Australian Church Record

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Christian Living

What’s wrong with drunkenness? (Ephesians 5:18)

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019 by Lionel Windsor

Alcohol abuse is a real problem in our world. According to a recent Australian Bureau of Statistics National Health Survey, “One in six (16.1%) persons aged 18 years and over consumed more than two standard drinks per day on average”,…

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Doctrine Ministry

1 Kings by John Woodhouse: A review by Hank Lee

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 by Hank Lee

“What is your favourite book of the Bible?”, I remember somebody asking John Woodhouse during chapel at Moore College, where he was Principal during my time as a student, to which he replied with a grin, “It’s the one that I’m reading…

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Ministry

Training for Christian ministry: what to look for?

November 28, 2019November 28, 2019 by Ryan van der Avoort

ACR asked South African Uni ministry campus director Ryan van der Avoort what he would say to those working out where to do ministry training. Perhaps cheekily, I’d first want to make two statements: 1. Having a degree doesn’t necessarily…

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