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DIOCESE OF SYDNEY Rev. Frank Sheehan, Assistant Minister in 105 years serving the Gospel and CHURCH Rev. J. S. Normand, Rector of Manly Vale, will Singleton, will take up the position of Chaplain become Rer for of Engadine on 9th September. to Christ Church Grammar School, Perth, this its ministry month. Rev. D. S. Pawley will resign as Rector of Merrylands from 30th November to become Rev. Dr. Ray Williamson will leave Morpeth at Rector of Harbord. the end of this year to join the staff of the Rev. D. S. West, Curate of Caringbah, has Australian Council of Churches in Sydney. accepted the position of Rector of Earlwood. Archdeacon George Browning will be RECORD consecrated Bishop in Brisbane Cathedral in Rev. Canon R. S. Barker, Rector of Moorebank, 1832 AUGUST 26. 1985 by AL1 1,{11r1 Post Publication N. NAR1678 Telephone 264 8349 PRICE 50 CENTS has accepted the position of Rector at September. Caringbah. DIOCESE OF ARMIDALE Rev. W. V. Payne has accepted the position of Rev. David Mutready has become Rector of Rector of South Carlton. Gunneciah. The Rev. Geoffrey Grimes has been appointed The Rev. Lex Carey, formerly Bush Church Aid There are Christians in Parliament! Headmaster of the King's School Preparatory Missioner at Weipa on Cape York Peninsula, School, Parramatta, to take effect from January has joined the parish of Armidale. Political leaders from the Pacific region have just concluded a three day retreat at God's judgement 1986. Menangle, south of Sydney. Rev. Cliff Ainsworth has become the new DIOCESE OF NEWCASTLE Rector (and B.C.A. Missioner) of Lightning The retreat, organized by World Vision, brought together politicians from the Pacific Rev. J. Brooker, Assistant in the parish of Ridge. Island countries and from the national and various state parliaments of Australia. Merewether, has become Rector of the Parish DIOCESE OF WANGARATTA The keynote address was given by Sir Of particular interest was the presence of Weston. Peter Kenilorea, Prime Minister of the of leaders from the Kanak community in on South Africa Archdeacon Robert Deal was consecrated as Rev. David Bowden has been appointed Bishop of Wangaratta in St Paul's Cathedral, Solomon Islands who spoke on the New Caledonia. They emphasised the Archdeacon of the Central Coast Melbourne on July 25 and the enthronement theme of the responsibility of Christian right of the Kanak people as children of "I take my cue from Scripture". ti Rev. John Onions, Rector of Wingham, is to took place in Holy Trinity Cathedral, leaders. God to enjoy their freedom and become Rector of North Lake Macquarie Wangaratta, on July 27th. Like refreshing rain from heaven, these words come from an elderly African Bishop Rev, Alan Nichols (left) of ACORN PRESS LTD, with the author, Archbishop Sir Marc us Loane, at the Each day began with a scholarly independence based on holding the land taunt hing of "MARK THESE MEN". (Boolarqo). commenting on the tormented political situation in South Africa and the violence that DIOCESE OF ROCKHAMPTON meditation on the clauses of the Lord's in their stewardship. has flowed from it Rev. Ian Bailey was inducted into the parish of The launching of Acorn Press' latest 20th Century, of the Diocese of Sydney, Prayer. This was delivered by Sir Marcus Bonalbo (Grafton Diocese) having been Rev. Owen Buckton of Wandal Parish, Rev. Senator Tate, President of the Christian publication, "MARK THESE MEN", was would not be known by today's David Curtis of Clermont, Rev. John Qualfe of Loane, former Anglican Archbishop of "I take my cue from Scripture. The assistant minister of Gosford. Fellowship in the Federal Parliament, said • held in the C.M.S. Bookstore, Sydney, generation, or those of the future! This Park Avenue, Rev. Phillip Ward of Keppel and Sydney. Rev. Philip Thirwell was inducted into the prophets of the Old Testament were recently. The guest speaker was Canon S. prompted Archbishop Lune to write this Rev. Ron Wood of Callide Valley, were "spirits soar when you're in the company parish of Birmingham Gardens in July and has The day's events included small group faced with rulers who disregarded and Barton Babbage who commented that book. ordained Deacons at the Synod Eucharist in St of people like Fr. John Momis, Deputy become University Chaplain. discussion and plenary sessions but was disobeyed God. These prophets were the author, Archbishop Sir Marcus Loane, Paul's Cathedral in July. They have completed Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea. It is "Here is a thumbnail sketch of those not heavily structured. told that God would come down in had been greatly influenced by Rev. Chris Baxter has become a full time a two year training programme and will serve very encouraging when you come across involved in the 25 years of the ministry of hospital chaplain with the Home of Peace Dr. Gil McArthur, organizer of the judgement". Archbishop Mowll and had carried on in their congregations while continuing their a leader who so essentially combines his Archbishop Mowll. It starts with Bishop Hospitals. normal employment. the latter's "Mortuary Flair". retreat, said the aim had been to religious commitment with public office." "It is necessary for the white Sydney James Kirkby and names five encourage support and friendship to Government in South Africa to repent "Archbishop Mowll was a giant great men in each of five periods. Many develop amongst Pacific leaders based on "I hope the Fellowship in Canberra and change before it is too late". amongst men but one of his best traits names do not appear but then in such a their common commitment to the builds on these links with the Pacific and was his mortuary flair", said Canon publication it is inevitable that there must "God does come down in judgement. sovereignty of Our Lord Jesus Christ in Asia. It helps us avoid obsessive concern Babbage. "It is any wonder then that be a choice. I hope this will be a His judgement is painful for everybody", the lives of their nations. with our partisan 'conflicts' in Australia." Bishop Zulu said. Archbishop Lune, who was closely testimony to those lives about whom I Leprosy awareness associated with him, was influenced by have written," stated Sir Marcus Loane. "It is inevitable unless judgement is such a style!' A new idea for The Leprosy Mission delayed", he said. Dedicated to "The Most Reverend On one occasion, Canon Babbage Donald William Bradley Robinson, "We must leave judgement to God. Over the past fifty years, The Leprosy needs of leprosy sufferers more widely remarked to Archbishop Loane that some Archbishop of Sydney", "MARK THESE Apartheid is evil, but how you destroy it Mission has been renowned for the known. of his addresses could be expanded and is another matter", the Bishop added. MEN" is number one in Acorn Press' consistency of its deputation work. Anglican report on families would make excellent biographical Studies in Australian History, published To make this possible, the Committee Bishop Zulu believes that the solution However, only a limited area can be histories. Such a statement made by ACORN PRESS LTD., Canberra, P.O. Box relieved Mr. David Jackson of some of his to the political problem in South Africa is covered by one man in each state, so to "We need actions, not pious hopes" Archbishop Lune consider the situation. 103 Kambah A.C.T. 2902. The duties as Communications Officer, and to allow the black people to share broaden its area of influence, The He realised that so many "leading recommended retail price is $8.95. gave him the challenge of implementing A new Anglican report on families makes recommendations to Governments on public political power with the whites. Leprosy Mission Executive and National this new programme. clergy" from the 19th Century, and early (RAMON WILLIAMS) policies, and to the Church on pastoral care strategies. Council have decided to implement a "Nothing is impossible in this world. The Training Programme is now completely new strategy of promotion. Change can happen, but the people are complete, and the Mission is looking for Prepared for the Anglican Social He concludes his reflection on the despairing of change without violence", The Executive Committee has decided Responsibilities Commission, the report family with the statement: "Our desire Bishop Zulu men and women from all walks of life he said. Support for National Anglican to take up a proposal for establishing a who feel that being involved in this way is to be presented to the General Synod must not be to impose a system on an network of about 200 voluntary is a service they can do for the Lord. for its consideration in the session unwilling community, but to commend "As a Christian, I try to struggle to representatives in order to make the commencing on August 26, 1985. principles and policies on their own South Africa's first black Anglican prevent ugly things from happening", Bishop — Bishop Alpheus Zulu — highly Centre The report is entitled "Manifesto for intrinsic merit. It is on that basis that we "The Christians in South Africa are articulate at 80 years of age, is making his the Family". The report sprang from have every right to present our case not attempting to play a reconciliating role". first visit to Sydney, Site available near parliamentary triangle in Canberra concern that there is a large gap between only to the Church, but to the nation at Christian agriculturists meet , the law income family receiving welfare large". The Bishop is Chairman of the Board of Dudley Foord and CESA I he Synod of the Anglican Diocese of the centre. support and the families who are typically African Enterprise in South Africa and still The Australian Church Record asked Canberra and Goulburn has given strong members of Anglican congregations. Church strategies serves as Speaker of the House of the Bishop Owen Dowling told the synod Assisting the "Two Thirds World" the Bishop for his observations on the support for a fully developed proposal Kwazulu Legislative Assembly in South he believed it was crucial that the Church This concern gave rise to questions The Committee has made a number of current ministry of Bishop Dudley Foord in for a national Anglican Centre, on a site Africa. make creative use of the site. such as: Are many single parent families recommendations for church strategies. the Church of England in South Africa. near the "parliamentary triangle", in in church? How does the local church The first set of recommendations deal Bishop Zulu spoke to a press Canberra. The new centre will provide for large He said that he had not had the handle marriage break-up within its with the Church's particular contribution conference in St. Andrew's House, gatherings of worship, in-service training opportunity of meeting Bishop Foord, The Church's national body, its General membership? Have people stopped to the direction of Australian society. Sydney which was very well attended by and residential study, conferences, for lay but welcomed his presence in South Synod, will next month consider a These correlations include a strong the secular press who posed to him a ministry training and as a place for going to the local parish minister for Africa and was appreciative of the fact proposal to establish a foundation to public stance in parish ministry as well as multitude of questions relating to visitors to Canberra to come. counselling about personal problen,s that he had been consecrated by the raise funds for a $10 million first stage of in the media and family refuges in such as marriage difficulties? How can apartheid and the violence that has Archbishop of Sydney under letters strategic country centres. the Church reaffirm its commitment to become associated with the South dimissory from Bishop Bradley in South the family as an idea in the modern Recommendation No. 5 says: "The African political scene. Africa. Australian setting? Anglican Church should develop pastoral The Bishop was introduced to the It is unfortunately true that the Church Bringing you the most important Church news from Australia and overseas every programmes which include the care of In 1982 the Social Reponsibilities media by the Most Rev. Donald of England in South Africa and the two weeks. homosexuals and lesbians so that they Commission invited a Sydney-based Robinson, Archbishop of Sydney, who Church of the Province of South Africa feel able to be fully involved in the life of .steering committee, chaired by Mrs. Mary said that Bishop Zulu was using his years have been separated since 1870. Shilton, to examine these concerns. the parish". of retirement to take an active part in the The .lumiralian In welcoming Bishop Foord's presence, Other members of the committee were The Committee believes that there life and affairs of the Zulu people. Bishop Zulu said: "I am hopeful that the CHURCH Professor John Ingleson, Mrs. Ruth Jones, should be established a three tiered Reporters from the different branches Anglican Church in South Africa will Mrs. Marie Robinson, the Rev. Alan model of pastoral care, primarily based of the media did their best to extract cease to be divided. I believe this to be Nichols and Professor Keith Watson. on the laity. The first level would be provocative and controversial comments possible". RECORD Others who were invited to assist in supportive while the second level would from the Bishop, but they found it particular ways were the Rev. (now require selected people in each parish, difficult to ruffle a warm hearted man of His remarks echo those of Archbishop Bishop) Bruce Wilson, Mrs. Alison Reid. trained to provide counselling and God whose longstanding role has been Robinson who, in his Presidential address an independent provocative evangelical voice Archdeacon Ray Smith and Archbishop guidance for crisis, for life transitions to Synod in 1984, said: "I do indeed (L to R) John Davis from Bangladesh, Dale Williams from Africa and lohn Ste ard, the A.(..1. and that of a servant of Christ and a servant to for over 100 years Convenor. Keith Rayner. common difficulties with marriage and his own people. believe that Bishop Foord's consecration parenting. The third level requires marks the beginning of a new and The Steering Committee decided to "I am unhappy and uneasy about the The AGRICULTURISTS CHRISTIAN adequate provision of professional hopeful phase in the relation of the two in the programme, which was attended work in five areas: situation in South Africa. I am hopeful FELLOWSHIP (A.C.F.) conducted a seminar counsellors at a diocesan level. Anglican churches in South Africa". by university students and Bible College • that the problems there can be solved in Sydney, recently, to discuss and an historical overview to put changes in students, who are considering the use of The report outlines in detail the role of quickly. I am fearful of the violence", he The Church Record was the only media consider the use of agriculture, and family life into perspective their practical skills overseas. the State and makes recommendations said. present at the conference which posed related skills, in mission work around the • identification of the present pressures Free Trial Offer The application of agriculture, in for Government strategies. 'Christian slanted' questions to the "When asked his attitude to the world. The A.C.E. Convenor, Dr. John on the family Bishop ... assisting communities of the "Two Thirds The Australian Church Record asked violence, the bishop said: For a no obligation 3 months free trial of the Record please complete and return this Steward, World Vision's Development • World", was highlighted through some suggested solutions continued page 12 coupon. Services Manager, commented that this Mrs. Marie Robinson, wife of the illustrated reports from four participants. • a set of pastoral care priorities for the was the first A.C.F. Seminar after a four Archbishop of Sydney and a member of They shared several approaches in Church in its ministry to people year break. The interest and enthusiastic the Steering Committee what the assisting and working alongside village NAME response by those who attended, • a theology to the family. Committee hoped would happen after INSIDE people, who have a desire to improve presentation of the report to the General indicated that more of these types of In an appendix to the report —"The ADDRESS their area, but often lack the Synod. seminars could be useful and will be held Family — A Theological Reflection'!, understanding of how to go about it. Bible College of Victoria ... Page 3 POSTCODE more regularly, as needed. 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12 — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, AUGUST 12, 1 985 AUSTRALIAN CHURCH MARANATHA EFAC revived in Brisbane he Evangelical Fellowship in the current issues, some ground work should Anglican Communion has received a new be done on the basics of what it means We can be sure that we are saved lease of life in Brisbane. The Queensland to be evangelical and why we should be Monday at the Bible College of Victoria branch has been inactive for some time concerned to maintain that position. now. Four years ago an in-service Are you sure that you are saved? Consequently this area was discussed at a Subjectively, there are three tests in theological study course was established meeting which reached fair agreement on For that matter, can anyone be assured John's first letter: at St. Stephen's, Coorparoo, primarily for these points: The alarm jolts me out of a sound of salvation? the benefit of the staff members of that specialised groups, such as the Hebrew i. Theological 1. The question "why I am an sleep! It is still dark outside, but my class. There are four fifty-minute periods There are many passages of scripture church. A small number of evangelical evangelical" need not be a factional room-mate is already sitting on the edge each day and we are supposed to have which prove that although assurance is 1 John 3:23; 5:10,13; 4:2; 2 John 7. See lergy from other parishes have attended concern for labels, but rather should of his bed and the desk light is on. We no more than fifteen such periods a not essential for salvation, it may also 2:23. regularly and in time the group came to be express a concern to know clearly the rise and shower and then enjoy a time of week, which allows us a few study- possessed by every believer. be recognised as a de facto gathering of ii. theoretical base of authentic Christian fellowship together, reading from the periods free. This term, the first two Moral FAC. In the past, attempts to revive EFAC Near the end of his life, Paul wrote to belief which equips us to live as Bible and praying. Normally we have our periods are Spiritual Development, taken Are we practising righteousness and have been resisted on the grounds that it Timothy about his own assurance. See 2 Christians in the world. own individual 'quiet time', but, on by the Principal, with all the first-year keeping the commandments of God? Sin would be seen to be factional and a Tim. 4:6-8. Mondays, we find it helpful to share students present. It is good to be is incompatible with the nature of God divisive force in the diocese. However, 2. There are many areas of this together. Many of our fellow-students, reminded of the vital importance of our "Happy is that soul," says Bishop Ryle, (1:51; the mission of His Son (3:5); the with the emergence of fellowships of theoretical base that evangelicals are like us, have been busy in our church- daily walk with the Lord. Today we are "who can look where Paul looked and new birth of the believer (3:9). Claims to harismatics and of Anglo-catholics, this unclear about. Questions of how far then speak as Paul spoke." based appointments over the weekend, considering the question of Divine mystical experience without moral argument is losing support. our traditions and experiences infringe so we can compare notes and remember upon interpretation of biblical guidance arid how we may know God's Paul looks downward to the grave conduct are to be rejected (1:6). Earlier this year a preliminary meeting in prayer what has happened. revelation can not be put aside. will for our lives. without fear; backward to his life without As the Holy Spirit works in our lives, He was held at St. Peter's, West End, to draw Today is one of the days when I make How would we Aussles manage shame; forward to the Day of Judgment produces the desire to do good works. lip proposals for future meetings of EFAC 3. Evangelicals should seek to make a without doubt. a detour en route to the dining room for without a tea or coffee break! But the This is evidence of true faith in Christ (Jas. in Brisbane Diocese. It was decided that, positive contribution to the life of the breakfast The night has been cold and morning visit to the mail-boxes is my This is an expression of the Doctrine of 2:26). rather than rush in to discussions on diocese. the air still, so mist has formed in the priority; coming from inter-State news Christian Assurance, which, in the words Yarra Valley, almost obscuring the See also 2 Pet. 1:3-11; 1 In. 5:13. from home and friends is always of the Westminster Confession is that township of Lilydale nestling below. Few In other words, one of the evidences welcome! Twenty minutes later, having a "every believer in this life may be colleges can have such a magnificent upon which our assurance rests is that of free period, I make my way to the library certainly assured that he is in a state of setting as this. grace and may rejoice in the hope of the a changed life (2 Cor. 1:12; 5:17). Report on the Synod of the for a preliminary 'read around' in glory of God." Good works do not secure acceptance connection with a Church History essay due in at the end of the month. Such assurance is not known by every with God; they indicate that His Spirit is Diocese of the Northern Territory believer; in some it is never known. at work within His people. Last period Monday morning is always rather special, and most students are time can be frittered away, so the report The Roman Catholic Church says that iii. Social in before joining half a dozen other The Synod of the Diocese of the pastoral leases from claim. present for the weekly Missionary forms are valuable. The suggestion is that students for a "Never at any stage in this life are we run, which is part of our Do we love one another and long to be Northern Territory met at the beginning Seminar. Over the year we hear a wide we ought to average between fifteen to footle (Australian Rules, for the non- allowed to make it a certainty that we of August, in Darwin. Presided over by The Synod set up a group of aboriginal with one another? 1 In. 4:7,8; Heb. 10:24 1. variety of speakers representing an twenty hours of study each week, apart initiated!) training. The Big Match, against shall be saved." Canon 16 actually Bishop Clyde Wood, the Synod had little church leaders who would advise the (The above tests are given in fuller equally wide spectrum of mission from class work, if we are to make full the Evangelical Theological Association, anathematises anyone who without formal business. However a significant Bishop and Diocesan Council about Land detail in John Stott's commentary on 1 Rights. activities in Australia and overseas. It is use of our time and opportunities. The is coming up and apparently they beat us special revelation is certain of his part of the proceedings related to John in the Tyndale series.) not supposed to be a recruiting campaign degree-level students are at the higher last year in the dying seconds of the salvation and Thomas Aquinas denies Aboriginal ministry and directly affected by the societies represented, although end of the scale, possibly because of the that anyone may know sanctifying grace. Assurance within the believer increases Kriol Bible game, so there is a score to settle — in the six parishes in Arnhem Land. now and again the speakers, carried away extra demands made by learning Greek. fellowship! as the Holy Spirit works subjectively so The new Kriel Bible was also So we have two opposite opinions: that by the importance of their particular that His work can be objectively commended by Synod as were the Bible I have planned an 'odds and ends' The evening is quiet, with study till of Paul, who is sure; that of the Romans society, do transgress! We appreciate it as assessed. Aboriginal Ministry Society and SIL who were involved in its afternoon! A quick visit to the bank and nine. Usually there are about five who say that it is impossible and quite a means of expanding our world view One of the new parishes added to the production. The publication of portions the local shops, followed by my weekly fellowship activities, involving the whole wrong to claim assurance. Ro. 8:14ff. tells how He confirms that and appreciation of what God is doing in official list was Alyangula. It is the newest of the Bible in Kriol is a great event in the visit to the College laundry, very College, each term, and these are held on what our spirit says about ourselves today's world and we begin to see And today's Protestants? Most are parish on Groote Eylandt. Alyangula is a Territory. A very large number of people necessary, but not my favourite activity! Wednesdays. They include: General conforms to His Word. In fact, no one can possibilities concerning our own somewhere in between! mining town where the Revd. Graeme After afternoon tea there is a quick say "Jesus is Lord", except by the Holy speak Kriol as their first language (20,000 Fellowship (run by the students); Hodgkinson and his wife Wendy are personal involvement when we leave meeting with the senior student with Fortunately, a sense of assurance is not Spirit (1 Cor. 12:3). across the top of Australia). College. essential for salvation. What assurance ministering. whom I share a weekly visit to the local The assured Christian has peace, joy does is enable the believer to enjoy more Graeme's work includes working with Celebration and increasing assurance as doubts fall fully the blessings of God in this life. A highlight of Synod this year took behind him. the two aboriginal priests on Groote to The Bible provides many promises to assist them in their ministry. The Revd. place outside of the formal meeting time. The Puritan Thomas Watson said it strengthen us in the faith. Look, for Jock Wurragwagwa, the Rector of It was a night of display and report from well: "Faith makes us walk, but assurance example, at the first and last verses of Umbakumba, and the Revd. Aringari each of the parishes. Some presented will make us run." Psalm 23 (as well as what is in between!). Wurramara, the Rector of Angurugu were video reports, some were spoken, others Our effort ... and our home ordained earlier this year. involved a play or musical items. Mr. Duties come next! We're told that the See also Ps 73:24; Job 19:25f; Rom. 8:38f. Three helps to assurance: Keith Hart showed slides of the fact that the students do almost all the Assurance is not a matter of personality i. Ask the Lord for more faith. See 1 Land Rights establishment of parishes in Arnhem land work around College saves us up to 40% of temperament; it is a positive gift of the Thess. 3:10. going back to the 1920s. in our fees, and I can understand this. Holy Spirit (Phil. 1:29). As such, it has There was a good discussion about ii. Have a sound understanding of Apart from two secretaries, a part-time both an objective and a subjective basis: land rights. The fifteen or so aboriginal Tithing justification by faith. bursar and two cooks (one of whom members of Synod had opportunity to Tithing was a hot topic of debate this Objectively, assurance rests upon: iii. Take care not to grieve the Spirit. doubles most effectively as the Property meet separately to consider their year. Great concern was felt by everyone i. God's Sovereign Grace "Assurance," says Ryle in his book, contribution to the discussion. As well as and Maintenance Manager!) the on-going that the level of giving in the parishes was routine, upkeep and development of the "Holiness", "is a most delicate plant. It some aboriginal points of view other Salvation from beginning to end is His neither what it ought to be, nor sufficient campus is done by the students. At times needs hourly watching, watering and delegates also spoke in the debate. Some work. if God has saved me, He will see at the moment to meet the great needs this can be a chore, but half an hour a cherishing. So watch and pray the more speakers expressed concern at the me through (Phil. 1:6; Ro.8:31ff.). and challenges before us. The motion to day and a couple of hours each Friday when you have it ... Be always on your proposed changes to the national recommend tithing as a standard of This frees me from all doubt and guard ... The man who walks with God legislation, which would give the Minister afternoon is not a great price to pay. It giving for anglicans in the Territory was certainly helps me to get to know my uncertainty. Faith has no merit— it is a in Christ most closely will generally be power to over-ride the decisions of narrowly defeated, but the idea that fellow students,in a different setting and reliance upon Christ as Lord simply kept in the greatest peace. The believer traditional owners regarding mining on Anglicans should be encouraged to give gives us a sense of pride and because we realise that we have not merit who follows the Lord most fully and aims the land, as well as the removal of more was strongly affirmed. responsibility — this is our home and the of our own. As it is God's work, He will at the highest degree of holiness will not permit it to fail. campus is what we make it! ordinarily enjoy the most assured hope Far from being presumptuous, the and have the clearest persuasion of his 8,30 a.m. sees us all in the lecture room Principal's I ellowship, Think Tank assured believer is the opposite: he bases own salvation." which is set apart as a chapel. Each (concentrating on some contemporary his hope on what someone else has done Donald Howard Support growing for Harradine's Bill weekday morning there is a twenty concern); Open Forum (anyone can raise and not upon his own efforts. (This is the final study in a series based upon minute devotional session. On Friday we any subject!) and Entertainment Night. This Monday has been well used and the "Sharing The Gospel", a course of six cassettes Prevent the creation of human embryos for experimentation divide into our Small Fellowship Groups, ii. The Finished Work of Christ and a manual designed for group or individual with the Faculty or Staff member who is weekend was deinanding, so I'm glad of Whereas the Jewish priests made study. The course is available from the ,designated to care for us. This morning, the opportunity to relax and chat over "It is clear that most Australians want continuous sacrifices, Christ made a Department of Evangelism, St Andrew's procedures undertaken within this however, it is a student who leads us in supper in the Main Common Room. In House, or the Anglican Radio Unit, Bathurst action taken to stop the creation of a race single, perfect, priestly offering of Himself framework. our time of worship. I here's just turtle for a quick set or table primalry si hool, to make sure we know some ways it has been an ordinary day, Street, Sydney. it costs $25 posted. Reproduced of laboratory disposable human beings," tennis before lunch. In this case it's and yet, for the Christian, no day is (Heb. 7:24-28; 9:23-28; 10:11-14). by permission of the publishers.) Lectures are usually confined to the what part we are to play this week in Senator Harradine said recently after a "All my Bill does is prevent human quicker than usual, because my ordinary. Mine ends with prayer and my mornings, with very rarely an afternoon scripture teaching. Whatever we do is series of discussions and lectures on his embryos from being created simply to be opponent was one of our Asian students evening Bible reading, in the quietness of lecture for the smaller and more carefully supervised and reported on, so Bill in most States of Australia. destroyed or experimented on," Senator who (inevitably!) made mincemeat of my room. Was it Samuel Pepys who Harradine said. it is a real learning experience. He was referring to the fact that already me! Almost 10% of our students come invariably ended his daily diary entry ... I manage to sandwich an hour's study 25,198 people from all over Australia had Senator Harradine pointed to the fact from overseas, which widens our "... and so to bed"? DREWS REMOVALS WORLDWIDE photot ltd petitioned the Parliament to support his that there was a growing concern in the geographical and spiritual horizons Local, Country & Interstate A Fhiliptotie Photo a saws Slavic. Bill, and a further 34,600 petitions had community that a situation is rapidly considerably. We also have two students, • Full Reiigious News Services come in for presentation to Parliament in developing in the field of genetic from Vietnam and Kampuchea • Publicity Photography respectively, who have both been G. & C. DREW • Photo Library — B & W & Colour August The substantial volume of letters engineering involving experimentation on • World Wide and messages he had received were human embryos which is likely to nominated by their churches here in Photographic Assignments PTY. LTD. running 8 to 1 in favour of the Bill. produce grave problems for the whole Australia for training for ministry to their (Established 1 94 6) Contact human race. own ethnic communities. I understand Ramon A. Williams Senator Harradine said that it was clear Nu connection in any way with firms of 381 Pitt SI., Sydney Ald1111.11,01 that this is the first time this has from some letters that unnecessary fear is similar name Ph: 2647220 happened at BCV, but with the being fomented amongst I.V.F. couples by 68 Smiths Ave.. Hurstville 2220 statements from scientists involved in MISSIONARY GIFT IDEA recognition of Australia as an increasingly Telephone: 50 8366 experiments which would be abhorrent multi-cultural society it will not be the W/e for to ue-ei,r 'ream last. We certainly have a missionary After Hours: 726 7098 to most Australians. REMOVALS challenge on our own door step! Small or large Senator Harradine has pointed out that These are words expressed many time over by missionaries who are serving STORAGE-PACKING TAXI TRUCKS in public discussions on his Bill, some Towards self-discipline scientists with a vested interest in the the Lord Jesus in other parts of the STAINED GLASS WINDOWS Reasonable and Reliable We are not regimented at BCV in the defeat of the Bill, have deliberately world. Why not send a gift subscription of the Australian Church Record to a afternoons and evenings, but we are K. J. Little ignored the fact that Clause 5(2) ensures SMITH OWENS SERVICE Missionary of your choice, or send a encouraged to discipline ourselves in the 19 Barden Street, that any procedures undertaken on request to us and we will select a use of time and opportunities. In our first human embryos, are not prohibited if missionary for you to support. 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AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, AUGUST 26, 1985 — Quick Cuts WORLD REVIEW Sydney Boom, Sydney Bust China's "Moral

"Sydney Boom, Sydney Bust" is the We may imagine that our enemies are 'Remorseful' monopoly" Billy Graham to Landorf provocative title of a recent book by outside ourselves; in fact, we are in far Maurice Daly, Professor of Urban more danger from our own traitorous, Catholic Bishop Polish authorities anti-clerical Getting the Geography at the University of Sydney. evil hearts, and our exploitation of one go to Romania maintains low He describes Sydney like this: "a city set another. Paroled after 25 years in prison propaganda in one of the most magnificent urban image right Professor Daly is far too good a thinker PEKING, China (EP) — Roman Catholic in September profile sites in the world, and (as the largest city Recently Warsaw radio quoted a just to blame the system. He quotes Bishop Ignatius Kung of Shanghai, in a rich nation which alone developed its statement made by Deputy Premier Evangelist Billy Graham announced another Professor, "The trouble is not paroled from prison after serving 25 years Divorce Nears • complete urban system after the rise of Mieczyslaw Rakowski, suggesting that today that he has accepted an invitation Alan Craddock that there are bad men, but that there are for "high treason," has told a court he to preach in Romania, September 7-17, Christian author Joyce Landorf is industrial capitalism), one which might steps must be taken to "counteract the inadequate institutions". He agrees that was "remorseful" and promised he keeping a low profile while a divorce have set new standards for the world" monopoly of the church as a moral 1985. Although details of the visit are still our institutions were inadequate, but he would have no further contacts with the from her husband of 32 years progresses. (p.202). "Might have set ..." the doubt is force" in Poland, particularly in view of under discussion, it is expected that he goes on, "Such short-comings wer, i‘ Vatican, a Chinese officail said. However, Landorf has discontinued her radio We live in a world in which people pay intentional; for 202 pages before that the the recent "growth of radicalism" in will visit six or seven cities, including way for us to be — how to dress, what seized upon by men capable of devious in an interview with the official New programme "From the Heart of Joyce Professor has engaged in a blistering some clerical circles. Bucharest the capital. a great deal of attention to the outward shape our bodies should be, the way we designs and unscrupulous enough to China News Agency, Kung offered no Landorf," which had aired on some 30 image a person presents. Appearances description of the way in which the 60's The invitation was extended to Mr. walk, the kinds of values we should reap their ill-gotten profits out of the direct confirmation that he had repented. radio stations nationwide. She has also are important, but the values which and 70's saw Sydney and its ordinary Priest attacked. Solidarity sources Graham on behalf of the fourteen endorse, and what form our behaviour lunacy of the land boom. At the end of it • cancelled many of her speaking govern the rating process are not citizens become the victims of Kung, 84, was sentenced to life report that on 24 February Fr. Kazimierz religious denominations which are should take. These are simply the the city had sprawled even further; engagements. extraordinary greed and chicanery in the imprisonment in 1960 for "high treason" janczarz — recently criticized in the officially recognised by the Romanian necessarily helpful, fair, valid or such that common standard; of our society as they services were even more inadequate; the property boom and bust He speaks with after defying Communist Party official Polish media for organising a pro- Government and came after several years According to Joyce Landorf Ministries, we really come to see the actual worth of currently stand. young and the poor were relatively worse Solidarity exhibition at his church in other persons. The old sayings feeling of extreme venality and the instructions to sever his ties with Rome. of discussions between representatives of Dick Landorf filed for divorce. Joyce I believe we need to be careful to avoid off; investment funds which might have Nowa Huta — had a stone thrown "appearances can be deceptive" or "you glorification of greed, the glamorization Roman Catholicism has been banned in the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Landorf is not contesting the divorce, the simple equation which sees these been put into production or socially through his windscreen while driving an't judge a book by its cover", despite of the worthless, the flagrant prostitution China since 1957. and Romanian church and state officials. which will probably be final by October. social values as corresponding to useful activities had been dissipated; and of true human values, the materialism, from Gdansk to Warsaw. The incident A spokesman for Landorf said she would being cliches, contain an important truth. An of icial of the Shanghai branch of "My primary puprose in going is exactly Christian values. A simple-minded millions of dollars of small investors' occurred on the section of road where Fr. be taking time off in the coming months waste, false hopes and wrong directions the Patriotic Catholic Association, Shen the same as I have had in every other There are very real risks involved here. acceptance of trendy social values can of the property booms (which) have funds had been lost as sharks and Jerzy Popieluszko was ambushed on 13 Baozhi, said that Bishop Kung was in country I have visited — to preach the because she "needed time to heal," and We can judge others, or even ourselves, cause us to evaluate ourselves and, other's charlatans grew rich" (p 131). October 1984. This had lead some circles added that the Landorfs had sought sapped some of the spirit and potential of good health, but was "too old" to resume Gospel of Jesus Christ," Mr. Graham prematurely and inaccurately by in ways which prevent us from Sydney. Do you care about Sydney? New law, to speculate whether the two attacks counselling. clerical duties. stated. "The Romanian Government, of employing a hasty and invalid set of recognizing the real strengths and would make a small difference. But the were not in some way connected and Now, I don't think Professor Daly is course, is guided by a communist and Advertising has been discontinued on criteria which we have been conditioned weaknesses with which we have to work. real cure can only come when we have Wester diplomats are pondering what sanctioned by the authorities. The intending to strike a religious note here, atheistic ideology. I believe there is a five books Landorf published through to accept from sources of self- new men. The Gospel can make new the Bishop's release portends for the Government Press Spokesman, Jerzy The apostle Paul has put it well: "See to but he has done so all the same. Word Inc. According to Word, plans for proclaimed authority in our society. Catholic Church in China. The U.S. Urban, commented that in view of the spiritual hunger on the part of many it that no one takes you captive through Interestingly, his last chapter is entitled men and women, but Sydney does not additional Landorf products have been I hese criteria simply have to do with embassy here had relayed many appeals fact that Fr. lanczarz was uninjured and people in Romania, just as we see in hollow and deceptive philosophy, which "Our cities our sins", and he ends with a love the Gospel. If we continue as we are put on hold. what is regarded as fashionable or for the Bishop's release from did not report the incident to the other parts of the world." depends on human tradition and the quotation from a Christian, the judgment of God is inevitable. In far I desirable at a particular point in the flow T. S. Eliot Congressmen, American churchmen and "relevant authorities", In each of the cities, Mr. Graham's (E.P.) basic principles of this world rather than his judgment is already here in the form it is doubtful of a culture's everchanging development What he has provided is a contemporary, others, but had never received a of the loveless, greedy, exploitative whether it occurred at all, and if it did, message will be carried by sound relay to of values. on Christ" (Colossians 2:8) In Christ we applied and documented exposition of response, society which we have built. Without then any similarity to the Popieluszko other churches in the city. In addition, become free. Freed from the basic human sinfulness, somewhat as the a The risk for Christians is that we can change of heart, worse is to come. Some diplomats believe that Peking affair was coincidental. permission has been given for live principles and traditions of a world in ancient prophets once did. If anyone onfuse these social criteria with the released Kung out of a concern for better television transmissions of the services to rebellion against its Creator. doubts the relevance of the Gospel to Peter Jensen Priest ridiculed. Polish television Hispanic i riteria with which we judge ourselves or contacts with the Vatican, and a feeling reported other churches in each city. A western Paul states that since we have died with modern hearts, they should read Daly. a "sensational event" in a others as being persons who are that the Government's domestic goals television crew will accompany the Christ to the world's principles and values (We suggest that you might like to use this church in Lowicz where, during a Mass honoring to God. We are rightly sensitive drtu le in your Pm ish Paper) could be advanced by the release. In the Graham team to prepare a television Crusade we should now no longer act as if we for children, Fr. Wojciech Drozdowicz to aspects of our appearance and being last six years, major efforts have been special on the visit. were still bound by such human allegedly broke up a television set to Argentine-born evangelist Alberto which will not be pleasing to God and/or made to win back the allegiance of the traditions (Colossians 2:20), Our freedom illustrate his condemnation of the Mr. Graham said he intended to speak Mottesi has announced plans for what which might also present stumbling old "bourgeois class" and use their is not to be simply whatever our whims government-controlled medium. The candidly with church and state officials promises to be the largest Hispanic blocks to those to whom we witness. But, expertise in the drive to spur the or drives compel us to be, but to live with incident was given further publicity in an about the problems and tensions which Congress on Evangelization ever held in are our values and criteria those of a economy. Releasing the Bishop may be a have been reported between churches Christ as our Lord, rooted and built up in article by 'Jan Rem' [the pseudonym of the United States. Christian ethos or simply those of our American Scholar to visit Sydney gesture to these people, many of whom Jerzy Urban) which emphasised Fr. and the Romanian Government. "I have Him (Colossians 1:6-7). We will then take present (or recently present, for the had missionary educations. Drozdowicz's "intellectual confusion" done this in every other eastern European Mottesi, speaking during Billy Graham's our image, not from that offered by a Southern California Crusade at Anaheim conservatives) society? Leading New Testament scholar, Dr. In a separate action, renovation has and observed drily that such a "show of country I have visited," he said. "I want to flawed society to our disadvantage, but Stadium on Friday, July 26, revealed that If we employ an invalid and unhelpful Donald Carson will be visiting Sydney in begun on the largest Roman Catholic hatred" was scarcely in the spirit of the stress that people in America and other from a wisdom which comes from God the Congress will take place at the Crystal set of values we are going to make some September to deliver the ninth annual cathedral in Peking, which was Catholic liturgy which "does not envisage parts of the world — including Christians through Christ, to the advantage of all. Cathedral, Garden Grove, California, serious misjudgements about ourselves Moore College Lectures. The lectures, desecrated during the 1966-76 Cultural putting an innocent technical device to — have a deep interest in the welfare of from October 14-18. and others. We are also likely to value which are delivered each year by a Revolution. Renovation began in May, torture". Mr. Urban nevertheless failed to believers in Romania and of the certain ways of being at the expense of prominent Australian or overseas scholar, with a $350,000 government grant, consider any reasons behind Fr. Romanian people." Speakers will include Billy Graham, Luis other, more important, possibilities. That FRANK AKEHURST are held over 5 nights. This year the dates according to Bishop Michael Fu Tieshan; Drozdowicz's demonstrative act, or to Since 1977, Mr. Graham has preached Palau, Bill Bright, Robert Schuller, Ralph is, we will get it wrong both in terms of MANUFACTURING JEWEITER are September 10, 12, 13,16 and 18. the cathedral will open by the end of the quote anything he said relating to it. in several eastern European countries, Winter and the former president of year. Guatemala, Efrain Rios-Montt. what we become and what we fail to be. "AITTISTIQUE GIFTS" Dr. Carson is Professor of New including Hungary, Poland, East Germany, This process is subtle but its effects can Gifts for all the family Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity Built in 1887, the Pehtang Cathedral will Czechoslovakia, and the Soviet Union. "We will have in attendance about be great Yesterday I was walking through • Birthdays • Engagements School, Illinois and has written or edited be thr :bird to reopen in the capital since 2,000 Hispanic leaders," the Latin an inner-city suburb of Sydney. The street • Weddings etc. a number of important books. His the Co rimunisty Party eased rules Nation will evangelist told the huge crowd at had seen better days and the houses I Leidpainted Plates & Oil Paintings by Sydney reputation as both a scholar and lecturer regarding religious worship after the Anaheim Stadium. were generally in a terrible condition. I Artists ensures that this will be one of the most Cultural Revolution. "We are hoping that the Congress will honor Bible felt depressed about the neglect and A Good Range of Australian Souvenirs popular of all the lecture series. initiate the largest evangelistic escalation (EPNS) squalor which surrounded these houses. Shop 9 Eastwood Arcade of our history. Some of our ministries are The title of Dr. Carson's series is Mosques As I passed one house a door opened 183-5 Rowe Street, Eastwood 2122 translators joining forces to carry out a national Phone 85 6712 SHOWING THE SPIRIT — sub-titled "A and a most beautiful aroma of cooking project during 1986 and 1987 as a result ISANKCAHE / AND LAY ON'S WELCONI/ Theological Exposition of 1 Corinthians U.S. Bible Translation Day, emerged. This was quickly followed by Soviet Embassy restored in of the Congress." 80' Off Council Car Park In Glen Street 12-14". The detailed programme for the Sept. 30 two small children. They were smiling lectures is: "The goal is to reach two million and happy and looked extremely well 1.Tuesday, 10th September, 8.00 pm rejects petition NEW YORK, N.Y. (EP) — Americans will Henan Hispanics for Christ in the U.S.A." cared for. I couldn't resist a quick glance THE UNITY OF THE BODY AND THE DIVERSITY Irish Christians remember Bible translators on Bible through the open door. What I could see OF GIFTS (1 Cor. 12) Translation Day, Sept. 30. This unique Province was clearly a warm and homely FREEMASONRY 2. Thursday, 12th September, 8.00 pm disappointment environment. Perhaps it will never make national remembrance has been noted Booklets addressed to Christians and the THE MOST EXCELLENT WAY — OR, WHEN Petition for Anna Chertkova — Sept 30 every year since President Four hundred mosques have been the pages of a trendy home design Church DOES PERFECTION COME? (1 Cor. 13) China gets "Christian Concern for Freedom of Lyndon B. Johnson first decreed it in 1966, repaired and reopened in Henan magazine but it was a home for a family. SIN IN THE CAMP 3. Friday, 13th September, 8.00 pm Conscience" reports that on 22 May the following a resolution of the Congress. Province, China Daily reported recently. The outward appearance communicated PROPHECY AND TONGUES: PURSUING WHAT Bible paper nothing of the inner atmosphere of the Soviet Embassy in Dublin refused to That year also saw the 150th Henan's one million mainly urban IS BEST (1 Cor. 14:1-25) accept a petition signed by 5,200 Irish family home. anniversary of the founding of the Muslims, one-seventh of mainland One hundred tonnes of Bible paper Reasons why a Christian should not be a Mason Christians in support of Russian Baptist American Bible Society. ABS and its China's total, can now worship more has been sent to Nanjing. So it is with people. On the same day • Testimonies • Invaluable study notes prisoner, ANNA CHERTKOVA. partner Bible Societies around the world easily. I was travelling by train. Sitting across the * Correspondence * Masonic reactions • The With this paper it is expected that devil's schemes * Rituals of 1 st, 2ndknd Royal The petition was to be presented by are currently funding and giving aisle from me was a man with long hair Planning a The provincial government has spent 100,000 copies of the Chinese Bible in IS, Arch Degrees a Presbyterian stand • Anglican Mervyn Taylor T. D. on behalf of the professional help to the translation of and a very ragged beard. His clothing was input • 96 pp. 4. Monday, 16th September, 8.00 pm 10 million yuan (about US $3.5 million) Union Version will be provided in China signatories. During the course of a God's Word into 562 languages. Two- also somewhat unkempt. As the train Mark your Order: Church Record ORDER AND AUTHORITY: RESTRAINING over six years on restoring mosques this year. Beach Mission discussion outside the closed embassy thirds of these involve languages in which filled it was obvious that people were Send $4 to the author: A. James SPIRITUAL GIFTS (1 Cor. 14:26-40) neglected or destroyed during the The paper was provided by the United gate, according to CCFFOC, "Mr. Sergei at least some part of the Bible is being avoiding sitting next to him. He took out Wilson, 5. Wednesday 18th September, 8.00 pm "cultural revolution" between 1966 and Bible Societies through the Amity or Davidov, Second Secretary at the worked on for the very first time. More 1976. a book. It was a serious book about a 1 Nyes Crescent, Buderim, Old, 4556. UNLEASHED POWER AND THE CONSTRAINTS Foundation with the view of speeding up mbassy, admitted that in the Soviet than 3,000 translators are involved in this very technical subject and he proceeded Trade enquiries: W.A. Buchanan 8 Co., 21 Kyabra OF DISCIPLINE: TOWARD A THEOLOGY OF Kaifeng's Dongda Mosque, built when the production of Bibles. Church Houseparty Inion the practice of the Christian faith programme. to read. His animation as he became Street, Fortitude Valley, Qld., 4006 SPIRITUAL GIFTS the city was capital of the Northern Song ould be seen as abnormal." Anna "This is good news," says the Reverend absorbed in his book was fascinating to for the Experts estimate the number of the Dynasty (960-1127), and the Ming The lectures are open to the public and Chertkova, 57, has been detained in a James R. Payne, Australian General behold. He was far more than his are free. They are sponsored each year by world's languages and distinct dialects at Dynasty (1368-1644) Beida Mosque in the OCTOBER LONG WEEKEND psychiatric hospital in the USSR for 12 Secretary of the Bible Society, who is also appearance indicated. There was much a group known as "Friends of the Moore over 5,000. The profusion of languages provincial capital can now hold OR years. In a statement made outside the Chairman of the World Executive more to him than one could tell from the OTHER SUMMER WEI- KINDS? College Lectures" The series of lectures is within relatively small areas can be congregations of thousands for important embassy, Mr. Taylor said: "I feel a sense of Committee of the United Bible Societies. cursory glance afforded by those taped and made available through the daunting; more than 800 languages are festivals. CASH FLOW Have a great lime of tun and fellowship. extreme disappointment at the refusal by "We are privileged to be able to share passengers who gave him a wide berth. Moore Theological College External spoken in Indonesia alone, over 400 in the Soviet authorities in Dublin to accept Arabic courses have been set up for our resources with Christian friends in Here was a person with intelligence, PRICED TO SUIT YOUR BUDGET! Studies Department and the lecturers are Nigeria. FINANCE for consideration a petition submitted in Imams, and a four-year Koranic college is China." enthusiasm and perhaps some expected to have the work published. the interests of humanity, signed by 5,000 being planned for 120 students a year. eccentricity. He is a person to be known FACTORING Crusader Getaway Centres Already a number of books based on the An agreement between the Bible caring people. All we sought, after all, was Muslim slaughter houses, restaurants and valued for what he is, not to be Your book debts area teal asset are sd lectures are available. THE AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD Editorial and Societies and the Amity Foundation, a review of the case of Anna Chertkova and food processing plants have dismissed because he fails to conform to ' Mors can turn them into cash. BEAUTIFUL GALSTON GORGE Business First Floor St Andrew s House. Sydney which represents Chinese Christians, was AND 05 THE SHORES OF The Committee has announced that, . . . The information available to CCFFOC appeared in 100 towns, and seven major the image of the macho male model on Square. Sydney 2000 This is a National paper reached earlier this year to establish a PICTURESQUE LAKE MACQUARIE because of the present interest in the is that she was detained — not by reason television. issued fortnightly on alternate Mondays Subscrip cities now have Muslim cold stores. printing plant in China. topic of women's ordination, Dr. Carson of any opposition of the Soviet state, but 0411,41 7Cta01.41 Phone: Crusader Booking Centre him is SI6 00 per Year. Posted The province has more than 100 My general point here is that we tend e will deliver a special public lecture on solely because she advocated the Printed by J Bell 8 Co Pty Ltd Bishop K. H. Ting, President of the on (02) 653 1676 soon. 13 McCauley Muslim schools, and two Muslim to assess others and ourselves, by LIMI Tuesday Sept. 10 at 4.00 pm entitled "The practice of her religion." Street Alexandria. N S W 2015 China Christian Council and Mr. Payne, hospitals are being built in Kaifeng and reference to images which are regarded Bible and Women's Ordination". representing the UBS, were the TELEPHONE: 528 9352 IKESTON COI LEG( ) Zhengzhou. as desirable by the standards of our signatories at the historic ceremony in 4 — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, AUGUST 26, 1985 society. These can often be very powerful 4 VERONA RANGE, COMO 22n • (CAI-NO Hong Kong. influences, having to do with the desired

AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD. AUGUST 26, 1995 — 5 Under the authority of King Jesus Banner of Truth meets at Merroo LETTERS the Banner of Truth Conference strengths lay in In, t lose walk with God Regionalisa lion but there is no end to Prophecy from the Seed convened at Merroo, Kurrajong was a and his fearlessness to proclaim the Word of the woman (Gen. 3:15) to the final gathering of Ministers, Elders, and of God authoritatively. Because the Dear Sir, Deacons from various parts of Australia destruction of the Serpent preacher comes in the name of Jesus With reference to your rather hagiographic (including one man from New Zealand), Christ the King, he can demand a hearing. article on Cishop Harry Goodhew in the July Of course, the Bible does not use 20th under the auspices of the Banner of Truth 29th issue there is mention of "a shift in century words like the European Parliament or Mr. Martin's great emphasis in his talks communism but a child can put two and two Trust. It was attended by men of like mind emphasis from the concept of a diocese to the was on preaching. If a man gives himself together, though Peter gives an amazing who loved the doctrines of grace and concept of a region". The difficulty Is that in were of the reformed tradition from to this task, then there will be no need for the Australian context there is a fairly clear description of the nuclear bomb (11 Peter 3) in the Last Days and entertainment, the use of drama or dance concept of a diocese, but the concept of a thf great Falling Away from within their own denominations. Many at the Truth. It seems tome, Harold, that you Bp Jenkins Resurrection to get a hearing in our church services. region is not clear at all, It is possible that the conference came to a reformed have so over-spiritualised the Scriptures that it conviction through the ministry of The Rev. lain Murray spoke on various many who feared a mini diocese are being lulled into a false sense of security. is almost non-existent. Prophecy is history in The implications of the utterances of the Bishop of Durham should Banner of Truth books. aspects of Church and Revival. He advance and 2. 'The resurrection of Jesus was real and is a fact of the past, in that we live in the winding up of not be lost on the Anglican Church. In England, recent statistics have examined the life and labours of the late Regionalisation can range from de facto God's Great Experiment with Adamite man. As Jesus' presence, power and influence actually did persist through and The speakers were Pastor Al Martin independence all the way through to an pointed to a decline of membership country-wide: the Reverend from Trinity Baptist Church, New Jersey, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones — of the for the Reformation, it was the inspired beyond death? difficulties he faced in his ministry whilst assistant bishopric. The former could have recognition of the Papacy as the Woman of David Holloway, vicar of Desmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, has been U.S.A.; the Rev. lain Murray, Editor of the profound consequences for the whole of the 3. 'The resurrection of Jesus was, in the final analysis, caused l at Westminster Chapel in London, and Revelation 17 that brought about the right to point to the correlation between clear and sound Christian Banner of Truth Trust (and now resident present Diocese of Sydney, with the possibility the way he handled them. Reformation and they held to the HISTORICAL beliefs and a strong church. It is not that we should simply espouse God and may not inappropriately be termed both a miracle and a in Australia), and Pastor James Hogg from of even the Synod being reduced to a power interpretation of Prophecy, unlike the Jesuit- play between clear and articulate belief for the sake of the church growth but rather mystery! "You cannot tell precisely what happened at the first Easter Stanmore Baptist Church, N.S.W. four regional blocks. Given that invented Futurist theory which puts the Man Fanaticism Regional Bishops in Sydney are not elected by that if "belief" is consistent with the traditions of nor get behind the experiences, encounters and discoveries of the The main speaker, Pastor Martin spoke of Sin in the dim distant future. the apostles, then Mr. Murray also addressed the subject the Regions, yet can be quite dominant in their we have sound foundations and can expect that God in his mercy will early Church and their way of telling the stories of Faith?' of the need for Devotion to God in Life The reason for today's great apostasy is the of Understanding Religious Fanaticism, Regions, great issues are at stake—but the continue to add to his church. 4. and Ministry. In a very powerful and vapourising of God's Word so they can 'The resurrection of Jesus was a personal resurrection but not a emphasising its general characteristics. debate on regionalisation is so far not public? practical way which spoke to every Why? What are we talking about? scarcely grasp the teachings of our HISTORIC Any careful reading of Paul's letters will reveal that the lynch-pin of bodily resurrection.' "Men come to know God as they throw their lot Fanaticism usually begins in immature listener's heart and conscience, Pastor CHRIST. He is being dis-attached from His with the people of God. And it is no mere figure of speech ... to Christians, concentrating on experiences, Yours sincerely, wonderful Prophetic Word, not only in the Pauline theology is the death and resurrection of Jesus. The content Martin exegeted and applied the L. M. Abbot speak of the people of God as the body of Christ; for this is the place taking one strand of biblical truth severed Gospel but in His Deity when He existed of the sermon in Acts 17 is authenticated by the resurrection of Jesus: principles outlined in Acts 20:17-27 (Paul's Windsor from the rest of the Bible and develops a "Before Abraham was I AM!' the preaching of the Gospel is validated by the reality of Jesus' where Jesus is embodied now, where he is he is to be encountered, farewell speech to the Ephesian elders on e spirit of pride and elitism. Fanaticism Maybe Harold, it would be better not to resurrection (so 1 Corinthians 15). Yet the resurrection is the very area where he is not still alive — for he is alive everywhere — but where the shore of Miletus) and 1 Timothy ultimately overthrows Scripture. tabulate your Amillennialism but to leave where the Bishop of Durham has cast doubt. he is known to be alive." 4:12-16 (Paul's exhortation to young yourself open to fresh revelation. We live in 5. 'The resurrection of Jesus guarantees that all persons will Timothy). Each man present at the Conference Where was Peter? the most fantastic time of history and you are Not that we should deny that the Bishop of Durham has attempted was truly challenged to a greater and ultimately be established and fulfilled in their personal identity From the Acts passage, Pastor Martin Dear Sir, letting it pass you by instead of reading the to grapple with the New Testament: he has. But his conclusions, let more personal walk With God, to stand through membership of the community of Jesus Christ, so that spoke of the Model of a Gospel Preacher, Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the alone his methodology, are unconvincing. firmly for biblical truth, to place the We often hear of the Pope referred to as other. resurrection is a fact of the future as well as a fact of the past. as a bondslave of King Jesus, who is free Peter's successor, an assertion which is To be fair to the Bishop, he has attempted to interpret the New church's life and witness under the Yours sincerely, from all denominational, Church growth reflected in one of the titles assumed by Pope Moreover, in bridging past and future, resurrection is a present authority of the Word of God, so that Phyllis Creasey Testament without the use of a pen-knife to cut out the 'awkward' and the fads of modefn evangelism, to John Paul II. This is based on the claim that reality.' King Jesus ruled the church, and not supernatural elements. But he is a product of late twentieth century obey the revealed will of God in the Peter was the first Bishop of Rome from AD41- denominationalism, pragmatism, Dr. Harris is to be commended for his scholarly critique of the Word of God. The apostle Paul could do 66. liberalism. Treating much of the material in the gospels as 'stories', he traditionalism or expediency. Bishop of Durham's utterances. He ably exposes weaknesses in the this, because he had received grace from understands that they convey in symbolic form the reflections of the But what does the Bible reveal about this Teacher of a different gospel Bishop's exegesis and convincingly argues that the "New Testament God to serve his brethren with humility, (Tapes of the Conference are available from claim? disciples on the Jesus event. The stories tell us more about the faith compassion and pathos, "tears". Paul's Evangelical Tapes, 140 Warners Bay Rd., Mt. Dear Sir, of the disciples than they reveal about Jesus. The resurrection of Jesus records leave us in no doubt that on the first Easter morning the tomb Hutton 2290. Tel. (049)48 9742) In Galatians 1:16-18 Paul writes that 3 years where Jesus had been buried was empty (apart, that is, from the after his conversion (A037) he met Peter at It did not help our Lord's cause to put a does not happen literally: his body did not physically rise from the Jerusalem (AD40). photograph of Rev. Fred Nile's unnecessary grave, urges Bishop Jenkins in a highly sophisticated theological burial linens that prompted at least one disciple to believe, John and disobedient action in greeting the Pope argument. 20:3-5,8)" (pp. 21 f). In Galatians 2:1-9 Paul writes that he again on the front page of the Australian Church went to Jerusalem 14 years later (AD54) where Record. If mentioned, it should have been From the inception of the apostolic preaching there have always There are a number of disturbing elements with the statements of he met Peter (verse 9). condemned. been those who have attempted to twist or re-interpret the gospel the Bishop. Whilst he insists that God lies at the heart of the Biblical Professor of Church Growth The Epistle to the Romans was written from 2 John 8-10 tells us clearly not to greet statement. It has always been an important task of the 'apostolic' material, his own treatments of the New Testament leaves us Corinthia about A060, and Chapter 16 has leaders and teachers who bring a doctrine wondering where we do find God and what he is like. As Dr. Harris greetings to several members of the church at church to discern the distortions, to point them out and to defend other than the teaching which the Lord Jesus has pointed out there is more "at stake here than the right of Rome by name but no mention of Peter. This the truth. Paul, for example, devotes a good part of his letters to taught We are to watch ourselves about this individuals, whether public or private figures, to hold distinctive to visit for EFAC Conference is strange if Peter bad been Bishop. injunction. (No wonder, since it is hard to dealing with those who were weakening the gospel and who were, In Paul's letter to Timothy from Rome A066 keep). If we allow ourselves to slip into being in the final analysis, preaching 'no gospel'. We must continue, in this views about sport or economics or politics or religion." Like all shortly before his execution (2 Timothy 4:7,8), hail-fellow-well-met with purveyors of untruth day and age, to be on the alert and be equipped to handle bishops of the Church of England, Dr. Jenkins is pledged to "believe he writes in verse 11, "only Luke is with me". about Christ, all our work will be lost and not theological distortion. It is encouraging therefore to find that Dr. ... expound and teach" the doctrine of the Christian faith "which is Timothy was first Bishop of Ephesus and Mark get the reward it deserves. Also, we should revealed in the holy Scriptures" (quoted from the Order of Service for Dr. Eddie Gibbs, Assistant Professor of was with him (2 Timothy 4:11). become partners in the false teacher's wicked Murray Harris, Warden of Tyndale House in Cambridge has written a Church Growth at Fuller Theological the Ordination of a Bishop. Alternative Services Book.) So whenever Where was Peter? work. booklet entitled Easter in Durham. In a fair and considered way (and Seminary has accepted EFAC's invitation much writing on Bishop Jenkins has not reflected this), Dr. Harris has he speaks on religious matters he is a representative, if not a He wrote his first Epistle from Babylonia The Pope teaches a different gospel about to visit Australia to conduct the daily the Lord Jesus! Jesus Christ is not the only researched the Bishop's own writings and made a careful review of spokesman, of the Church of England. Bible Studies. about AD60 (1 Peter 5:13), the same verse stating that Mark was with him at the time, mediator between God and men; Mary, the them. Harris points out five key ideas that are central to Jenkins' view We need to be alert to the damage utterances such as these can The Chairman of the Conference saints and priests all share this role. The Lord confirming 2 Timothy 4:11. of the resurrection: cause to members of the church and to the preaching of the gospel. Programme Committee, the Reverend Jesus is not even the only Saviour. Mary is Peter was therefore with Timothy and Mark exalted to this role. 1. The "livingness" of Jesus was the continuation of the pattern and We need to pray for the Bishop and his fellow Bishops in England, as Graeme Sells, said this week: "We are !is Asia Minor and Babylonia, but never with purpose of his life in the experience of his followers. The resurrection well as for the leaders in Australian Churches, that the truth and delighted that Dr. Gibbs has agreed to Paul at Rome. His mission was to the Mary confessed in the Magnificat that God cutting-edge of the apostolic preaching will be maintained and will visit Australia to make such an important ircumcision (Galatians 2:7-9) — the Jews and was her Saviour. She could not have been is not to be identified with a single event that occurred on Easter contribution to the Conference." the lost ten tribes (1 Peter 1:1). immaculately conceived, as the Pope claims. morning. ontinue to sound forth with clarity and power. Also, by the Council of Trent, ban. 13, 1547, "Dr. Gibbs, an Englishman, has been Yours sincerly the tenet that Justification from sin comes by resident in the United States since his tom Aldons last Malvern faith alone, was expressly denied — in spite of appointment to the Fuller faculty in 1984. Romans 4, and 5:1-2. A graduate of Oakhill Theological College It is Roman Catholic teaching that no-one and the London Bible College, he was can know he/she is saved until "safely dead". from 1966-70 a missionary in Chile under Importance of modern prophecy Our Lord's Gospel is that anyone who loves G.M.H. HAVE ADDED TO the auspices of the South American Him and does what He says has the Holy Spirit YOUTH LEADERS Missionary Society where his major Pear Sir, living in him/her (John 14:23). Anyone who THEIR RANGE OF CARS concern was church planting. believes in the crucified Son of God already FOR WILDERNESS CENTRE Thank you Harold Hinton for your kind Sydney City Mission Australia has exciting employment opportunities for people who enjoy encouragement (ACR 2 has Everlasting Life (John 3:16), and is indwelt "In 1972 he was invited by the Bible 9/7), but oh what you THE NEW HOLDEN BARINA a challenge and who have excelent leadership qualities. are missing in the Holy Scriptures with your by the Holy Spirit (John 7:39). Such persons Society in the U.K. to develop church The Mission now requires tough people who enjoy hard rugged work for Stage two of Its definition of Amillennialism which you have passed from death to life (John 5:24). This 4 cyl. vehicle gives great performance, Wilderness Program to be located at Nowra. programmes and Bible resource materials describe thus: "that Bible prophecy cannot be They can and should know this (1 John 5:13). Also required are people to replace staff who move from the Tallong Centre (just north of in addition to conducting Church Growth Goulburn) to Nowra. so interpreted that specific events, or So the Pope does bring other teachings, ,outstanding economy and is well equipped. Youth leadership abilities, experience in working with problem people, a growing concern conferences. During his seven years with organisations, or nations in the 20th century or which discount our Lord's. To greet him as For this or any other of the G.M.H range, the Bible Society more than 15,000 and Interest in the welfare of young people and a down to earth practical Christian faith are subsequent centuries can be identified as another Christian teacher, or as a superior, is the special qualities for which the Mission is looking. church leaders, both ordained and lay, fulfilment of prophecy ..." What then IS rank disobedience and a very dangerous please contact me. Staff required include: "Bridging the Gap" — the theme attended basic church growth courses prophecy? Christ was prophesied, John the practice. PLEASE NOTE: * Experienced horse handlers to teach riding, harness driving and match horses adopted by the Evangelical Fellowship in Baptist, the Crucifixion (with not a bone A new national Fleet Owner Discount has been negotiated for harnessing. sponsored by the society. These courses Yours smcerly, broken), Judas (Zech. 11:12), the Man of Sin with G.M.H. for Clergy which will make G.M.H. cars very competitively priced. • the Anglican Communion (EFAC) for the were attended by church leaders from all C. G. Knox Waggon Master — prepared to train for waggon trip National Conference scheduled to be (11 T hes, 2:3,4) fulfilled in Revelation 17-. I can assure you of my best attention. • Teachers (especially remedial) the major denominations and across the Bundanoon • Nurses held at Ursula College, Canberra May theological spectrum." Harry Dibley: Bus. 635 4022; Priv. 634 1694 * Outdoors and Bushcraft teachers 12-16,1986. • Mountaineering/Canoeing teachers Dr. Gibbs will also be conducting HILLSDONS PTY. LTD. 117 Church Street, Parramatta The Conference will address questions This is a tough job for tough people — if you feel you fit the church growth seminars for the requirements write immediately with references to: relating to evangelism in the context of Australian Fellowship for Church Growth Mrs. Merle Hurcomb contemporary Australian society. in Adelaide and Melbourne. Director Sydney City Mission Australia Bp Muston on Women's Ordination 103 Bathurst Street SYDNEY NSW 2000 A matter of natural justice "THE TOUCH OF HIS HAND" SYDNEY CITY MISSION AUSTRALIA "I believe in the ordination of women. I believe in it because I see it as the logical a systematic study of Biblioal Basics for consequence of all that the New Testament teaches about ministry for both women and "the-man-on-the-street" RIDLEY COLLEGE men." colourful cover-illustrated 48 pages Ideal to pass onto a neighbour or friends. TEACHER (986 Said Bishop Gerald Muston in the or to teach your family "All of this uncertainty about the Anglican Messenger. He continued, $1.50 per copy ministries which are open to women has $1.25 per copy if 10 or more are bought The Southern Highlands Christian School aims to open the secondary AT WORSHIP "I believe in it because I am sure it been a major hindrance to the fostering TO: department, Year 7, as an extension to its existing primary school in 1986. would immeasurably enrich the Church's of vocations fdr women in the church. World Home Bible League the Lord willing. The board of this parent-controlled Christian School life. I believe in it for reasons of natural PO Box 484, Penrith, 2750 "Even though, at the forthcoming invites applications for a teaching position from a qualified person in justice. Please supply me with ABC Television 1 1 a.m. General Synod, it seems likely that the copies of Maths/Science area prepared to be involved in the preparation and "For more than a decade the way will be opened for women to be at $ Enclosed is my chequepostal note . execution of our Christ-centred curriculum. The position will include work ordination of women has been a lively made deacons, it might seem that there is Please charge my Bankcard No. 496 in primary grades and other subject areas. Sunday 1st September question in the Anglican Church of little to encourage the woman who feels Name: Add t'l`SS. Australia, and yet we seem to be little God has called her to ministry and who Please contact the Secretary, closer to a resolution of it than when we looks for a sphere of work which will give Postcode P.O. Box 639. Bowral, 2576 started. full scope for service." Phone (046) 91 1914 or 91 2021. 6 — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, AUGUST 26, 1985 FE AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECO , ALIW)gr A*Itiiit — Libra, Philosophy Professor to give ADDRESSING THE NON-CHRISTIAN MIND WITH THE GOSPEL Part 3. Perry Lecture

Professor Max Charlesworth, Professor recently involved in making film of Philosophy at Deakin University, will documentaries for O/SBS and for the give the 1985 Bishop Perry Memorial Bicentennial. Presenting the Bible to the non-Christian Lecture on the topic "Christians and The Lecture is open to the public. A Politics: between Liberation Theology Apologetics is the art of communicating the gospel to persuade non-christians to Making sense and Keeping to the Vestry". $2.00 charge will cover costs and supper. The Lecture and responses will be show repentance towards God and faith in Jesus Christ. This process essentially means Michael Hill The Lecture will be held on Thursday published after tlSe event. telling the gospel story in such a way that it will best challenge the non-christian's sinful of guidance September 19, 1985 at 8.00 p.m. in St. self-rule. Our sinful self-rule has not changed since the Fall, but how we think about it The first Bishop Perry Memorial Lecture does change. Apologetics seeks to show clearly how the gospel still says to our lames' Conference Centre, Batman Street, was given by Professor Ken Cable of West Melbourne. generation, "slop, go back to Jesus Christ". Sydney University in 1983. The Lecture is neighbour's nature or constitution and It was not long before this self-centred Respondents to Professor jointly sponsored by St. James Old This is offered as the third of an occasional series to help in evangelism. the conditions in which he or she is attitude had an affect on all human found. If a neighbour is hungry then food Charlesworth will be Mr. Jonathan King, Cathedral — where Bishop Charles Perry In the first article in this series (ACR relationships. If one believes that they are Lesley Hicks Secondly, it teaches us that God is is good. if a neighbour is lonely then historian and author, and former politics ministered — and the Evangelical 17/6/85) it was suggested that life was all worth more than others then they will relational. Let me explain what I mean. friendship is good. Jesus indicated lecturer at Melbourne University; and the Fellowship in the Anglican Communion about personal relationships and that not be committed to the good of others After reading the whole Bible it becomes (Matthew 7:12) that we would know what Rev. Alan Nichols, Executive Director of (Victoria). people were made for love-relationships no matter what They will only be the Mission of St James and St John. apparent that there are three persons others needed or wanted because we felt The Rev. Alan Nichols announcing the or agape-relationships. Since people committed to the good of others where it In last issue's column, I mentioned my Chairing the evening will be Miss Barbara who occupy the central roles at various these needs ourselves. Knowing the is in their own interests. The Furthermore, the events of 1885 had a Lecture said: "A psychological tug of war were made for love-relationships it was interest in and commitment to the work points in the story. One is God Himself loving thing to do in most situations is formative influence on the history of Darling, lecturer in Church History, Ridley is going on within all Churches in argued that we could use people's consequence of all this is obvious and by of the Overseas Missionary Fellowship, addressed as Father. The second person is not difficult Above all our neighbours missions, and of Christian work in Theological College, Melbourne. Australia about whether Christians satisfaction or dissatisfaction with their the end of Genesis chapter eleven we see and that our church is linked to a Jesus who is addressed as Son. The third need agape-relationships — that is, universities throughout the world." (P.10) Professor Charlesworth, a practising should be actively engaged in politics, personal relationships as a contact point mankind divided by geography and particular OMF missionary. Carolyn is the person known as the Holy Spirit relationships with others who are totally Catholic, has become well known for and if they should, how they should do it. for the gospel. Those enjoying good language. The picture is one of total Blomfield is a nurse at Saiburi Hospital in The Cambridge Seven were all men, all These three are separate persons even committed to them. God's commitment television debates on ethics and society. Professor Charlesworth will help us love-relationships could be pointed to disharmony. South Thailand. Her humorous, English, and were wealthy and privileged. though there is only one God. As persons to all people is seen in creation. We shall That made the scale of their sacrifice all Jonathan King is known for his book explore these choices." the joys of a love-relationship with God. they think and make judgements and informative newsletters, illustrated with "Waltzpg Materialism" and has been see later it is also displayed in the cross of Covenant the more impressive, but their story is Those suffering in other types of decisions. It is on the basis of their Jesus. excellent cartoon-style drawings, are Some time ago the relationships in our probably more of historical interest than relationships could be motivated by their thinking and consequent decision- • always a delight to receive. I have the family were deteriorating so my wife and one with which modern young readers dissatisfaction to think about love- making that they relate to one another. Creation Apparently Frustrated privilege of distributing them to the I arranged a family conference one would identify. When God Guides, relationships, especially a love- Because there are three persons God is • members of our congregation on her list In the first book of the Bible, Genesis, Sunday afternoon. We talked about the however, is obviously contemporary and "Christian" Australia biblically relationship with God. relational. The three persons relate to one of correspondents and prayer partners. we read about the creation of mankind. problems of tiredness and irritability, relevant. The question of whether and In this article I propose to demonstrate another in a special way. The Father loves Last Christmas she sent us a copy of Adam and Eve find themselves in an homework not done, and so on. To how God guides has to be considered two things. I propose to demonstrate that the Soil and the Son loves and obeys the When God Guides (OMF living impoverished environment that can only be called overcome the problems we stipulated afresh by every new Christian who the Bible is all about love-relationships. Father. The Holy Spirit loves and serves Testimonies Series, 1984), which included good. They share a good relationship certain rules or obligations. The children sincerely wants to know God's purposes I he greatest problem that affluent, Moreover, I propose to argue that if the both the Father and the Son. a segment she had written. It was a gift — Australian sof let, however, continues with God. Distrust creeps into this good had to limit their T.V. watching to one for his or her life— and not just His employed, healthy Australians have is story of the Bible is presented in terms of I had therefore no obligation to review it! to look at them as irrelevant, he said. During my time as a theological college relationship. Adam and Eve are led to half-hour each afternoon, homework had general purposes, but also His special :hat they regard Christianity as a matter love-relationships it will have great However, another Church Record Mr. Moyes also pointed to the lack of a student I was puzzled why the early believe that God does not really love to be completed before other things leading for the individual. :.1 good manners and proper behaviour. appeal. People will begin to see in the reviewer did so, and gave it quite a Christian spiritual foundation in our church had spent so much time writing them. They believe that God is not acting could be done, and so on. There were Bible the very thing for which they were drubbing. Tastes and judgements differ, Unsettling the settled i:,•s can be "Christian" simply' education system: "The secular humanist about the doctrine of the Trinity. I could in their interests — for their good. God is varlous sanctions or penalties (e.g. loss of i• they stand up when a lady wants created. not see it as terribly important because it holding back. of course. I read it when I received it, and To dislodge people from their own divorces soul and mind, hence education pocket-money) stipulated in case of taw* dtkoalublic transport and because Mining the insights and truths of the didn't seem to be relevant to everyday thought it could be a most helpful book, country and culture and language in ,t proceeds in a moral vacuum," he said. failure. The children agreed and we drew till fiddle their tax returns too Bible is not easy. The message of the life. Years of ministry has changed all that. especially to young Christians. I am era requires powerful incentives. up a list of their obligations. The lists lid Bible can be distorted if some parts are The teaching about the Trinity is prompted to write about it after all after Starvation, war or persecution may_ "Love- were stuck behind their bedroom doors emphasised and others ignored. important because it gives us a clue to reading another book about guidance them fleeing as refugees; big mon 'M'W ••41.4 glrir verend Gordon Moyes, to remind them of their commitments. Understanding the Bible requires the shape and nature of reality. The and the missionary call, John Pollock's attract; strong humanitarian mots "41.111/614$ Wesley Central relationships One should note that our agreement did The Cambridge Seven, a revised integrating all the parts so that they form reality that I experience day by day is drive them; or, as with the Can*, *MA iraliftierday (Sunday, July 28) not create or generate new relationships. centenary re-issue of a book which osoptive a meaningful whole. It is rather like made up of persons and relationships. It merely confirmed and regulated Seven and most who write in WJrE attack on broken by originally appeared in 1955 (OMF and 40.1000 putting together an identikit picture. Each Life without other persons is desperately Guides, awareness of God's „coy for its disregard of existing relationships by outlining Marshalls, 1985)„ the Bible. part of the face looks different by itself. lonely and meaningless. It is not just distrust" obligations and sanctions. commandments, plus conviction or tAISINWININt We can pick out individual parts that personal relationships which make life After the breakdown of relationships Enthusiasm in 1885 special guidance, as varied in its sas speaking at the Lyceum remind us of a familiar face but when we meaningful. Some kinds or relationships MPMss. manifestations as the varied occupatio: theatre, Sydney, where he put them all together they are nothing are extremely valuable while others are Distrust can fracture love-relationships. described in the early part of Genesis we It tells the story of the seven 41 read of a series of convenants or and nationalities of the missionaries the Bible Society in Australia's like the face we are trying to image. painful. Our friend John had personal It should not be able to do so. If love is outstanding young Cambridge graduates, concerned. .oual Olivier Beguin Memorial agreements rather like the agreement relationships but found none of them commitment to the other no matter what including the great cricketer C. T. Studd, te. our. Understanding the Bible involves a then the belief that a partner or friend is with our children. God confirms and who responded to the call sounded out Although the book deals to a large two-way process. Starting with the parts terribly significant Nevertheless, we shall "the sort of civil religion which holds not totally committed to your good regulates relationships by covenants. The by Hudson Taylor and set off for China's extent with the ways God led young men we eventually come to an understanding see that life is all about personal that decent behaviour is the requirement should not influence your commitment chief of these covenants is with His inland in 1885. Those were heady days of and women to missionary service with of the whole. Arriving at a view of the relationships. They are the key to of being Christian is the most difficult to them. Given our self-centredness people Israel on Mount Sinai. The high missionary enthusiasm. As Pollock OMF, it deals with many other decision- whole allows re-assessment of the parts. meaning. making situations —from finding a strong hold of paganism that needs to be distrust does shatter relationships. So it obligations arising from Israel's writes, "Any account of God's working The parts can be put in context. Parts out husband to buying a horse! The penetrated with the Gospel," Mr. Moyes Creation and its Purpose was with Adam and Eve. Moreover, relationship with God are set forth as on the human soul is timeless, but the said. of context can assume a variety of commandments and ordinances (Genesis principles are valid, it seems to me, to If God is the Creator as the Bible distrust leads to disobedience. If we Cambridge Seven provides particular meanings. Imagine the painting of the believe that God does out have our chapters 19-23). It must be made clear anyone seeking to make a decision wise:, "That is precisely where the Scriptures teaches then He is of a different order to evidence about growth in grace and on Mona Lisa with everything missing except interests at heart then we will disobey His that Israel did not owe these obligations God's calling to full-time service. and in line with the will of God. prick our pretensions and hold up a us mere mortals. He is untreated and we the smile. How would we interpret it? Is commands and ignore or reject His to God because they entered into an The key to the book is Denis Lane's mirror so that we see ourselves as we are created. Just the concept of such a it ironical or good humoured? One advice. Love-relationships are effectively agreement or covenant but they owed introduction. He is at present the really are beneath our mask of decency. reason why the Mona Lisa is so puzzling Being properly arouses awe and fear in broken by distrust. Adam and these obligations to God because of the Mission's Director for Home Ministries in "There are no moral mores, or spiritual us. Moreover, if God is the Creator then Eve could 'The Scriptures reveal us as we are and is that it does not provide enough of the not receive the good God had prepared relationship they shared with Him England, having served in Malaysia and aspects to be considered. Yet not to context to answer the question about our relationship to Him is one of grace. as we ought to be, and show us how in for them because they would not follow through creation. Creation established Singapore. He writes: "My job . .. is to commit yourself to a spiritual viewpoint is Since none of us creatures were around Christ Jesus our lives can be changed and why she is smiling. Has she just His advice. Missing out on the good relationships of a certain kind and the draw out the principles which have to commit yourself to a moral merry-go- when God started the process which renewed." succeeded at some dastardly deed or is things reinforced their belief that God covenants only give expression to the operated through the ages in God's round. The student who is not taught to there a clown in front of her doing some ended in our being we were never in a Mr. Moyes said that, while the secular was not good or trustworthy. obligations which are part of that dealings with men and women. The rest stand for something falls for anything. position to earn or deserve our existence. society rejects the relevancy of tricks? If the context or surrounds were relationship. of the book simply confirms that those You cannot divorce moral values and It is a gift of God, given on the basis of Adam and Eve's distrust had its Scriptures, those that use them discover filled out then her smile would not be so 34, principles are still alive and working education. God's love for us. Whether we live ten consequences for others. It meant that It is because God graciously created us puzzling. that they are incredibly alive. their children did not live within a good today, just as God is still alive and "To educate a person without a moral years or one hundred years, from God's that we ought to love and obey Him. His The "The Bible, when read, meditated relationship with God. (" working today." viewpoint is to create a social menace. point of view, we can never say we have commands are promises of our own upon, and actualised, begins to throb earned or deserved it All we enjoy is the good for He is committed to our good. installation "The most helpful thing any Christian "God's plan is for a I knew a man who blamed his elder Guiding principles with remarkable power and conviction;' result of God's goodwill and favour. sister for one of the great calamities in his and restoration of Mr. Moyes said. church can do is to help a lost and Covenant Failure From the story in Acts of Peter's call to despairing generation discover that the community" Love or agape (we can use these two life. He no longer remained friends with preach the Gospel to the gentile As one reads the historical books of "The problem is not that the Scriptures Word of God abides for ever and is real, words interchangeably now) is a way of his sister. While he did not teach his the Old Testament one finds that the Church bells Cornelius, Lane lists ten principles of are incredible, but that they refuse to be reliable, and relevant to the personal acting that is brought about by a decision children to hate their aunty the man's guidance which I think are worth irrelevant" covenants were a failure. One can have —as well as handbells, situation! I his two way process of understanding to do good to another no matter what actions meant that the children did not repeating here: 1) Be prayerful. 2) Let is never-ending. A better understanding they do to you. God created out of love. become friends with her. The man laws and external sanctions to regulate chimes and carillons— God remove your prejudices. 3) of the parts generates a better He wanted people to enjoy life; especially regularly took his children to visit other broken relationships but, as St Paul was has been our business Appreciate the value of timing and understanding of the whole. The new love-relationships. This much is clear brothers and sisters (the children's aunts to point out, there is something that the for over 40o years. circumstances. 4) Learn to recognize the understanding of the whole allows a from Jesus' summary of the Law or Torah and uncles) but he never took them to law cannot do. It cannot create right voice of the Spirit 5) Move by faith. 6) Colleges have a future better understanding of the parts and so (God's fatherly instruction) found in visit his elder sister. The children soon relationships. Right relationships come If we can help you, Involve others in your guidance. 7) Be on. One's understanding of the Bible can Matthew 22:34-40. Sharing in love- learnt that this sister was not worth from inside—they are the result of write able to explain your sense of leading Mr. Justice Samuels looks forward go on being refined indefinitely. To save relationships with God and our fellow- visiting. If she was worth visiting they commitment and love. This is a thing of responsibly. 8) Listen to the relevant the reader from the laborious process of man is God's purpose for all people. thought their father would have made the the affections and will. External rules and testimony of others. 9) Follow through on At a dinner held in New College to building up an overview of the Bible let effort. penalties cannot create right attitudes expression of moral points of view. This The early parts of the Bible make it guidance received. 10) Act in accordance celebrate the 25th anniversary of the me present you with my own, It may not even though they can modify behaviour. WHITECHAPEL might well risk a loss of liberties in clear that mankind (male and female So it was with Adam and Eve. They with the Word of God. incorporation of the New University be as refined as others but it will help me The work of the Old Testament society where clear moral and religious together) is made in the image of God. rejected a friendship with God. They BELL FOUNDRY LTD Colleges Council, the Archbishop of establish my claim that the Bible is all prophets can be understood against the 14 White.:h.rl,elva London F1 11,V riolarul Each principle, then, is illustrated in a views were not put. An indirect consequence of this fact is rejected his advice and ignored him. number of testimonies, some only very Sydney, Donald Robinson, and the about agape relationships. My overview that people are relational and personal. Their children did not see God as worthy background of covenant failure. The brief, some of chapter length. It is an chancellor of the University of New South Archbishop Robinson, referring to a of the Bible can be reduced to seven of friendship and devotion. They function of a prophet is to call the people book by Bishop Lesslie Newbigin (The They were created to be like God in that interesting and readable way of teaching Wales, Mr. Justice Gordon Samuels, both points. they, too, would share in love- maintained the self-centred attitudes of Other Side of 1984) declared that the continued page 10 BOOKSTORE MANAGER about guidance, especially for those looked forward to a bright and vigorous relationships. Love of God and love of their parents. many readers who would find the usual future for church colleges in Australian church was invited to offer to people in Trinity our culture a way of understanding which neighbour express themselves in different CMS CHRISTIAN BOOKSTORES require book reviewed in these pages too heavy. universities. Many people reading the word ways. If a person loves God it is a MANAGER for their Parramatta branch, gave a new starting point for exploring Lane writes that it is part of our spiritual The New University Colleges Council "Trinity" will think of a popular movie of impossible for them to do good for God. an established shop recently moved to new the mystery of human existence and for COOK WANTED: education to learn to steer a course had founded New College at the several years ago. The word actually There is nothing that God lacks that His premises. The position will suit a mature coping with its practical tasks in the between "the rationalistic unbelief that University of New South Wales and refers to some teaching about God. The BY: THE CRUSADER CONFERENCE CENTRE Christian person over 25 who will be domestic life of believers and the public creatures might provide. Obedience is decries any inner voice of God speaking Robert Menzies at Macquarie University. doctrine or teaching of the Trinity is resoonsible for all aspects of the business. life of citizens. Because colleges had the only expression of love toward God. 7 Crusader Road, Galston NSW 2159 (near Hornsby) to our souls, and the emotionally heated f he two universities were represented at about there being one God who is three Some knowledge of selling and bookkeeping historically shown themselves to be Jesus said those who loved Him would and a love and knowledge of Christian subjectivism that lives in a constant state the dinner by the chancellor of Persons. keep His commandments. Since God adaptable to change and a venerable part To work mid-week in its Christian service to School groups. literature Is necessary. of tension waiting for the next inner Macquarie University, Mr. Justice Michael The Bible's starting-point and my only commands what is good for His of church and university life, he said "I Remuneration payable, with accommodation and meals provided if required. Applications to the General Manager. Mr. voice." (P.11-12) This book could well Kirby and Mr. Justice Gordon Samuels. starting-point for thinking about the creatures obedience is not a hard thing. contribute to that spiritual education, by believe this is an invitation which our Applicant must be a committed Christian person shown by active membership Whitehouse, 93 Bathurst Street. Sydney. Mr. Justice Gordon Samuels said that colleges must take up as genuine parts of world is the doctrine of the Trinity. This Love of neighbour involves doing good of a church. 2000 (02) 267 3711 showing guidance clothed in flesh and often a scrupulous deference to doctrine teaches us two things. Firstly, it blood. our universities". for our neighbour. What is good for our neutrality in colleges may lead to a muted teaches us that God is personal. neighbour depends upon our Phone (02) 653 1676 or write to the above address for more information. 8 — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, AUGUST 26, 1985 AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, AUGUST 26, 1985 — 9 THE GOOD READ The book is based on a course ordinated and, as a result, inefficient. The Born Slaves The Greening of Christian prepared for those who were entering author discusses the organisation of the Green Shoots in the Concrete ministry. The Course was given at the Education parish and the various models which exist Clifford Pond Baptist Theological College of Western and suggests what ought to be the way Evangelical Press 93pp. PIA Brian V. Hill, Lancer, 204 pp Australia and this book really stands as an forward. He justified this excursion introductory text book for such courses beyond the usual boundaries of Dr. Bakke points visions for Church and Community as well as a good introduction for all education discussions on p.198. His educators who claim to be Christian. thinking is so clear and so thoroughly However, because of its background, the Biblical that no justification is necessary book has the greatest value for those — even without it the chapter stands on engaged in parish education. Christians — particularly evangelicals its own as a helpful addition to the • to help not in a partronising way, but how to get into a community when they — tend to glamorize rural life. We he had to sort through the cultural In the first section, Teaching in discussion on church leadership. recognising mutual learning. first arrived — to build positive contacts, produce calendars of rural scenes with issues of his faith. Yesterdays Church, Hill deals with the The book places heavy emphasis on • to learn the language of the city to talk to other ministers and key people texts on them, never photos of inner the • Moses grew up bicultural, had a historical background to modern the family as the source of Christian vernacular—both in words and on the area—the school headmaster, the cities. Christians aim to leave cities for the classical education in the wilderness, Christian education. He moves from the education. We need to be reminded of hairdresser, the garage proprietor. He country; some seeing cities as anti God. lifestyle. world of the Bible, through the Middle this. Hill says (p146), "We have seen how stressed the importance of finding out and ormed a new culture with mud and Ages and the Reformation to Industrial We have to let go of that ideal and Small groups discussions on barriers to brick workers. firmly and unambiguously the Bible these dreams included: who the 'gatekeepers' of the community society and to a modern concept of makes parents responsible to immerse come to terms with handling city life and are — the natural leaders. • Nehemiah — a North Shore type who education. The survey is masterly. I found their children in a knowledge and ministry. • fear of change — inertia took leave of absence to rebuild that Hill's simple summary raised issues He suggested that the local church understanding of God's word. Nor is Raymond Bakke of Chicago was in • individualism invite heads of local institutions to lersualem, bringing his resources and and answered questions about the This book is right down my alley! A there any room to subject this principle Sydney recently conducting an Urban • ministers' professionalism — not Sunday night meals with the amazing sensitivity. When people didn't problems of modern Christian Education Readers' Digest version of Martin Luther! to cultural transposition or to delegate Ministry Seminar, in which about 170 congregation, so the congregation could want to live there, he asked 1 person in in a way that no other reading or study "Born Slaves" is actually an abridged, encouraging lay people, seeing training the responsibility to the church or the people participated. During his summer as irrelevant know what is happening and pray about 10 to do so by casting lots. None would has done. it is in this section that Hill has easy to read, for the Australian version of school ..." and this leads to his vacation he is visiting 20 cities in India, it For example the matron of the hospital, want to live in some parts of Sydney — some important things to say about Martin Luther's "Bondage of the Will". • society as anti — authority conclusion about learning environments South East Asia, Africa, Europe and the the headmaster, aldermen, etc. This helps but we could set apart some to do so. Sunday Schools and it is here that he There will of course be those who will • (p170), "The most heretical suggestion I U.K. to conduct other seminars. Church multicultural nature of society the congregation earth itself in the local • Jeremiah's letter in ch 29 to the exiles on gives us an excellent discussion of the scoff; those who like to read Shakespeare could make, in the eyes of some Record attended part of the conference • the church's poor public image community. Babylon —'God has sent you ... put There are not many good books on various ideas of what is "Christian in the original, the AV, 1662 and cover up Christians but one consistent with the and later interviewed Geoff Huard of St. down roots ... seek the shalom of the Christian Education. That makes this Education". After reading Hill I felt some • the class-bound nature of the church The potential in this is enormous — a NT. is, of course, that instead of trying to the subtitles in foreign movies. Saviour's Redfern for his overall city, pray for its welfare.' We should something of a vintage year. Already we sympathy with his questioning of the use • very powerful tool to influence the area. simulate family-style learning I was also delighted to find that his is impressions. denominationalism read 'Sydney' for 'Babylon' in that have favorably reviewed Making Adult We tend to see the Anglican church as a of "education" and the need to define it environments in churches, we should use the fifth in a series of abridged Great • lack or misuse of resources Disciples and Values in Focus. Now there The seminar was designed not for Dr. gathered community, asking people toc • Isaiah's vision of the future city God will more carefully but I felt even more the real thing and meet in homes. At least Christian Classics. A pity I didn't know Is yet another Australian book to make its Bakke to lecture, but for members to • lack of unified vision ome to us — to a service, a Bible study, build, in ch 65. concerned to seek a definition of for small group activities, such learning about the Abridged Calvin's Institutes mark in this field. And it is superb! discuss with each other their ideals for • forms of worship etc. More would happen if the church • "Christian" since much of what passes for environments cannot be bettered." This during one summer vacation while at Jesus in Matthew 9 was visiting the urban ministry, barriers to those ideals, saw itself on a 'go to them' basis. Brian Hill is currently Professor of Christian education is definitely not emphasis is most welcome and is basic to Moore College! I could also have saved a • language towns of Galilee when he spoke of the Education at Murdoch University in Biblical. and to visit workers in the new western harvest = not about far off places, but Hill's suggestions for our churches. heap of time earlier this year when I • dress Bakke saw all people as belonging to 4 Western Australia. He writes, therefore, as regions and in the iner city from various the community of his own day and The second section, Teaching in The great strength of Hill's ecclisiology suicidally ploughed through "The Death worlds — biological (family), one acknowledged in academic circles as workers in the new western regions and • church culture location. Every local church has a Today's Church, looks at the whole is his concern to see each member of the of Death in the Death of Christ" by John geographical, vocatinal and leisure. The a leading educational thinker. But he also in the inner city from various responsibility to seek unreached question of what is involved in teaching congregation exercising his or her gifts to Owen before passing it on to a • maintenance mentality — a lack of church needs to reach them in all areas. writes in a deceptively simple style (he denominations and para church groups. people. But today the ends of the earth especially in the Parish programme. On the best effect This leads to suggestions theological student. vision Finally, delegates were divided into has obviously not lost the touch that The western area field work was done are in Sydney. p.93 there is a simple diagram of the that professional teachers ought NOT to • polarisation on theological and political regional groups to discuss what to do made him such a popular I.S.C.F. Recommended by a Martin Luther fan. before the conference. The aim was to Curriculum process. I wish I had had be teaching Sunday School but ought to issues, leading to division. next. The 'Western Ribbon' group made a • the 4 protraits in Mark 4-5: Jesus staffworker in my student days). More expose participants to real life minister such a summary when I first starting be spending their time enabling others to Stephen Miller date to further discuss Bakke's ideas. The stopping the storm on the lake and the importantly he writes as one for whom situations in Sydney, so that later studying education! Into that Hill inserts learn how to teach. He is particularly inner city south of Parramatta Road group war int he distrubed mind. Jesus and the Bible is basic and all his thinking and discussions would be based on reality, some changes which come about as a critical of the "one man band" type of decided to meet to pray regularly, to help the 2 daughters, one living and one his ideas are shaped by God's Word. This not imagination. Delegates felt that his result of the particular input of Biblical ministry and makes some telling eachother in one area at a time, to list dyaing for 12 years: the issue of pastoral is such a change when so much of what aspect of the conference was one of its Christianity. The new diagram (p.100) comments. For example, how many of us urban resources, to continue field visits, priorities in which the old woman holds passes for Christian Education these days A Miracle of Love most significant features, and many want forms the basis of following chapters need to feel guilty when we read, "Hence to help combined services, to help each up Jesus which costs the rich man's is based on secular theory with some Full Pardon to continue these visits. It opened up where each step is dealt with in a detailed lay preachers ought not to be viewed as non-threatening netwroking, with other understand the city better, to have daughter's life. Both are healed. Bible verses thrown in to give it a discussion. The way in which this is done emergency stop-gaps for the minister's possibilities of future support and mailing list, and discuss radical • Jesus in John's gospel — treating people Christian tone. Brian Hill has done us a makes it very easy to follow, step by step, crowded preaching schedule, but as World Home Bible League booklets encouragement. restructuring of their ministry. differently according to their need. For great service, first and foremost, in the procedure which should govern what necessary gift-sharers in the life of the These two booklets from the WHBL are One evening D:. Bakke took us example, Nicodemus the upper class showing how to develop a truly Biblical happens in Christian education Dr. Bakke emphasised that a lot is congregation." (p178). special occasion booklets. The first is for through his favourite photos in his family pharisee in ch 3 and the social outcast approach to education. programmes. The discussion is aided by going on here — some very significant, It would be nice to be able to share the new mum; the second is "a message album. These were glimpses at various mixed racial women in ch 4 — one at Hill's work will not be popular with charts, diagrams and questionnaires though not in terms of numbers or other revealing insights and tell of of hope for those in prison". Biblical figures in ministry. nigh, one in the day; one inside, one ' some for he takes to task the whole which the author has found helpful. The renown and — that we need to analyse it discoveries made in reading the book but out. framework which masquerades as book even gets as basic as providing a Both have the same format. Each left to benefit from it. • Abraham praying for Sodom and to do so would require too much space. Christian Education (even questioning suggested list of equipment necessary in hand page contains thoughts by the During the conference, a book of Gomorrah in Gen. 18:19. Negotiating • the letter to Philemon about the urban This is a book that I wish had been whether the term "education" can be a parish (p169). author set out in poetic style. The right essays on inner-city Sydney ministry was with God to save a place, although he prodigal Onesimus, sending him back available when I was beginning ministry. hand page presents a scriptural (NIV) knew redemption was to come through as a brother. v15: taken for a little while used) and attacks some of the modern Hill includes material which usually is launched. Called 'Green Shoots in the It will be an invaluable aid to me from perspective. his promised son. so you could have him back forever. In "gurus". For example, his assessment of not seen as the province of the educator Concrete' it is a joint publishing venture now on and deserves to be read by all the year 110AD there is a record of a John Westerhoff III is most perceptive and but which, as he shows, is important to Both are designed for easy reading and of the A10 and the Uniting Chruch Board • Daniel in Babylon, taken to a new those who are involved in any form of letter send to the pastor of Ephesus — shows clearly the flaws in Westerhoff's the overall task. So, there is a section on can be bought 10 at a time. of Mission. culture, where he rejected the King's Christian education. named Onesimus. model. It is this, however, that makes the hermeneutics. It is simple and brief but is In small groups, participants at one lifestyle, but mastered his knowledge. Brian Hill's reputation through his other Curiously the prison booklet is written book so valuable. It is high time someone very helpful in setting a framework for by a christian whose prison record session discussed their dreams for urban questioned the current trends and Hill Bible teaching. There is also a final books and his journal articles is already ministry. These included forming high. This book will enhance it even stretches back to before he hit double does it from such a sound Biblical base chapter headed "Guiding the Church's networks, resourcing one another, further. figures but the new mum booklet is that it can only be helpful to those who Teaching Programmes". If ever there was written by Edwin, who sounds like a training, listening to the community — CLASSIFIEDS will listen and rethink their educational a topic of great importance it is this one. Buy it and study it! spectator to all the action! and then deciding what to do in an area, CMsmhed advertisements may he lett al philosophy. So much of what we now do is unco- integrating words and actions, seeing the °thee or phoned D. Kirkaldy Stephen Miller 0 264 8349 up in noon 14 gays before date of publication evangelism as lifestyle — including social Charge Is 84.20 per column centimelre. action, forming strategies which include These same small groups at another the church in the whole of life. session were sent to variouc , spots around Church Services Presenting the Bible continued In the group in which ARC was placed, the city representing different aspects of FREE AD dreams included: city life, to pray for them. Parliament, the 1 back to the terms of the covenant. They there is no gain for the person sacrificing • that the churches consciously set aside law courts, hospitals, banks and the sense of abandonment — a sense that all MELBOURNE- his service to readers 0 a form of free advertising. 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