DAVE ANDREWS | In the second part of his series on the Jihad of Jesus, Dave discusses the meaning of ‘jihad’, and shows how it has been largely misunderstood, including by extremists, as a form of violent conflict. He also lays out a way for Muslims and Christians to dialogue around the true meaning of this controversial word.
DAVE ANDREWS | In the first of what will be a four-part series on the subject of ‘jihad’ and Muslim-Christian relationships, Dave lays the foundation for a discussion with some reflections about how Muslims and Christians can meet on common ground, rather than in conflict, for the common good.
BRUCE HAMILL | The second part of this series explores an apocalyptic perspective on institutions, eschatology, science in relation to the question of marriage.
BRUCE HAMILL | With the recent decisions to legalise same-sex marriage in Ireland and the U.S., the debate on the issue has become fierce, especially amongst Christians. Here Bruce suggests an approach using Anabaptist ethics and apocalyptic theology.
MATTHEW ANSLOW | A recent lecture on prayer and its place within the mission of the Church, particularly public prayer such as that enacted by the ‘Love Makes a Way’ movement in Australia.
DARRIN W SNYDER BELOUSEK | Talks from a recent AAANZ conference where Baptists and Anabaptists discussed together the atonement and the justice of God. What should we make of the theology of penal substitutionary atonement? What difference does it make for our understanding of justice and peace?
CHRIS MARSHALL | The final part of our series on the political dimensions of Jesus’ ministry, continuing the discussion of Jesus’ political strategy—this time in relation to governmental power, and war.
CHRIS MARSHALL | The third instalment of this series on the political dimensions of Jesus’ ministry. Having argued for the ‘political’ nature of Jesus’ ministry, how might we talk about Jesus’ political strategy?
CHRIS MARSHALL | The second instalment of this series on the political dimensions of Jesus’ ministry. What does Jesus mean when he says his kingdom is “not of this world”, and when he tells his hearers to “Render unto Caesar…”?
CHRIS MARSHALL | “A disappointing number of our pastors, bishops and theological educators, not to mention our politicians, are still disturbingly deaf to the political dimensions of Jesus’ preaching and practice…” On recovering the political dimensions of Jesus’ ministry.