Pastor's Desk
One to One
“…they invited him to their home and explained to him the way of God more adequately.” (Acts 18:26c, NIV) So for the past few weeks, we have been exploring different methods of reading the Bible, either individually or in a group setting. We have been thinking about these things as a church because it is important for every disciple of Jesus to be fed on the words of God (Deut 8:3,1 Pet 2:2) so that we, by the Holy Spirit, can strive together in the one faith, encouraging one another as we see the day approaching (Phil 1:27-28, Heb 10:25). Read more
“…they invited him to their home and explained to him the way of God more adequately.” (Acts 18:26c, NIV) So for the past few weeks, we have been exploring different methods of reading the Bible, either individually or in a group setting. We have been thinking about these things as a church because it is important for every disciple of Jesus to be fed on the words of God (Deut 8:3,1 Pet 2:2) so that we, by the Holy Spirit, can strive together in the one faith, encouraging one another as we see the day approaching (Phil 1:27-28, Heb 10:25). Read more
Where we are at
It has been an incredible season of change and growth in the last 8 months. We have changed our name from CrossWords to Grace Christian Church, Armadale (in a unanimous vote) to better clearly express to the wider community what we are all about and that is that we are a community that holds to the doctrines of grace and that people are welcome to come to us as they are, but not to stay as they are, as the gospel changes us all and this is all by God’s grace alone (Eph 2:8-9). Read more
It has been an incredible season of change and growth in the last 8 months. We have changed our name from CrossWords to Grace Christian Church, Armadale (in a unanimous vote) to better clearly express to the wider community what we are all about and that is that we are a community that holds to the doctrines of grace and that people are welcome to come to us as they are, but not to stay as they are, as the gospel changes us all and this is all by God’s grace alone (Eph 2:8-9). Read more
REAP Method
Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things. For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. (2 Peter 1:20-21, NIV) For the past couple of weeks we have been looking at some different techniques in how to read the Bible, not only for yourself but in the hope that when you get together with others, in either a group setting or just one on one, you will be equipped to open your Bible and read through the text in a way that will help you have meaningful discussion, some thoughts on application and prayer points. Read more
Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things. For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. (2 Peter 1:20-21, NIV) For the past couple of weeks we have been looking at some different techniques in how to read the Bible, not only for yourself but in the hope that when you get together with others, in either a group setting or just one on one, you will be equipped to open your Bible and read through the text in a way that will help you have meaningful discussion, some thoughts on application and prayer points. Read more
The Swedish Method
“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realise what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.” (2 Tim 3:16-17, NLT) As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I wanted to give some great methods that I have found to be really helpful in figuring out how to make my bible reading, not only beneficial, but applicable to my every day life. Read more
“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realise what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.” (2 Tim 3:16-17, NLT) As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I wanted to give some great methods that I have found to be really helpful in figuring out how to make my bible reading, not only beneficial, but applicable to my every day life. Read more