Sunday 8 January 1995 Genesis 28:10-22 The life of the ancient character Jacob makes great reading - comparable, perhaps, to the unfolding dramas portrayed by the soap operas we see on television, featuring as it does a story of greed, deceit, plots, lies, intrigue, favouritism, jealousy and murderous intent. The Old Testament tells the story …
Speech at Retail Trading Forum
Australian Technology Park, Sydney, 12 March 2014 I bring you greetings from the Baptist Churches of NSW and the ACT, and from the NSW Council of Churches. My name is Rod Benson. I am an ordained Baptist minister, ethicist, and Public Affairs Director for the NSW Council of Churches. I was interested to read some time …
Speech for service at Richard Johnson Memorial
Transcript of a speech by Rev Rod Benson at the 226th Anniversary Service of the first Christian service of worship on Australian soil, at the Richard Johnson Memorial, cnr Bligh and Hunter Streets, Sydney, Monday 3 Feb 2014. Your Excellency the Governor, fellow ministers and pastors, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, I bring you greetings …
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Conference papers by Rod Benson in
“Growth in grace as a control belief for theological method,” paper presented to the Commission on Christian Ethics, Baptist World Alliance, Ocho Rios, Jamaica, 2 Jul 2013. “Challenges and opportunities facing Australian voters at the 2013 federal election,” keynote address to Christian Democratic Party National Conference, Merroo NSW, 11 Aug 2012. “Bioethics and Scripture in …
How to be like God
Ephesians 4:32-5:2 New Year’s resolutions: one of those things that always looks better in prospect than in hindsight, like over-indulgent desserts, or mothers-in-law. How many of you made resolutions this New Year’s Eve? Last year? Did you keep them? I am reminded of a woman concerned about her weight: Five years ago: I will get …
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