The angel said, "Fear not: for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people." Luke 2 : 10
Jesus’ final words, prior to His Ascension to Heaven, commanded His disciples to “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature,” (Mk 16:20). Our Saviour’s entire concern is for the salvation of the world that He created. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XV : 48”
The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
In the middle of last week, 61.6% of Australians took a decisive step towards legislating same-sex marriage. By Christmas, the Australian Parliament, with their Prime Minister leading, will consider the same-sex marriage Bill promising marriage equality for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders (LGBT). Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XV : 47”
For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
Grace comes from “charis” (in Greek) and its verb form “chairo” means to rejoice. In English it is translated as “charity.” Beggars need “charity” even as sinners need grace, for we are all spiritual paupers outside of Christ, but “God gives where he finds empty hands,” said Augustine. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XV : 46”
Music is a powerful gift to the church. Martin Luther recognized the importance of this powerful gift and it is clear from his writings that he had a deep concern for it. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XV : 45”
Ministry to Match the Message of the Gospel by Chase R. Kuhn
When thinking of the sixteenth-century, most will think of the great theological truths that emerged. Rightly so! But we can easily overlook the circumstances that demanded reform: corrupt ministry. Corrections to the ministry were not just implications of the retrieval of good doctrine, but corrupt ministry was the driving force behind the Reformation. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XV : 44”
Of all the great Protestant reformers, John Calvin is considered to be second in importance only to Martin Luther. However, when considering only the impact of his theology there is no reformer that compares with Calvin. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XV : 43”
