Category Archives: Apologetics

Is “being Jesus” to others enough?

Posted on 23/05/2012 by

I have been preaching through Mark in the Sunday evenings here at Howick Baptist Church. Recently I was in Mark 6, “Jesus Rejected at Nazareth.” This reminded me of a conversation and blog post from several years ago – “Drawing … Continue reading →

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Resurrection Resources

Posted on 04/04/2012 by

In preparation for my sermon this Sunday AM, Easter Morning, at Howick Baptist Church, I have gathered the following items which may prove helpful to others. “Resurrection: Jesus Christ was Raised from the Dead” by J.I. Packer. “The Resurrection of … Continue reading →

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Our Eternal Destiny: A Discussion about Universalism

Posted on 25/08/2011 by

Here is the audio from last month’s panel discussion between Joe Fleener and Bryan Winters on universalism and the Christian understanding of salvation: Our Eternal Destiny: A Discussion about Universalism – MP3 (please right click and save as) The exchange took place at … Continue reading →

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Christianity is a Reasonable Faith, Making Science Possible – Outline

Posted on 09/08/2011 by

Last night I had the opportunity to give a short talk (10 – 15 minutes) as part of Tyndale Park Christian School’s Science Fair. Here is a kind of detailed outline of the talk. Christianity is a Reasonable Faith, Making … Continue reading →

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A Biblical Worldview of the Arts – Resources

Posted on 02/08/2011 by

We are beginning a short series tonight in our Young Adults Home Group on “A Biblical Worldview of the Arts.” (This is a short series in a long line of short series. In this longer series of Biblical Worldview, we’ve … Continue reading →

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Thinking Matters – Our Eternal Destiny – Bethlehem, New Zealand

Posted on 02/06/2011 by

Our Eternal Destiny Who goes to heaven and who goes to hell? A discussion of opposing views on salvation

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Themelios 36.1 – Gregory Koukl. Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2009. 208 pp.

Posted on 05/05/2011 by

My review of Gregory Koukl’s Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions is now online as part of the current issue of Themelios. Gregory Koukl. Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2009. … Continue reading →

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Science by Design Conference with Dr Jay Wile – Auckland 10 & 11 June 2011

Posted on 27/04/2011 by

“Science by Design ” Conference tour with Dr Jay Wile Dr Jay Wile www.drwile.com is an International conference speaker and the author of the popular “Exploring Creation with…” textbooks. This will be Dr Wile’s second visit to NZ Auckland Friday … Continue reading →

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Rob Bell and Hot Cross Buns

Posted on 08/04/2011 by

Now seriously, what do Rob Bell & Hot Cross Buns have in common? Well, if you would have asked me that even two days ago, I would have said, “absolutely nothing.” However, with Hell Pizza’s latest ad campaign, I have … Continue reading →

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Why? Considering the Goodness and Sovereignty of God in the Midst of Suffering – John Lennox at Howick Baptist Church

Posted on 08/03/2011 by

John Lennox’s message given at Howick Baptist Church on the 27th of February is now online. Audio & Video here.

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