A selection of articles on a variety of topics and issues surrounding Christian faith and beliefs.
“I know that God can save people, but he probably won’t”
This was a quote shared by Ray Galea at the recent Reach Australia Conference and it hit me between the eyes! I wonder if you share that view when it comes to God’s sovereignty and evangelism? Yes, of course God is sovereign in salvation, we think, he is God. But, in reality, I don’t really expect to see people becoming Christians in Glasgow in 2024. I know God can, but he probably won’t.
Read MoreA question to ponder: what is the most significant factor influencing my eagerness to evangelise? To put the same question another way, what is the corollary to my stepping out in boldness and steering a conversation towards Jesus or issuing an invitation to church?
As I sat down to write and asked myself that question I anticipated some lengthy analysis and deep thought… but the answer was obvious and almost immediate! Prayer.
Read MoreWhat if the best, most effective, evangelistic event we could come up with is actually right under our noses?!
As it turns out, the best, most effective, evangelistic event is one that we are currently running 104 times a year. We do it twice, every week. It’s our Sunday services.
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