The Tuesday night bible studies that meet in Upper Chapter House at the Cathedral are having a re-shuffle. Mainly to fix up the numbers in the groups after Simply Christianity has finished. So, Tuesday night, we'll meet in our new groups - which have (or should have) been advised.
Dont forget dinner at 6:30, Bible study at 7pm.
Monday, March 31, 2008
30 Mar @ TBT
We looked at Colossians 2:6-23, and saw that in order to be right with God it is 100% Christ. There is nothing that can add to Christ, NOTHING. Not rules, not regulations, not laws, not the Old Testament shadows, not the old testament rituals, not the old testament festivals, nothing. Nothing should come between us and Christ, not angels, not people with puffed up visions about themselves, nothing.
We also saw that Christianity is not a relgion. All religions the world over are about what I have to do. Do this dont, do that. Do this, cant do that. But Christianity is about what Christ has done for us. The difference between Christianity and all world religions can be summed up in the phrase: do v. done. In religions, we have to do the doing. But in Christianity, it has been done for us. Done for us by Christ. Religions are about how I work my way up to heaven (or nirvana), Christianity is about how God came down to us as Jesus Christ to save us. Hence the Christian gospel (gospel means good news). It would not be good news if I had to do the doing. It is good news because it has been done for us ! Praise God.
Christianity is a faith because it has been done for us in Christ, and we have faith that he has done it. Our faith that he has done it means we dont even attempt to do it ourselves, otherwise we show we dont have faith that it has already been done.
We also saw that Christianity is not a relgion. All religions the world over are about what I have to do. Do this dont, do that. Do this, cant do that. But Christianity is about what Christ has done for us. The difference between Christianity and all world religions can be summed up in the phrase: do v. done. In religions, we have to do the doing. But in Christianity, it has been done for us. Done for us by Christ. Religions are about how I work my way up to heaven (or nirvana), Christianity is about how God came down to us as Jesus Christ to save us. Hence the Christian gospel (gospel means good news). It would not be good news if I had to do the doing. It is good news because it has been done for us ! Praise God.
Christianity is a faith because it has been done for us in Christ, and we have faith that he has done it. Our faith that he has done it means we dont even attempt to do it ourselves, otherwise we show we dont have faith that it has already been done.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
TBT 30 March
This week at TBT we continue our series on Colossians. The readings are: Colossians 2:6-23 and Jeremiah 10:1-16.
Read up and be prepared.
Read up and be prepared.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Tuesday 25 Mar: Dinner Tonight
Dinner tonight for everyone who is invovled in the Tuesday Night Cathedral Bible Studies in Chapter House.
Instead of our normal dinner provided at the Chapter House, we are heading down to Chinatown for a meal together. Meet at 6:30pm at Chapter House, or contact us on the details to the right if you require any further assistance.
Instead of our normal dinner provided at the Chapter House, we are heading down to Chinatown for a meal together. Meet at 6:30pm at Chapter House, or contact us on the details to the right if you require any further assistance.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Good Friday
Opinion piece in today's herald is worth a read.
Find it here.
Give thanks that today is indeed a good day, when we celebrate the forgiveness of sins won for us in Jesus' death.
Find it here.
Give thanks that today is indeed a good day, when we celebrate the forgiveness of sins won for us in Jesus' death.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Easter Day at the Cathedral
TBT is on as per usual on Easter Day. Sunday, 6:30pm. Dean Phillip Jensen will open the Scriptures for this special occasion.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Nothing But THE MYSTERY
Last night we continued our series Colossians, looking at Colossians 1:24 to 2:7
We were reminded that the mystery of the gospel, that the gentiles were included in salvation along with the Jews, had been revealed to us so that it was no longer a mystery. And that revelation is full and final, so we don't need to move beyond Jesus to the latest fad or fancy. Rather, we continue in Christ Jesus for it is in him alone that salvation is found.
We also learnt that rather than looking down on Paul because he suffered, that his suffering confirmed the genuineness of his faith. As Christians, we can expect to be persecuted and suffer. Indeed, in order to attack the message of Christianity, people will often try and tear down Christians themselves. Yet Paul struggles and is persecuted in order to encourage the Christians in Colossae and Laodicea, because he longs to present everyone perfect in Christ.
It was indeed awesome to be reminded that all we need to do is have faith in Christ, for it is in him alone that we have salvation. We need to keep Jesus as our number one priority as we continue to walk in him.
We were reminded that the mystery of the gospel, that the gentiles were included in salvation along with the Jews, had been revealed to us so that it was no longer a mystery. And that revelation is full and final, so we don't need to move beyond Jesus to the latest fad or fancy. Rather, we continue in Christ Jesus for it is in him alone that salvation is found.
We also learnt that rather than looking down on Paul because he suffered, that his suffering confirmed the genuineness of his faith. As Christians, we can expect to be persecuted and suffer. Indeed, in order to attack the message of Christianity, people will often try and tear down Christians themselves. Yet Paul struggles and is persecuted in order to encourage the Christians in Colossae and Laodicea, because he longs to present everyone perfect in Christ.
It was indeed awesome to be reminded that all we need to do is have faith in Christ, for it is in him alone that we have salvation. We need to keep Jesus as our number one priority as we continue to walk in him.
Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.
Good Friday at the Cathedral
10am Good Friday church at the Cathedral (including Communion).
Lunchtime TBT Lunch at Chinatown.
2pm Easter Convention at the Cathedral.
Lunchtime TBT Lunch at Chinatown.
2pm Easter Convention at the Cathedral.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Memorise
Colossians 2:6-7 Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Cathedral Easter Convention
Cathedral Easter Convention is approachign fast. It will be held at the Cathedral on Good Friday afternoon from 2-5pm. It's on Justification. Phillip Jensen & Ian Powell are speaking on the theology of Justification & Expounding Romans 3. Should be a great day.
If you are going to be in Sydney for Easter (and we ought to be), it is a great opportunity to spend the afternoon reflecting upon the significance of Jesus' death. Cost is $15 at the door ($10 concession). Plan on making a day of it. The Good Friday gathering is on at 10am at the Cathedral, so those of us from The Bible Talks that make it in will meet together afterwards (near the glass door at the entrance to the Upper Chapter House) and then head down to Chinatown for some lunch before coming back for the Convention at 2pm.
If you are going to be in Sydney for Easter (and we ought to be), it is a great opportunity to spend the afternoon reflecting upon the significance of Jesus' death. Cost is $15 at the door ($10 concession). Plan on making a day of it. The Good Friday gathering is on at 10am at the Cathedral, so those of us from The Bible Talks that make it in will meet together afterwards (near the glass door at the entrance to the Upper Chapter House) and then head down to Chinatown for some lunch before coming back for the Convention at 2pm.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Just For Starters
Commencing 30 March for 7 weeks on Sunday afternoon just before TBT, we'll be running Just For Starters, which are 7 studies designed to ground the Christian in the faith. If you feel that you are not quite sure what the fundamentals of the Christian faith are, or would like a refresher, then this series is for you.
Just for Starters, (or 'The 7 Basic Bible Studies' as it is sometimes known) looks at what the Bible teaches on seven fundamental topics: Saved by God, Trusting in God, Living God's Way, Listening to God, Talking to God, Meeting with God's family, Meeting the World.
For further details, contact us here
Just for Starters, (or 'The 7 Basic Bible Studies' as it is sometimes known) looks at what the Bible teaches on seven fundamental topics: Saved by God, Trusting in God, Living God's Way, Listening to God, Talking to God, Meeting with God's family, Meeting the World.
For further details, contact us here
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Phil Miles
Phil Miles from CMS will visit us this week at TBT. He'll be reflecting on mission work in Japan. We're going to hear from him and then spend time in prayer for him and his wife, and the work of the gospel in Japan.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Tonight:Simply Christianity & CBF
Simply Christianity is on tonight, in the Upper Chapter House next to the Cathedral. Official start time is 7pm, but come for dinner at 6:30. (Dinner $5, RSVP to Mandy at info@thebibletalks.org.au by 1pm)
Our regular City Bible Fellowship is on as per normal tonight. Location: Upper Chapter House. Dinnet at 6:30, for a 7pm start. See you then
Free parking available.
Our regular City Bible Fellowship is on as per normal tonight. Location: Upper Chapter House. Dinnet at 6:30, for a 7pm start. See you then
Free parking available.
Monday, March 3, 2008
NOTHING BUT: Living worthily in Christ
Last night we began our series in Colossians, with our Pastor Mike Turner preaching his first sermon.
We saw that Colossians 2:6 summed up Paul's purpose in writing to them:
People were struck by:
* The gospel hallmarks of faith, hope and love
* Faith, hope and love – now and forever. The mark of the Christian.
* The opportunities we have to seek to serve one another!
* The need to ensure we are worthy Christians, living and walking in the gospel.
* Faith, hope and love are a gift from God – not works
* A great insight into the gospel deluxe and its sufficiency
May Paul's prayer for the Colossians indeed be our prayer for one another:
We saw that Colossians 2:6 summed up Paul's purpose in writing to them:
Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.
People were struck by:
* The gospel hallmarks of faith, hope and love
* Faith, hope and love – now and forever. The mark of the Christian.
* The opportunities we have to seek to serve one another!
* The need to ensure we are worthy Christians, living and walking in the gospel.
* Faith, hope and love are a gift from God – not works
* A great insight into the gospel deluxe and its sufficiency
May Paul's prayer for the Colossians indeed be our prayer for one another:
... that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
2nd March @ TBT
Tomorrow we start our Colossians series. Don't forget to read all of Colossians. Or, the readings specific for tomorrow night are:
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