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Original article: ats.ac.za/blog/the-church-as-the-true-israel/ ]]> Christianity Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:58:00 +0200 0 0 The Church as the True Israel 0 0 Auckland Park Theological Seminary full 7:35 Ordinary People / Gewone Mense https://iono.fm/e/1637612 https://iono.fm/e/1637612
The World Economic Forum is currently meeting in Davos, Switzerland. WEF is an unelected body of world leaders, elites and billionaires who meet to discuss the future of mankind.

Harari informed them on 20 January 2026 as to what the future will look like with Artificial Intelligence (AI). Harari’s vision of AI raises profound challenges that Christians must address biblically.

Original article: ats.ac.za/blog/artificial-intelligence-is-not-a-tool-but-an-agent ]]> Christianity Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:12:00 +0200 0 0 Artificial Intelligence is not a tool but an agent 0 0 Auckland Park Theological Seminary full 4:24 Ordinary People / Gewone Mense https://iono.fm/e/1634414 https://iono.fm/e/1634414
Original: ats.ac.za/bth ]]> Christianity Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:11:00 +0200 0 0 Bachelor of Theology 0 0 Auckland Park Theological Seminary full 2:06 Ordinary People / Gewone Mense https://iono.fm/e/1617833 https://iono.fm/e/1617833
I was raised in an atheistic home without any exposure to the Bible or church life. Six months after my conversion, I applied to this seminary to pursue training as a full-time pastor. My application posed challenges for the screening committee due to my complete lack of biblical and church knowledge. Ultimately, my acceptance came with a clear caution: I was instructed to remain silent in class, listen attentively, and learn, mindful that I would represent God in pastoral ministry.

Original article: ats.ac.za/blog/the-voice-of-the-church/ ]]> Christianity Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:11:00 +0200 0 0 The voice of the Church 0 0 Auckland Park Theological Seminary full 10:06 Ordinary People / Gewone Mense https://iono.fm/e/1611813 https://iono.fm/e/1611813
While distance education has many benefits, it also comes with some challenges. We are always working to make our teaching and learning better in this format.

Our approach combines different methods and uses the internet for support, but we mainly rely on printed materials like Reader, Study, and Assessment manuals. Online virtual classes let students and lecturers meet online, hear the lecturer’s explanation of the work, and ask questions. A few selected tests are done using online multiple-choice questions. Students must have internet access.

We enrol students twice a year, and everyone follows the same study plan.

Learn more: ats.ac.za/study-at-ats/distance-learning/ ]]> Christianity Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:05:00 +0200 0 0 Distance Education at ATS 0 0 Auckland Park Theological Seminary full 5:26 Ordinary People / Gewone Mense https://iono.fm/e/1594686 https://iono.fm/e/1594686 Christianity Sat, 06 Sep 2025 15:39:00 +0200 0 0 Healed from an incurable disease 0 0 Auckland Park Theological Seminary full 5:47 Ordinary People / Gewone Mense https://iono.fm/e/1576315 https://iono.fm/e/1576315
Original article: ats.ac.za/blog/a-picture-guide-to-good-preaching/ ]]> Christianity Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:47:00 +0200 0 0 A picture guide to good preaching 0 0 Auckland Park Theological Seminary full 13:45 Ordinary People / Gewone Mense https://iono.fm/e/1560885 https://iono.fm/e/1560885
We should not be so surprised and upset about the never-ending struggle in our world and the turmoil across the globe. We should not be so worried about all the depressing and concerning news reports we see and hear every day.

Original essay: www.ats.ac.za/blog/ascension-day/ ]]> Christianity Thu, 29 May 2025 10:45:00 +0200 0 0 Ascension Day 0 0 Auckland Park Theological Seminary full 13:28 Ordinary People / Gewone Mense https://iono.fm/e/1553202 https://iono.fm/e/1553202
Original article: ats.ac.za/blog/a-picture-guide-to-good-preaching/ ]]> Christianity Wed, 07 May 2025 05:37:00 +0200 0 0 A picture guide to good preaching 0 0 Auckland Park Theological Seminary full 13:45 Ordinary People / Gewone Mense https://iono.fm/e/1534476?v=1 https://iono.fm/e/1534476?v=1
Original essay: ats.ac.za/blog/artificial-intelligence-and-the-future-of-the-pastor/ ]]> Christianity Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:54:00 +0200 0 0 Artificial Intelligence and the future of the pastor 0 0 Auckland Park Theological Seminary full 19:12 Ordinary People / Gewone Mense https://iono.fm/e/1533424 https://iono.fm/e/1533424
I think it is safe to say that neither the ANC nor the DA’s first choice was to enter into the GNU agreement. We have public statements that confirm this idea. I am pretty sure that each of them would have much preferred to have the majority vote so that they could govern South Africa on their own. But this privilege, the South African voter, did not give them.

Original article: ats.ac.za/blog/for-the-wisdom-of-this-world-is-foolishness-in-gods-sight/ ]]> Christianity Wed, 05 Mar 2025 08:01:00 +0200 0 0 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight 0 0 Auckland Park Theological Seminary full 7:02 Ordinary People / Gewone Mense https://iono.fm/e/1521401 https://iono.fm/e/1521401
Original article: ats.ac.za/blog/2025-the-god-factor/ ]]> Christianity Fri, 24 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 2025 – The God Factor 0 0 Auckland Park Theological Seminary full 2:55 Ordinary People / Gewone Mense https://iono.fm/e/1510778 https://iono.fm/e/1510778
Original article: ats.ac.za/blog/a-war-against-the-truth-of-the-bible/ ]]> Christianity Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:04:00 +0200 0 0 A war against the truth of the Bible 0 0 Auckland Park Theological Seminary full 3:14 Ordinary People / Gewone Mense https://iono.fm/e/1495302 https://iono.fm/e/1495302
Listen to Prof Francois Möller’s address about authority and power of God in your life.  It is a Christ-centered perspective with significant implications.

We trust you will enjoy this Biblical perspective especially in our power crazy world.

Original article: ats.ac.za/blog/authority-and-power-in-a-power-crazy-world/ ]]> Christianity Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:37:00 +0200 0 0 Authority and Power in a power crazy world 0 0 Auckland Park Theological Seminary full 8:03 Ordinary People / Gewone Mense https://iono.fm/e/1477855 https://iono.fm/e/1477855
I'll discuss:
- Developing Cognitive Ability and Critical Thinking
- The Future of Work is Uncertain
- Working with People Will Always Matter
- Preparation for the Future
- Marketplace Ministry

Original article: ats.ac.za/blog/compelling-reasons-for-school-leavers-and-their-parents-to-consider-a-bachelor-of-theology-degree ]]> Christianity Thu, 05 Sep 2024 13:48:00 +0200 0 0 Compelling reasons for school leavers and their parents to consider a Bachelor of Theology degree 0 0 Auckland Park Theological Seminary full 9:31 Ordinary People / Gewone Mense https://iono.fm/e/1461902?v=1 https://iono.fm/e/1461902?v=1
By Dr Rene Hattingh-Rust

Original article: ]]> Christianity Thu, 18 Jul 2024 13:11:00 +0200 0 0 When the “tectonic plates” moved 0 0 Auckland Park Theological Seminary full 10:14 Ordinary People / Gewone Mense https://iono.fm/e/1444057 https://iono.fm/e/1444057
When I grew up it was often said that you should not talk about church or politics. I think it was a way to say that as Christians we should live in harmony and peace, and then it is best to stay clear of the two subjects that might stir up heated emotions. Today I think differently.

Dr Frans Cronje*, arguably one of our countries most solid researchers and political analysts, last week spoke about the South African landscape and where our country is heading in the context of the upcoming election. Dr Cronje has been doing research and analysis for more than 20 years and in the past has been able to make conclusions that eventually materialised, even though at the time it was greatly criticised. Thus, in the light of his track record, it might be of value that we take note of some elements of his analysis. I would like to mention a few comments from the interview with Dr Cronje.

Original essay: ats.ac.za/blog/election-2024/ ]]> Christianity Wed, 22 May 2024 13:40:00 +0200 0 0 Election 2024 0 0 Auckland Park Theological Seminary full 9:18 Ordinary People / Gewone Mense https://iono.fm/e/1439011 https://iono.fm/e/1439011
Original essay: ats.ac.za/blog/a-christian-firstly-wins-in-his-spirit/ ]]> Christianity Wed, 08 May 2024 11:47:00 +0200 0 0 A Christian firstly wins in his spirit (prof Jan Hattingh) 0 0 Auckland Park Theological Seminary full 3:57 Ordinary People / Gewone Mense https://iono.fm/e/1417104 https://iono.fm/e/1417104
Hierdie artikel is gebaseer op my en Annakie se ervaring in die AGS Sinoville-gemeente in Pretoria gedurende die jare 1972 tot 1975.

Miskien moet ek nie praat van herlewing nie, omdat ons nie vir ’n herlewing gebid het nie en dit ook nooit eens ’n herlewing genoem het nie.  En tog, as ek vandag terugdink, moet ek sê dat ek niks meer sou wou hê alvorens ek dit ’n herlewing, of ’n herlewing in wording sal noem nie.  Ons het baie by die Here geleer en ek vertrou dat dit in hierdie artikel na vore sal kom.

Oorspronklike artikel: ats.ac.za/blog/herlewing-by-die-sinoville-gemeente-in-pretoria/ ]]> Christianity Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:33:00 +0200 0 0 Herlewing by die Sinoville Gemeente in Pretoria 0 0 Auckland Park Theological Seminary full 51:50 Ordinary People / Gewone Mense https://iono.fm/e/1416948 https://iono.fm/e/1416948
This article is about the experiences of Annakie and me in the AFM Sinoville congregation in Pretoria during the years 1972 to 1975. Maybe I should not talk about revival, because we did not pray for a revival at that time and never referred to it as a revival. And yet, when I think back today, I would say that I would not want or expect anything different from a revival or a revival in the making. At that time, we learned a lot from the Lord, that I trust will emerge in this article.

Original article: ats.ac.za/blog/revival-in-the-sinoville-congregation-in-pretoria/ ]]> Christianity Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:08:00 +0200 0 0 Revival in the Sinoville congregation in Pretoria 0 0 Auckland Park Theological Seminary full 33:02 Ordinary People / Gewone Mense https://iono.fm/e/1416934 https://iono.fm/e/1416934
Full article: ats.ac.za/blog/god-stories-in-the-lives-of-ordinary-people ]]> Christianity Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:41:00 +0200 0 0 God-stories in the lives of ordinary people 0 0 Auckland Park Theological Seminary full 3:42 Ordinary People / Gewone Mense https://iono.fm/e/1406598 https://iono.fm/e/1406598
Original essay: www.ats.ac.za/blog/if-the-church-of-our-lord-jesus-cannot-help-then-who-will

(Read by AI services) ]]> Christianity Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:14:00 +0200 0 0 If the church of our Lord Jesus cannot help, then who will? 0 0 Auckland Park Theological Seminary full 8:01 Ordinary People / Gewone Mense https://iono.fm/e/1396645 https://iono.fm/e/1396645
Original article: ats.ac.za/blog/sanctified-in-thy-truth/ ]]> Christianity Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:54:00 +0200 0 0 Sanctified in Thy Truth (The dictum of Auckland Park Theological Seminary) 0 0 Auckland Park Theological Seminary full 3:42 Ordinary People / Gewone Mense https://iono.fm/e/1385575 https://iono.fm/e/1385575
Original article: ats.ac.za/blog/the-cross-the-fulfilment-of-the-manger/ ]]> Christianity Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:07:00 +0200 0 0 The cross, the fulfilment of the manger (Prof Kobus de Smidt) 0 0 Auckland Park Theological Seminary full 3:37 Ordinary People / Gewone Mense https://iono.fm/e/1370265 https://iono.fm/e/1370265
Opgeneem 15 Okt 2023 te Auckland Park. ]]> Christianity Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:03:00 +0200 0 0 Leef deur die Gees. Rom 8:14-39 (Prof Jan Hattingh) 0 0 Auckland Park Theological Seminary full 33:52 Ordinary People / Gewone Mense https://iono.fm/e/1355808 https://iono.fm/e/1355808
Original article: ats.ac.za/blog/forgiveness-a-christ-centered-perspective/ ]]> Christianity Thu, 31 Aug 2023 19:02:00 +0200 0 0 Forgiveness: a Christ-centered perspective (by Prof FP Möller) 0 0 Auckland Park Theological Seminary full 12:00 Ordinary People / Gewone Mense https://iono.fm/e/1331594 https://iono.fm/e/1331594
The question is not about: does the believer, who does not have the experience of speaking in tongues, have the Holy Spirit? By the very nature of what a believer is, all believers (they have accepted Jesus after all) have the Holy Spirit in their lives. From biblical perspective, there cannot be a person who has accepted Jesus as his personal Saviour without the working of the Holy Spirit in his life. How else would Jesus be present and active in his life? If a believer could be without the Holy Spirit, then it could also be asked whether a born-again person is without the first person in the Trinity, the Father? Indeed, it concerns the question of the triune God’s presence in a believer’s life. After all, we read: “… for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfil his good purpose” (Phil. 2:13). The assumption is that in everything it is God who works through his Spirit in a born-again person.

Original article: ats.ac.za/blog/being-filled-with-the-holy-spirit-and-speaking-in-tongues ]]> Christianity Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:50:00 +0200 0 0 Being filled with the Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues (by Prof Jan Hattingh) 0 0 Auckland Park Theological Seminary full 59:40 Ordinary People / Gewone Mense https://iono.fm/e/1325937 https://iono.fm/e/1325937
The strategy focuses on the Christian network that is interwoven with the fabric of the South African society. The Christian network is the biggest common denominator across South Africa’s diverse society. If you choose to look at South Africa in this way, then we are not such a diverse society after all. What if this is a largely unrecognised and therefore underutilised resource? What doors can it open for South Africa, if any?

To unpack BIG Change, we will answer three questions:
- WHY do we think BIG Change is such a good strategy?
- WHO will be the role players in BIG Change?
- HOW can BIG Change be implemented?

Original web address: ats.ac.za/big-change/ ]]> Christianity Wed, 28 Jun 2023 18:45:00 +0200 0 0 BIG Change 0 0 Auckland Park Theological Seminary full 14:15 Ordinary People / Gewone Mense https://iono.fm/e/1315267 https://iono.fm/e/1315267
This presentation will unfold as follows:

- We will first discuss the general working of the Holy Spirit in a person’s life.
- Thereafter, we will discuss the baptism in the Holy Spirit as a second experience after the new birth; the fulfilment of the promise made in Joel 2.
- Jesus was introduced as the Baptiser in the Holy Spirit. We will explore the meaning of the words used to describe the experience of the baptism in the Holy Spirit.
- The magnificent meaning of the working of the Holy Spirit in a Christian’s life will be discussed from Paul’s two prayers in Ephesians.
- We will look at an example of the working of the Holy Spirit in a Christian’s life in this challenging world – the fight in a broken world, so that God’s good purpose can be fulfilled (Rom. 8).
- The imperative to “live by the Spirit”.

Original article: ats.ac.za/blog/the-holy-spirit-in-a-challenging-world ]]> Christianity Mon, 29 May 2023 21:47:00 +0200 0 0 The Holy Spirit in a challenging world (by Prof Jan Hattingh) 0 0 Auckland Park Theological Seminary full 31:48 Ordinary People / Gewone Mense https://iono.fm/e/1313805 https://iono.fm/e/1313805 - I will first discuss two serious misconceptions that hinder the understanding of the working of the Holy Spirit.
- Secondly, I will give a Biblical alternative of the Holy Spirit and His work, with examples from the Old Testament.
- Then we will shortly look at the magnificent promise made in Joel 2.
- I will discuss an important Hermeneutic key to guide our understanding of the work of the Holy Spirit.
- We will then briefly look at the working of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ ministry.
- We will especially give attention to Jesus’ visit to His disciples during the night after His resurrection and His command to them a few days before His ascension.
- In conclusion, I will present three truths we cannot disregard.

The original article: ats.ac.za/blog/the-baptism-in-the-holy-spirit-in-perspective/ ]]> Christianity Wed, 24 May 2023 15:00:00 +0200 0 0 The baptism in the Holy Spirit in perspective (by Prof Jan Hattingh) 0 0 Auckland Park Theological Seminary full 33:17 Ordinary People / Gewone Mense