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 […]
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 […]
Today’s Quick Word
Hebrews 5:1-3 Every high priest is selected from among the people and is appointed to represent the people in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He is […]
World News
BANGLADESH – FOUR CHRISTIANS HARASSED FOR SHARING THE GOSPEL Barnabas Aid contacts have requested prayer after four Christians were detained by Muslim leaders in northern Bangladesh. The four believers were […]
Today’s Quick Word
Song of Songs 4:15-16 “You are a garden fountain, a well of flowing water streaming down from Lebanon.” “Awake, north wind, and come, south wind! Blow on my garden, that its fragrance may […]
Book Review: Douglas Milne on Romans
Douglas Milne, The Letter of Paul to the Romans, New Delhi: Masihi Sahitya Sanstha, 2024. This is a commentary which is specifically designed for readers on the Indian sub-continent, […]
Today’s Quick Word
Psalm 39:9-11 I was silent; I would not open my mouth, for you are the one who has done this. Remove your scourge from me; I am overcome by the blow of […]
A Clear and Present Danger
Setting the Context – A Clear and Present Danger to Presbyterianism in NSW The Presbyterian church in NSW is facing a real existential crisis. There is a clear and present […]
