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Should Christians use anti-depressants? Part 5: Sanctified wisdom using common means

2021-08-14
By: admin
On: 14 Aug 2021
In: Christian Articles

By Rev. Dr Simon Jooste Just as God uses the churchly means of Word and sacraments to justify and sanctify sinners, he also uses all kinds of broader social means to uphold and sustain a common humanity. Like civil government, the institution of medicine is providentially used by God toContinue Reading

Should Christians use anti-depressants? Part 3: Navigating a culture of therapeutic narcissism

2021-08-11
By: admin
On: 11 Aug 2021
In: Christian Articles

By Rev. Dr Simon Jooste The proclamation of the crucified Christ and the cost of Christian discipleship is folly to the world. This is because the world, particularly Western culture, naturally gravitates towards a theology of glory. Whether atheist or not, most forms of modern Western spirituality exalt human autonomyContinue Reading

Should Christians use anti-depressants? Part 4: Towards restoration by sacred and common means

2021-08-11
By: admin
On: 11 Aug 2021
In: Christian Articles

By Rev. Dr Simon Jooste The Christian is not to be conformed to the world’s pattern of thinking (Romans 12:2). But it is particularly tempting to bow the knee to the pharmacological fruits for therapeutic narcissism and its pragmatic ethics, particularly when the billows of suffering roll in. Prozac canContinue Reading

a variety of pills

Should Christians use anti-depressants? Part 1 of a 5-part series

2021-08-08
By: admin
On: 8 Aug 2021
In: Feature

By Rev. Dr Simon Jooste Christians suffer in this life. This is because they live in a fallen world, but also because of their cross-bearing identity with Jesus Christ. Depression is one way that believers hurt. The difficulty for Christians – who see humans as both body and soul –Continue Reading

Should Christians use anti-depressants? Part 2: Sin, suffering and bodily health

2021-08-08
By: admin
On: 8 Aug 2021
In: Christian Articles

By Rev. Dr Simon Jooste If Adam had not sinned in Paradise, he would have entered into a state of eternal embodied bliss. However, the story did not end that way. Instead, since the Fall of Adam and Eve death and decay have ravaged body and soul. Things are notContinue Reading

Is it ethical for a Christian to treat depression with anti-depressants?

2016-02-17
By: admin
On: 17 Feb 2016
In: Christian Articles

Christians suffer in this life, not only because they live in a fallen world, but also because of their cross-bearing identity with Jesus Christ. Depression is one way that disciples of Christ suffer. With the advancement of medical technology, there is an ever-increasing range of psychotropic drugs available for treatingContinue Reading

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We celebrate the Lord’s Supper twice a month, on the first and third Sundays of the month.

Until further notice, there will be only one service, at 9.30am, on Sundays.

Sermon | 5 February 2023 | Galatians 6:11-18 | Rule of Christ

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