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I am a Christian, husband and father.
I am senior pastor of Berwick Anglican Church, in the south eastern growth corridor of Melbourne. I am ordained in the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne.
I studied theology at Ridley Melbourne.
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New Principal for Ridley Melbourne
Give thanks to God for this appointment of Dr Brian Rosner. A few years ago I blogged a review of his book “Beyond Greed”. I’m also a fan of the New Dictionary of Biblical Theology which he co-edited. The Board … Continue reading
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Type and anti-type in the New Testament
The use of tupos and antitupos are the clearest examples of typology in the New Testament. They are a good starting point for developing typology as an approach for reading Scripture. Type (tupos): Adam a type of Christ: Yet death … Continue reading
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Short review and thoughts on Driscoll’s “Real Marriage”
While not agreeing with everything in Driscoll’s book, it is generally helpful and I enjoyed the openness of Mark and his wife sharing their struggles and overcoming them to have a godly and happy marriage. The book is not nearly … Continue reading
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VirtueOnline – News – Exclusives – 2011 – THE YEAR IN REVIEW
A good summary of some of the issues facing the persecution of faithful Anglicans by some apostate denominational leaders: Litigation remained the hallmark issue in 2011 for the Episcopal Church. Four dioceses found themselves in a continuing broad battle for … Continue reading
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Mollie Ziegler Hemingway: Twenty-First Century Excommunication – WSJ.com
This is a very sad event from last year and is a salutary warning: When the Church of the Good Shepherd in Binghamton, N.Y., left the Episcopal Church over disagreements about what the Bible says about sexuality, the congregation offered … Continue reading
Best Books of 2011
Some of the best books I have enjoyed this year: Life Together, Dietrich Bonhoeffer: A great summary of what it means to live the Christian life and be part of God’s people. John Calvin, Commentary on 1 & 2 Timothy … Continue reading
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Lit! The Taste of Honey | Books and Culture
Wonderful Christian reflections on the value of books and reading, especially the third paragraph: First, I’ve found that we can gauge our literary tastes with Scripture. Is Scripture sweet to me like honeycomb dripping directly into the mouth (Psalms 19:10, … Continue reading
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Great article on the Trinity
My friend Andrew Moody has finished his PhD on Trinitarian relations and has a fantastic paper in the latest Themelios. His article argues for “benefits” for the Son and the Godhead in the work of creation and redemption. It is … Continue reading
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March For The Babies
We are going to this on Saturday. On October 10, 2008, the Victorian Parliament passed the Abortion Law Reform Act, one of the most extreme abortion laws in the world. This law eliminated all legal protection for Victorian children until … Continue reading
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A Weapon of Mass Destruction
From Arch Hart’s book on “Adrenaline and Stress” (p181.): ‘I sometimes find myself wishing Alexander Graham Bell had not invented the telephone; it has become such an intrusively destructive instrument in the hands of those who do not have the … Continue reading
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Tom Wolfe on Ecclesiastes
Very decent commendation from a non-Christian: “For of all I have ever seen or learned, this book [Ecclesiastes] seems to me the noblest, the wisest, and the most powerful expression of man’s life upon this earth – and also the … Continue reading
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6B mobile connections by the end of 2011. Wow! — Tech News and Analysis
6B mobile connections by the end of 2011. Wow! — Tech News and Analysis.
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Ridley Preaching Conference next week
So if you aren’t going to Oxygen and you are a preacher in Melbourne – feel free to ring Ridley and last minute sign up for the Ridley preaching conference in Warburton next week! http://www.ridley.edu.au/blog/post/annual-preachers-conference/
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Adoption through Propitiation
J.I. Packer nails it: “Were I asked to focus the New Testament message in three words, my proposal would be adoption through propitiation, and I do not expect ever to meet a richer or more pregnant summary of the gospel … Continue reading
How to Honor Your Wife | The Mars Hill Blog
How to Honor Your Wife | The Mars Hill Blog.
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Smothered by emasculated language…
Nothing new under the sun. ‘Young people in our country are smothered by emasculated language, which lays waste all thought and feeling; by the time-wasting frivolities of television; by the hullabaloo of the cinema. (And by sport. And by political … Continue reading
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How to send and reply to email
This is a great article – I need to apply this. Email can be made more productive with wisdom like this. The key principle is to write the email in a way that makes it easier for the receiver to … Continue reading
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A place for spiritual and ethical guidance | The Australian
Ian Harper adds facts and sense to the irrational attacks of the secularists: Victoria was a pioneer of free, compulsory, secular education although in its original sense the word secular meant “devoid of sectarian bias” rather than devoid of religious … Continue reading
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Media Release from Ridley Melbourne Board – Peter Adam Retirement
From the Ridley web site. Peter has done an outstanding job at Ridley and as a student I have seen first hand the wonderful impact he has had. Media Release from the Ridley Melbourne Board Canon Dr Peter Adam will … Continue reading
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Request: Help for the church in Broome : Anglican Church League, Sydney, Australia
This is a great cause – there is a great gospel work happening in Broome and a great gospel work that needs to be done. Bishop of North West Australia, David Mulready, is urgently seeking help for the church in … Continue reading
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