian.

Reviving My Blog: A Journey Back to Writing In case you hadn't noticed, I'm blogging again. You didn't know I blogged? I'm not surprised, it's been pretty random in recent years. The latest iteration came about after my ministry coach (John Finkelde; look him up at Grow a Healthy Church if you're in ministry) asked a question:

Reviving My Blog: A Journey Back to Writing

In case you hadn't noticed, I'm blogging again. You didn't know I blogged? I'm not surprised, it's been pretty random in recent years. The latest iteration came about after my ministry coach (John Finkelde; look him up at Grow a Healthy Church if you're…

Seems a very broad generalisation but nevertheless true for some high profile cases

Revival Through Prayer: Insights from 24-7 Prayer National Gathering What does church renewal look like? How about revival? These are questions underlying last week's 24-7 Prayer Australia National Gathering in Perth. In this post I want to share my my responses to the sessions in the context of my church.

Revival Through Prayer: Insights from 24-7 Prayer National Gathering

What does church renewal look like? How about revival? These are questions underlying last week's 24-7 Prayer Australia National Gathering in Perth. In this post I want to share my my responses to the sessions in the context of…