The Longing
Stuff that didn't quite make it into The Briefing
The culture of self and the kingdom of God
Bill Muehlenberg / December 2000
Bill Muehlenberg is National Secretary of the Australian Family Association and teaches apologetics and ethics at several Melbourne Bible Colleges.
After two millennia of church history, the Christian church is at a crossroads. For the first time in human history, contemporary culture is seeking to build a kingdom with no thought or recognition of God. Secularism has triumphed in the late twentieth century, and as the twenty-first emerges, a great challenge faces the Body of Christ. Simply put, will the church allow itself to be seduced by
Is the church a house of worship?
Tony Payne / December 2000
An e-mail dialogue with Don Carson
From: Tony Payne
To: Don Carson
Subject: Worship
Dear Don,
Don't you just hate it when you have a conversation and think afterwards of all the things you wish you'd said? After our interview on worship, I had just this experience. In particular, I wish that I had explored with you further about whether we should think about church in the categories of worship. Seems to me that we were in thorough agreement whilst ever we were talking about what we should actually do in church, etc. I remain deeply
The Bible and homosexuality
Natasha Langford / December 2000
Three studies for small groups
Natasha Langford is a student worker in Melbourne, Australia.
These studies can be used by anyone wishing to explore the Bible's teaching on homosexuality. They may be especially useful for people dealing with same-sex attraction and seeking to understand God's word on sexuality, suffering and sin. Following the studies you will find notes for group leaders to help them with the logic of the studies.
Study 1: The Bible on sexuality
Let's consider a range of Bible passages on sexuality in general. Read the