So often Jesus’ words seem to be contradictions. He brings a gospel of opposites. Everything is upside-down, backwards, and the opposite of what it should be. He says, ‘The last shall be first’ (Mark 10:31). Give if you want to receive (Luke 6:38). Living means giving up your life (Matt. 10:39). To be a leader, … Read more
Sometimes words echo throughout history. Followers of Jesus have repeatedly cried out “Come, Lord Jesus.” It has been a consistent refrain. But it’s not one I hear often as I survey Australian Christianity today. However this short phrase is one of the most significant things we can ever say. The oppressed know the cry “Come, … Read more
One aspect of popular theology concerning the end times is the rapture but I’m not sure that it is a Biblical concept. Perhaps the most popular understanding of the rapture is that Christ will return and take his followers back to heaven before a time of trouble and judgement before returning again to reign. I … Read more
This week the area where I live has been hit by storms. The have been multiple and they have been fierce. Trees have been uprooted, there has been flash flooding and for the best part of a week we have been without electricity, as have many others. This tree was in a field by the … Read more