Category Archives: Theology

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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Marriage is to be between one man and one woman

Posted on 17/05/2012 by

It is amazing how something rather simple can be made messy and complicated. Take one’s desktop (the literal one in your office, or the pixelated one on your computer). This is a rather simple devise, yet for many it can … 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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Resources for Reformation Day

Posted on 28/10/2011 by

This evening, I will be participating in the Auckland Reformation Celebration, speaking on Sola Scriptura. The 31st of October for some is Halloween, for most Christians it is just another day. However, for many Christians around the world who understand Church History, … Continue reading →

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The Use of Images in Worship

Posted on 21/10/2011 by

Over the past few days I have seen a link to this video by several Christians on FaceBook. Not just a link, but with the Tagline of “Everyone who can breathe needs to watch this.” “Everyone who can breathe needs … Continue reading →

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Two Essential Companion Tools for Every Theological Library

Posted on 18/10/2011 by

Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine by Wayne Grudem From the Back Cover The Christian church has a long tradition of systematic theology, that is, studying theology and doctrine organized around fairly standard categories such as the Word of … Continue reading →

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Preach the Gospel – What is the Relationship Between Justification and Sanctification?

Posted on 08/10/2011 by

“There are many pastors today who, for fear of being branded ‘legalists’, give their congregation no ethical teaching. How far we have strayed from the apostles! ‘Legalism’ is the misguided attempt to earn our salvation by obedience to the law. … Continue reading →

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9Marks Nooma Video Review

Posted on 28/09/2011 by

This morning I received a question regarding Rob Bell’s Nooma videos. I directed the individual to Greg Gilbert’s excellent review of the videos from 2008. I thought I would post the links here for others who may not have read these … Continue reading →

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Athanasius (Christian Biographies for Young Readers) by Simonetta Carr – Review and Giveaway Coming Soon

Posted on 02/09/2011 by

Later this month I will be providing a review of Simonetta Carr’s latest volume Athanasius from the series Christian Biographies for Young Readers. Stay tuned as I have been given an extra copy to giveaway at the same time.   … 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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