Christ is the high priest promised in Psalm 110, according to the order of Melchizedek. The priestly line of Melchizedek is higher than the Levitical priesthood, and Jesus’ priestly activity fulfils the terms of Melchizedek’s priestly line, so there can be no better representation for humanity before God than Jesus. For those unable to join …
A quote from a recent book by Carl Trueman, as posted here. “The task of the Christian is not to whine about the moment in which he or she lives but to understand its problems and respond appropriately to them.” The more Christians see their mission as nurturing a cultural norm, the more they’ll grow …
I’ve adopted a statement in my funerals for church members that they “have departed from the church visible and joined the church eternal”. Last Sunday some churches observe a day named All Saints Day, which at its best is a time when the church visible fully acknowledges that the departure from the church visible to …
Morning and Evening services conducted on November 1 with Mount Gambier Presbyterian Church. Hebrews chapter 6 encourages Christians to take their assurance from the character of God and his saving power in Jesus, recognising the change in their lives is the fruit of God’s saving work. Jeremiah 33 concludes with further reminders that God leaves …
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