What we teach

The sole basis of our belief is the Bible, comprising the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments. The Bible was given through the inspiration of God, who used men to pen His words. Therefore, the Bible is the final authority in matters of faith and practice for the believer in Jesus Christ and for His Church.

There is only one true, holy and just God, externally existing in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. He is all powerful, all knowing and has set in place a plan to save those who trust in His Son, Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. He came to earth, became flesh and was completely God and man. Jesus died upon a cross to bring salvation and forgiveness of sins to those who choose to follow Him. He arose from the grave and is alive and working in His kingdom, the Church. Jesus will come to earth again to bring judgement.

The Holy Spirit was sent by the Father following Jesus' return to Heaven. The Holy Spirit is here to convict men and women's hearts of sin and to provide guidance, assurance, comfort and wisdom to those who believe. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self control are outward signs of the presence of the Holy Spirit. (Galatians 5)

The central purpose of God's revelation through Scripture is to call people into fellowship with Himself. This is made possible through the death of Jesus, and His being raised again to life. The free gift of salvation is found in Jesus Christ alone. God's Word gives the following instruction to those accepting Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord:

• Acknowledge you are a sinner and in need of a Saviour.
  • (Romans 3:23, Act 2:37-38, Ephesians 2:1-3)
• Believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the only way for salvation.
  • (1 Peter 3:18, Colossians 1:19-20, Ephesians 2:4-9, Mark 16:16)
• Confess that Jesus is Lord and that God raised him from the dead.
  • (Matthew 10:32, Luke 12:8, Romans 10:9-10)
• Turn from your sin and embrace God's way for your life.
  • (Luke 3:8, Acts 2:38, 3:19, Romans 6:1-2, 2 Corinthians 7:10)
• Be baptised in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
  • (Romans 6:3-10, Colossians 2:11-12, Acts 2:38, 22:16)

All those who continue to live by faith under the Lordship of Jesus Christ can be assured of their Salvation and the promise of eternal life with God.

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HeBrEWS: Moving On To Better Things

Visit Shore's website to find resources to add value to what you see and hear on ShoreOnAir!

• Hebrews in a Nutshell
• Hebrews in a Nutshell - handout
• Hebrews 1:4 -14 Lending a Helping Hand: Angels (Powerpoint)
• Hebrews 1:1-3 The Symphony of Jesus
• Hebrews 1:4 -14 Lending a Helping Hand: Angels
• Study sheets
• Message audios
  

On the study guides you'll find Discussion Questions like:


If you had 30 seconds to explain to someone who Jesus is, what would you say?

In the first two verses of Hebrews, the author draws several contrasts between how God has spoken in the past and how he has spoken in “these last days.”

What are the major differences between Jesus and the prophets of the Old Testament? What makes him superior?

What difference does it make to your perception of Jesus to think of him as a prophet?

What does it mean for Jesus to be the “heir of all things?” (v2)? How can this change our perspective on our current struggles and difficulties?

How does understanding the phrase “exact representation” (character) as the engraving of an Emperor on a Roman coin help you understand what v3 is saying about Jesus?

How should viewing Jesus as our king change the way we understand and approach him?

In what sense is Jesus a priest?

What is the significance of Jesus “sitting down” after providing purification for sins (v3)? How should this impact our lives?

Which of these three roles—prophet, king, priest—helps you understand Jesus the most? What insight do they provide on his character and actions?

How can we learn to relate better to Jesus as our prophet, king and priest?

Check it out and get involved in the conversation. Add comments! Ask questions!

DVD sermons spread the word

By Samatha Baden August 16, 2005, The Age

With a shortage of rural clergy, televised recorded services are replacing the traditional minister's sermon in small communities across Australia.

The Uniting Church, Australia's third-largest Christian denomination, is exploring the use of weekly DVDs of sermons and liturgy as part of Project Reconnect.

The church provides pre-recorded DVDs to up to 20 village worship groups considered too small or too remote to have their own ministers.

Project co-ordinator Reverend Tom Stuart said the strategy was conceived to cope with a clergy shortage in his own NSW central west area, including communities near Forbes, Parkes and Condobolin.

The DVDs are also being sent to groups in most states and territories, including the tiny north Queensland grain and cotton town of Theodore.

"These communities typically have a history where their church might have been built maybe in the last 50 years, but now there might only be 12, eight or six people using that same worship place," Mr Stuart said.
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He said a handful of detractors had initially considered the DVDs as "TV church", but those involved now saw it as a dynamic, interactive way to reconnect the church and communities.

"It's not about physical reconnection, it's a sense of reconnecting with God, reconnecting with each other and reconnecting with their communities," he said.

- AAP

Reuben & Anna Munn

Reuben served as Shore’s Associate Pastor for a couple of years before going to the US for post-graduate study. Both Reuben and his wife, Anna, will return with Masters degrees from Cincinnati Christian University in December. We look forward to their return for many reasons, but one of the big ones is that Reuben will then be the consistent speaker on ShoreOnAir’s programmes.
Reuben is a gifted Bible teacher who works very hard in study and preparation. He loves the Lord, the Kingdom, his wife and New Zealand! They are excited about coming home and we are excited to have them back.

What We Believe

The sole basis of our belief is the Bible, comprising the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments. The Bible was given through the inspiration of God, who used men to pen His words. Therefore, the Bible is the final authority in matters of faith and practice for the believer in Jesus Christ and for His Church.

There is only one true, holy and just God, externally existing in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. He is all powerful, all knowing and has set in place a plan to save those who trust in His Son, Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. He came to earth, became flesh and was completely God and man. Jesus died upon a cross to bring salvation and forgiveness of sins to those who choose to follow Him. He arose from the grave and is alive and working in His kingdom, the Church. Jesus will come to earth again to bring judgement.

The Holy Spirit was sent by the Father following Jesus' return to Heaven. The Holy Spirit is here to convict men and women's hearts of sin and to provide guidance, assurance, comfort and wisdom to those who believe. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self control are outward signs of the presence of the Holy Spirit. (Galatians 5)

The central purpose of God's revelation through Scripture is to call people into fellowship with Himself. This is made possible through the death of Jesus, and His being raised again to life. The free gift of salvation is found in Jesus Christ alone. God's Word gives the following instruction to those accepting Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord:

• Acknowledge you are a sinner and in need of a Saviour.
  • (Romans 3:23, Act 2:37-38, Ephesians 2:1-3)
• Believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the only way for salvation.
  • (1 Peter 3:18, Colossians 1:19-20, Ephesians 2:4-9, Mark 16:16)
• Confess that Jesus is Lord and that God raised him from the dead.
  • (Matthew 10:32, Luke 12:8, Romans 10:9-10)
• Turn from your sin and embrace God's way for your life.
  • (Luke 3:8, Acts 2:38, 3:19, Romans 6:1-2, 2 Corinthians 7:10)
• Be baptised in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
  • (Romans 6:3-10, Colossians 2:11-12, Acts 2:38, 22:16)

All those who continue to live by faith under the Lordship of Jesus Christ can be assured of their Salvation and the promise of eternal life with God.

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