This is Graeme’s fifth book, in which he argues that we can best understand the book of Revelation when we approach it from the mindset of the audience it was written to – early Christians from a Jewish background. He writes, “The apostle John’s original first century audience, having been led by Jewish Christians, would have readily understood his imagery from Jewish history. His plagues echo the ten plagues of Israel’s exodus; his seven trumpets resonate of the Old Testament battle for Jericho.Tuesday, 02 October 2012 17:09
Some people say that Christians are obsessed with sex, and it does seem that many issues some Christians obsess over are of a sexual nature. They are certain that what they believe should be clear to all other readers of the Bible. This book argues that things may not be as clear as they may think.
Read more: Unprotected Texts: The Bible’s Surprising Contradictions About Sex and Desire
Tuesday, 02 October 2012 17:09
Tenth Avenue North are fast becoming a heavyweight in the Christian music scene, holding their own against bands like Third Day and Casting Crowns.
For their third album, The Struggle, the band seems to have taken a slight change in musical direction. The single “Losing” is a perfect example, with the bridge featuring a gospel choir and huge organ sound. Handclaps and body percussion often replace drums.
The year 2000 didn’t see the beginning of the end of the world, as many people feared, but it was the end for iconic Christian group DC Talk. Yet out of these musical ashes Toby Mac emerged with a solo career that has taken the hip hop world by storm. 
Ascend the Hill was relatively unheard of in NZ until it graced the stages of Parachute 2011, but now it’s one of those bands everybody seems to be talking about. And with good reason.