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The Tower of Babel proved that, although mankind is part of one family (sharing a common ancestry),  no matter how hard we try, we are not able to achieve immortality for ourselves without God. No way that we try to find salvation from sin works. So, what can we do? If together we cannot findContinue reading ““Go From Your Land” (Genesis 11:10-12:9)”

I haven’t been able to find any songs about the Tower of Babel. But through the week, I did locate one that describes the situation in Genesis 10-11 pretty well (which we will never sing here). It goes like this: Imagine there’s no heaven It’s easy if you try No hell below us Above usContinue reading “Babel: Imagine All the People (Genesis 10:1-11:9)”

Sunday 25th February 2018 One of my favourite films is the Australia classic The Castle,. And it begins with a theology of sin. As Dale Kerrigan introduces us to his family, he says, “Pity my oldest brother couldn’t be there. His name’s Wayne. He’s in jail. Eight years for armed robbery. Many people would callContinue reading “A Fresh Start? (Genesis 9:18-29)”