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Christ was not alone on the cross
Church bulletin: We are all very familiar with the crucifixion narrative. Along with the incarnation and resurrection, the crucifixion is the heartbeat of our faith. We specifically give thought to Jesus’ death when we join together at the Lord’s Table. It is…
Learn to pause
Church bulletin: Anyone familiar with the psalms will have encountered the word “selah.” In some psalms it appears quite frequently. Psalm 3:1-4; 8, “A Psalm of David When He Fled from Absalom His Son. LORD, how they have increased who trouble me!…
The making of many books
Church bulletin: Reading is a practice we should seek to cultivate. It is possible to meditate upon God’s truth without reading – listening to sermons, singing hymns and engaging in conversations all help to invigorate meditation. Nevertheless, for Christians who are literate…
Tenalach
Church bulletin: I am a lover of words and I particularly like words which express ideas and concepts not directly found in English. There is often richness in other languages which we don’t have in our own native tongue. I came across…
Sola scriptura
Church Bulletin: The first of the five “solas” is sola scriptura – scripture alone. It lays the foundation for the other four – Christ alone, faith alone, grace alone and to God be glory alone. The 1689 BCF para 1 sums it…
Sin in three stages
Church bulletin: Psalm 1 is a much-loved psalm and a gateway into the whole psalter. It can be applied to the Lord Jesus Christ as the man who perfectly fulfilled its exhortations. In the days of His earthly life, He was not…
No hidden costs
Church bulletin: Using EFTPOS these days invariably means a surcharge. We are paying for the privilege to use our own money. Some shops have a sign notifying of the surcharge but a lot don’t and seem to regard it as a given…
Miscarriage
Church bulletin: Leah had multiple miscarriages in our hope for children. These were hard times. When we felt ready to tell others both inside and outside the church, it quickly became apparent that it is an issue affecting many couples. It is…
Samson, an example of faith?
Church bulletin: Chapter 11 of Hebrews is often referred to as the hall of faith. One name in particular on the list, may raise eyebrows – Samson (Heb 11:32). Here is a man who defied the commands of God by marrying a…
Making the most of a sermon
Chruch bulletin: The purpose of sermon listening is to respond to God in a way that honours Him. The response may be repentance, it may be obedience, it may be service, it may be thanksgiving, it may be praise, it may be…
Criticism
Church bulletin: Criticism is a part of life. It can be defined as – the expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of faults or mistakes (real or perceived). One of the criticisms made of young people today is…
Filling up what lacks in Christ’s afflictions
Church bulletin: We rightly proclaim the sufficiency of Christ to address the problem of sin. This involves the life He lived, the suffering He endured, the death He died culminating in His resurrection and ascension. It includes His present ministry of intercession…
Sheep in the midst of wolves
Church bulletin: It is stating the obvious to say that the church once tolerated and even appreciated in the west, is under attack. The examples are too many to mention, but we all hear the news, read blogs, listen to podcasts, receive…
Forgiveness and consequence
Church bulletin: Christians rightly revel in the unequivocal forgiveness of God. Psalm 103:12, “As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us.” 1 John 1:9, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful…
To everything there is a season
Church bulletin: Autumn officially commences on March 1. Because there are still plenty of sweltering days I think of March as summer. For me, the beginning of April is the beginning of Autumn. That is when the weather starts to change. The…
Responding to anxiety
Church bulletin: Phil 4:6-7, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; (7) and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through…
We are saved by what Christ is doing, not just what He did
Church bulletin: Rom 5:8-10, “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (9) Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him…
Salvation in three tenses
Church bulletin: Many Christians are unable to pinpoint exactly when they were converted. It may be a cause for concern, even anxiety over the genuineness of their salvation. There can be numerous reasons for this uncertainty. > They were brought up in…
Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day
Church bulletin: The family home where I grew up was sold in April 2007 shortly after my dad passed away. Mum died in 2002. From time to time over the years I would take a look at the house on Google Earth…
Christmas – fact and fiction
Church bulletin: ‘Tis the season to be jolly. ‘Tis also the time to make sure we have our facts straight. Not all of the imagery and information surrounding the nativity is grounded in scripture. Far from wanting to be the Christmas grinch…