Our culture is very conscious of individual rights. As Christians, there are many rights within our society that we consider important. In 1 Corinthians 9, Paul begins by asserting his rights and credentials as an apostle.
Tag: Apostle Paul
Welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you
It's only fitting that as the semester starts, we welcome new people to the BST community. In Romans 15:1-7, Paul tells us to 'welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you' (ESV). But what does that look like? Is it a mere formality or does it require more of us?
What does the apostle Paul mean by a "charismatic church"?
Catch up on John Coulson's recent open night lecture.
Zealous for good works
John Coulson asked us the questison, "How zealous are you to do what is good?" How do you know what is good works and where does it come from?
The righteous judgment of God
John Coulson is set to publish his book The Righteous Judgment of God, due for release by Wipf and Stock late in 2016.
Holy and blameless
When it comes to Christian living, what are some of the things that you would consider to be most important? What does the Bible say about what we should focus on?
In the footsteps of Paul
Go on the trip of a lifetime and delve into the Book of Acts as you explore some of the locations where the Apostle Paul ministered for a time; visit the island of Patmos where John penned Revelation; and stop over at Istanbul and Anzac Cove, Gallipoli.
Selfless ants and the Body of Christ
Of all the creatures in the world - lions, sharks, monkeys, the ones I admire most are ants. These little guys are not particularly nice to look at, they eat rubbish, dead things and somehow build colonies in the most unexpected and irritating places - like your car!
What is the Church's primary task?
Historically, there has been a tension within the Church concerning how it is to carry out its God-given mission. Is the church’s primary task to proclaim the gospel or to serve others? Is its priority telling or doing?