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Are you almost a Christian?

Posted on 27/08/2023 by John Sandeman
John Wesley. Engraving by J. Thomson after J. Jackson. (detail)

In an act of overt plagiarism, this article will take from the founder of Methodism, John Wesley’s sermon “Almost A Christian”. After all, if we are to pinch inspiration, let us steal from the best. “That was me!” Wesley confesses… Continue Reading →

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Exclusive brethren, remembering a revolution, on not being an American

Posted on 26/08/2023 by John Sandeman

An Obadiah Slope column about a week’s reading and musings Exclusive story: The New Statesmen has a personal account of life in the Exclusive Brethren – a cult run from Australia. Obadiah has a continuing interest in them – as… Continue Reading →

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Bringing reformed and charismatic together

Posted on 25/08/2023 by John Sandeman
worship

Can ‘reformed’ and ‘charismatic’ Christians live together in the same church? A veteran Sydney Anglican minister, Barry Dudding, believes they can and should. This sermon ruffled feathers – but why? Romans 14:1-22 “Diversity in the Church” In our sermon series… Continue Reading →

Latest, News Anglicans, Christian news, Pentecostals

‘There is something I have never told anyone before’

Posted on 24/08/2023 by John Sandeman
A Willing Spirit

Marty Woods, a leader in Fusion, a Christian youth and Community organisation, has poured 50 years of experience mentoring men into his book “A Willing Spirit.” In this excerpt, he underlines the importance of confession. What do you do in… Continue Reading →

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Your church goes cashless – should you be worried?

Posted on 23/08/2023 by John Sandeman

A reader posted: The local non Denominational church has stopped taking cash collection and has asked all members to set up a standing order (direct debit) with their bank. I mentioned this to a friend, and he told me his… Continue Reading →

Latest, News Christian news, church life

A short primer on the voice

Posted on 23/08/2023 by John Sandeman
Three flags of Australia

Lawyer Peter Cooper gives a reality check. A short primer on the Voice: This is not esoteric or philosophical. It is just the structure of the Voice Amendment, its place in the Constitution, its structural place in the Constitution. *… Continue Reading →

Latest, News Christian news, First nations, The Voice
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Lyle Shelton wins drag queen case

Posted on 21/08/2023 by John Sandeman
lyle Shelton

After three years and $700,000 of lawyers’ time, a vilification case brought by two drag queens saw a win for Lyle Shelton, a Christian activist and leader of the Family First political party. The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT)… Continue Reading →

Latest, News Christian news, Religious Freedom

Scam alert, A rejected book that became a lifeline, when is a job a vocation?

Posted on 20/08/2023 by John Sandeman

Scam Alert: Obadiah’s minister writes, “There is currently a scam targetting church people. It involves a text message from a trusted church person (such as a minister) asking for a reply text, which then leads to requests for money or… Continue Reading →

Uncategorised Christian news, Obadiah Slope

Bible distribution bounces back after Covid

Posted on 19/08/2023 by John Sandeman
Bible Distribution in Kenya

Around 35.5 million Bibles last year were distributed last year, according to stats from the United Bible Societies (UBS). Last week The German Bible Society announced that there were around three million more copies than in 2021, citing statistics from… Continue Reading →

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Thousands attack Christian town in Pakistan, six churches burn

Posted on 18/08/2023 by John Sandeman
Jaranawala

Residents of the Christian settlement of Jaranwala in the district of Faisalabad in eastern Pakistan reported thousands of Muslims led by local clerics were carrying iron rods, sticks, knives, and daggers attacking their town on Wednesday. According to a Reuters report,… Continue Reading →

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