Sermons
Words of Wisdom Some of Terry's Sermons, suggesting the relevance of Biblical texts to the world...
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Issue: Scripture
The Book of Revelation
Jesus lived and died at a critical period in the development of the Roman Empire. He spoke from the point of view of those who lost out under empire, exposing the underlying institutional violence that was held in check by the ‘scapegoating’ mechanism. And it was the Roman Empire that executed him, recognizing the danger of his subversive message.
We still live in an age of empire, so Jesus’ message remains counter-cultural in today’s world. That is why the Book of Revelation, written to urge the early Christian communities in the Roman province of Asia (modern Turkey) not to succumb either to the fear of reprisals or the seductive charm of commerce, has great relevance to all followers of Jesus today.
This eight-part course explores different aspects of this most challenging of all the books of the New Testament in terms that are relevant to life in the early twenty first century.
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Hearing Christ in Context
We now understand the origins of the universe, the earth and life better than we did 2,000 years ago. So if Christ’s authentic voice is to be heard, it must be believable. It must be heard in the context of a story that holds up in the light of scientific discoveries, supported by evidence that withstands scrutiny. Which is why we can no longer see science and faith as opposing each other, and why serious attempts to understand both the wisdom of religions (including but not restricted to Christianity) and the evidence of science such as Yale University’s ‘Journey of the Universe’ should be embraced by Christians.
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Psalms
Traditionally, Psalms have been used extensively in both public and private worship, but in the twenty-first century their relevance is not always apparent. This course of six studies, drawing heavily on the work of Walter Brueggemann seeks to bring them to life in ways that resonate with life today for the thinking Christian.
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Current Issues
11 thoughtful discussion papers about controversial issues concerning the church, faith and scripture that can create challenges for Christians today. Faith and Science, Ethics and Morality, Conflict and Violence, Evil and Disaster are all topics that are considered thoughtfully in the light of both up-to-date scientific knowledge and spiritual wisdom contained in the Bible.
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