Val O'Regan It’s hard to imagine the pain of the parents of those Australian girls killed in the attack in London, from the terrible silence when they no longer answered their phones till that final awful moment when the news is confirmed. There was a father named Jacob who knew of this terrible moment when his children … Read more
This Sunday we continue our series on Galatians. In the next talk, Graham Errington will be speaking on the topic, “Freedom Defended” from Galatians chapter 5 verses 1 to 15. During our service, we’ll have our weekly question and answer time, and Graham will be answering these questions: Wasn’t seven commandments given to Noah? Was this binding on the Gentiles? When we refer to Jesus, … Read more
Galatians series continues Today we continue our series on the New Testament book of Galatians as Simon preaches from chapter 4 verses 8 to 31 with the title, “Freedom Enslaved”. Men’s Dinner This Tuesday night 6th June is our next Men’s Dinner. Our speaker is Moussa Ghazal. 6.30pm at the Central Hotel Function Room. Bookings essential. Phone 0439 561 373 or email mensdinner@oakflatsanglican.com Year 13 Fiji Mission … Read more
Galatians: Free Indeed! 6. Freedom Enslaved Galatians chapter 4 verses 8 to 31 • Simon Chaplin INTRODUCTION 1. REMEMBER YOU WERE SLAVES (verses 8 to 11) The reality of life without ____________________ They were _____________________ by weak and miserable forces 2. REMEMBER YOUR FREEDOM (verses 12 to 16) The reality of their ______________ with Paul … Read more
After months and weeks of planning, preparation and nervous anticipation, this is my last week at church before I leave for Fiji. Earlier this week I received my needles, and whilst I really do not enjoy strangers stabbing me with medicine, I am so excited as I know this is one of the final things … Read more
This Sunday we continue our series on Galatians. In the next talk, Simon will be speaking on the topic, “Freedom Enslaved“, from Galatians chapter 4 verses 8 to 31. We will remember Jesus’ death as we eat the symbolic meal of the Lord’s Supper so be sure to join us. During our service, we’ll have our weekly question and answer time, and Simon will be answering these questions: Could … Read more
Galatians series continues Today we continue our series on the New Testament book of Galatians as Simon preaches from chapter 3 verse 15 to chapter 4 verse 7 with the title, “Freedom Fulfilled”. Men’s Dinner Tuesday night 6th June is our next Men’s Dinner. Our speaker is Moussa Ghazal. 6.30pm at the Central Hotel Function Room. Bookings essential. Phone 0439 561 373 or email mensdinner@oakflatsanglican.com Prime Time Outing Join … Read more
Galatians: Free Indeed! 4. Freedom Fulfilled Galatians chapter 3:15- 4-7 • Simon Chaplin Introduction: Insiders or outsiders 1) Inheritance comes through the promise (v15-18) The promise of inheritance came ___________ the law The promise if for _______ 2) The law pointed to their inheritance (v19-24) The law was added because of _________ The law was … Read more
If I were asked that question my first answer would be this: justification by faith. And in the year of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation my answer would come all the more readily. But I’d be wrong. I can still remember first reading Knowing God by the famous theologian J.I Packer where I discovered … Read more
This Sunday we continue our series on Galatians. In the next talk, Simon will be speaking on the topic, “Freedom Fulfilled”, from Galatians chapter 3 verse 15 to chapter 4 verse 7. During our service, we’ll have our weekly question and answer time, and Simon will be answering these questions: Were those who preached a different gospel not really Christians? Are they then condemned? Why … Read more