Pre-evangelism

I'm of the opinion of Peter Bolt (Up front section of June 2010 the Briefing) who gives a blatant opinion of those who beat around the bush in really what is, never getting to the gospel. We're talking about pre-evangelism - the courting stage of telling some what the gospel is.

It is interesting to observe the techniques and methodologies that people devised to simply tell someone the gospel. It comes from a sensitivity that in my opinion is a clever means of resistance to God's work. Whilst it is good in intent and strategy, I wouldn't be surprised it is actually never amounts to anything but a good friendship.

Now by God's grace I have been put in this predicament as I start my new job. It wages on my mind everyday, when can I tell someone the gospel? Do I have to right to tell someone the gospel, when I just started out? What about my probation period. Religion and faith in the workplace is a no no, so the corporate world tells us, but when you think of the arguments that go in the office I don't know how it is any different. Please pray I can have many conversations about God with them!

So get straight to the point. Make sure everyone knows you are a devout Christian and above all trust that God is in control and doing everything!

Books in our Library

Originally uploaded by J.D.Gregory

Bored? Nothing to do whilst on holidays?
Want to do something productive?

Why not learn more about God by doing more reading?

Along with reading the bible, reading Christian books are a great supplement in helping build your knowledge of the bible.

And thanks to God's blessing we now have an English library at Melbourne Chinese Bible Church. Though it is a small and humble library, it is filled with many interesting and helpful reads.

I highly encourage everyone to borrow a book from the library to read!

Listed below is our current catalogue:

The Essence of the Reformation	Birkett, Kirsten
The Pilgrim's Progress: An Allegory	Bunyan, John
A Call To Spiritual Reformation	Carson, D A.
How Long O Lord	Carson, D A.
The Difficult Doctrine Of The Love Of God	Carson, D A.
A Fresh Start	Chapman, John.
A Sinners Guide To Holiness	Chapman, John
Encouragement: How Words Change Lives	Cheng, Gordon.
If I Were God, I'd End All The Pain	Dickson, John.
If I Were God, I'd Make Myself Clearer	Dickson, John.
Promoting the Gospel	Dickson, John.
A Spectator's Guide To World Religions	Dickson, John
Nothing In My Hand I Bring	Galea, Ray.
According to Plan	Goldsworthy, Graeme
Pierced For Our Transgressions	Jeffery, Steve. Ovey, Mike. Sach, Andrew.
The Prodigal God	Keller, Timothy
Knowing God	Packer, J.I.
Islam In Our Backyard: A Novel Argument	Payne, Tony.
Little Black Book: Suffering & Evil	Petty, Scott.
Little Black Book: Predestination	Petty, Scott.
Desiring God	Piper, John.
Don't Waste Your Life	Piper, John.
Holiness	Ryle, J.C.
Practical Religion	Ryle, J.C.
The Cross Of Christ	Stott, John.
Basic Christianity	Stott, John.

To borrow any of these books, see Alison.

Noah's Ark Christmas dress up!

Hey guys!

We're going to have a dress up end of year dinner party @ church!

Keep the 24th of December 6pm onwards free!

Come find out about Noah's Ark and have a good time as we share in a meal and learn about our AWESOME God!

Everyone welcome, so bring a friend along and we hope to see you there!

"One another"

Here's an encouragement to keep loving 'one another'... look outward ... think about where you can serve, what you can do, because you love the Lord Jesus

Here's the table from the passages I skimmed over on Sunday, check it out.

What made it OK for God to kill woman and children in the Old Testament?

We were looking at Daniel 6 in youth group a few weeks ago and God delivered Daniel from the den of lions. But the administrators (guys who accused Daniel) were thrown into the Lion's den along with their wives and children...
Daniel 6:24 At the king’s command, the men who had falsely accused Daniel were brought in and thrown into the lions’ den, along with their wives and children. And before they reached the floor of the den, the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones.

I hope this audio from John Piper helps. Please click on the link below!

What made it OK for God to kill women and children in the Old Testament? - Desiring God

No Abortion!

The Victoria election is coming in up on the 27th November, it'd be good to check out what each party actually stands for. One big issue is on abortion. Check out this Video

Psalm 139:13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.

Think Hard, Stay Humble: The Life of the Mind and the Peril of Pride

An interesting (although quite lengthy) talk by Francis Chan discussing issues of knowledge and love as a Christian. How they relate, how it fits together and lots of practical tips and challenges.

click this link