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Keeping our focus on Christ

Christ must be our compass, and Captain Winston must faithfully continue to set his eyes on Christ to guide us in the direction Christ wants us to follow, says the preacher at Bishop Winston Halapua's installation.

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Reading Leviticus 18: An indigenous perspective

Leviticus 18 is a text that Māori need to interpret through storytelling, experience, and their own tikanga Māori values, the Hermeneutics Hui is told.

Hermeneutics and Romans 1

Today's knowledge regarding sexuality as well as socio-religious situation should be taken into account when interpreting Paul’s language, the Hermeneutics Hui is told.

Israel’s Holiness Code in the Book of Leviticus

Leviticus 18:22 & 20:13 say nothing about consensual same-sex activity today, the Hermeneutics Hui is told.

The Bible and Human Sexuality: Romans 1

“Do I have the right to use Romans 1: 26 and 27 to discriminate against and condemn homosexuals?" asks a key speaker to the Hermeneutics Hui.

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Theology of sexuality and 1 Cor 5-7

Sexuality and sexual intercourse are part of God's good creation, the Hermeneutics Hui is told.

From a Pasefika perspective

God created the human race at a level above the animal kingdom, the Hermeneutics Hui is told.

Hermeneutics and Genesis 19

The sin of Sodom was more than inhospitality, says a key speaker at the Hermeneutics Hui.

Which differences make a difference?

Bishop Tom Wright turns to Romans 14 ro clarify differences within the worldwide church.

An uplifting day at reform school

A testing day in the end offers renewed hope for our church, writes Kelvin Wright.

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The ChristChurch Cathedral bells will soon be enroute to England for testing and repair.

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