NEAC - Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

NEAC - Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

In the earlier chapters of Genesis, there are repeated promises of blessings to Abraham. So why does Abraham need a reminder of these promises at this point in his story? James discusses what this passage teaches us about a life of faith in God and His plans.

NEAC - Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

NEAC - Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

There is a deep desire in all of us to be known, appreciated, and understood. Although hardly talked about, this desire often drives much of our behaviour and our relationships. Genesis 16 chronicles a relational disaster, and the difference that God can make to the challenges of relationships and life.

There is a deep desire in all of us to be known, appreciated, and understood. Although hardly talked about, this desire often drives much of our behaviour and our relationships. Genesis 16 chronicles a relational disaster, and the difference that God can make to the challenges of relationships and life.

Christianity is not an upward trajectory towards complete assurance - a journey of faith often comes with many bumpy moments and uncertainty. James looks at the story of Abraham and how it can help us in moments of fear and uncertainty.

Christianity is not an upward trajectory towards complete assurance - a journey of faith often comes with many bumpy moments and uncertainty. James looks at the story of Abraham and how it can help us in moments of fear and uncertainty.

Christianity is not an upward trajectory towards complete assurance - a journey of faith often comes with many bumpy moments and uncertainty. James looks at the story of Abraham and how it can help us in moments of fear and uncertainty.

"If I could just get the right job, have the best grades, live in the perfect place...then I would be secure". How often have we thought something along these lines? Through the story of Abraham and Sarah, Peter challenges one of our deepest assumptions: that we can gain security through our own control.