February 2017 – Australian Church Record

When good friends dream big for the gospel: Newton, Wilberforce & Johnson

February 26, 2017February 26, 2017 by Craig Schwarze

In the mid-1780s John Newton, the celebrated slave-trader turned preacher, became re-acquainted with one William Wilberforce, a young MP who had recently become an Evangelical. It was the start of a remarkable partnership.[i] 1786 saw their…

The Vault

T.C. Hammond: Original Sin and Condemnation

February 22, 2017 by T.C. Hammond

From the Vault of the Australian Church Record, January 9, 1956. 39 Articles: Article 9 – Of Original or Birth-sin Original Sin standeth not in the following of Adam (as the Pelagians do vainly talk) ; but it is the fault and corruption of the…

Doctrine

Thank God that we are perfectly obedient before Him!

February 19, 2017 by Mike Leite

Now the first reaction to the title of this piece might be ‘WHAT! How can anyone say that they stand as perfectly obedient before God!’ At one level, this is the right reaction. How can anyone claim such a thing knowing the place of sin in the…

The Vault

T.C. Hammond: Scripture Rules the Creeds

February 15, 2017February 12, 2017 by T.C. Hammond

From the Vault of the Australian Church Record, December 8, 1955. 39 Articles: Article 8 – Of the Creeds The Three Creeds, Nicene Creed, Athanasius’s Creed, and that which is commonly called the Apostles’ Creed, ought…

International

Life as a ministry apprentice in South Africa

February 12, 2017February 12, 2017 by ACR Team

Meet Kwazi Buthelezi, aged 23, originally from Nqutu, a village far (400 k/h) from Durban. Kwazi is a 1st year Apprentice with The Bible Talks university ministry in Durban, South Africa. Kwazi, Why did you choose to do an apprenticeship?…

The Vault

T.C. Hammond: The Value of the Old Testament

February 8, 2017February 5, 2017 by ACR Team

On Article 7 – From the Vault of the Australian Church Record, November 10 1955 There are three important declarations in Article Seven. (1) The Old Testament is not contrary to the New. (2) The Fathers looked for more than transitory promises.…

International

Next Generation Ministry in South Africa

February 5, 2017February 12, 2017 by ACR Team

The ACR speaks with Ryan van der Avoort about the great opportunities and challenges of university ministry in Durban, South Africa. Ryan, what is your official role? I work full-time for a university ministry in Durban called ‘The Bible…