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Welcome
Among the last things Jesus told the disciples was, ”I
still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.”
(John 16:12)
We can readily understand why He would say that they could not
bear any further instruction. For example, they needed to have the
Parable of the Sower explained to them (Matthew 13:18-23).
But the human race has grown up since the days of the Disciples,
especially in the realm of Science and its laws The Lord must have
foreseen that this would be the case, for in John 16, He went on
to say; “However, when He, the Spirit of truth has come, He
will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own
authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell
you things to come” (John 16:13).
A few verses further on , the Lord gives us an idea of what form
this new revelation would take; “These things I have spoken
to you in figurative language; but the time is coming when I will
no longer speak to you in figurative language, but I will tell you
plainly about the Father” (verse 25).
From these verses we learn that the Lord definitely promised a
further revelation, one that would guide us into “all truth,”
and that this would not be in the form of figurative or parabolic
language, but would be in plain language, presumably in doctrinal
statements.
As the Lord always keeps His promises, we should not be surprised
to learn that He has kept this promise. He has now told us the many
things He could not tell the disciples of old.
You can learn more about this from newchurch@optusnet.com.au
The New Church
The New Church is an international organisation of people striving
to improve their conscious relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ,
the one and only God Who rules heaven and earth.
We use the Bible and the Heavenly Doctrines revealed by the Lord
and published by Emanuel Swedenborg to guide us in our lives, especially
in our relationships. We freely share our love and understanding
with each other, and try to give one another support in our spiritual
journey.
Our Minister
Temporarily the Hurstville Society is without a permanent
Pastor. The Society may be contacted by telephone on +61-2-9580-1589
or via email to newchurch@optusnet.com.au
- Worship Services:
Held each Sunday at 10:00 am
- Sunday School:
For Children ages 0-14, with prior notice - concurrently with
services
- Young People Classes:
For older teens and young adults. See calendar in newsletter
- Bible Study classes:
Scheduled on request
- Doctrinal Classes:
See calendar in newsletter
- Discussion Classes:
- The Swedenborg Bookroom:
Contain books by and about Emanuel Swedenborg for sale or loan,
is open by appointment
- Newsletters
The General
Church
Swedenborg
Member's Contributions
Swedenborg Bookroom
- Location
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Pastor:
Email:
newchurch@optusnet.com.au
Telephone:
(02) 9580 1589
Service Times:
Sundays 10:00am
Meeting Place:
22-24 Dudley Street
(off Hillcrest Ave)
Penshurst NSW
Postal Address:
22-24 Dudley Street
Penshurst NSW
Secretary:
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