23rd March 2011
In this edition we answer the question “But What is the Gospel?” raised by Niall Reid, Moderator of the NSW/ACT Synod of the Uniting Church in response to Brian Medway’s “Primary Purpose” series in ACCatalyst. Gordon Dicker and Ian Weeks give robust responses from an evangelical point of view, pointing out what St Paul said was of “first importance”. But we also give Moderator Niall Reid space to expand his answer, too. I don’t expect ACCatalyst readers will agree with him, yet printing his response is helpful. An old-fashioned Liberal might have given a more definite response. Niall Reid’s theme more often is to keep an open mind, not wanting to be definite about the Christian’s hope in the supernatural. His deft post-Modern response is suspicious of meta-narrative and fits our times. For those of us wishing to proclaim historic Christianity it is surely helpful to know where others are heading. But you don’t have to take my word for it, the point is you can read for yourself, here. And it might be worth noting that ACCatalyst seeks to engage with the leaders of the UCA. We are not here to take potshots from behind a barricade.
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