On the cessation of John MacArthur

John F. MacArthur, a stalwart defender of biblical inerrancy and "Lordship" salvation, died today. He was 86. A prominent U.S. evangelical pastor, Chancellor of The Masterโ€™s Seminary, and long-time leader of Grace Community Church in California, MacArthur is widely respected for his commitment to biblical exposition and the defence of Reformed theology. Expository preaching MacArthur …

Prayer for preaching and teaching Scripture

Our Father in heaven,We bow in your presence.Open our hearts and minds to you.May your Word be our rule,Your Spirit our teacher,And your greater glory our supreme concern.We ask this in the strong nameof Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Adapted from a prayer by John R. W. Stott. Image source: JohnStott.org

How they persecuted the prophets

Persecution for political or religious beliefs is never pleasant. I am grateful that we live in a time and place where human rights are respected and defended, and where persecution is unacceptable in law, and eschewed by the vast majority of our fellow Australians. Sadly, that is not the case generally in our world today.  …

Morning prayer for Wednesday 9 July 2025

Invocation + In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Pause for reflection Good morning, heavenly Father.We worship you, the creator and sustainer of the universe. Good morning, Lord Jesus.We worship you, Saviour and Lord of the world. Good morning, Holy Spirit.We worship you, sanctifier of the …