Open Doors—Will We Walk Through? CMSSS #3

Posted by rowan on January 12, 2012 · 4 Comments 

In a world of gospel need, from Sydney to Slovenia, are we as Sydney evangelicals too Sydney-centric? Already this week at CMS Summer School we’ve heard of explicit invitations to the Australian evangelical community from Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Tanzania (to cite but three examples) to send gospel workers. Moreover, according to Lindsay Brown … Continue reading →

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Liberating Integration: CMSSS #2

Posted by rowan on January 10, 2012 · 1 Comment 

A solidly Biblical doctrine of creation is powerful and liberating: that’s what I’ve been loving at CMS Summer School this year. Bible-honouring Christians can feel boxed in. If I embrace science and its findings I’m sometimes made to feel I’m betraying Christian belief in creation and respect for God’s Word. On another front if I … Continue reading →

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A Cracking Inspiration: CMSSS #1

Posted by rowan on January 9, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

I’ve been to quite a few CMS Summer Schools, and this year’s is turning out to be a cracker! Here are some highlights for me from the first 24 hours. 1.  God is at the centre. The God who reveals himself in the Christian Scriptures stands alone at the centre of his creation: ‘In the … Continue reading →

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