In understanding the biblical role of church and state – and its implications for homosexuality – we must first understand the transformational nature of God’s kingdom. Christ is not only “head over all things to the church” (Eph 1:22), but also “ruler of kings on earth” (Rev 1:5). Through Christ’s resurrection and ascension he has been given “all authority in heaven and on … [Read more...]
Rationality & the Inescapable God
The Inescapable God “… we have made lies our refuge, and in falsehood we have taken shelter” Isa 28:15 – Part 1 of 4 – An Inescapable Goal The goal of fallen man[1] throughout history is “to be like God, knowing good and evil” (Gen 3:5). While man’s place in the cosmos, as a creature, is found in dependence on his Creator, Adam and Eve grasped for equality with God, … [Read more...]
Same-Sex Marriage: Should it be a Civil-right? A Biblical View
Preamble In view of the current shifts, particularly in the English speaking Western nations, in regard to same-sex marriage we have felt a constraint to release a paper that might resource Christians in "thinking the thoughts of God after him". Be warned though, it is a necessarily comprehensive response – and some – to the main arguments of the pro-homosexual apology. With … [Read more...]
Apostles, Prophets and Future Church
built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. Ephesians 2:20–21 ESV Preamble During the last half of the twentieth century, across various evangelical and charismatic streams of the global church, there has been an increased awareness … [Read more...]
An ‘Appointed Time’: A word to the global church
You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times (kairos). Matthew 16:3 You will arise and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show favour to her; the appointed time has come. Psalm 102:13 Not all moments of history are equal. Some are hinges on which a quantum increase of the kingdom swings. We are currently … [Read more...]
