Thabite Anyabwile provides some commentary about why he does not utilise ‘altar calls’ based on the following ten points made by Ryan Kelly. While ‘altar calls’ are not prevalent in Australian Presbyterianism, the fact that they were popularised by Charles Finney (who was, at one time, a Presbyterian) invites us to think about our understanding …
Bear Grylls is famous for the television show ‘Man Versus Wild,’ in which he “strands himself in remote locations to demonstrate localized survival techniques.” Here are some promo spots for the Alpha Course featuring Bear. One minute. Three minutes. Thanks to Sharan on Facebook.
Helpful thoughts from Ben Pfahlert for those of us pondering how to present the Gospel at Easter time to those who have heard the message many times before, but just don’t get it. I have been using a phrase over the last couple of years and, by God’s grace, I have noticed that whenever I …
This is a fair cop. I’ve used variations on the statement ‘Christianity is not a religion’ in various situations. I’ll probably use it again. But it is helpful to do so mindful of this perspective from the Bible, pointed out by Matt Viney. The New Testament speaks about religion. James mentions it twice “If anyone …
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