You can download a PDF of these quotes here. You can order this book (highly recommended) here. “…this high and holy Christ does not cringe at reaching out and touching dirty sinners and numbed sufferers. Such embrace is precisely what he loves to do. He cannot bear to hold back. We naturally think of Jesus touching us the way… Read more →
Teaching Series: Ageing Well to the Glory of God
We are nearing the end of a teaching series in our Sunday, 9:30am Bible Class. This series extended over several months. Here are the key resources we have made use of as we have wrestled with the subject, “Ageing to the Glory of God”. Joe’s full set of teaching notes can be accessed here. Most of these sessions were recorded.… Read more →
Primer: AI & The Christian Life
Here are some items/resources for any Christian who is wanting to start thinking carefully about living life in a world with increasing access to and use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools. (Disclaimer: By linking an article or website here, I am in no way giving approval to everything on the linked website or everything written/said by the linked author. The… Read more →
2023 Good Friday & Easter Services
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Ryle on Marriage
A few asked for a copy of this quote from JC Ryle after yesterday morning’s sermon. This is from his Expository Thoughts on Mark’s Gospel. “The marriage relation lies at the very root of the social system of nations. The public morality of a people, and the private happiness of the families which compose a people, are deeply involved in the… Read more →
2022 Reading Plans
I hope your planning to read in 2022. Specifically, I hope you are planning to read your Bible and good theology in 2022. From my experience, most people won’t do either without a plan. Here are some helpful plans for you Bible reading: Bible Reading Plan for Shirkers and Slackers Professor Grant Horners Bible Reading System ESV Reading Plans ESV… Read more →
Conversion Practices Prohibition Law Bill – Verbal Submission
At 1:20pm I will give my Verbal Submission to the Select Committee on the Conversion Practices Prohibition Law Bill. Here is what I plan to say. Thank you for giving your time to read my written statement and hear today’s verbal submission regarding the recently proposed “Conversion Practices Prohibition Law Bill”. You will have noticed from my written submission that… Read more →
Vaccine Certificates/Passports and the Church
Sermon: Covid – Romans 14 – Loving One Another When We Disagree General Concerns: Verifiability of data: Up to now when a person in NZ receives their vaccine, no proof of identity is required. The individual administering the vaccine simply asks for the person receiving the vaccine to confirm their name and date of birth (in some cases their address). This is… Read more →
Romans 14 & Covid Vaccinations
Sermon: Covid – Romans 14 – Loving One Another When We Disagree A pastor friend in Australia recently posted this on FaceBook which I thought was helpful. Regarding vaccinations: Please obtain the best relevant medical advice to inform your decision. Your choice should be free of duress and consistent with a clear conscience. Personal circumstances differ. I respect the choice… Read more →