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God’s good word transforming lives – four stories

April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 by Ben George

I’m sure that book after book could be written on the goodness of God’s word, exploring various passages and the ways in which we ought to delight in its beauty. However, surely one of the most impactful ‘good’ things when we think of God’s word…

Christian Living Church History

Easter: It really happened! But so what?

April 6, 2023April 6, 2023 by Mike Leite

When it comes to the resurrection of Jesus, most contemporary Christian writing has been centred on its historicity. Preaching often tends to focus on the historical details and the fact that it really happened, rather than its meaning. As…

Christian Living Doctrine Evangelism Ministry

What are we unable to stop speaking about?

February 23, 2023February 23, 2023 by Mike Leite

Every time I read Acts 4:20 I am struck by how the message about Jesus should work. As the book of Acts begins, what Peter makes clear in each of his first Christian sermons is that Jesus is both Lord and Messiah. For example, Acts chapter 2 and the…

Christian Living Doctrine

The antidote to idolatry

February 14, 2023February 14, 2023 by Alan Lam

It’s right and proper for us to worship God. But when we think about worshipping God, we can tend to think of just a limited range of activities, such as singing to him, obeying him or evangelising. Yet if we do this, it’s possible to miss a key component…

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ACR Statement on the Church of England’s Green Light to Bless Same-Sex Couples

February 11, 2023February 11, 2023 by ACR Team

The Australian Church Record laments the regrettable decision of the Church of England to pass a motion to proceed with further steps towards the blessing of same-sex unions. This decision is contrary to the clear teaching of the Holy Scriptures…

Christian Living Doctrine

A question of security (Ephesians 2:6–7)

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 by Lionel Windsor

As I write this, the world is shocked and grieving at the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria. The loss of life is beyond devastating. But news stories about disasters in our world are far too common, aren’t they? And whenever we hear of them, they…

Christian Living Ministry

Ministry In Chile – Interview with Pato Oyarzun

February 6, 2023February 6, 2023 by ACR Team

Having trained originally at Moore College, Pato is now the head pastor of Iglesia La Trinidad de Reñaca and leads a city movement in Viña del Mar, Chile. The ACR spoke to Pato to hear about his ministry journey over the past two decades.Pato, can…