The Exchange hosted by the Melbourne City Adventist Church

Who are the Adventists? Where and how did the Advent movement begin?

Who are the Adventists? Where and how did the Advent movement begin?

The Protestant Reformation in England was heavily influenced by politics. On the journey towards religious tolerance, many people were executed or imprisoned. One such individual was John Bunyan, the writer of The Pilgrim's Progress. How did his story and writings reflect the ethos of the time?

On 31 October 1517, a 33-year-old Theology Professor at the University in Wittenberg nailed to the door of the Castle Church 95 Theses condemning the corruption of the Christian Church. That day marks the beginning of the “Protestant Reformation,” a movement that has inspired countless students of Scripture.

Join us as Roy speaks about lessons on power

How did the books of the Bible end up in the canon? Who wrote the Bible and when? Why are there different translations?

After the 4th century, the Christian church grew into an empire. What were the consequences?

The 4th century saw significant changes to the flavour and course of the Christian movement that still impact us today.

How is freedom central to God's love? Please join us as we welcome our guest speaker, Trent Martin, Assistant Youth Director of the Victorian Conference

Please join us as we welcome our guest speaker, Pastor Graeme Christian, President of the Victorian Conference

It has been said that the two inescapable things in life are death and taxes. A third viable candidate that could be added is hardship. The endless disappointments. The drudgery of 9-5. The pain of loss. Is there an end, an answer, a hope?

How have miracles impacted people in the past? What role do they play in faith-building today?

The third and fourth century Christians entered into an age of peace from persecution and the church began to develop in structure, in number, and in theology. We will be discussing how doctrine from the past has impacted the church in the present.

The second century Christians had the challenge of connecting with and witnessing to people who held vastly different worldviews How did they face this challenge and what can we learn from them?

Our guest speaker this Saturday is James Tham, the pastor of the Singapore Adventist Community Church. James graduated with a Master of Divinity from Andrews Theological Seminary and will be speaking this Saturday about the history of the Advent movement.

We are finishing our series through the Book of Acts. The closing chapters of this book teach us some important lessons about making it through challenges of Christianity. Come hear about how Paul finishes his journey in the book of Acts.

When Paul was in Athens, he shared a Christ-centred worldview that challenged the Greco-Roman worldviews of epicureanism, stoicism, and paganism. What was his message, and is it still relevant in today’s world? And do all religious journeys lead to the same end?

An imprisoned man forgoes a chance to escape to save the life of a prison guard. A tortured man dies to save the life of his torturer. A prisoner of war releases his worst abuser from punishment. Why did these individuals choose self-sacrifice over justice, retribution, or self-preservation?

The early church experienced persecution. Instead of it leading to fear, it led to deeper fidelity. What was the common denominator that made the early Christian believers bold in their witness of Christ?

Is love biochemistry at its best, a psychosomatic delusion, or a philosophical commitment? What is love in a Christ-centred worldview, and how can it last?

What was the greatest impetus for growth in the infant church? Persecution. This Saturday we will be looking at how the early church overcame persecution by experiencing God through prayer.