Public Theology
Only the Gospel Can Deal with Human Evil
Say “Yeah . . . Nah” to drink driving. Drink drivers are full of it. These are slogans of recent anti-drink-driving campaigns. Dozens of similar ads campaign against all manner […]
SEX SELECTION ABORTION
On 22 October 2025 the Libertarian Member of the NSW Legislative Council, John Ruddick, introduced a private members bill which is designed to outlaw sex-selective abortion, and even punish it […]
Thomas Boston – period 4 (1797-1798)
Period 4 1697-1698“They were satisfied, and should have had their Christian right to choose their minister.” On preaching Christ Boston was twenty-one years old when he was licensed by his […]
Today’s Quick Word
Isaiah 10:24-25 Therefore this is what the Lord, the LORD Almighty, says: “My people who live in Zion, do not be afraid of the Assyrians, who beat you with a rod and […]
The Difference that Believing in the Resurrection Makes
In writing to the Christians at Colossae, the apostle Paul sets out the parameters of life as a Christian: ‘If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things […]
Today’s Quick Word
Psalm 58 6-11 Break the teeth in their mouths, O God; LORD, tear out the fangs of those lions! Let them vanish like water that flows away; when they draw the […]
Comfort in God’s Sovereignty
Are you feeling your life circumstances out of control? Or are you feeling anxious about the future? Let’s take comfort with Scripture’s most comforting teaching: the Sovereignty of God. Joseph: […]
Thomas Boston – period 3 (1694-1697)
“I bless the Lord, who gave me counsel then and afterwards, to seek and value conversation with serious Christians, in the places where my lot was cast.” Taste and see […]
A Real Consultation – A Dialogue with a Female Elder
The NSW Presbyterian General Assembly is holding a ‘consultation’ about the issue of women elders. The consultation is itself a bit of a farce – with some regarding it as […]
Thomas Boston – period 2 (1689-1694)
“Here began more remarkably my bearing of the yoke of trial and affliction.” A remarkable change Boston graduated from the grammar school at the age of thirteen years old. Soon […]
Only the Gospel Can Deal with Human Evil
Say “Yeah . . . Nah” to drink driving. Drink drivers are full of it. These are slogans of recent anti-drink-driving campaigns. Dozens of similar ads campaign against all manner […]
Thomas Boston, period 1 (1676-1689)
“I was born of honest parents, of good reputation among their neighbours.” Got good of the gospel Thomas Boston’s father, John, first “got good of the gospel” when he was […]
The Life of Thomas Boston (1676-1732)
“Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters.” After the Scriptures, perhaps the most fruitful ground for spiritual growth is the stories of believers down through the ages. Their troubles, victories, […]
Preaching to Meet Our Peoples’ Needs
Dr Graham Miller, friend and mentor of many young ministers in his day, and now in glory, once told a group of us that he never had queues of people […]
Book Review: ‘Turning the World Upside Down’
Title: Turning the World Upside Down: Lessons for the Church from Acts 1-8 Author: Iain M. Duguid Publisher: Crossway Year: 2025 Reviewer: Mark Powell Every now and again a commentary […]
Today’s Quick Word
Numbers 8:23-26 The LORD said to Moses, “This applies to the Levites: Men twenty-five years old or more shall come to take part in the work at the tent of meeting, but at […]
Overseas Mission & the Local Church
How does the local church meaningfully engage in overseas mission? In this episode AP talks to Ross Pethybridge about how his congregation engages with this Biblical challenge. There’s no greater […]
