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What does it mean to be human? Download Phillip Jensen's talks from NTE 2002 and have a listen.

Is there more to life than sex? You wouldn’t think so by looking at our culture: our magazines, TV shows, movies. By looking at social research and the Bible, Dr Patricia and Kamal Weerakoon provide us with an answer to the question: is there more to life than sex?

How has gender roles within the family and workplace changed with history? And what does the Bible have to say about gender? Natasha Godfrey gives a balanced review of 'Gender and Grace' by Mary Stewart van Leeuwen, a book that seeks to answer precisely these questions.

In the third and final part of this series, Karen Beilharz seeks to combat the lies we believe about our bodies and help us to think rightly about fashion and beauty, body image and appearance.

In the first part of this series we saw the disparity between how we look and how we 'want' to look. In this second installment, Karen Beilharz outlines the lies we believe in the area of body image.

When we switch on our TV or flick through a magazine, we're bombarded by ads telling us that we need to look 'good'. Their definition of looking 'good' is to "completely cover grey", to "fight the seven signs of ageing", and to wear lipstick that doesn't come off - even when you eat! But is there a problem with wanting to look 'good'? In the first of a three-part series, Karen Beilharz looks at this exact question.

What does it mean for Christians to be 'born again'? Rachel Macdonald reviews John Piper's latest book 'Finally Alive' in which he explores Jesus' peculiar command, "You must be born again" (John 3:3).

The rise of feminism has called into question the use of masculine language in the Bible. Is it simply an example of male chauvinism, after all the biblical writers were men? Or is there something deeper being illustrated by the masculine language in the Bible? Geoff Tacon explores what it means for Christians to be called 'sons of God' and shows that it's not chauvinistic at all but rather a testimony to God’s extravagant generosity towards us.

Ninita David, a student from Deakin University's Burwood Campus, shares what she learnt about evangelism at the Monash-Deakin Summit.

Who are you really? What are you supposed to be like? What, or whose purpose do you serve? What does it mean to be alive and made in the image of God? Do you question God? What do you dream for and how does that compare with God’s dreams for you? And what does all of that have to do with Jesus' death? Sarah Weber looks at how the cross is key to understanding who we are.

What does it mean for humans to be created in God's image? Helen Bell reviews Anthony A. Hoekema's book, 'Created in God's Image' and finds that it's a good starting point for developing a biblical perspective on our humanity, value, and purpose.

Why did Jesus determinedly and obediently, walk to the cross alone? What did this event achieve for the world? How can we refute people who deny this? These are some of the questions that were answered in depth at the Regional Western Victorian Summit.

Every relationship is a 'journey' - a journey of growing in knowledge and trust of the other person - and the Christian's relationship with God is no different. As we continue in the Christian life, we grow in our knowledge of God and our trust of him as we see his character and his faithfulness to his promises over history. Tracey Morris explains why J.I. Packer's classic is a must read for every Christian in their journey of knowing God.

Mark Barry reviews Tarantino’s latest bloody war epic, The Inglourious Basterds, and contemplates the morality of vicarious revenge.

As Christians we have every reason to be joyful. But it's often the case that we are not. James Krieg explains why knowing God and being known by him should bring the Christian great joy.

Karen Beilharz reviews the animated adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s modern fairy tale, Coraline.

Joel Moroney looks at the ugly side of human nature and behaviour through the lens of sci-fi film, District 9.

Who are you? Not an easy question to answer, but a crucial one to get right. The aim of the latest issue of SALT is help you think through your identity in relationship to God, his people and his world, so you can ultimately see your life wrapped up in Jesus. For a sneak peek, check out the editorial from the forthcoming issue.

Linda Pollard tells us all about the Albury-Orange-Bathurst-Wagga Wagga-Wodonga Mid-Year Conference.

Sequels to hit movies are often 'hit and miss', some are good and some aren't. Does 'Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen' make the cut? Jamie Dunk finds out.