Forgiving yourself is NOT a biblical perspective. That statement is often surprising in light of the avalanche of material that promotes the “need to forgive yourself.” However, when there is no verse that even hints at the “need to forgiveRead more…
Sexuality: Creation, Brokenness, Truth and Grace
Editor’s Note: This Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper has been written by Bryan Kliewer as an overview of the topic to be discussed at the Multiplex session on “Sexuality: Creation, Brokenness, Truth and Grace.” Responses to this paper through theRead more…
Does the Gospel of Grace require the threat of Hell?
After a discussion around the use of the idea of Hell in preaching, theology and mission, a pastor friend of mine remarked, “If you take hell away, there goes my ministry.” How many of us find ourselves in this situation?Read more…
Bible Exposition: Ephesians 1
Sri Lankan Christian leader Ajith Fernando explains Ephesians 1. He shows how this chapter describes the full picture of salvation, its outworking, and its wonders that we are to declare. Download Options PC users: Right click a link and chooseRead more…
Lost son, let yourself be found!
I am deeply troubled about the state of the worldwide evangelical movement. On the one hand, massive growth does take place, and I am deeply grateful to God for his gracious moving in so many places around the world. OnRead more…
Inside-Out Living
This message by pastor Tim Keller has helped me cultivate a gracious tone in my service with Jesus.
The Challenge of Grace and Reconciliation
I was away at the Provincial Synod of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa last week in Benoni. I confess the synod proceedings didn’t excite me as much as the people I met and all of us gathered in worship fromRead more…
Compassionate Grace in the Midst of Suffering
Alongside a suburban maze of intersecting streets lie several acres of dense woodland. A nondescript gate separates the solitude of this natural oasis from the hub-bub of its man-made surroundings. Nestled in seclusion beyond the view of the passer-byRead more…
Trials…God’s Pathway for Growth and Grace
Growth and grace are realized through trials. When these benefits of trials are experienced (and not forgotten), then the unavoidable difficulties of life and faith will be embraced by ardent followers of Christ.
Rest in a Restless Society – A Godly Counterpoint to Busyness and Burnout
I remember a few years ago we ran a youth camp over Easter. We had nearly all of our campers sign up for a workshop on “Burnout” run by a Christian social worker. There were other workshops but this issueRead more…