December, 2019 - Australian Church Record

Evangelism in the Upper Mountains

December 27, 2019December 27, 2019 by Jon Guyer

In 1836, while his party baited their horses at the Weatherboard Inn, Charles Darwin trailed a nearby creek down to “a view exceedingly well worth visiting”[i]. That view was the Jamieson Valley at what is now the village of Wentworth Falls.…

Doctrine

The truth about truth

December 24, 2019December 24, 2019 by Ben George

Jesus Christ has always been a controversial figure. Take John 18:33-38, for example, when Jesus is addressing Pilate. He says that he came into the world to speak about reality, and everyone who listens to him knows the truth. This is controversial…

Christian Living

‘Tis The Season to Be Jolly, So What If I’m Feeling Sad?

December 19, 2019December 19, 2019 by Jocelyn Loane

The song playing in Target will tell you “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”, but you might feel like screeching back “For who?” A light up display on Santa’s belly in Kmart will tell you how many sleeps are left, but to you it might feel strangely…

Christian Living Evangelism

Communicating Christmas

December 17, 2019December 17, 2019 by Kylie Yip

A good friend has recently become a Christian. As she and her then boyfriend (who has had a mixed experience of Christianity) came home from church one night, she bubbled over with excitement about the sermon: “Wasn’t it so great to be reminded…

Christian Living

Walking with Jesus – why I wrote this book

December 12, 2019November 27, 2019 by Ben George

One of the most difficult times in the life of a follower of Jesus is after they first turn to Him and put their trust in Him as King. This is especially true for some of our friends who come from different cultures and backgrounds. It is difficult…

Doctrine

You: Lost and longed for

December 10, 2019December 10, 2019 by Adrian Russell

How long do you last unplugged? Think about it. Once you unplug your phone, it will last maybe 12 hours. A tablet will last perhaps 9 hours? What about an electric car? 45 minutes? But how long does a human last when you unplug them from their life…

ACR Journal

Summer 2019 Journal

December 8, 2019December 11, 2019 by ACR Team

Not everything can be said in a short blog piece. This is where The ACR Journal comes in. Some issues are complex and are best dealt with in more detail. In our journal you’ll find lengthy discussions on relevant and current theological matters…