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Book review: Crucible of Faith

QLD Synod Webmaster — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 01:13:26 +0000

Ever wondered how beliefs in God, the supernatural and worship evolved in the period between the Old and New Testaments? Philip Jenkins’ latest book Crucible of Faith examines the development of Christianity in the “Crucible Era” (the intertestamental period) and will likely kickstart fascinating conversations about the faith. Nick Mattiske reviews. A universal God, monotheism, ...

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Letters to the Editor – Autumn 2018

QLD Synod Webmaster — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 04:39:42 +0000

Does the Old Testament still apply today? I appreciated Dr Paul Jones’ article in November’s Journey and would like to add my bit. The Old Testament is needed today more than ever. The redemptive types and shadows which God gave Israel are the map or pattern which spells out the journey of the church as ...

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Book review: More than 100 of the Best

QLD Synod Webmaster — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 00:02:51 +0000

After a lifetime serving God and the Uniting Church throughout Queensland, Rev Trevor Foote has released More than 100 of the Best, a collection of sermons from his extensive archives built up from decades of preaching. Rev Bruce Raymond reviews. Preaching can be an unpredictable business. I have delivered sermons making some points which I ...

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The dangers of abandoning the Old for New

QLD Synod Webmaster — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 01:19:50 +0000

The Old Testament makes up around 75 per cent of the Bible but is often seen as harsh, confusing and downright problematic in light of current thinking on women, sexuality and violence. Dr Paul Jones explains why embracing the Old is just as vital as the New. Christians affirm the Old Testament as sacred scripture, ...

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Apocalypse now?

QLD Synod Webmaster — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 01:40:06 +0000

Should we still fear the end times as predicted by the Bible? You’ve probably seen end times in films or books but is it just the stuff of wild imaginations or should we as Christians prepare for humanity’s final act? Rev Dr Peter Hobson, Dean of Formation and Dispersed Learning at Trinity College Queensland, offers ...

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Friday’s religion wrap

QLD Synod Webmaster — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 00:05:38 +0000

The Journey team selects stories that got us talking this week. This will be the last religion wrap until mid-March. Anti-Trump nightmare: Melania dares to care about Lord’s prayer Fox News reports on the social media hysteria surrounding First Lady Melania Trump’s decision to open a political rally with the Lord’s prayer. While the crowd at the Florida ...

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What does it mean to be wise?

QLD Synod Webmaster — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 03:49:50 +0000

Wisdom is frequently associated with knowledge, experience and common sense but what does it mean to be wise as a Christian? Dr Paul Hedley Jones, lecturer in Old Testament and Homiletics at Trinity College Queensland, offers his perspective. The Bible makes it clear that wisdom is a good thing to get hold of. As it ...

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Five things about Lent explained

QLD Synod Webmaster — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 01:13:01 +0000

Lent is a special time in the church’s calendar for prayer, reflection and repentance. Journey uncovers five things you may not have known about the period and its traditions. Why do we call it Lent? The term “Lent” has its roots in the Old English words lencten (spring season) and lenctentid (springtide) which also are ...

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Friday’s religion wrap

QLD Synod Webmaster — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 00:03:37 +0000

The Journey team selects stories that got us talking this week. Check back in every Friday to see the latest wrap up of religious news that made us think and reflect. The Bible gets a steampunk makeover for online gaming Christian Today reports on an online Bible game made in New Zealand which is taking the world ...

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Grappling with the Bible

QLD Synod Webmaster — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 04:15:52 +0000

Breathtaking in scope and certainly ambitious in prospect, Adam Hamilton has written an important book that many people in congregations will find stimulating, challenging and, in the end, comforting. With clear and understandable language, this book is not only an invaluable resource for ministers, but also a must-read for the growing number of book clubs ...

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