Episodes
Thursday Jan 04, 2018
Christmas through Middle Eastern Eyes
Thursday Jan 04, 2018
Thursday Jan 04, 2018
This talk by Derik le Roux considers the Middle-Eastern context of the birth of Jesus. It suggests a few nuances to the story of Jesus' birth which many Western readers may miss.
The talk is based on the first two chapters of a book by theologian Kenneth Bailey titled Jesus through Middle-Eastern Eyes.
(Derik le Roux is a lecturer at the University of Pretoria in Electronic Engineering.)
Thursday Nov 09, 2017
The Sunday after Black Monday
Thursday Nov 09, 2017
Thursday Nov 09, 2017
This past week has seen South Africa as divided as ever with the "Black Monday" campaign and ensuing reaction.
Pictures of farm murders and old South African flags dominated the media and every second person has an opinion.
On Sunday we take this hot issue to the Cross and consider a possible christian perspective.
Tuesday Nov 07, 2017
House of Prayer
Tuesday Nov 07, 2017
Tuesday Nov 07, 2017
Huis van Gebed
Die tempel speel 'n baie sentrale rol in die Bybel. Dit was veral bekend as God se huis van gebed. Hierdie preek bespreek die impak van hierdie huis in ons lewens.
Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
Does the Bible condone slavery?
Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
Recently Confederate Statues across the USA came tumbling down because of its link to slavery.
In South Africa we also see a continues process of disassociating with controversial historical figures, due to their link with Apartheid. Is it possible that the next thing that 'must fall' is the Bible?
There seems to be no indication that the Bible condemns slavery, as a matter of fact - slaves are told to obey their masters. Neither in the Old or New Testament is slavery prohibited.
What is the biblical position on slavery, and how can it be God's Word if it doesn't condemn such an atrocious evil?
Mathabo Baase has a BA in Psych, LLB, LLM (comparative child law) and obtained a Christian Theology Certificate from Wycliffe hall & the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. She is currently working as a lecturer at NWU Potchefstroom.
Tuesday Oct 24, 2017
Have and Have-nots
Tuesday Oct 24, 2017
Tuesday Oct 24, 2017
How to live generously with plenty, and how to live graciously with nothing.
Tuesday Oct 24, 2017
Free will vs Predestination
Tuesday Oct 24, 2017
Tuesday Oct 24, 2017
The debate surrounding fee will has been pre-destined to be a big one and people choose to understand it in different ways. On Sunday we'll try to go past just the dogmatic stuff and consider the spiritual significance of predistination and free will. Make the right decision by electing to join the discussion.
Monday Oct 16, 2017
Undesigned coincidences in the Scriptures: an Argument for their Veracity
Monday Oct 16, 2017
Monday Oct 16, 2017
by Jonathan McLatchie.
Interlocking puzzle pieces from among different accounts of an event, which illuminate one another in a manner unintended by the author(s) is a phenomenon which would be very surprising in the works of fiction. They are, however, expected on the hypothesis that these accounts are based on real events. When one finds numerous undesigned coincidences crisscrossing the Biblical documents (and even between the Biblical documents and external secular sources), one uncovers a very powerful cumulative argument for the substantial veracity of Scripture, as well as the authenticity of the thirteen letters attributed to the apostle Paul. In this presentation, Christian apologist Jonathan McLatchie will reveal some of the most impressive cases of undesigned coincidences in the New Testament.
Monday Oct 16, 2017
The Bible and History
Monday Oct 16, 2017
Monday Oct 16, 2017
By Johan Erasmus
"If they keep quiet, the stones will cry out." Luke 19:40
It is unlikely that Jesus initially referred to archaeology, but as it appears the stones in the Bible lands do tell quite a bit.
Christianity is different to many other religions in the sense that it claims to be based on and set in verifiable history, and not just divine revelation. This implies that many of the places, events, and language being used are open to investigation. It is especially true for modern-day Turkey (referred to in the Bible as Asia Minor).
What do the stones say about the New Testament? In what way can modern archaeological discoveries enrich our understanding of the Scriptures?
Monday Oct 02, 2017
Eating for God's sake: Lessons on Hospitality
Monday Oct 02, 2017
Monday Oct 02, 2017
By One Mokgatle
We live in a time where hospitality, the twin brother of fellowship, has been neglected by the Church. We have neglected hospitality so much, we call fellowship - hospitality and believe them to be the same. Though these two may look the alike, their outworkings and implications a very different. If the Church is to truly become an influence in our ever-changing society, we must embrace both hospitality and fellowship; by being clear on who the two are and letting them grow to maturity in our communities of Faith.
Tuesday Sep 26, 2017
Good News for the City
Tuesday Sep 26, 2017
Tuesday Sep 26, 2017
Tobie Meyer
The story of man is a story of cities. They both shape each other, for better or worse. How do we shape it for the good of all those who live in it? What is the best thing we can do for the city we inhabit?
In this talk, Tobie Meyer considers what true human flourishing might look like.