Why Anabaptists Should Vote in Australia Background In many democratic nations, voting is optional, with only about 5% of democracies in the world enforcing compulsory voting, often with fines or other penalties. In Australia, voting is mandatory, requiring every eligible citizen to participate in elections. For many Christians, particularly Anabaptists, […]
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The Road to Shadows Deep (A Poem from the “The Sin Series”)
The Road to Shadows Deep The Scriptures speak of darkened ways,Where wicked souls are cast,Into the depths of the fiery blaze,Their future is bound and fast.No modern words can soothe the fireThat waits with wailing breath,For Christ has shown the end is dire—The wage of sin is death. Two visions […]
Read MoreThe Anabaptist Tradition and the Dangers of Legalism
The Anabaptist Tradition and the Dangers of Legalism Special Note:All forms of Christianity have their own traps and pitfalls. The Anabaptist tradition is not alone in this regard. This article acknowledges the dangers of legalism and offers insights into how we can avoid these traps. Anabaptism, with its deep commitment […]
Read MoreThe Fall of Christian’s Nobility (A Poem from the “The Sin Series”)
The Fall of Christian’s Nobility – Consequences of Sin Sin calls us to a darkened place,Destroying man’s once noble grace.Where righteousness calls out the pure,Sin pulls the soul to something more. At first, indulgence seems so small,A harmless thirst, a fleeting call.But sin, once tasted, grips the heart,Turning warmth into […]
Read MoreAllurements of Sin (A Poem from the “The Sin Series”)
Allurements of Sin Sin, like a whisper, draws near to man’s heart,Appears more sweet than the righteous path apart.As rivers flow swiftly down to the sea,Man drifts with the current, unmindful, unfree. To climb up the hill, or resist the fierce tide,Takes courage, resolve, with no ease to abide.Yet Eden’s […]
Read MoreContemporary Anabaptist: Embracing Urban Community through Spirituality and Economic Justice
Contemporary Anabaptist: Embracing Urban Community through Spirituality and Economic Justice Introduction: The Urban Challenge for the Contemporary Anabaptist Church The ‘Contemporary Anabaptist’s’ desire to engage actively with modern urban communities presents a challenging conundrum: how to cultivate communal living in an environment often sceptical of such ideals. Urban settings, characterized […]
Read MoreFather’s Day 2024 – A Reflection on Fatherhood and Spiritual Leadership
Sermon Summary – Father’s Day 2024A Reflection on Fatherhood and Spiritual Leadership Sermon Notes Good morning, everyone, and Happy Father’s Day! Today, we gather not just to celebrate but to reflect on the sacred responsibility that comes with fatherhood. And yes, there’s a special treat after service—a free sausage sizzle […]
Read MoreThe Difference Between Premillennialism and Historical Premillennialism?
The Difference Between Premillennialism and Historical Premillennialism?Many People Don’t Understand… Premillennialism is a Christian eschatological view that Christ will return to Earth before (pre-) a thousand-year reign, known as the Millennium, during which He will establish a kingdom of peace and righteousness. This concept has evolved and changed over time, […]
Read MoreOur Soul’s Rebirth – All have sinned (A Poem from the “The Sin Series”)
Our Soul’s Rebirth Oh, you must be born anew,Not just a change, but a holy start,From earth’s dust to heaven’s dew,A transformation of one’s heart.The Scriptures scream, clear and bright,“Born of God,” a child to be,Partaker of the purest light,In divine grace and completely free. Some may say, “A child, […]
Read MoreRediscovering the Anabaptist Vision: Communities of Discipleship and Mission
Rediscovering the Anabaptist Vision: Communities of Discipleship and Mission The idea of the church as a “committed community of discipleship and mission” is widespread in modern Christianity. Yet, the foundational contribution of the Anabaptist tradition to this concept is often undervalued. The Anabaptists, who integrated discipleship and mission into the […]
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