Christian belief, What is Church and why does it matter?
Glenn Hohnberg
Real Differences Catholics and Protestants ...

I’m so glad Australian society has moved past that awful time when society was deeply divided over whether someone was a Prottie (or Proddie) or a Catholic. It was awful, divisive, caused real hurt and it did not represent the love of Jesus.

However, now the pendulum has swung the other way. Many Catholics and Protestants would say there are very few differences or, even, no differences between them. ‘We are all Christians together.’ ‘We all believe the same thing.’

This is a lovely sentiment. But is it true? Are there really no differences of significance?

I think there are many important differences between Protestants and Catholics and we ought to have long conversations with each other about these differences for each other’s sake for heaven and hell are at stake. And truth matters.

The aim of this article is to explore 3 significant differences between Catholics and Protestants (or evangelicals) so we might have those important conversations. Not fuelled by divisive hatred, but fuelled by love and a search for the truth.

Real Differences Catholics and Protestants ought to talk about
Christian belief, Following Jesus - growing as a disciple
Glenn Hohnberg
Words to live by: 2 Timothy Creed

Our church, Risen Church, is starting a new series on God’s word, the book of 2 Timothy. So, I’ve created a new Creed for our church!

Even to me that sounds dangerous: a new creed. I can see the heading now, ‘Local church in Brisbane falls into tragic heresy through new creed.’ However, the words to this Creed come straight from 2 Timothy.

Words to live by: 2 Timothy Creed
Society
Glenn Hohnberg
Can we find peace at Christmas?

We long for peace. It seems out of reach. But it is possible.

Photo by Alexander Grey on Unsplash

Can we find peace at Christmas?
Society, Following Jesus - growing as a disciple
Glenn Hohnberg
Go on, Christian Zoomers, hold hands.

How should Christians date? They should seek an emotional connection. And yes, believe it or not, they could even hold hands. That’s right, I dare you, Christian zoomer, hold hands.

Here’s a short guide to Christian Zoomer dating.

Photo by Dương Hữu on Unsplash

Go on, Christian Zoomers, hold hands.
Society
Glenn Hohnberg
Gospel Truth in a Glittering World

K-Pop Demon Hunters is absolutely over the top, in the best possible way. The film is funny, delightfully quirky, and bursting with playful animation. The soundtrack is ridiculously catchy and the characters turn out to be more layered than you might expect. But given the themes of witchcraft, demons and idols should Christian parents let their children watch this movie? Many Christian commentators say No. But our guest review Elise Harden shows that great Christian truths shine through in this animated film.

Gospel Truth in a Glittering World

Is the New Testament History

Can you trust the Bible's New Testament and its transmission?

Was the New Testament of the Bible preserved? Or, was it corrupted by the church and those in power, or through just good old plain neglect?

AC Rosenthal argues persuasively that we can trust the documents of the New Testament. They have not been corrupted by time, transmission or corruption. In this post I quote just one section of his excellent article on Substack.

Can we trust the New Testament documents?

Can we trust the New Testament documents?

Was it the church councils of the 4th Century that finally established the authority of the New Testament documents and declare them Scripture? No, there is very good historical evidence that the New Testament documents were considered authoritative by the start of the 2nd century.

Photo by Pierre Bamin on Unsplash