In the book of Revelation, filled with amazing apocalyptic imagery, we notice that it will happen according to the words of Jesus… ‘soon.’ But it was written two thousand years ago. So does it soon back then, or soon now? What in...
It was Benjamin Boyd who purchased 600 acres of prime land from the government of New South Wales in the 1800's, and then proceeded without council permission to build a lighthouse. He assumed that his plans would be approved of, because he was after...
There is a clear, biblical way to understand and teach what an apostle is. Prior to appointing the 12 apostles of the Lamb (and afterwards various others referred to in Ephesians 4:11), there first was established another apostle. This prior apostle, Christ himself, defines the role....
Why the the future of the church depends on healthy leaders, not on better attractions and entertainment. I just returned from a ‘Missional Café.’ It is an annual event for church planters. I must confess that although it was great to connect with people, my mind...
I was recently asked if I had read the Bible completely through, and if so what was my impression. The answer is yes I have, many times. But I have also made a video on every single chapter of the Bible, and that included me reading it...
The whole work and rest thing is a not just about physical work and physical rest, but about other types of work too. For example striving, even if in the mind and heart, is a type of work. And faith, trusting in Jesus, is a...
Over the last few months, John & Hazel have ministered in eleven locations at about fifteen ministries/churches. Ministry has taken them to many places across four states in and near Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Yass, Newcastle, Tumbarumba, Brisbane. Two weekends ago John preached in Mareeba and...
'The lake of fire is the second death. Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.' Revelation 20:14b-15. If the Lake of Fire, and final judgement in the book of Revelation is the second death, then...
In Romans 8:15 it describes something we know as sonship. 'The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”' Sonship is a...
How to describe sin? That is a tricky thing to do. The first place that sin is mentioned in the Bible is Genesis 4:7. The Lord spoke to Cain, saying, “Sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over...
