Theology
Cessationalism And Miracles
(Contribution from a netfriend on a list I subscribe to): G’day Rowland and the Group At 08:32 PM 1/23/03 +1100, Rowland and Jan Croucher wrote: The whole point about fundamentalism, which distinguishes it from evangelicalism, is the closed mind that it attaches to. I have trouble distinguishing these two -isms, let alone telling the difference […]
There Are Anglicans And Other Anglicans
Britain – and not to plan a coup d’etat in the Church of England ANGLICAN MEDIA SYDNEY MEDIA RELEASE January 22, 2003 Evangelicals meet in London to discuss evangelising secular Britain – and NOT to plan a coup d’etat in the Church of England The Archbishop of Sydney, Dr Peter Jensen was the main speaker […]
God Says It, I Believe It!
From a netfriend: ‘Reminds me of that bumper sticker: “God said it. I believe it. That settles it.” Perhaps this is the fundamentalist creed? I think my creed is more: “God said it. I believe it. What do you think?” How about? “God said it. This is what I think God said. Let’s move closer […]
Women In The Early Church
Clergy/Leaders’ Mail-list No. 3-017 (General Information) WOMEN IN THE EARLY CHURCH That is where they meet, the Upper Room, scene of the Last Supper, scene of the Resurrection appearances when the doors were shut, scene now of their waiting for the Spirit. Whose is it? The clue lies in Acts 12, where St. Peter, strangely […]
Fundamentalism And The Bible
[Dear fundamentalist leader] Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God’s law. I have learned a great deal from you, and I try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind him that Leviticus 18:22 clearly […]
What The Bible Says About Homosexuality
[Note: I’m posting this article here, not because I agree with it, but to encourage informed thinking on this complex subject. Rowland]. Baptist: Dr. Stayton – There is nothing in the Bible regarding homosexual orientation. In fact, the Bible does not concern itself with sexual orientation. It does speak out probably against gang rape, male […]
You Matter As An Individual
By the Rev. Edward Chinn, D.Min. “They are but a drop in the bucket,” said the prophet Isaiah about the nations (Isaiah 40:15, NKJV). By this expression, Isaiah pictured the smallness of humanity before the greatness of God. The expression, “a drop in a bucket,” means a tiny quantity, something that makes little difference. Sometimes […]
Jesus Is God – So What . . .
Clergy/Leaders’ Mail-list No. 3-006 (Expository Sermon) JESUS IS GOD – SO WHAT? Colossians 1:15-20; 2:9 by Rod Benson In a previous pastorate I came to know a fellow minister who occupied a position of high authority in a mainstream denomination and who shared my vocation, but whose beliefs were not those of orthodox Christianity. On […]
Islam And Miracles
From a netfriend: Islam actually ‘records’ more miracles of Jesus than we do. What you notice when comparing their stories and the gospel ones, is that theirs are more fantastical, with neither a social nor a theological purpose. There are no records of Mohammad performing miracles!
Ministry As Empowerment
¢â‚¬Å“Tell me, and I will forget. Show me, and I may remember. Involve me, and I will understand. ¢â‚¬ (Confucius) ~~ “Instead of guarding power, Jesus gives it away; instead of rational discourse, he tells stories; instead of claiming status, he reaches to the lowliest; instead of excluding the rabble, he includes them ¢â‚¬”even at table fellowship! […]
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