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Christians use the word “saved” in a theological sense that would elude most pagans today. They might not think of being saved from their sins and the consequences of their sins. So if we want to properly communicate the Gospel to the unsaved, we need to do a lot more explanation first.

We all hurt, grieve, know betrayal and feel rejection. Having a God whom we can relate to – usually depicted as a strong supportive father, but at times as a caring, compassionate mother – can help us all as we deal with these painful experiences in our lives.

In Australia, a curse is on the land, caused by the lack of righteousness in the land, and our self-centredness. How are we here in Australia going to escape God’s judgement? We are looking down the barrel of a righteous God! We are in line for His judgement. What a nation sows, it will also reap!

Psalm 145 is an “acrostic” psalm, which simply means that each new line begins with the next letter of the Hebrew alphabet. While this is a common feature used in several passages of the Bible, in this Psalm it actually misses a letter in the sequence.

Can you believe that we are the generation that will see Jesus’ return?! We ARE in the end times. So if we are in the last days, it makes sense to know exactly what our Master said.

The thesis of Russell’s book is that modern science and the Bible can be reconciled by the idea of two worlds. Although I have not read Russell’s book, based on Balogh’s review of it, I conclude it is nonsense of the highest order, completely devoid of evidence, either scientific or biblical.

Either the Egyptian king had the freedom to let Israel go, or he did not. If Pharaoh had a choice, then Pharaoh hardened his own heart. But if God hardened Pharaoh’s heart — as the text says — then what choice did Pharaoh have?

Make no mistake – Israel is only being attacked because it is part of God’s plan for the redemption of the whole of humanity, and Satan does not want that. So, we need to step up our prayers and stand with Israel.

The October 7 massacre was exactly 50 years from the attack on Israel on Yom Kippur, October 6-7 in 1973, also a surprise attack. Simchat Torah marks the end of the cycle of reading the Torah and the beginning of the next cycle. So, I see it as a new beginning for the Jewish people.

Pastor Mike Russell argues that it is possible to square the Biblical account of Genesis 1-11 with the mainstream findings of modern science (in particular, radiocarbon dating and evolution). They don’t necessarily need to cancel each other out.  

Christians are called by Christ to live out their faith in every sphere — including the political sphere. Be inspired to Christian political action by these 30 quotes.

A Sukkah is a temporary dwelling similar to a gazebo, and Sukkot is the plural word. God came to dwell or “tabernacle” amongst us in Yeshua, and He will again “tabernacle” with us during His 1,000-year reign on Earth.

The Christian Friends of Israeli Communities Heartland organised a gathering on 5 October in Brisbane, Queensland. The event was to share an evening of remembrance and honour for our Jewish friends in Australia, Israel and worldwide, torn apart by the horror of 7 October 2023.

How should Israel respond to the global rise of anti-Semitism and to the hostility of her enemies? The big picture of Bible prophecy and, specifically, the Jewish feasts reveals a surprising approach.

America is a long-time friend of Australia. Both nations fought together in the First and Second World Wars, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf, Iraq, Afghanistan; and now we fight side by side in a spiritual battle for our respective nations.

Rock stars, just like everyone else, have to deal with rejection, pain and suffering, and they need the one true answer to these problems. The overwhelming acceptance we have in Christ is something that compensates for all such rejection.

The Word clearly tells us how to speak about leaders, and claiming that Jesus used insulting, coarse or even vulgar language when speaking about Herod is just an excuse for our own carnality. 

There is a lot to learn about the number 5 from a Jewish and Biblical perspective. In March 2025, we will step into 5950 according to the Essenes. This is a Jubilee year – a year of double 5, double grace, double breath of the spirit to behold, a time when slaves are ordained to be set free.

These things should sadden us greatly, and they should send us straight to our knees, praying not just for the latest situation, but indeed, praying for ourselves. The month of October is devoted to the issue of sexual integrity.

How does the Bible help Christians disagree well with each other and with non-Christians? There’s much that could be (and should be) said. But for the sake of brevity, here are 9 points that have helped me enormously.