What have I got myself into? In the first Chapel commencement service of 2018, Richard Gibson spoke from Titus 1:1-4 and posed this very question. As we celebrate BST's 75th anniversary this year, Richard takes us on a journey through the story of Paul and Titus to get real perspective...
Category: BST Connect
Prayer
If the number of books that have been written about prayer is anything to go by, the experience and practice of prayer among Christians varies significantly. There are Christians who find prayer a natural thing for them to do and simply love to pray.
A vision of two cities
Recently I have been reading, and meditating and praying from, Isaiah 24-27, sometimes called Isaiah’s “Apocalypse.” While there is little that is fully apocalyptic about these chapters, they are certainly eschatological, describing worldwide divine judgment and salvation at the end of history.
God alone is faithful
About 30 years after Jesus’ death and resurrection, the Apostle Peter wrote to believers scattered across Roman provinces—what we now know as modern Turkey (1 Peter 1). These people were suffering some persecution as a result of their faith in Christ. This part of the Bible has its twists and...
Caring for people in Asia
When providing pastoral care in any context, people require a lot of your time and attention. Amongst Asians, there is an expectation that the pastor will be available at any time of day or night to be there for members of the church and their families. In many cases, it's...
Three lessons on faith and works
I have been interested in this subject for the last 20 years. It began when I was studying the Gospels at seminary. Jesus seemed to speak a different language, especially in the Synoptic Gospels, than what I was used to.
Thousands of books loaned
The BST library has 929 borrowers and more than 12,000 books have been loaned this year. Through the generosity of our supporters, BST was able to buy 341 new books and subscribe to journals and online databases.
Four characteristics of being a Christian
If someone were to ask you what a Christian should be like, the obvious answer is to be like Jesus. There are characteristics that set Christians apart.
We have no desire to go ahead except by God's leading
This year marks 69 years since the college made 1 Cross Street, Toowong its official campus.