Some people write about the dangers of “religion,” and religious people tend to complain about this, because religion is a good thing. Alternatively, some people talk about true and false religion. What is a proper perspective on religion? Continue reading “Could You Be Serving God For All the Wrong Reasons?”
City Bible Forum Celebrates 30 Years of Helping People Do Ministry in Their Workplaces
By: Amy Cheng
Thirty years ago, the only group for Christian workers was a lunchtime service that sung hymns; today, over 800 Christian workers are meeting in small groups across Sydney. Continue reading “City Bible Forum Celebrates 30 Years of Helping People Do Ministry in Their Workplaces”
5 Lessons Western Christians Should Learn from Persecuted Christians
By: Akos Balogh
I was born behind the Iron Curtain.
But like millions of others, my parents decided to flee our communist homeland to escape oppression. Continue reading “5 Lessons Western Christians Should Learn from Persecuted Christians”
Do You Know God, or Just Know About Him?
Whenever people are afraid and when their faith is wavering, and they ask Jesus a “knowledge” question, he never answers with a “knowledge” answer. Jesus always answers with an invitation to enter into a deeper relationship with him. Continue reading “Do You Know God, or Just Know About Him?”
The Criteria for Being a Christian
Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments” (Matthew 22:37–40, NIV). Continue reading “The Criteria for Being a Christian”
Seven Practical Tips for Retaining Your Assurance and Joy
We were never meant to do life on our own and as God’s children, He promises his Spirit to help and to strengthen us. Here are some practical tips for how to keep your assurance and joy. Continue reading “Seven Practical Tips for Retaining Your Assurance and Joy”
Torture, Rejection and Love? – The Power of Prayer
By: Murray Noble
When Khan* found Jesus, he was forced to live a Christian life in secrecy. That was until he decided to be baptised. Continue reading “Torture, Rejection and Love? – The Power of Prayer”
Why This Popular Secular Commentator Is Turning To The Bible
By: Akos Balogh
Dave Rubin is a rising star in the online world. Continue reading “Why This Popular Secular Commentator Is Turning To The Bible”
Why Think? A Tribute to Ravi Zacharias
By: City Bible Forum
Thinking about life’s biggest questions was the heart and passion of the late Ravi Zacharias who passed away just last month. As a tribute to Ravi, we explore how to find meaning and hope in a difficult world on this episode of the Bigger Questions podcast. Continue reading “Why Think? A Tribute to Ravi Zacharias”
The George Floyd “Apocalypse”: What His Death Reveals About Our Western World
By: Akos Balogh
George Floyd is now a household name across the globe. An African American man who was killed while being arrested by a white police officer, Floyd’s death has sent shockwaves throughout the US (and much of the world). As I write, protests are still continuing in many American cities, with many of them turning violent. Continue reading “The George Floyd “Apocalypse”: What His Death Reveals About Our Western World”