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The Basics: Christians earnestly to contend for biblical truth

In our series relating the Alliance's Practical Resolutions to the task of mission, we look at the fifth resolution... We encourage all Christians earnestly to contend for biblical truth, since only as we are open to learn from others and yield fuller obedience to the truth will we be drawn closer to Christ and to each other.
from March / April 2010 edition

Falling into Wonderland

Looking for conversation starters, Tony Watkins finds relevant themes in popular culture... Falling into Wonderland
from March / April 2010 edition

The Basics: Pray as Christ Prayed

In our series relating the Alliance's Practical Resolutions to the task of mission, Justin Thacker looks at the fourth resolution... We urge all Christians to pray as Christ prayed, that we may be one in the Father and the Son, and so by the Spirit promote personal relationships of love, peace and fellowship within the Body of Christ, His universal Church.
from January / February 2010 edition

Navigating a new road

Looking for conversation starters, Tony Watkins finds relevant themes in popular culture... The beginning of a new year is a time to pause and reflect on things in our lives that need to change. We long to jettison old habits and replace them with new, healthier ones. Most of us, though, fail to achieve a fraction of what we hope for.
from January / February 2010 edition

The Basics: Diversity of culture, experience and doctrinal understanding

In our series relating the Alliance's Practical Resolutions to the task of mission, Susannah Clark looks at the third resolution...
from November / December 2009 edition

Talking about ... the nativity

Whether we are talking from a pulpit or over a garden fence, Tony Watkins helps us to give relevant answers to the big issues raised by contemporary popular culture...
from November / December 2009 edition

The Basics: Christian duty of trust and mutual encouragement

In our series relating the Alliance's Practical Resolutions to the task of mission, Justin Thacker looks at the second resolution...
from September / October 2009 edition

Talking about ... Darwin

Whether we are talking from a pulpit or over a garden fence, Tony Watkins helps us to give relevant answers to the big issues raised by contemporary popular culture...
from September / October 2009 edition

Christian brothers and sisters

We welcome as Christian brothers and sisters all who experience the grace of new birth, bringing them to that fear and knowledge of God which is expressed in a life of obedience to His word.
from July / August 2009 edition

Talking about... holidays

Whether we are talking from a pulpit or over a garden fence, Tony Watkins helps us to give relevant answers to the big issues raised by contemporary popular culture...
from July / August 2009 edition

The Basics: Return of Jesus Christ

In our 11-part series looking at how the Alliance's Basis of Faith is Good News for our neighbours, Justin Thacker discusses... The personal and visible return of Jesus Christ to fulfil the purposes of God, who will raise all people to judgement, bring eternal life to the redeemed and eternal condemnation to the lost, and establish a new heaven and new earth.
from May / June 2009 edition

Talking about... Justice

Whether we are talking from a pulpit or over a garden fence, Tony Watkins helps us to give relevant answers to the big issues raised by contemporary popular culture... in this edition the topic is Justice
from May / June 2009 edition