being pushed to a stage of backing down. Doctors present a Christian viewpoint Certainly in the coming decade we on very stongly against chauvinism and this side are going to be stranger and sexism in my own congregation and stranger. We will look more and more elsewhere; and it is rife in the church, let weird. Even now I feel weird when I me assure you, not that you need mention what I believe. I mean "You can't assuring. be serious, do you really hold that?" Though, I have got some very brave It is the big issues that come down to Christian girls in the congregation who questions of "cultural" and "revelation". come out of feminist backgrounds, and We have just begun to touch them now. who have voluntarily dealt with the There is a real sense in which I see myself position themselves, and are great as the radical and you as the non-radicals. examples to me of the grace of Christ and I see a world which has shifted. This is submission to the'word of God against being very personal and unfair, but I see Registered by Australia Post Publ,ation No. NAR1678 Telephone 264 8349 the culture they stand. PRICE 50 CENTS in a sense Paul not playing the game as you believe it, but actually standing for a ACR Susan. principle of the husband as the "head". Glover Robert, I fully sympathize with It's a word he coined. But I think in our your position but one of the things that world in the late twentieth century, we haven't touched on, and one of the western society is so strongly against the things that I have heard you say today whole understanding of relationships with your use of certain words and which the Bible puts forward that I think concepts about women, is that your idea, Mary Whitehouse has been greeted with the issue is lost. Your comment is very of women are less than what I would like custard tarts and smoke bombs on her revealing, "a scandal to the gospel". I them to be. That comes across in many of previous visits to Sydney. This time she think that shows our real agenda in the the things that you said. was met with spontaneous applause! issue. I think one of the difficulties that has I am very much against forced been apparent in this whole issue is the subordination. I am very much for way women are regarded sexually. They Mrs. Mary Whitehouse CBE and Mr. voluntary subordination to the order of are regarded as sexually unclean. Many John Smyth QC are in Australia as guests Christ, not to the order of the authority of people say. "I could never receive the of the Festival of Light, in their campaign bishopo or the husband, of whatever. communion from a women", or "I could against "Video Nasties". Sunday, July 29th It is the scripture's right to ask us to never hear the word of God preached by both visitors addressed a meeting in the subordinate ourselves voluntarily to the a woman because there is something packed Sydney Town Hall. The subject "Children at Risk" — from legal violent word of God, not man or woman's task. quite unclean about it" That is one of the I think that maybe we have all been things that has to be brought up. and pornographic videos, easily available hree of the doctors who have presented the Christian Doctor? viewpoint on to children — was ably covered in the taught so long by bad, sinful life patterns The other thing I would say to you is current problems within our society. (Left to right) Dr. Barry Earp, Dr. Ronald Winton various messages given. and Dr. Clair Isbister. that subordination is incompatible with that your concept of voluntary equality. I don't belies it is. I think the submission is not voluntary once you Those attending came from as far away Bible is showing me a vision of both God begin to say that everybody who doesn't as Wagga Wagga and Cootamundra. LANCER BOOKS, a division of Anzea "GUILT" by Dr. Bruce Peterson and of human beings where do that is not in keeping with the grace of Some having to travel all day, attend the Publishers have recently published the "CONCEPTION AND CONTRACEPTION" subordination is not incompatible. God. I think it is the grace of God that meeting and then travel hundreds of first in a series of books prepared by by Dr. Ifor Thomas miles home again afterwards. People of members of the CHRISTIAN MEDICAL I will admit that I have not seen that in preaches to us the direction we should go Present at the launching of the series in all ages, came from across Sydney, as was FELLOWSHIP of AUSTRALIA. Dealing with church much nor in society much. But I now. The many doctrines we have talked St. Andrews House, Sydney were Drs. very evident from the names on the many the plethora of problems faced by young don't see this as a sign of the Spirit about are indeed threatened by the very Isbister, Winton and Earp along with Jeff church buses, as well as from a wide people and the family as a whole, from leading us to the great future that lies fact that we are linking, all the time, Blair of Anzea Bookhouse and the two priesthood and power. variety of denominations. birth through to death, the relevance of ahead, I see it as a sign of the corruption principal speakers, the Dean of Sydney, the series will touch everybody Written and collapse of this age. We are If you would answer one question for Support for the Rally and its aims, was the Very Rev. Lance Shilton and the The Platform Placards say it all. by Christian doctors in a helpful, departing, I believe, from fundamental me. What is the spiritual benefit to the given by leaders and representatives of Superintendant of the Wesley Central instructive and informative manner, the theologicial principles which will in the church in supressing women in a the various churches, parliamentarians, Al the Sydney Town Hall Rally, Sunday, July 29th, Mrs. Mary Whitehouse, CBE, presented her advice and warnings against "Video Mission, Rev. Gordon Moyes. booklets unequivocally present the long run be to our loss. voluntary submission? What on earth are and sympathetic organizations such as Nasties" to the hundreds of concerned and houghtful, parents and people of all ages who packed the meeting. Dean Shilton congratulated the doctors the Returned Servicemen's League. Brief Seated to the right of the Dean of Sydney, is the other guest speaker from the United Christian viewpoint. We are not getting close to the you spiritually going to benefit from it? Kingdom, Mr. John Smyth, QC. for presenting such a clear Christian How is the church going to grow with the comments of support came from the Known as "The Christian Doctor Kingdom by abandoning this teaching of Photo Ramon Williams perspective to so many of the traumas in exercise of gifts, and the mutual loving Salvation Army, the Uniting Church, speaks on ..." series, the booklets the apostles. There is a difference, a today's world. "There is a tremendous and relationship to one another, if you Churches of Christ, Seven Day Adventists, of choice and nut censorship was late to stop the availability of such videos prepared 59 tar are:— division between us. It is not just a outspoken fighter for morality through need for this information in our society. say for some God-given reason you must Jewish Synagogue, essential. "Any Society that ceases to division over this text. in homes. Not necessarily the homes of the other forms of media, yet all showed "THE FAMILY" by Dr. Clair Isbister We have a new responsibility before us to Church, Presbyterian Church, the remember its children is a decadent and those who would never buy such voluntary submit yourself to my their concern and interest by coming "ADOLESCENCE" by Dr. Clair Isbister reassess the standards of morality and I wonder what the future is, and how Lutherans, Baptists and the Anglican lost Society. It has no future." authority? What is the spiritual benefit of material anyway, but rather the homes of along for this public rally. "DYING" by Dr. Ronald Winton we get on being evangelicals together Church in Australia. life-style formerly and presently accepted it? There is very little, very little indeed. "Some say 'It's all a matter of taste'. If others where children may visit, for a "DRUGS" by Dr. Barry Earp with that fundamental difference, how we by the community." said Dean Shilton. The Dean of Sydney, the Very Rev. people lose the will to say 'NO', not only party or just to be with their friends. Obviously, people have had no idea can still love each other and affirm our ACE That is it, thank you all very, very Lance Shilton had a leading role in the what the issue was about beforehand, oneness in Christ without either side much. will they be destroyed, but also the The danger was in the permissible proceedings, as well as the Rev. Fred Nile, Society will be too, warned Mrs. content of videos under the "X" and "R" but hundreds left that meeting Governor-General to Launch MLC, National Director of the Festival of Whitehouse. ratings, here in Australia. Such videos can determined to do something about it. Light and Mr. Steve Stevens, the NSW be played slowly, or immediately Petitions are being organized through the Mr. John Smyth QC presented his State Director of the FOL. replayed, several times over, seemingly Festival of Light, as well as material on the address in a most practical and well for "entertainment" but more certainly subject being produced. Cassettes of the "Leprosy Week" The material contained in the videos in prepared style. the arguments were for impact and impressions on minds. Sydney Town Hall meeting are also question, was explained in detail. The based on facts obtained from past His Lxcellency, the Governor-General, Sir Leprosy is still a problem for most DIOCESE OF SYDNEY available through the Sydney Festival of DIOCESE OFBATHURST extreme violence ("beheadings — Mrs. Mary Whitehouse has already Ninian Stephen and Lady Stephen have Third World countries. Recognised experiences in other countries. The Light office. Rev. G.C.G. Reed will resign as Rector, St. Rev. B. Goff will resign as Rector at Wellington disembowlment — pack rape — warning signs for Australians were appeared on several National television accepted an invitation by The Leprosy authorities claim that there are between Alban's, Corrimal on 31st October, 1984. to become Rector, Cowra on 31st August, 1984 murder"), left nothing to the imagination. Mission to attend a dinner launching contained in readings of the Hansard programs, with very high ratings, as well The war has not been won, but many 12 —15 million people with this disease Rev. I. G. Mason "Leprosy Week", in the Box Hill Town Hall Diocese of Canberra and Rev. C. Gerrard will resign as Assistant at "Forget censorship and remember the records from our own Parliament. as being heard on live radio interviews more are ready for battle than ever today about the same as the number Goulburn, has accepted the position of Rector, on Thursday September 6th. Orange to become Rector, Coonamble on 30th child!" exclaimed Mary Whitehouse, and read about in the press. Those before, thanks to the FOL, Mary of reti , who we hear so much about. SL Clemenl'4, Mosroart lune, 1984 The message was clear. The time to act referring to past arguments that freedom present at the Sydney Town Hall was NOW ... otherwise it would be too Whitehouse and John Smyth. indicated they had already heard this Ramon Williams

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Miitant homosexuals who class The Outcome of True Religion The Rev. Dr. Robert Weatherlake "The debate for euthanasia is treated as an intellectual subject to be gnawed at, a bit tht mselves as christians attended the showed that the grace of God was the divorced from practicality. It is exceedingly rare in the workplace. No patient of mine has svn posium on Homosexuality sponsored essential ingredient in counselling the requested it. I don't know what the evidence is of the claim that there is a "growing by ore Festival of Light (Victoria) recently. homosexual, as we are what we are by public clamour for euthanasia," said Dr. Brian Pollard at a recent Foundation Genesis GALATIANS 5 GOD'S HARVEST — LIBERTY The defense of their position (being his grace and the homosexual can only seminar. christian and homosexual) was shown to become a regenerated being through it. be without substance, as all they could Roger Marks gave an exegesis of 1 In the letter thus far Paul has already a) He makes observations. Dr. Pollard is an anaesthetist, who for do was accuse the speakers, Rev. Dr. R. Corinthians di' 6 v 9-11 to show that there be done after examination and Many would accede to the request meeting their test now". A Cod like this spoken of freedom and law. Under the the past two and a half years has worked If I am a child of God and delivered Weatherlake and Roger Marks of being was no such a person as a Christian agreement by two doctors, and all because few enjoy being a burden and has every right to speak, even in the ear law there is bondage (3:23-24). Christ has at Concord Hospital, Sydney caring for from this present evil age, are all my judgmental through expository truth homosexual. Through the new birth and regulations complied with. causing great distress to loved ones. The of the dying man. God has become man, redeemed those under the law (4:4-7). In terminal patients. He sees his life as problems over? No. Life has more from the word of God. the Christian experience of being washed, 4. 'Right to Die' — a term used freely Law has to uphold the best and not to the Bible tells us, to deliver all those who Christ there is freedom (2:4). combating the need for euthanasia. problems because there is the conflict They tried to convince the Symposium sanctified and justified, the believer is which really means 'a right to be killed'. In give an opportunity for evil people to do through fear of death are subject to a life- Another theme has introduced is Spirit between the flesh and the Spirit. I an: of the rightness of their position. One separated from his sin to live a life of The failure of modern medicine law, all human rights are balanced by evil. long bondage. and flesh. By faith the Spirit of God's Son new creaton but I am in this body of said that his church accepted him and victory. some other persons having duties or The elderly and the dying call for the is recieved (3:2, 4:6). As he developed the "Why is there a need to talk about it at death. There is a beckoning by the another that she was coming to terms Rev. Gordon Broussard obligations. The 'right to be killed' compassion of the Christian. What we gave copious all?" asked Brian Pollard. Because modern exegesis of the Abraham story he Spirit and there is a beckoning by the with her (homojsexuality before God. doesn't exist, because it would mean want is not disposable elderly people, we What is being done? guidelines for the necessary qualities for medicine has failed to deal with dying concluded that the slave child according flesh. This apparently substantiated their placing the burden on someone else of want people of all ages who will love those who want to counsel the patients. The hospiCe movement provides for to the flesh persecuted the free child the duty to kill. Paul idenitifies the works of the flesh. authority that christians could be homosexual, and practical advice for the people. hospitals for the terminally ill; palliative according to the Spirit (4:29). This opens practising homosexuals. Once, doctors and patients knew their They are plain in every area be it sex, counselling situation. This has been The Right to Die is asking "Are you Every effort in a hospital is made for care services in general hospitals and up the subject of the clash between Spirit limitations. But as research progresses, religon, social behaviour or whatever. The tone of the day expressed an based on many years' experience in lonely, cold or in pain? Come to us and life; its duty is to sustain and support life. home care nursing programmes. and flesh, there are more and more tools in the Some are more likely among the overall sentiment. The homosexual is not practical counselling in his ministry with we'll heal you —we'll kill you". It is a vast But if one adopted voluntary euthanasia, hands of doctors. Patients pressure In England the hospice movement is In Chapter 5 these two themes of Gentiles while some are more likely beyond redemption. The christian Teen Challenge. negative solution, showing it is bereft of you wouldn't know when you went in to contrasts are further developed. doctors — and doctors pressure very advanced, putting Australia to among the Jews. In either case those experience of the new birth brought resources — and is quite repugnant. hospital whether it would deal out death Peter Lane spoke very compassionately themselves — to do better. They have shame. People should have the option of who do such things shall not inherit about by the grace of God, followed by or life. It would put an intolerable strain 1. Concerning the Relation of of an overall programme of total started a system whereby marvellous dying at home with appropriate care and the Kingdom of God. (v. 19-21). the loving care and acceptance of the To let live or cause to die? on doctors to say whether a patient is rehabilitation the church can embark things are done, but they don't know community support. At present, only 10% Freedom and Law. 5:1-15 Paul also identifies the fruit of the loc.11 church, can bring the homosexual In his talk to the Seminar, Professor dying or not. It's asking them to act like upon for the converted homosexual. If when to call it quits. Technology hasn't do so. a) Freedom is to be stood for: 5:1 Spirit. He again gives examples, this into full release and victory. There was followed, the convert is ensured the Robert Zachary told of a number of cases God to declare when peope will die. Too got a built-in question 'But should we?' "Several specialised hospitals for the time, of the expression of God's work nothing judgmental about it. Quite the maximum possible opportunity to stay where babies born with serious problems much knowledge is assumed. It is an Oxen are to be yoked not Galatian The consideration of the patient's overall dying have shown what can be achieved. with respect to the response to God reverse. free of his homosexuality. such as Down's Syndrome or spina bifida invitation to pride. Christians. Paul urges the Galatians to best interests is now missing. The principles so learnt have been barely and man. Such expressions are really a had died in hospitals. There is a need for faith. tide is an refuse the bondage circumcision will applied in the national health service so picture of Christ himself and if a man Be humane He used them to illustrate his point that act of despair rather than trust, and as bring them into. If they are far. This is because good care is costly. has this character he will certainly not the claim 'let the baby die in peace' is not such it is consistent only with the circumcised, "the flesh" being cut An article in the May '84 edition of the Chiefly in terms of human effort and be violating any law. valid. If a child has a condition that humanistic proposition that there is no around, this becomes the symbol of New England Medical Journal devotion. Too few are motivated to help b) He calls for action: threatens his life, and help is available, to Christian God. human achievement. They take upon Mountain top experience in differentiates between sickness and sick care for dying persons in our society and withhold that help is murder. To "allow" themselves the obligation to keep both Those who belong to Christ have patients, and exhorts us to learn to be The supreme example of suffering is the work is uneconomic and unexciting. a child to die as a result of hunger or the moral and ritual laws to win God's crucified the flesh (v. 24) so they must Korea humane. that of Christ. Hebrews says: "Since He It is cheaper and easier to take people's favour. This immediately says "no" to thirst, or overdose of drugs, is not not give the desires of the flesh their We need to investigate other systems Himself, passed through the test of lives to end their suffering," states Dr. the favour God wants to bestow freely allowing him to die in peace. It is very way. Immorality is not to be fondled. Anglican Deaconess Mary Andrews reports on the International Prayer Assembly of support. We cats and do relieve suffering He is able to help those who are Duncan Vere of the t Jniversity of I ondon in Christ and distances them from painful. Anger is not to be nursed. Grudges are concluded recently in Korea. physical pain. We need to learn to Christ himself. What counts is not a not to be borne. Positively it can be support people through anguish and pain There is a widespread and wrong idea ritual but the Spirit's work of faith stated that they live and are led by the The opening service took place in Young evenings in prayer and fasting. No of spirit. about Down's Syndrome babies — that which produces hope and love (v. 1-6). Spirit (5:18,25). Since this is the case Nuk Presbyterian Church, where wonder the Churches in Korea are they are grossly retarded and useless. People asking for euthanasia are asking Paul now speaks of the circumcision they must actively walk in line with the thousands of Korean Christians were to experiencing continuous revival. And so they are "allowed" to die. But it is for help: 'don't leave me'. If a person has party teachers. They are not inspired Spirit's promptings. welcome over 1600 overseas not as miserable as that — and no one no meaning in his life, it's too late to hold by God (v. 8). They have hindered (v. representatives, representing 68 Pentecost Sunday we joined the knows a child's future. The Christian is to exercise faith in God a debate on his deathbed. 7), troubled (v. 10) and unsettled (v. 12) and display love, enjoy God's peace, ountries. throngs of Christians in the Full Gospel In one hospital, only one of 24 spina Church on the island of Yoida. The sight How does a doctor impart truth the Galatians. They are like yeast in rejoice in God's will etc. There is to be Challenging addresses were given by bifida babies was operated on. The others of thousands upon thousands of without destroying hope? Patients need a dough affecting for ill, the whole that steady, positive trusting of God leading Christians from around the world died. Asked, did they fall or were they Christians going into, coming from one or truer concept of hope — that it's not a church (v. 9). Moreover consistent with and working it out in daily living such as Dr. Edwin Orr, Dr. Bill Bright, pushed? "Pushed, of course" was the 51aria Gruan.,an 11,11,11101 other of the six services held in the matter of length of life or comfort. their desires to win their own favour so despite the conflict from the flesh Wunder of Campus Crusade and his wife, reply, Church on Sunday morning was Doctors should respond to the they shall bear their own judgment (v. Mrs. Vonette Bright, who was the Co- 10). unforgettable, The Church has a expectations of their patients by adequate "They say, 'let them die'. I plead 'Don't What Lessons are there for Chairman of the Assembly. competence, compassion and constancy. cause them to die'," he said. Professor b) Freedom is for serving: 5:13 us? membership of 335,000. A new Church is Besides keynote addresses, seminars being built over the present one which It's the "there's no hope: Goodbye" that Zachary is Emeritus Professor, Paediatric Paul is confident that the Galatians will Firstly we should see that the liberty and elective workshops were held on will hold 20,000 people. leads to a patient's wanting euthanasia. Surgery, Sheffield. take his view (v. 10) and so he now in Christ is for serving. As children of Prayer, but the most important aspect of goes on to call them to serve each the heavenly Father we have his favour the Assembly was that not only was A morning was spent at a Korean Prayer It's the patient's decision An act of despair — not trust other through love. The freedom they prayer talked about but practised and so we are released from that terrible Mountain, where there is a Chapel which The patient's role in decision making is "What is the context of this debate?" have in Christ is not a launching pad lives were enriched as two, three or more bondage of trying to keep God's law to holds 12,000 people; many thousands paramount. A patient has a clear right to asked Dr. Peter Jensen, lecturer at Moore for them to do as they will. Rather they joined together in sessions of prayer. make him love us. Since we have his spend Friday evenings there in fasting and decide his future — not his family, or his Theological College. .1t111,, r1,01, 1..Jir- 111 IS I SHIOS Msirnangil are now freed to serve God and love love such freedom allows us to get on Rev. Dick Eastman, author of many prayer. The Pastor spends five hours a day doctor. He should have the right to refuse We have r. society which is filled with men. with the business of loving others books on prayer and founder of the Hour in prayer. No wonder God is using him life-sustaining treatment. selfishness, in which there is a Here is the great liberty; under God's unhindered. that Changes the World was much used and his Church to His Glory. There must be better communication widespread loss of respect for human life. favour. They are now free to love. This as he led these sessions. Three prayer Secondly, as Spirit led people, as between patient and doctor over pivotal Every year thousands of babies are put to love of neighbour by the way fulfills evenings were held in Duk Sun Park The Assembls ,ss tied a Call to Prayer children of the Father, we are actively decisions. The doctor has a major role, he death in our society. This sort of ethic the whole law. What a paradox! The where as many as over 10,000 Korean for spritual asvak,,,ng and World to cooperate with the Spirit and do the has skill and therefore he should be says don't be burdened by,other people, way to keep the whole law is not to ,tians assembled to spend the I seigeli,airon will of the Father. We are not in heaven listened to. But doctors are subject to the make sure you live in your own way in keep the whole law. yet. We are to exercise faith and obey. same myths and ethics as the rest of self-fulfilment, don't let other people drag 2. Concerning the Relation of Reg Piper society. you down. There is so little love in our community because love and selfishness l'handile Raagtrnan Jorge Varga' I.1,1 Tdcleia l'aitoon Prompmg Flesh and Spirit. 5:16-25 This medical journal article calls for Bibles stacked higher than decreasing aggressive treatment where it cannot and do not co-exist. People are Paul speaks to those not under the law is hopeless — a needless prolongation of terribly lonely because they cannot give (v. 18). Sydney Tower life. Doctors should be allowed to be love and they cannot find it. And then guided by their conscience, thoroughly there is greed, and the fear of death. talking through the issues with the patient In the Christian view there are four A stack of -Bibles at least 387.5 metres high and his family — and have no fear of the relevant things: the fact of evil; the — taller than Sydney's Centrepoint tower. law. challenge to love; the danger of pride and That is the quantity of Bibles the Bible the need for faith. Society hopes to have sponsored in one Right to die — duty to kill? I don't think there is such a thing as of the most ambitious promotions ever "Euthanasia is a nice word, a gloss voluntary euthanasia. lust imagine your illarf—haie.1 attempted by the organisation. which prevents people from looking at ‘is BUILD UP doom being pronounced by the doctor, .e.t.haiinE 3 OLOPAiu the real issues," Dr. Pollard continued. It is The 950 km Sydney-Melbourne Mary that you only have a little while to live. AssmoE r either homicide by request, by children like thee $21 a month will Jones Trek is a venture that is expected to You are in intense pain. Are you in a In the past.t.w:ek agreement, or by professionally assisted f raise at least $50,000 to supply more than situation to make a "voluntary" decision? become sponsors o suicide. None of these are presently rescue a child from povery, disease and hopeless YOUR 12,500 Bibles to people in South East Asia. Also, to please the doctor you may be ignorance. 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2 — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, AUGUST 6, 1984 • AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, AUGUST 6, 1984 -- 3 Chronicle WORLD REVIEW Robert McCheyne, benefit of Bishop Jenkins "800 new strangeness When the Few men who lived a shorter tune on earth than Jesus of Nazareth have left behind such speaks out workers in the New a memory of saintliness as Robert Murray McCheyne. Death of warning bells McCheyne was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in May 1813. The frail child, youngest of again 80s" five children, grew up in a comfortable and secure middle-class family. perspectives on The disciples could have "pinched" the church sound! Robert's eldest brother, David, was an exemplary Christian. David died suddenly just body of Jesus from the tomb, the Bishop WEC when Robert was completing his Arts degree at Edinburgh University. The death was a of Durham, the Right Rev. David Jenkins, unity of historian double shock, for Robert not only lost "my loved and loving brother", but also realised suggested when he answered questions Dr Roland H. Bainton, whose biography Alan Craddock that he, himself, was quite unready to meet God. on an LBC (London) News Radio 'phone- International Anglican — in programme. of Martin Luther, "Here I Stand", has sold He began to read the Bible avidly, sat under faithful preaching, and quickly his more than a million copies, died in the understanding and convictions grew. He recalled his brother David's view that the The possible explanation of why no Leaders' Reformed, USA at the age of 89, on February 13. He Christian ministry was "the most blessed work on earth" and the end of 1831 found him grave of Jesus was ever discovered was had been ill for many months. Good relationships are often either heard (I) that I wrote in the ACR. How can enrolled as a candidate for the ministry in the Church of Scotland. One of his teachers offered during an angry exchange with prevented or hindered by our initial sense For years Dr. Bainton was Professor of these two stereotypes be correct? I was the great theologian Dr. Thomas Chalmers. Anglican RE and Sunday School teacher Conference report of caution felt by either one or both of Ecclesiastical History at Yale University. suspect the truth is not really in either Only God can make a pastor, and McCheyne's friend, fellow-student and biographer, "David", of New Malden — who had The Report of the first joint International the parties involved. How often when we views, and I think I could be rather hard He wrote more than 30 books and his Andrew Bonar, revealed that McCheyne was shaped by more than the Divinity Hall hardly begun to put his question when meets in Commission of the Anglican and first meet a person do we find our initial to categorize. Don't even try to works have been translated into 12 classes. He wrote: "his soul was prepared for the awful work of the ministry by much the Bishop started a chain of Reformed Churches has been released. impression almost overwhelmed by the stereotype me for it will blind you to languages. prayer, and much study of the word of God; by affliction in his person; by inward trials interruptions. Scotland God's Reign and Our Unity is published sound of some emotional "warning what I am trying to say. and sore temptations; by experience of the depth of corruption in his own heart; and by "I don't think it's fair to keep chipping by SPCK and St. Andrew Press at £2.95. A pacifist, Dr. Bainton served in a bells"? When this happens it is almost discoveries of the Saviour's fullness of grace." in like that;' remonstrated 'David', who — Evan Davies Quaker unit in World War 1. impossible to accurately and helpfully 2. Avoid projection: The Commission was appointed by the come to know the person beyond the In July 1835 McCheyne was licensed to preach and became assistant to Rev. John Bonar, was trying to explain that his youngsters Anglican Consultative Council (based in Although many people thought he was We can be rather quick to project our For three weeks in May and June this year initial impression, which is our view of He maintained careful and methodical records of his pastoral visitation. His preaching was wece 'totally disgusted' with denials of London) and the World Alliance of a Lutheran because of his works on own attitudes onto others. Unfortunately 105 delegates from 40 countries met to them, rather than how they really are. both compelling and compassionate. All his work was undergirded and animated by his certain key teachings, including the pray, worship, plan and discuss matters of Reformed Churches (based in Geneva). Martin Luther, he was ordained as a we tend to dwell on the negative side of disciplined devotional life. Early every morning he read and meditated in the scriptures Resurrection. strategic importance for the missionary Each of these bodies has a world-wide minister of the Congregational Church in Counselling and helping relationships this process. We don't look for our • and gave himself to prayer. "I do believe in the Resurrection. I've ministry of WEC INTERNATIONAL in the membership of about 70 million, and it is 1927, and was on the clergy roll of the can be severely limited by this tendency. strengths in others, but expect our own An initial encounter can be distorted by flaws and weaknesses to be also found in Such patterns were kept up despite the limitations imposed by a heart condition, said it again and again. You have next six years. The Conference was called anticipated that they will send the report Church of Christ when he died. tension. This is a form of nervousness in frequent fever and coughing. Once from his sickbed he wrote to John Bonar: "I hope and misunderstood what I said," snapped the 'INTERCON II' being six years after to their member Churches throughout others. Rather than be generous and which people find it hard to be pray that it may be his will to restore me again to you and your parish with a heart tutored Bishop, whose point was that Christ's 'INTERCON P. the world for consideration. So it has optimistic, we find ourselves in our themselves. They say things which they caution, less than generous and by sickness to speak more and more as dying to dying." Resurrection body was "spiritual — that's The representation was the most been written in such a way as to why it could go through doors and don't really want to and express pessimistic. November, 1836 saw McCheyne ordained as pastor of St. Peter's Church, Dundee. He comprehensive ever in the history of the commend itself widely to Church people More things." of both traditions. themselves in ways that are not at all For example, a person with an seemed to know that his life would be short and set about his work with the energy of mission. Every field and sending base typical of them. a man wholly devoted to, and wholly dependent upon, the living God. He never married Brought back by presenter Dan Damon leader was present as well as those of The fact that members of the two aggressive manner seems to expect to the matter of the non-existent grave, restrictive I almost always find it impossible to be others to be aggressive. Their own After two years of unremitting work he became very ill and followed a many other ministries in the mission. traditions have been able to come Bishop Jenkins said, "There's one together in united Churches in the Indian my If and to feel comfortable when I'm weakness creates a heightened sensitivity recommendation that he should visit the Holy Land while his strength returned. "A Significantly, there were representatives explanation in Matthew — that the subcontinent shows that sufficient talking to people I've never met before on to that weakness in others. This virtually foreign land", he said, "draws us nearer to God. He is the only one whom we know here. of several WEC-founded national legislation disciples came and pinched the body. agreement is possible. The failure of the telephone. I often think they must operates as a self-fulfilling prophecy. If We go to him as to one we know. All else is strange." Those who travelled with him were churches and Third World mission People could give all sorts of feel I'm a strange person (perhaps they're you expect people to be hostile there's a deeply impressed by his sanctity and assiduous study of the Bible. societies with whom WEC International is many attempts (of which the covenant (USSR) explanations. We can't be sure about it, privileged to work. proposals in England were only one) to right?) However, I reassure myself by good chance you will make them angry in Meanwhile in Dundee spiritual revival began at St. Peter's under the ministry of W. C. can we?" find unity elsewhere shows that large I he Gazette of the Supreme Soviet of the believing that if they want to assess me the way you relate to them. Your Burns (who later worked with Hudson Taylor in China). Many hundreds of people The fellowship was warm and deep. on the strength of one telephone communication with them will be biassed But the Bishop added, "The only thing The setting for the Conference was the obstacles remain. USSR contains information of further became Christians. This work of God continued after McCheyne's return to Dundee. conversation, then their opinion isn't by your assumptions and your we can be sure about is that the lovely WEC Kilcreggan Conference Some of these obstacles are itemised in restrictive legislation. As of 1 July, 1984 really so important. expectations. You expect your weakness McCheyne was fully acquainted with the issues at stake in the Disruption of the Church personality and presence and power in chapter one. The main body of the Soviet citizens stand to be tined in Centre on the banks of the River Clyde in to also be theirs and so the scene is set of Scotland, and all his convictions lay with men like Thomas Chalmers who founded the the spiritual body of Jesus so impressed Report then seeks to go behind connection with breaches of legislation However, there is a very serious side to Scotland. Opportunity was given for for that weakness to play a dominant role Free Church in May 1843. McCheyne did not live to see this. He died of typhoid fever people that they have been convinced traditional differences, which stern from by foreigners concerning their presence this "warning bells" process. Both parties some relaxation and sightseeing, and the in the farce which follows. in March of that year. ever since that he was alive." Centre staff hosted the Conference the period of the Reformation, and puts and movements on the territory of the in an initial encounter is likely to be on USSR. Soviet citizens are liable to fines for their guard or anxious to make a good McCheyne was a man of very great spiritual sensitivity and impact. He tried earnestly Church Times admirably. the whole issue in the context of the 3. Strive for immediate, accurate to maintain a holy consistency in his behaviour. After his death an Edinburgh journal priority of the grace of God — that God rendering "services", such as putting up a impression, Under these kinds of In such an international mission (1068 foreigner overnight in their homes, giving pressures no wonder it can be hard. empathy: recorded that "to know him was the best interpretation of any text." He had "that active members plus over 100 retired) the in Christ has accepted us, unacceptable as we are, and therefore "to reject one them a lift in their car, etc. without There are several simple strategies which Now there's a piece of jargon( But disentangled, pilgrim look which showed plainly that 'he sought a city' — the serene sell - interaction possible at such a gathering notifying the Soviet authorities of this. can help us to ',now each other better don't close off because you have possession of one who walks by faith." East German was abundantly worthwhile in itself. Not another is to reject God's grace" (para. 25). Moreover, the fines will be levied only if and therefore to minister to one another stereotypes about psychologists and their He learned to cope with the scorn of critics and to disregard the adulation of admirers. to say there were no language difficulties the "violation" has not resulted in further more effectively in Christian service. jargon. I could tell you about theologians He learned, as Archbishop Loane put it, "that there is nothing like a calm look into the The Report describes the Church as a church —each session had to have simultaneous charges "which are subject to and their jargon but I'll avoid my world that lies beyond the veils of sense and time, to make us feel both the emptiness translation into Japanese, Indonesian, "provisional embodiment (laying stress prosecution under the Criminal Code". 1. Avoid stereotyping: stereotypes too. I'd rather you hang in of human praise and the selfishness of human pride." French and Portuguese. However, to have on both words) of God's final purpose for Presumably, it such charges are brought Human thought processes involve there and look at what I'm trying to say, president the opportunity to test all decisions all human beings and for all creation" the text of Robert Murray McCheyne's last sermon was Isaiah 60:1, "Arise, shine, for thy against the foreigner, the Soviet citizen concepts which are really categories and to understand it before you jump to against church and field implications was (para. 30). It attempts to look at the light is come and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee." Less than a fortnight later he involved will also face criminal charges. which help us to simplify a vast amount any conclusions, or write off my last of great benefit. Church not in the "Christendom" knew the fullness of that glory, for the young man who had been such a bright and complains of KESTON COLLEGE of information which we could not point. perspective of the time of the burning light for Christ upon earth passed into His presence forever. Also to have the benefit of some of the efficiently process in any other way. For Reformation but in the perspective of In fact, what I'm asking for is respected WEC leaders on hand, such as example, when I use the word "dog" it restrictions on God's mission to the world. immediate, accurate empathy! I'm saying Norman Grubb (89 years old and can stand for a wide variety of different think about what is there, rather than mentally alert as ever!), Helen Roseveare, The Report therefore tries to take kinds of dogs. I don't have to use a look for some hidden future agenda. That Christians Detmar Scheunemann, Robert Mackey, account not only of old doctrinal 'How do you separate word for each different kind of is, be immediate — work with the here Leslie Brierley and Patrick Johnstone was differences, but also of some other Doling recent talks with Christians in dog—large, small, short-haired, long- and now rather than shut it out with a blessing from God. barriers to Christian unity, such as exists FRANK AKEHURST West Berlin, President Eberhard Nadi:, of haired, etc. distracting stereotypes and projections. HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION between black and white, privileged and get rid of a the Evangelical church in Anhalt, a union The major significance of the We become so accustomed to using Bowral MANUFACTURING JEWELLER underprivileged, male and female. I'm saying examine closely and accurately "AFITISTIQUE GIFTS" church in East Germany, drew attention Conference arose out of a masterly categories like this as an aid to describing identify the content rather than allow The central sections look again at the Annesley-Westwood Guest Gifts for all the family to the fact that Christians in East Germany survey of the world, WEC's work heretical and relating to things, that we tend to misinterpretations and mistakes to cloud were barred from becoming police unless worldwide, and a challenge of the future understanding and practice in the two House • Birthdays • Engagements also use them in our relationships. That is, your view of what I'm expressing. Finally, they renounce their church membership. which was presented at the traditions of Baptism (47-61), Eucharist 11 Aitken Road • Weddings etc. bishop?' we quickly sort people iato categories. I'm asking that you respond to me and Natho also said that few Christians were commencement of the conference by (62-72) and Ministry (73-104) in the Telephone (048) 61 2154 Handpainted Plates & Oil Paintings by Sydney These kinds of categories are called my message with understanding. I'm not allowed into the teaching profession. Patrick Johnstone (author of "Operation perspectives established in the earlier part I he most outspoken comment on the Gracious old building 6 acres park-like Artists stereotypes. necessarily asking you to agree, but at World" and International Reseaft of the Report. controversy over the new Bishop grounds, close town, golf courses, own tennis A Good Range of Australian Souvenirs After a service held to commemorate of The problem with stereotypes is that least understand what I'm saying. Secretary of WEC). His extensive Durham came from Mr. Anthony Bush eourts, new disabled facilities. Shop 9 Eastwood Arcade the Barmen Declaration's anniversary at Consideration is given to the form of we have in mind a general description of This is, of course, the way to avoid recommendations were discussed in six (Bristol), chairman of Mission England in Moderate tariff, special rates for groups, may 183-5 Rowe Street, Eastwood 2122 the Wilmersdorf Auen Church, Natho unity appropriate to the present state of what a member of that category is like stereotyping and projection in our initial Phone 85 6712 regional groups during the conference the South West. also dO own catering if required. answered members' questions. He said Church and Society, and son., practical and so when we put a person in the encounters with people in our lives. We BANKCARD AND LAY-BYS WELCOME and the results co-ordinated in the last that East Germany's main problem lies in suggestions are made on how Anglican Remarking during question time on category we think we have a pretty concentrate on them and how they really 80' 0f Council Car Park In Glen Street few days. The upshot was a detailed the fact that there is no open discussion and Reformed Christians can learn from Saturday that the views of some bishops complete idea of what that person really are right now. We strive to hear and to charter for advance. WEC is to move into over certain questions of society. One each other and grow together. were now "almost indistinguishable from is like. This is all too simple and fraught understand. We then have a much better an additional 39 cities beside the 57 does not find out why so many people The Report concludes with nine Jehovah's Witnesses or Hindus", he asked with all kinds of errors. chance of coming to know them as they STAINED GLASS WINDOWS where it already works. The mission also apply for travel visas, nor why the recommendations, including a series of the Archbishop of Canterbury how the really are. Communications between intends to advance into 44 unreached Consider this exatiple. If a counsellor K. J. Little standard minimum rent was raised from questions suggested for local discussion Church of England could pass on not just Christians are plagued by stereotypes and people groups in addition to the 107 in stereotypes a client as a "neurotic 270 to 300 marks, he said. The by Anglican and Reformed Christians redundant churches to those of other projections of a wide variety. We need to 19 Barden Street which it is currently ministering—this woman" or as an "authoritarian and rigid government expects everyone together. faiths "but also redundant bishops. In pray that God will strengthen us to Amcliffe 2205 represents a combined target of 100 man" on the strength of an initial contact, Mr. BUSINESSMAN unquestioningly to accept all of its other words, how do you get rid of a become free of these interferences. Jesus unreached peoples which have no viable The Report picks up a number of can you imagine the damage this can do? Phone: 599 7348 decisions. But the church, he said, tries to woolly, heretical bishop?" provides many examples of a stereotype- have you considered? local church within their culture. To themes which will be considered by the this operation is so flawed it should be speak openly and promote the idea that free and caring relationship with people that an advertisement in accomplish this WEC International is Anglican Consultative Council Meeting in In slightly more measured tone', the laughable, but it's really tragic. Questions people will only trust one another if they (e.g. The parable of the Good Samaritan, trusting for 800 new workers (a 78% Nigeria — the Church as a pilgrim people, Rev. David Holloway (Newcastle) asked are begged left, right and centre. How is are open to each other. Luke 10:25-37; The faith of the Syrian- DREWS REMOVALS The Australian increase needed in 5 years). as a people entrusted with a mission — the standing committee to prepare a the category defined? On what grounds KESTON COLLEGE and is yet a further mark of the paper for the Synod to debate on the (Jo you put the person in the category? Phoenician Woman, Mark 7:24-30; The God has encouraged the mission in Local. Country 8 Interstate Church Record ecumenical convergence illustrated by appointment and consecration of What extra information do you falsely Samaritan woman at the well, John recent years by a doubling of the the WCC Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry, bishops. The Rev. John Taylor (Exeter) apply to the person on the strength of the 4:1-26), and we should prayerfully seek would bring your product or membership of WEC founded churches G. & C. DREW the final Report of ARCIC and Anglican asked whether a bishop's beliefs could be ategory rather than on the basis of how the strength to follow his lead. service before a great many in the last six years, The challenge ahead WORLDWIDE photos ltd Lutheran relations, which the checked before his appointment and the person really behaves? PTY. LTD. is awesome — as one delegate put it evangelical Christian people. A RellIpout P0olo & Naws Son0e. 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MOW, "No" agreement women requires debate on the Supreme to the advent of the so called "womens Christiamt he Billy Graham's who journey to Dear Sir, Being? Eternity itself would not be long liberation movement", this would have been a the USSR and give credibility to the authority enough to fathom the fathomless. Are women One of the agreements made between very powerful argument of anti-Christ are only one short step removed to wait that long for the fulfilment of their from their Bishop cousins. MOW and ACR was that the ordination debate Both sides of the debate agree there are aspiration? "Subordination" within the Trinity, be reported verbatim with little editorial texts which teach the headship (however The England which gave the world through even with the contradictory term "equality" "handiwork". This "gentle-persons' defined) of man over the woman, and a men its faithful Bishops, Magna Carta the Common attached, seems irrelevant unless it was meant agreement?" made it difficult for you as editor only ministry. However, on the other hand, Law, Trinitarian Government; which curbed the to prove that once a female, always a female, to impose your bias too strongly on the there is no clear evidence which specifically power of tyrants whether they were Bishops, even in heaven. Still, I enjoyed reading the material but it did not prevent you from indicates/teaches that women were ordained Kings or Protec/ors, is no longer. Australia is in Debate and the clarifying editorial (July 9). writing strong editorials guiding the public on in new testament times. a similar position. The Christian content of our But really, what has this to do with the Constitution which contained the power of how to interpret the debate and also Arguments for the ordination of women rest aspirations of Christian women for ordination? Governments has been destroyed. Christian misleading them now on two separate on a very rationalistic interpretation of various The redeemed are "kings and priests" marriage has been destroyed. The worship of occasions. With reference to your editorial of texts, for example, Gal. 3:28 — which does not July 9, there is NO "agreement at last" between according to the Authorised Rev. 5:6, so I secular power and authority is supreme in incidently have anything to do with ordination both Church and State. Murphy's Law, in which ACR and MOW. I wish there was. cannot see what additional dignity ordination — full stop. The rationale of those who bestows, save power which for too long has Christian marriage was attacked, is now Your so-called agreement was based on the support women's ordination — is for the most been wielded over saintly, gilled women. reaping the horrors of unbridled violence, but phrase Voluntary Permanent Subordination. If part — feminist — EXAMPLE: subordination of When God put enmity between Eve and the all we can discuss amongst all this ferment is you recall the discussion on the Trinity, Dr. women to men is said to place women in a serpent, He exalted women's role to a spiritual the Movement for the Ordination of Women Sherlock prefaced his descriptions of the Son's position of powerlessness, of making her warrior against the devil and all his works. which is only another manifestation of the subordination to the Father by talking about position in life inferior (second class citizens). Thus, it is the work of the devil to subject same decadence. Men having abdicated their the mutual submission and mutual indwelling women to the lowliest role. In these Last Days, Does the Bible use this sort of reasoning? rightful role under God, are now being treated of all the members of the Trinity both to and however, God is calling her to SPEAK UP. The No, of course not Why then do people use as they deserve, their authority destroyed and within each other. He further went on to say world is in chaos with men's hearts failing then, feminist analysis? I guess because the spirit of replaced by such as is not ordained by God if that all we know of the subordination of the for fear, and looking after those things that are our age is an egalitarian one. what we have been taught for two thousand Son to the Father is in the historical realm and coming on the earth. "0 thou daughter that years has any reality. in regard to the purposes of redemption. He The perfunctory arguments used to support tellest good tidings to Jerusalem, lift up thy also added that there was a unity and equality the ordination of women, display a lack of When one reads the gobble-de-gook which voice with strength, lift it up, be not afraid ... of the Godhead that ruled out by its very confidence in the integrity of scripture. Are passes for intellectual analysis the ordinary man nature a hierarchy. Behold the LORD GOD will come." thrise who support MOW wiser than the in the street like myself, who has had to survive Apostles? Paul K. Jewett is on record as saying in a world of reality, senses the mass madness Furthermore, if the phrase "voluntary Are our pulpits ringing with this message of hope and deliverance? Indeed No! Leaders of that the Apostle Paul got it all wrong when it of our times. Nations and a Church led by permanent subordination" is going to be power are dragging the flock, mainly came to women's ordination. those whose understanding of accountability evoked in the debate against women's • reluctantly, into a trap of gigantic proportions runs to abstract nonsense based upon ordination then one of the other points made Who is right? Is Paul Jewett wiser than the which spells, not UNITY but total submission egalitarianism. Degenerate man initiated the in our recent debate was that such Apostle Paul? At least the Apostle Paul did to the Great Apostate. God is now calling false theory, a degenerate church takes it up. subordination can never be made mandatory, claim to be inspired by the Holy Ghost to write women to help the menfolk in this spiritual Which is easier to say, "thy sins are forgiven and that it was up to the individual women to what he did, 1 Cor. 14:37. Battle of the Ages. Thus, the urgency for thee", or "take up thy bed and walk"? decide whether they would so submit The teaching of scripture indicates that women's ordination, not long-drawn-out themselves to men on that basis, not, for any ordaining women is not an option for Yours faithfully, debates to delay what our God undoubtedly organisation to legislate on those grounds Christians. Let us stop hedging! Playing Edward Rock wills. This is the REALITY, not metaphorical otherwise the word "voluntary" is ludicrous! gymnastics with the scriptures in order to discussions. Please tell me where is this supposed obtain enough support to ordain women is not agreement between MOW and ACR? Yours sincerely, good enough. The bottom line—it seems to Church organisation Phyllis Creaser One of the fascinating things that is coming me— is either one of integrity and/or Dear Sir, out of this debate is that so anxious have you secondly, a rebellious attitude (hidden under been to use the Trinity to prove women's philosophical argument) against the authority Regarding church organization. As the word perpetual subordination to men that you are in Lack of confidence of the scripture and by extension, God Himself. neighbourhood implies local grouping and danger of creating such a hierarchy within the In love, I urge those who support the caring: so the parish is the natural organisation Dear Sir, Trinity as to lose your grasp on the Athanasian ordination of women to examine their own for a church. Size is the problem. The solution Creed. Reading the MOW debate in the last two motives, their own loyalties, to repent of this is not to abandon a system inherited from O.T. times, but to set a limit of 5000. Question: ACR defend the right of men editions of the 'Record' has left me feeling pernicious doctrine of equality, and to seek the rather numb. to rule over women to the extent of Spirit of God. He will open up the scriptures as So with one ordained man available for a compromising one of the classical creeds of It seems to me that the ordination of women we submit to Him. parish of 40,000, there should be eight lay Christianity? Yes, I believe so. isn't so much a philosophical issue, but rather Let us place our confidence in the Scriptures readers given charge of eight sub parishes. Yours sincerely, one of attitude. How can an attitude which and in the Scriptures alone. The church would rediscover the value of Susanne Glover supports female ordination when NO church Your sincerely, regular weekly M.P. and E.P. in a local hall and tradition, Catholic, Orthodox or Protestant, a monthly H.C. visit by the vicar. M.P. and E.P. except the latter, in recent times has ordained Alan Barron. services are naturally family services as many Work of the devil women? of my old generation can testify. Respect for the fourth commandment, closer family ties Dear Sir, If the church had wanted to equalize the roles of men and women, why did it wait so Sack proofreeder and many other benefits would result from Is it really necessary that the ordination of long? If the church had ordatond or1111011 prior such development. Dear Sir, Yours faithfully, If such a simple matter as a letter to the R Browning Editor, can suffer the misprints that mine did on July 9, 1984, what hope have we in MOW of pecti4 4(:49 TO TRAVEL 7 ever being correctly heard? Adoption On that occasion 1 criticised your editorial of Dear Sir/Madam, June 11 on the grounds that it was misleading We thank you very much indeed lur the public into believing that the governing publishing the information regarding the principle of Biblical Interpretation of MOW was proposed changes to Adoption Legislation in see " INTERNATIONAL liberation. You further stated that such a NSW. principle would lead me Church not only into As a result we have received a response from TRAVEL ordaining women but also homosexuals. the Christian Community and this will have an ALLIANCE To again set the record straight, the Doctrine impact on informing people of the situation. of God is the governing principle of Yours sincerely, interpretation for MOW, and it is via that Mrs. Christine Smith doctrine that we can state that women's (President People Concerned About Adoption) International Travel Alliance has gained a wealth of experience getting Missionaries to & from their strange ordination is not inconsistent with the Gospel, and far away fields. You are now invited to avail and in fact by not ordaining women we now Stock local libraries yourself of the friendly service I.T.A. offers. believe that an offence is being perpetrated against the Gospel. Dear Sir, We admit that liberation is an important May I exhort your readers to consider a aspect of New Testament teaching for MOW, ministry that has crept up on us in recent years i aot eati....--- ej You have the advantage of our wide but liberation is always described by Paul as due to the recession and modern technology. e . i i costsf ree vvno e more.ar eOnutrstc,rairline ali liberation from sin, not into sin. Therefore it 4 " fj This is the increasing numbers of young i i i i o k i negxservicesseP enrvc are e ag does not automatically follow as you maintain niaior shipping, airline & coach operators. Your better-educated unemployed who occupy that to ordain women is then to ordain itinerary can be tailored to your best advantage. 1.T.A. their days by reading at the local public library. is accredited by the International Air Transport Assoc. homosexuals, not unless the Church was to By default, they can only read fringe sect and il.A.T.A.t rule that homosexuality is not sinful. Likewise pagan literature which seems to be donated to the Church needs to decide whether ordaining these libraries in profusion. women is a course of action compatible with the Gospel and hence the reason for this Each congregation ought to ensure that the We assist with .travel documentation. local library has at least the following:— including passport, visas, advice on debate to place the controversy before the health requirements, travellers whole Church. (i) The excellent LION HANDBOOKS on cheques & Insurance. Yours sincerely, the BIBLE and CHURCH HISTORY Susanne Glover (ii) One of the BANNER OF TRUTH facsimile editions of 16th and 17th century works. The "olde" English has a fascination which can lead to greater heountreyaocuhbosoukrpwluitshfu usnxsougohetol MOW & English Bps spiritual interest. Vege651.c.,41 Missionary pMissions. Dear Sir, At least some of the excellent works of CHURCH GROUP TOURS CAN BE ARRANGED Archbishop Loane. These are always TO ANY STATE OR COUNTFP! There should be no mystery about the acceptable to librarians if only because . ♦ International Travel Alliance is sponsored by the Evangelical Missionary abandonment of the fundamentals of the faith of the Australian authorship. Alliance — an Associahon or 52 Church 6 Interdenommationai hriestons by English Bishops. They conic from a long line of modern heirarchy which has led the (iv) There are any number of other good Christian church into the wilderness. Under Christian authors whose works have a them the church has sunk out of sight, ministry to do on the bookshelves of submerged into the •ecular-humanist society. the local library, e.g. Bishop Ryle's got 4°1444' They have tried to survive on the basis of "HOLINESS" and "THE TRUE giving lip service to the authority of Jesus CHRISTIAN" always seem to be in INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL ALLIANCE LTD. Christ. Lip service which continues to observe demand, judging by their absence colourful ritual and oral repetition of doctrines from the bookshelves in the local library. 39 YORK ST. SYDNEY. (CLOSE WYNYARD STATION) which no longer have meaning in reality, can LICENCE NO. B906 only have one result; victory for the anti-Christ. I pray that the Lord may open our eyes to PHONE (02)-294136 Quite naturally such spokesmen for decaderre the whiteness of the harvest. Manager — Mr Jim Castle Sales Manager — Mr John O'Hara will inevitably embrace doctrines which Yours sincerely, repudiate the authority of the author of Charles H.S. Thomason 6 -- AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, AUGUST 6, 1984

So what do you believe?

The "Jenkins Affair" has certainly i.w,ed some issues for the Church. "the Uniting Church is so liberal in its doctrines that heresy is hard to The new Bishop of Durham holds views that are not consistent with detect" For that statement he earned the ire of many Uniting Church the Creeds of Christendom — especially on matters such as the Virgin people, some of whom had letters gracing the pages of the Herald. Birth and the Resurrection. But there is worse — surveys in England But Alan Gill is right. The Uniting Church is an example of the modern showed that he is not alone in his views. Other Anglican Bishops also attempt to reduce statements of faith to the lowest common have their doubts about the basic beliefs of the Church. And there is denominators and to dismiss the stronger statements of the past. That no doubt that the Austalian Episcopacy also has some who question is why so many Presbyterians remained Presbyterians and their fidelity traditional beliefs — not to make any comment about the beliefs of to the Westminster Confession is one of the reasons that they are clergy or laity. So what do you believe? • prospering. One of our problems is, of course, the role Bishops play in the life The Bible makes it clear that the Church ought to exercise discipline of the Anglican church. Their pronouncements are taken by most to — particularly in matters of belief. But the Church no longer does be the official statements of the Church — if a Bishop says it's true that. We ordain men who have no belief in the central tenets of the then it must be so! That is not the way it ought to be but since it is, Christain faith and, it seems, when they make their statements then Bishops have a great responsibility not to undermine the faith of publicly we consecrate them Bishops! other Christians. Clergy have the same responsibility. Those who are concerned for the future of the Church might like What are the standards of our faith? For most Protestants, to ponder for a moment the irony that, in the midst of the Jenkins historically, the sole standard has been the Bible. Added to the Bible Affair, with so many English churchmen defending the new Bishop's has been a Statement which has sought to take up the issues of the position, England is experiencing Crusades by Billy Graham and Luis day and clarify the Bible teaching on them. So Anglicans have the Palau which are amongst the most successful held anywhere in the Bible plus the Thirty Nine Articles. The Thirty Nine Articles make'no world in recent years. There is no doubting the stand that these doubt about their place in the question of authority — "Holy evangelists take on matters of faith. Indeed, studies of Billy Graham's Scripture containeth all,things necessary to salvation: so that technique have pointed to his oft repeated phrase "the Bible says" as whatsover is not read therein, nor may be proved thereby, is not to one of the most important factors in his communication. It seems that, be required of any man, that it should be believed as an article of faith as "leading" English churchmen seek new and modern ways to reach ." (Article 6) or "... it is not lawful for the Church to ordain any people alienated from the Church, on their own doorstep evangelical thing that is contrary to God's Word written ..." (Article 20). visitors are showing them how to do it using the same technique and The Thirty Nine Articles are not popular with many modern message as Whitefield in the 18th century and Moody in the 19th. Anglicans. There are all sorts of explanations as to why clergy promise People today are looking for something solid in which to anchor to uphold them while disagreeing with them — but none of the their faith and their hope. At the same time some churchmen are so explanations alter the fact that those who claim to be Anglicans are intent on undermining the historic Christian faith in the name of bound by the Articles. And so they should be. The Articles were "communication" with moderns that they are'doing incredible forged in the battles of the Reformation and state clearly what damage to the image of the Church. And they are aided by a media Anglicans are called to believe. happy to give them all the publicity they need. The other great statement of taith is the Westminster Confession. It is time that ordinary Christians spoke out and made it clear that Again, it is not too popular with many today. Commenting on the we do not hold their views; that we believe the Bible to be the Jenkins Affair, Sydney Morning Herald Religion writer Alan Gill made inspired Word of God; and that we are happy to accept as truth the passing reference to the Uniting Church, set up by the amalgamation historic Confessions of Christendom — the Creeds, the 39 Articles of Methodist, Presbyterian and Congregational churches. He said, and the Westminster Confession. That's what we believe.

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AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, AUGUST 6, 1984 — 7 Senator Harradine on de factos

In a recent statement, Independent tact us 1r1 an omnibus Determination Tasmanian Senator, Brian Harradine Words of Interruption at Bp Jenkins Service dealing with such matters as postage attacked the Government's pioposal to entitlements, telephone services, etc. for fund travel expenses for politician's de M.P.s. While the Melbourne paper Church Scene thinks that the doubts cast by Bp. Jenkins on the virgin birth of Jesus Christ are no 2. This liberal theology was flaunted in factos. public. This point of view which David "Unfortunately, Parliament can only worse than "someone throwing pebbles at the pet dogmas ... of a pretentious old lady", (Editorial 27/7/84), and more offensively, Counselling lie Jenkins shares with many other liberal said: "Most Australians will be reject a Determination in its entirety, not slates that those who have raised objections to the bishop's questioning of the historical truthfulness of the teaching of the New theologians is one which deviates dismayed that the Remuneration Tribunal in part. But there is a rarely used Testament about our Lord "have insecurity problems", the Australian Church Record stands unhesitatingly for the absolute drastically from official church teaching, seminar has decided that taxpayers will fund procedure whereby a Determination can importance of what the gospels teach concerning Jesus. To that end, as a service to our readers, we publish unabridged the held for many centuries was now, since overseas travel expenses (including fares be amended by way of a Bill. When following explanation given to his congregation by Reverend I. K. Mowll of St. John's Church of England, Congleton, Cheshire, April, being flaunted in public in the press and accommodation) for politicians' de Parliament resumes I will introduce a as to why he interrupted the consecration at York Minster in July of David Jenkins. The report includes the full text of what he and television. He had been questioned factos simply because the Government Private Members Bill to amend that part was trying to say before being seized and escorted through the South Transcept; which Transcept by the mercy of God was hit requested it. about his beliefs in the virgin birth and in of the Determination so as to exclude the by lightning two days later as a judgment giving the leaders of the Church of England who took part in the consecration the the resurrection of our Lord, and he had "This decision publicly demeans the granting of overseas travel entitlements to opportunity to reflect and repent. Unfortunately, statements issued by various English bishops since then indicate that they, sadly, said that the former hadn't happened (it institution of marriage, strikes at its politicians' de factos. In this way, believe neither in judgment nor mercy, let a one repentance. We also have reproduced for your interest a letter from the Church was not God's way of doing things) and legislative recognition and flies in the face Members of Parliament will be given the Times of London which indicates in an ironical fashion the true status of much thinking on this issue! about the resurrection he had said that of the responsibility of Parliamentarians opportunity to vote one way or the other grandson of the Lesley Hicks (john Mowll is the there was no single event which could be to give an example in matters of principle on this specific matter. former evangelical Archbishop of Sydney, If indeed they had let me finish, there left quietly, and probably the media identified with the resurrection, and underpinning the laws which they pass "It will require a strong expression of 1933-1958, Howard Mown.) would have been no scuffle and little would have taken little notice of it spoke of Peter's experience etc as quasi- through Parliament. I was one of over a thousand appreciative concern "that in the appropriately public support for my move before the Events at York Minster 6/7/84 interest from the media. As it was, plain psychological, In David Jenkins we had Sydney Christians who attended the full- enthusiastic reception granted to the "Persons intending marriage are Government will permit this matter to clothes detective and stewards came someone who was proud of his views. day seminar on Level 1 Counselling— required by law to be advised that come up for open Parliamentary debate. The enormity of what was happening in behind, begged me to leave, pulled me Why? concept of biblical counselling a certain 3. He had attacked the two most vital Encouragement — conducted by Parliament considers that 'marriage and the Church of England struck me very away, eventually snatching my notes from What impelled me to do it? Well, there gentle sensitivity to deep human needs "The Government's original request to doctrines of the church. If indeed our American psychologists and authors family life have been basic to the strength forcibly on Wednesday night, and the my hand and prising my hand free from are various things: may be lost Assertions that people are the Tribunal came to light on the deadline Lord is the centre of our faith, then the Lawrence Crabb and Dan Allender at of our society for a long time'. thought came that something should be its grip on the wrought-iron rostrum. sinful, not sick, may promote a harsh for submissions to the Tribunal. 1. LIBERAL THEOLOGY Since the Credo two doctrines which speak most clearly Trinity Grammar School on Saturday July done about it, and that the Lord possibly With a final call that the consecration was confrontation approach which misses the "There is a matter of principle at stake, programme in April, there had been about the Divine/human origin of The 21. This seminar, together with other wanted me to do it. When I discovered a blasphemy, I was led from the lectern- person and the unmet needs aching either we recognise marriage or we do continual letters, articles etc in the church Lord Jesus' life on earth and about the evening sessions at Figtree and that the consecration at York Minster was rostrum and escorted out. As I was within." (p.49) not. These moves represent an attack on "The public now has more than a press and also on the Telly. The petition resurrection are absolutely vital to the Blacktown, and the residential five-day to happen on the Friday, and that I was hustled out, the press were very the family. They have been made in such month in which to express its strong which was organized were full of christian faith. The incarnation he has course held at Kurrajong were all Healing wounds free to go, I prepared a statement which interested and after I was ejected from a way alto circumvent immediate opposition to the Government and their quotations and there can have been no denied, and great doubts were expressed arranged by the School of Pastoral I intended to read out in the minster, and the door in the South Transcept I had The basic theme of the seminar was Parliamentary scrutiny because the Parliamentary representatives. Federal doubt to anyone that he was a self- about the historical nature of the Counselling. got the support of my wardens and of various interviews with the media — expressed in the words of Hebrews Tribunal has included the decision on de Parliament resumes on 21st August confessed 'modern' theologian and that others who were at the Fellowship on radio, the press and Television.. resurrection. (Writing this column as a non-expert in his position was that the church today, 10:24,25 (NIV) "Let us consider how we Thursday at the vicarage. From the (a) The consequence of his views is matters psychological, but quite often How different it would have been if, instead of looking to the Bible as its may spur one another on towards love beginning I felt that this was right, and I horrendous. It is that the Virgin Mary was touching on such matters, I am at times when I pleaded with the Archbishop to authority needed to re-interpret its faith and good deeds. Let us not give up believe that the Lord helped us. either a liar or of easy morals or uneasily aware of my professionally meeting together, as some are in the ha) let me continue my statement, and before in these modern times and dispense with • absolutely ignorant, presuming that qualified opposite number Dr. Alan of doing, but let us encourage one "Race for Bibles" brings $15,020 I set out with a friend early on Friday I was finally dragged away from the 'legends' incorporated into the Bible by a Joseph and Mary were the source of Craddock, whose more specialized another — and all the more as you see morning and we arrived at York at 9.45 rostrum, if he had said "You clearly feel gullible church to teach what it believed. column I find both interesting and the Day approaching." The problem, Dr a.m. I got into the minster, although I had very strongly about this to have been The Bible was merely the creation of the and two pearl necklaces! no ticket, and sat on a chair in a block of helpful. I trust there's room in the Record Crabb said, can be expressed in the ten, prepared to interrupt the service like this, church which reflected their attempt to seats conveniently near the lectern. I Continued page 11 for lay impressions as well as a of Jeremiah 6:14: "They dress the wound you may speak for one more minute"? I explain their faith and has no authority looked at the service sheet and saw that professional's advice. I did, however, of my people as though it were not would have finished the statement, and for today. the appropriate time for making my major in psychology as well as English in serious. 'Peace, peace,' they say, when statement was before the presentation of my B.A. degree at Sydney University, and there is no peace." the former discipline has remained an David Jenkins to the Archbisop and after We have wounds in the core of our the creed. Meanwhile, my friend was interest and the focus of some of my personalities, which, because of sin, are reading.) being a great help distributing my deeply serious. Christians may be beset statement to people coming in, and with problems of lust, or depression, or Biblical vs secular counselling: looking after the car. I sat on my seat for sense of uselessness, or of being rejecter over half an hour. They should have been One of the earliest columns I by husband or wife. This side of heaven. AFRICA:1984 expecting a protest, but I was not found contributed to the Record back in 1977 Dr. Crabb said, not complete healing, out. The service bouyed me up. The dealt with a similar seminar in which the substantial healing is possible. Too often Psalm spoke of God's Word and David's speaker was Dr. lay Adams. I remember we settle for a level of existence way love for it. The creed clearly and that column or rather, Dr. Adams' views, below what God wants for us. emphatically expressed the church's caused some controversy in the letters Crabb and Allender, in the book beliefs in the Virgin Birth and in the pages concerning the value of the secular Encouragement — The Key to Caring Resurrection etc, and the sermon, by disciplines of psychology and psychiatry. (Interbac, S. John Bacon, Melbourne, 198-1 contrast, full of liberal theology saying the world's Doctors Adams and Crabb share in $5.55) define this goal of Christian that instead of looking back to the creeds common the view that there is a great encouragement as "the kind of or to the Bible as our basic authority we need for truly biblical counselling which expression that helps someone want to must interpret our faith in 20th century treats sin as sin and that "the local church be abetter Christian, even when life is terms, discarding the legends. should and can successfully assume rough." They call these kinds of words responsibility within its ranks for restoring life words, as distinct from destructive Pulled away worst drought troubled people to full, productive, death words, or mere trivial shallow As I approached the rostrum where the creative lives." (Crabb, Basic Principles of words, which skate over the surface of lectern was, the vicar general was also No Australian drought oiuld ever match the one which toda Biblical Counselling, 1975, pub. the problem. Lett to right: Runners Paul Geier and Jim Humphreys; Cyclist Tony Avent; Sculler Tom mounting the rostrum, but, fortunately he has a life-threatening grip on Africa. Zondervan, p.16) Both consider that we Treseder. gave place to me (for which I was very The worst drought in moclern history, it has devastated 2., have tended too readily to resort to, or Security and significance grateful) I asked the dean to allow me less refer people to, secular counselling or Our deepest needs can be fully met The Bible Society's "Race for Bibles" from two minutes ahead of Tom Treseder, who than two minutes and weighed in with African countries, some of which have suffered for 15 years. psychiatry which may rest on humanistic, only in Christ. They are here identified a, Pier 1 to Parramatta on May 18th, sculled up the Parramatta River with relay my statement which was as follows: A whole continent is threatened by hunger and the overall food not biblical, foundations. produced some interesting incidents. the need for security, or love — the need runners Jim Humphreys and Paul Geier "The Christian Faith is about what we shortage is so critical that 100 million Africans will starve in the next fe ns Crabb recognizes, however, more of a for unconditional acceptance — and the One lady pedalled her stationary arriving five minutes later. as christians believe. Not to believe in months unless food aid arrives immediately debt than does Jay Adams to what can be need for significance—to know that we exercise bike 10 km for sponsorship, two Scullers in the Maclean area have since the Virgin Birth and in the Resurrection Such a devastating drought is unprecedented. It means, quite simpl count for something, that we matter. At learnt from secular psychology. He says others gave pearl necklaces, and Joe challenged Tom Treseder to a sponsored of our Lord as facts of history is a very that almost one in three Africans doesn't have enough to (p.18) "We must develop a solidly biblical heart we are all subject to a deep fear of Pocklington of Ulladulla pushed a cart race on the Clarence River. This will be grave matter for anyone. How much eat. The African famine has become one of the mosr approach to counselling, one which rejection, by our fellows or by God. We loaded with scriptures 16 km and raised held at 5 p.m. on August 21st He will also more so for a man who is about to disastrous events of this century draws from secular psychology Without fear exposure as we really are — and • 5700. r!tmpete in the World Veteran Rowing make solemn vows before God and to rightly so, because our sinfulness does The Australian Council of Churches has cOmbined betraying its Spiritual premise, one which Tony Avent, the cyclist who rode his Championships in Belgium on September be consecrated as a bishop in the make us unacceptable to God. But in realistically faces the deep (and not so pushbike from Pier 1 to Parramatta via 29th. church of England which has its with the Roman Catholic Church and the Adventist. deep) problems of people and honestly Christ we can be totally forgiven and Hornsby in 2 hours 10 minutes, arrived standards.of faith in the 39 Articles of Baptist and Lutheran Churches to ask all Australian evaluates its success in dealing with them, accepted. If we do not know Christ, or if Religion and the Book of Common christians to assist with-the immediate food relief and and, most importantly, one which clings we do not fully grasp the security and Prayer, in the historic creeds of the ,g term development programs being organised by .passionately and unswervingly to belief in significance he has made available to us, church, and above all, in the Bible \trican churches. an inerrant Bible and an all-sufficient this fear at the core of our personality, where the apostles give clear and "Newspeak" Versus the Gospel You can help by giving to the Combined Churchc Christ" according to Crabb's thesis, causes us to unequivocal witness tcythese historic , Crabb pays tribute to Adams' work and surround ourselves with protective layers facts, just as the church has always African Drought 'Appeal through your local church recommends his books, but expresses his of various kinds to hide that intolerable Loss of truth and pressures on language and movements within a secular received them. Or by sending your donation, with the attached fear. We make demands of God and of in our society have eroded the modern humanistic society. It is not often that a coupon, directly to the Australian Council other people. mind, leaving in most cases people of That a would-be bishop who should man is able to give theological reflection of Churches. moods only, who have lost the skill of be a guardian and teacher of the "Christians who are worshipping God, on such wide-ranging issues as in vitro christian faith is one known to deny studying the Bible, discipling or being thinking. This, says Dr. David Wells, fertilisation, the growing powers of the SECRETARY TO professor of historical and systematic these to have in fact happened — thus discipled, and enjoying fellowship with bureaucracies and the Marxist analysis of removing the basis for the two most The time to help is now- theology at the Gordon Conwell society. This was his special contribution EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR one another can develop an effective important doctrines about our Lord ministry of encouragement. theological seminary in Massachusetts, to the School of Theology and his visit you are energetic. active and wanting nut which make him unique—is perhaps, tomorrow may be too late. Encouragement is not the responsibility presents the church with a serious has been most stimulating". lust to work. but to make a difference in the challenge in the task of communicating in the realm of faith, the greatest world, read on: Here is what we want. of a gifted few; it is the privilege of every The two main speakers were the Revd. the gospel. blasphemy possible. (I got about as far A top secretary with good organisahonai believer. Every Christian can and should David Hewetson, from Turramurra; and as here before I was pulled away.) 10111111111M11111111111111MMIN 1111111•EIMMli,V. .:kills. Typing 75 w.p.m.. shorthand 110 wp m be an encourager ....If church leaders Dr. David Wells, from Gordon-Conwell Dr. Wells, speaking at the Anglican 1 hat the church can be party to such Knowledge of Word Processing and Dicta. desire to build a counselling ministry, theological Seminary, U.S.A. I Il,c yHou.tlt.ti church, Please Ace))) rip gilt of ohms experience. Clergy School of Theology at Vision a thing will, in the eyes of all honest they should not think first of all of making I'u 11‘ , N iarence Street,S\ chi( Age 24.40 Salary negotiable. Valley said "People have obviously David Hewetson gave three Bible people, deny it the right to speak out a handful of counsellors available to the 0 $25 0 $50 0 $75 0 $100 II We are dedicated to making a dalwence Io become accustomed to visual images. It Studies on Daniel. These focussed on on any moral or ethical issue. mitering world by sharing the Inc.' congregation. Rather, they should alert II '1 I I would like to help provide relief to the we are going to preach and communicate what it means to follow God in an Christ in a practical way the members to what they can do I beg you to play with words no 0 Other $ ~ Cheque enclosed • with people in a biblically derived and atheistic society, He noted the different ins of people in Africa whoarc' the victims IC A R.E.. is a non-denons through the ministry of encouragement longer, because this will bring great climates Daniel would have faced tinder )1 drought. OR: Debit my 13ankcarLI Account No. national Christian humans. - and then train them to do it." biblically disciplined way, we have 'no shame to the church throughout the -wan organisation. King Nebuchadnezzar who, through (Encouragement, p134) alternative but to use images, but as world, and to take no further part in For an intervtew, p00,0 adversity, learned to honour God; and I II subsidiary rather than primary tools." this service. _ —.---. — Kay ',own. An encouraging thought! The seminars King Belshazzar, who did not humble 111 Miss ',Lunn.: M ICARE. (which are now available in video form) Bishop John Reid, one of the organisers himself before God. I invite you to follow me out of this . address: 45 Stanley Street and Crabb's books give strategies for church as a timely protest against what Signature Bankstown, 2200 of the School, said "Dr Wells' special David Wells gave four'talks based on 111 111 effective Biblical counselling and is happening, or about to happen, and ,-,(, , life (02) 708 2566 ontribution is that he brings the training themes from George Orwell's novel, 111 --- - Donations or 52 00 an, I , A cr arc t,ix decitictihk . ill encouragement. of a theologian to bear on the problems '1984'. as a protest in favour of the truth. I. K. Mowll • MIENNIIIIMIIIIII•••••••11111111MMIIIIIMINEM•••••1111111•INIMMEN•MM••111• — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, AUGUST 6, 1984 AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, AUGUST 6, 1 984 —9 The Convictions Held by Christians in Hong Kong in the Midst THE GOOD READ of Contemporary Social and Political Change A Proposal

As promised last issue, the following is the lull text of the ten point declaration published The sermon under attack college sponsoring the lectures. He not only Australian Males Hell as "An endless pub V. The Responsibility Borne by under constitutional rule. Christians A Fresh Start by Christian church leaders in Hong Kong on how Hong Kong Christians should face the believes that women ought to preach but crawl with no hangover to follow". The Hong Kong Christians Towards ought to play the role of prophets in the by Klaas Runia By John Chapman "1997" issue. society and encourage the government to Paternoster Press 108 pp he also supports women's ordination. This is book has many illustrations, stories, and China an important chapter because although anecdotes which have the dual function of promote justice and the common good Recommended Retail Price $7.50 Hodder and Stoughton 198 pp $4.95 spiritual community called out by God in most of the material may not be new, Runia maintaining interest and clarifying the points Introduction As Chinese we are inseparably linked of the people. Christ Jesus through the gospel; it is the with the historical destiny of the whole Klaas Runia was invited to deliver the 1980 puts it so well that it is an important John is seeking to communicate. The 1997 issue has created deep This is a significant book for two reasons. It body of Christ and is filled by the spirit of Chinese people. Therefore we should not VIII. Social Change and Church Annual Moore College Lectures. In doing so document in the continuing debate on concern and anxiety among the people of presents the Christian Gospel clearly to the Christ. God has established the church consider only the interest of Hong Kong, he joined an impressive list of visitors and women's ministry. The effect of some of these is disarming. Hong Kong. As the people of God we feel Renewal unbeliever, and it provides an authentic among men in order to glorify His name, but, according to Biblical prinCiples, we local scholars who have delivered those One's guard is pulled down and a truth of it necessary to re-affirm the beliefs that We recognize that in the past few to serve people, to bear witness and to should be concerned with and participate lectures. One of the requirements of those Australian Model for evangelism. the gospel is allowed to penetrate in a new the church has always held in the past, to decades, the church has had definite expand the kingdom of God, and to fulfil in the construction of China. It is our who deliver the Moore College Lectures is NE St RklOti ". . . the writing of many books is and fresh way. There are few if any, understand our unique role and mission achievements in the work of speading the His purpose in creation and redemption hope that the vast numbers of the that the lectures should be produced in endless." (Ecclesiastes 12:12) and when it hackneyed explanations or jargon terms of at this point in history, and to seek the gospel and in establishing churches, through Christ. These tasks are to be Chinese people will be able to enjoy fully published form. 'The Sermon Under NUR comes to Christian paperbacks we can all the 'whys and 'wherefores' of the Gospel direction that the church must take ink r schools and social services. However, we realized especially in the following three God-given human rights and freedom so Attack" is the book of Runia's lectures. respond, Amen to That! Yes, this is another and becoming a Christian. witness in the future. After having met tsr admit that we have not been sensitive ways: that China will become a more just . Those who heard Runia deliver the paperback, but this is one all christians, lay discussion several times, we have arrived enough to changes in Hong Kong society, ATTAC This is an important Christian book for a society and her people will enjoy a more lectures will be aware that they were and clergy alike need to read, and then pass by the grace of God at the following 10 1. To proclaim the gospel of and there have been few break throughs number of reasons. It is an Australian book abundant life. We further hope that still delivered from the already prepared text on to their non-christian friends or, better common convictions which we propose redemption locally and around the world; in church models. In this time of historical written by a thoughtful Australian who has more Chinese people will come to know that forms this book. Most who heard them still buy another copy to pass en, as a reference for believers in all 2. To build up the spiritual life of the change, the church ought to engage in both a firm grasp of the Gospel and the the true God, the Creator, and enjoy His would have been impressed with the churches. community of believers through worship, deep self-examination to seek renewal, so The book is divided into four clear and Australian mind and culture. Secondly, it redemptive grace. To these ends we want material. It was invaluable. The book is no well set out parts. Part.1 deals with God's provides us with a useful tool in sharing our pastoral nurture, and spiritual discipline; that a situation of crisis may be I. How We View Social and to expend our utmost efforts. less important. Runia, as a theologian brings solution to our problem. It clearly sets out faith with others who are literate. However, 3. To act 'is the light and salt of the transformed into a moment of grace his theologian's mind to the question of the content of the Christian Gospel. Part 2 apart from the books own stated goal, its Political Change earth in order to bring about social and VI. The Relationship of the (Kairos), The following are points preaching in the church today. He begins recommended for reflection: is written for those who are uncertain about most significant contribution will be in We believe that God is the Creator, cultural renewal. Church in Hong Kong to the with a look at contemporary criticisms of God's existence and whether Jesus was providing us with an excellent model for Redeemer, and Judge, and He governs the This commission is given to the church Church Worldwide 1. We ought to enhance our awareness the sermon and deals thoroughly with God's Syn. It also sets out to show the evangelism. development of history, Therefore, we by Christ Therefore, no matter what the of the present situation and historical them. He then moves on to a definition of reliabili4r of the Bible in providing us with believe that whatever changes there may We believe that the church in Hong developments; preaching which ought to be an important There are few authentic Australian changes in circumstances may be, the Kong is a part of the church worldwide. information about Jesus and God. Part 3 be in Hong Kong's future, they are within church ought to do her best to preserve 2. We must preach relevant and truthful part of every book on preaching but which presents the serious responsibility of Christian Evangelists to which both lay and His providence. With this conviction we The churches in Hong Kong have a in most such books is not done in any great I teal clergy can look to model their presentations the comprehensive character of this relationship in their spiritual life with the messages; responding to God in his way rather than shall not waver. We should do our utmost commission, and shold allow no detail. From there he discusses preaching seller, Mont people ‘,1 ho buy iltrtrkh on of the Gospel on. This brief paperback churches in China and in other parts of 3. In equipping the saints, we should our own. Part 4 sets out in detail, what we to accomplish God's will for our lives with deviation from nor fragmentation of it and the bible, preaching and the situation of preaching seem more interested in the provides us with a very good one. the world. Therefore it is only right we give special attention to the building up need to do to become Christians and how peace in our hearts. because of human will or political the listener and relevant preaching. Runia "how to" variety. This book is far from that. we can be sure we are Christians. should maintain close relations, mutually of faith and the practice of love; One minor reservation. I believe we At the same time, as citizens of Hong influences. has added an appendix. It is entitled, This is unfortunate because those who are edify and assist one another, and together 4. We ought to strengthen discipleship This structure of the book is excellent. It largely live in a non-reading culture and Kong, we also have the responsibility to "Women in the Pulpit?" He introduces it by engaged in the task of preaching, one of the undertake the mission of the gospel. training; begins where evangelism ought to begin, despite the 'Daily Telegraph' style of this analyze historical changes objectively, suggesting that after the first lecture he was most significant tasks in the ministry, need to not with apologetics but with a clear simple paperback, even its moderate size may still with the wisdom God has given us, and While holding fast to the belief that the 5. We should develop personal asked "one contemporary criticism of the have a proper biblical basis for what they presentation of the Gospel of Christ. Yet the mean, that many we try to reach will not facing reality, to assume actively the role churches in Hong Kong have a spiritual modelling in pastoral ministry; sermon was omitted in your lecture. There are doing. Much bad preaching is a result or IV. The Responsibility and important matter of a reasonable faith is not read it. This is, of course, not only a criticism that we Christians ought to take in the affinity with the churches in China and are many who are critical of the fact that the preacher not really understar,Jing what Expectations of Christians 6. We ought to establish appropriate ignored but handled in an uncomplicated of the book but an issue which all of us who midst of historical change. around the world, we affirm the local preaching is an activity in the church, which his task ought to be. Runia's book goes a models for the church and her Ministries. helpful way. wish to presert the Gospel of Christ to our towards Hong Kong nature of the church. Therefore the is monopolised by men. Is there also truth long way to remedying this. I would hope The Unchanging Principles of church of Hong Kong ought to endeavor The final two sections of the book Australian friends need to put our minds to. II. IX. The Witness of Christian Unity in this contemporary attack on the that everyone who takes preaching As citizens of Hong Kong, we affirm to develop her distinct indigenous continue the clarity of the first. I found Maybe, there is an open door for such the Church during a Time of During a time of change the church sermon?" Runia took this matter seriously seriously — and that should be everyone that Christians have the responsibility to character, in accordance with both the myself moved to rejoice again at the joy of superb content through Cassette and well Social Change may face the danger of division because and although he gave a quick answer on who preaches — will read this book shape the future of Hong Kong together special circumstances of Hong Kong and being Christ's. produced Video presentations? This of of outside pressure or internal discord. the night, he felt it was important enough to carefully and consider what Runia'says In whatever social and political with all the people of the city to make her Chinese cultural background. We course remains to be seen, if not heard. Therefore, at this time we affirm the unity include it as a chapter at the end of his about the biblical basis for the proclamation The style is conversational and has, I circumstances we ought to regard the Hong Kong a democratic society must also maintain the administrative of believers in Christ Jesus and we resolve book. One ought to say that his conclusion of God's message. believe, a distinctive Australian flavour. For Bible as the highest standard for our faith, governed by law that safeguards human autonomy of the Church in Hong Kong to accept each other and to trust each is very different to the conclusion of the Denis Kirkaldy. example John's description of the average Stephen Abbott. life, and ministry. rights, freedom, equality, so that stability while actively participating in mission other on the basis of our common faith. In a time of social upheaval, we will and prosperity may be maintained. At this work everywhere in the world. Where we differ in viewpoints, we shall inevitably be affected by its force. We will turning point in history we have a special endeavor to exchange views. Moreover, be exposed to temptations and many responsibility to preach the gospel to the VII. Our View on Church and we shall endeavor to seek concrete experience weakness. Therefore, we people of Hong Kong so that they may points of cooperation to support each Creation Science Ministry at Stand in the right place! ought to be faithful to Christ in all enjoy God's grace and live a more State other, to work one with another, and to circumstances. We should not integrated life. We believe that the authority of the When Bill Petterson, the Director of stand together to face the challenges can see a complete selection, on the one compromise because of changing We hope that after 1997 the people in government comes from God. Within the Capernwray, Moss Vale AUSNAV, discussed a new project with ahead. display stand. This means they do not circumstances, nor should we sacrifice Hong Kong will maintain a high degree of sphere of the authority due to the more experienced book sellers, he was have to search through a whole shop, to basic biblical principles for tactical self-government and that her citizens will government we ought to obey it. They travelled from every State to Gospel in the stars. Charles Taylor shared told it would not work! The new project X. The Preservation of the Church find what they need." advantages. Relying on the power of God, enjoy the freedom and human rights that However, in the events that demands of Wongabri Lodge, Moss Vale, New South his insights into the language of early was the placement of square framed and Loyalty to Christ Asked if the stands were successful, we should hold fast to our covenant with God has given to men, including freedom the government conflict with the Word of Wales for the Capernwray Missionary Genesis as a sober historical document, stands, filled with a comprehensive range Mark Greenless of the Christian Book the Lord, obey his commands absolutely, of speech, freedom of the press, freedom God, we ought to obey God. The In the hope of Christ's second coming, Fellowship — Creation Science while Carl Wieland spoke of the of NAVPRESS materials, in bookshops Shop, Sutherland commented on the bear witness to the Lord in times of crisis, of assembly, freedom of travel, and the government has a specific realm of we seek to preserve the ourity of the Foundation's joint seminar "Life, the importance and relevance of the Creation around Australia. Bill has proved they will increased volume sold and the surprising and glorify His name. freedom to believe and propagate that authority given by God to preserve law church and remain faithful to Christ, not Universe and Everything: The Christian's issue, of the Biblical flood, of the changes work ... if in the right place. Guide to Reality", over the weekend June turn-over figure. "The demand belief. We hope thereby that Hong Kong and order, to maintain stability in society. allowing secularism to penetrate the we see in living things, and of the origin Ill. The Nature and Mission of the 8-11. Not only was all available on-site of races. Andrew Snelling presented the "People are often not aware of what is exceeded our wildest expectations. These will play an active role in the and to protect her people's way of life. accommodation full, but extra guests evidence of recent, rapid formation available," said Bill Petterson. "Now they stands certainly made it all possible!" Church modernization and democratization of According to this principle, government were billeted out with local Christian during Noah's Flood of Australian coal, oil We believe that the church is a visible (mainland) China as a whole. ought to be responsible to the people Concluded back page families, and gas deposits, and the Mt. Isa Each session saw over 180 people cram metalliferous orebodies, and led an Crabb "doubts" continued It was sad to see the Archbishop's greater into the conference hall to hear the afternoon excursion to a coal seam and Bishop Jenkins contd. go ahead whatever the response in the 7. The church was now in danger of concern for the building when the inner speakers, and see several films from the associated rocks at nearby Bundanoon. Second is the centrality of Christ for Minster. losing credibility now that a bishop does Award-winning series "Origins: How The Haldane Rowan led in two inspirational counselling solutions. If we find a information as is the natural thing to do not believe the virgin birth and is shaky life of the church at the top seems in such World Came To Be." and worship sessions that exalted Christ pragmatically successful solution to a (the informants were eye-witnesses). Of Dear it,, on the resurrection. How can the church a terrible state. as both Creator and Redeemer. All situation which does not include Christ, course its a doctrine that only came out Speakers included Barry Setterfield I want to associate myself wholeheartedly still say the creeds and appoint such men. Which is the greatest tragedy for the speakers participated in numerous then we have not got at the real problem. later. The church did indeed believe Jesus with Professor Douglas C. Spanner's letter on (Astronomer and full-time Christian That was why I took the extreme step church—to lose part of a building question and panel cession times. was divine because of who he was and July 13 on the current "Durham" theological Thirdly is the importance of the of interrupting a service with a protest. however beautiful, or to be very unclear Worker) and Dr. Carl Wieland (Medical what he did. But the truth as revealed by controversy. Practitioner and Creation Science community when cpunselling for change Something had to be done which would about the stand of the church for the Mary and Joseph or their intimate friends It seems to me that a sort of theological Lecturer) from Adelaide, Haldane Rowan in behaviour. God made us relational be taken notice of. virgin birth and the resurrection of Our is surely to be believed by all christians as smokescreen has been cast over the scene by (Director of Capernwray Missionary Registration beings and He works through Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ? relationships. Certain kinds of relational true. those in authority; we who have written in Fellowship), Dr. Charles Taylor (Linguist Later events structures need to be present for protest (and we are not all Protestants either) formerly at the University of Sydney), and (b) The resurrection was, on the agaicst their public utterances are being told From what I hear from General Synod, Appeals Dr. Andrew Snelling (Geologist and Full- office behavioural change. evidence of the gospels, at the time, a patronisingly that we are "confused". A special office for registration of very difficult thing for people to swallow. which will be confirmed or not on HOME OF PEACE HOSPITAL time Creation Scientist) from Brisbane. During this Australian tour Dr. Crabh The Archbishop of York in a duplicated reply marriages in which a foreign citizen But the evidence was overwhelming. It is Thursday when the CEN comes out, on (Deaconess Institution) and his associate, Dan Allender, talks of "strange reports" circulating about the There was keen interest in Barry marries a Chinese citizen in mainland the foundation stone of our faith. Saturday they decided to look into the conducted courses at three levels. A faith of the new Bishop of Durham, as though EVERSLEIGH Setterfield's presentations on his research China has opened in Guangzhou, Without it we make nonsense of the way bishops are chosen and appointed. 274 Addison Road, Petersham into the decay of the speed of light and general course for congregations to help we had not heard him ourselves but only Nanfang Ribao (Southern Daily China) them see ways to act encouragingly Gospels. If it never was a fact in history, listened to garbled versions of his statements. That may be one fruit from this NERINGAH its implications as to the age and reports. Located at Number 46, Huaningli, our faith has no basis. In actual fact, we have heard with our ears and controversy. c Neringah Avenue, Wahroonga formation of the universe, on towards one another. Lesley Hicks reports Guangwei Road, the office will handle our eyes have seen quite clearly what Dr. I have received over fifty phone calls, GREENWICH astronomical evidence for Noah's Flood, more fully on this in her column on page 4. The man who had done this had River Road, Greenwich registrations involving Chinese citizens Jenkins said on TV and in the flesh at public and have been quoted and misquoted on on the Bible and astronomy, and on the 8. A course of 34 hours duration for been designated a bishop. For the first living in both urban and rural drew, CATW lectures. But as current theological judgment is Radio in Australia as well as BBC and local These hospitals (320 beds) undertake special- Or. Larry Crabb time as far as I knew a man with those that such things don't really happen but occur views was going to be a bishop and radios, and I would like to thank all you ised medical and nursing care of chronically in our imagination we must do our best to ill patients of any age, nationality or religious CLASSIFIEDS Accommodation FREE AD leader, one who should ',ave been a ascertain whether the telecasts and public at church who have expressed your teacher of scripture and a guardian of the support and who have prayed for me. faith. Classrhed adyerhsernenfs may be leff al the ofttr.o or phone,' Christian ministers and Christians in the lectures did take place or not. The evidence all ilat faith. points to the fact that, like the Resurrection of People have been most encouraging, and These hospitals are co-operating with certain to 264 8349 up to noon 14 days before date of publication In qu.el 1_1111.1111, -- 1or,tott Gat,: 5 Ins to caring professions giving an integrated Charge is $4.20 per column centimetre of up to three lines. lesus, Dr. Jenkin's appearances and utterances have welcomed a stand on these issues. general hoepitals in the retraining of eligible shops (0481 61 1401 Evenings theory of counselling and intervention 5. And this was in the Church of II the advertisement is successful. rye advertiser o eased to were real and well attested by many reliable patients to return to their normal environment pay The Church Record 10 per cent of the value of the sale skills, and parts of an advanced course England which has its official standards of It would be nice to think that the witnesses! 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Gavenish and Moo Olt, I, IS Suulor 45505 ,t,o0 running FOR SALE. Patristic Greek Lexicon by Lampe New condition denominations, were accepted for these before he be made a bishop, and also he (Rev) Owen I. Thomas storm, caused many to wonder whether Chatsworth Roads. Visitors welcome 7.30 em and 9 am Holy order 53.700. R. Dem, Work 519 8139 Home 810 5551 772 3070 Telephone: 560 3866 Communion. 7 pm Sunday at Seven. Rector, Rev. lien Baker. courses. said that no official objection had been church Tunes) God was trying to say something. Despite made, and that the consecretion would reports, I never ruled out that possibility. , 10 — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, AUGUST 6, 1984 ' AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, AUGUST 6 1984 -- 11

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