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Review: Nothing in my hand I bring
Matthew Meek reviews "Nothing in my Hand I Bring", a book that looks at the key issues which continue to divide Protestants and Catholics and assesses them in the light of the teaching of Scripture.
Talking to Roman Catholics about Jesus
Have you ever spoken to someone from a Roman Catholic background about God and thought that there were two completely different conversations going on? Mark Gilbert shares some tips on talking to Roman Catholics about Jesus based on his own upbringing as a Roman Catholic and his experiences of talking to Roman Catholics about Jesus.
Review: Why Good Arguments Often Fail
Do you find yourself getting lost when answering your friends' questions about Christianity? Are you after some tips to help you improve the way you answer questions? Then 'Why Good Arguments Often Fail' may be what you're looking for.
Why pray to a sovereign God?
The question 'why pray if God has already determined what will happen?' can often loom large in people's minds. Alison Payne looks at what Don Carson has to say about it in his book 'A Call to Spiritual Reformation'.
Talking to Hindus about Jesus
India: the home of butter chicken, nann bread, masala chai and Hinduism. But what do Hindus believe? And how can we talk to our Hindu friends about Jesus?
Talking to Buddhists about Jesus
What do Richard Gere, Steven Seagal, Goldie Hawn and Tina Turner have in common? Well, if the internet's to be believed, they're all Buddhists. But Buddhism isn't just the religion of Hollywood's middle-aged members, it's also the traditional religion of many of our overseas students. But what is it? And how can we best talk to them about Jesus?
Review: Two Ways to Live
How do you feel when your friends ask you what Christians believe? Do you find yourself tongue-tied, not sure what to say and how to say it? Sonja Graml looks at the popular 'Two Ways to Live' and explains why it's one of the most useful things to commit to memory.
Conversational Evangelism
Lachlan Orr has a look at the way we actually converse with the people around us and how we can present the gospel in our conversations.
Comparing the Qu'ran & the Bible: How to do it accurately
How can we accurately compare the Qu'ran and the Bible? Here are some tips ...
Talking to Muslims about Jesus
Joel Atwood from UTS in Sydney shares his experiences talking to Muslim friends about Jesus.
How do we talk to people about Jesus?
Loren Becroft begins a series on evangelism by looking at the importance of graciousness, gentleness, respect and clarity in talking to our non-Christian friends about Jesus.
Engaging Worldviews and Crossing Cultures
Unis in Australia are places of great diversity with students from many cultures, worldviews and religions. But how do we engage with people who have different worldviews? How do we cross the cultural divide when talking about Jesus? Helen Bell share some helpful hints.
ETC 2010: Jesus World Tour
Are you thinking about going to MYC/Summit this year but aren't really sure? Then read Melissa Nicholls (a first year student from Credo at UTS) reflections on her first Easter Time Conference (the UTS equivalent of MYC/Summit).
Lord, what am I praying for?
Since the time Jesus was teaching his disciples, Christians have prayed the Lord's Prayer. We've become so familiar with it that we often say the words without thinking about what they mean. In this article, Dave Moore unpacks what some of the familiar phrases of the Lord's Prayer mean.
Review: A Call to Spiritual Reformation
Ask any Christian and they'll say that they struggle with prayer. In this book review with a difference, Laura Phelps and Katharine Crossle chat about Don Carson's 'A Call to Spiritual Reformation' and what we can learn from Paul's prayers.
A Tour Guide of Mark's Gospel
Are you thinking of reading the Bible with a friend but aren't sure where to start? Why not start with Mark's Gospel using this helpful guide by Peter Hughes and Greg Lee.
Review: Kick-Ass
Extreme violence. Excessive swearing. Dubious morality. And that’s just from the 11-year-old schoolgirl character! What are we to make of Matthew Vaughn’s provocative new movie, “Kick-Ass”? Is it "morally reprehensible" or just a bit of harmless fun? Karen Beilharz checks it out.
How to read the Bible with a non-Christian
Easter was a couple of weeks ago and you had some great conversations with your friends about Jesus. But how do you take the next step? How do you read the Bible with a non-Christian?
Review: But is it real?
Are your friends asking questions about Christianity that you're not quite sure how to answer? Karen Morris checks out 'But is it real?' a book that gives answers to ten common objections to the Christian faith.
Review: Counterfeit Gods
Mark Barry reviews Tim Keller's latest book ‘Counterfeit Gods: when the empty promises of love, money and power let you down.’
