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- 1950-1970 (Creation)
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Loose papers in 5 manila folders
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Bruce was born in 1932, and grew up in the Eastern Suburbs. He attended Sydney Grammar School and was part of the fellowship of St Michael's Church Vaucluse. He entered Moore College in 1952, eventually graduating Th.L, Th.Schol, Moore College Diploma, and BD. He was ordained in 1956 and served curacies in Chatswood, Willoughby and Beecroft. Apart from a time in England (1963-966), he taught at the College full time and part time from 1955 until his death. In 1999 he was made a Visiting Fellow of the College. He also taught classics at Sydney Grammar School.
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Topics include general studies, science, ethics, theology and Th.Schol essays
Bruce Smith Th.School Essays 1958-1959:
“The Creeds and Formularies of the Church are too Much in the Debt of a Greek Metaphysic, Which is Irrelevant to Modern Thought.” [Dogmatic Essay, 1958]
Essay in Philosophy of Religion. Th. Schol. 1959. “To What Extent do Modern Discussions of the Problem of Personality Assist in Answering the Question. Is God Knowable?”
Bruce Smith Theology:
Religious Language [B.L. Smith, Moore College]
The Holy Trinity. [B.L. Smith,30/7/76]
Devil or Satan. [B.L. Smith, 3/7/76]
The Tyndale Paper. Paul Tillich. By Rev. Bruce L. Smith B.D., Th.Schol. [November 1970]
Kingdom Expectations in This World. By Bruce L. Smith [Moore College, School of Theology, 26/5/75]
“Freedom” [B.L. Smith, N.Z. I.V.F Conference, Auckland, May 1972]
“The Stars In Their Courses” Astrology and Christian Belief [B.L. Smith, A.B.C. Address, 30/8/74]
“Pause a Moment”- Five Talks [B.L. Smith, A.B.C. Radio, 30/8/74]
Tongues in the New Testament [B.L. Smith, 27/2/1973]
Plain Words for Parents (Concerning Baptism) [B.L. Smith on behalf of The Public Relations Department, Diocese of Sydney]
The Changing Order – A Christian Response. Three Lectures Given by the Rev. Bruce L. Smith, Senior Lecturer in Biblical and Philosophical Studies, Moore Theological College, Sydney [Christchurch, May 1972]
The Death of Jesus Christ [B.L. Smith]
Why Believe in God? [B.L. Smith, August 1971]
The Sermon on the Mount (Matt.5-7). The Righteousness of the Kingdom [B.L. Smith, July 1972]
Some Notes on the Acts of the Apostles with Special Reference to the Topic of the Baptism of the Spirit [B.L. Smith, August 1972]
Scripture and Experience – An Explanation [P.B. Duncan, 29/9/66 & A.J. Glennon, 21/6/72]
The Baptism in the Holy Spirit in the Acts of the Apostles [R.B. Hobart]
Spirit-Baptism in N.T. [B.L. Smith, 21/1/73]
Spirit-Baptism in the Acts [B.L. Smith, September 1972]
‘Teach in’. The Teacher and the Class [Baulkham Hills, August 1971]
The Person of Christ [B.L. Smith, 13/4/71]
Life After Death? [B.L. Smith, May 1971]
The Preaching of Jesus [B.L. Smith, 1970]
Appendix I. ‘The Sheep and the Goats’ (Matt.25:31-46)
Appendix II. The Gospel of the Kingdom (Mark 1:14,15) [B.L. Smith, 1970]
Broadcast Talks on Protestant Faith. The Rev. B.L. Smith. [“Reformation Religion” (3/12/67), “Jesus the Christ” (17/12/67), Man and His Future” (31/12/67), The Employment and Enjoyment of God’s Gifts” (14/1/68), and “The Christian and His Old Testament” (28/1/68)]
Christian Certainties [Annual lecture at ‘Evojam Bible College, 12/7/68]
Being Heavenly Minded [B.L. Smith, A.B.C. Radio, 30/7/68]
The God of Compassion [B.L. Smith, A.B.C. Radio, 11/12/68]
Does Truth Matter? [B.L. Smith, Southern Cross, January 1969]
Three Problems Facing Those Who Attempt Denominational Formulations on Topics of Current Concern [B.L. Smith, September 1969]
Books of the Monarchy. Portraits of Prophets and Kings. Study 7: Elijah
Winds of Change [B.L. Smith, May 1969]
Modern Theology. Four Areas of Tension in the New Testament [B.L. Smith, Conference on Evangelism, Chapter House, May 1969]
Modern Theology. Four Areas of Tension in the New Testament [B.L. Smith, May 1969]
The Magi
The Reformers and the Sacraments [B.L. Smith, Australian Church Record, 10/10/57]
Your Questions Answered. What Did the Bible Mean..? [B.L. Smith, Asheville Citizen-Times, 9/9/70]
Commentary on Acts 17:30-31 [April 1970]
How to Prepare a Devotional Talk [B.L. Smith, 22/4/63]
“Holiness’ & ‘Love’. The Rev. Bruce Smith, B.D., Th.Schol. in St. John’s Beecroft – Sunday 26th March, 1961
Galatians 4:21. The Rev. Bruce Smith, B.D., Th.Schol. in St. John’s Beecroft – 12th March, 1961
The Resurrection. The Rev. Bruce Smith, B.D., Th.Schol. 3rd July, 1960 in St. John’s, Beecroft
Evil – Suffering. The Rev. Bruce Smith, B.D., Th.Schol – 29th May 60
A Christian Assessment of Man and His Future. GF/RSCF Conference August 1969. “The Bible and Eschatology” [B.L. Smith]
Bruce Smith Ethics:
Marriage and Divorce in the Light of Biblical Teaching by Bruce L. Smith, B.D., Th.Schol. With a Foreword by Sir Leslie Herron, Chief Justice of New South Wales
Divine Judgement and the Good Life [B.L. Smith, May 1971]
Understanding the Humanist Challenge [B.L. Smith, A.C.L. News, December 1970]
Issues & Answers. Abortion. By B.L. Smith [Booklet]
War and Christian Responsibility. A Biblical Perspective. [B.L. Smith]
Love and War. By the Rev. Bruce L. Smith B.D., Th.Schol. [6/3/71]
Love and War. By the Rev. Bruce L. Smith B.D., Th.Schol. [Edited, 6/3/71]
Pornography [B.L. Smith, July 1971]
Censorship and Pronography [B.L. Smith, September-October 1970]
New Morality [B.L. Smith, Moore College Open House, 20/6/67]
Issues and Answers. Abortion [B.L. Smith, September 1970]
Understanding the Humanist Challenge [B.L. Smith, October 1970]
Censorship and Pornography [B.L. Smith, September-October 1970]
The Church of England Youth Department. Youth Congress. 12th September, 1969. “Sex Ethics” [B.L. Smith]
The Church of England Youth Department. Youth Congress. 21st September, 1968. “God and Society” [B.L. Smith]
Abortion [B.L. Smith, May 1969]
Homosexuality [B.L. Smith, delivered to Christian Medical Fellowship, 14/6/68]]
Abortion [B.L. Smith]
Homosexuality and Abortion [B.L. Smith, based on addresses delivered to the Christian Medical Fellowship, Sydney, 1968]
Homosexuality [B.L. Smith, delivered to Christian Medical Fellowship on 14/6/68]
The Bible and Morality [B.L. Smith, delivered at the Australian Lawyers Christian Fellowship, Gibulla, August 1969]
Evolutionary Ethics
The Law in Jesus and Paul [B.L. Smith, September 1968]
The Normative Value of N.T. Ethics [Fellowship of Biblical Studies, 27/3/69]
‘Is Morality Religious?’ [Used at Conference, 1972]
The Little Red School Book [B.L. Smith, August 1972]
College Open Day. Student Revolt [B.L. Smith, June 1969]
Bruce Smith Science:
God as a Cosmic Policeman [B.L. Smith, Honi Spit, 4/9/70]
Research Scientists’ Christian Fellowship. 16th September, 1961. An Address by the Rev. Bruce Smith, B.D., Th. School on Karl Barth’s Theory of Creation
Research Scientists’ Christian Fellowship, Australia, N.S.W. Branch. Substance of an Address by the Rev. Bruce Smith, B.D., Th. Schol. on Karl Barth’s Theory of Creation. 16th September 1961
Revelation in O.T.
I. Introduction to Genesis I-III
Evolution and Religion [Talk with Dr. Robinson at U.N.S.W. before Beta Alpha Psi Society,1968]
Christ’s Resurrection and Our’s [Church Record article, 1967]
Christianity and Science. A Series of Broadcast Talks by the Rev. B.L. Smith, B.D., Th.Schol. Delivered in the Month of March 1968 on the A.C.E Session (2CH). [1. “Challenge and Response”, 2. “Creation in the Bible and Science”, 3.”Biblical Miracles and the Modern Man”]
Creation in the Bible and Science [II. A.C.E. 2CH talk]
Biblical Miracles and the Modern Man [III. A.C.E. 2CH talk]
Biology and the Christian Faith. [B.L. Smith, Moore College open house, 25/7/68]
Research Scientists’ Christian Fellowship N.S.W. Branch. Creation, Fall and Consummation. An Interpretation of the Creation Narrative of Genesis 1-3+ by Rev. Bruce Smith, B.D., Th. Schol. [Substance of an address delivered to the Fellowship on 4/5/63]
Adam and Evolution. By Rev. Bruce Smith, B.D., Th.Schol.
Adam and Evolution. By Rev. Bruce Smith, B.D., Th.Schol. [1st edit]
Adam and Evolution. By Rev. Bruce Smith, B.D., Th.Schol. [2nd edit]
Evolution and Religion [1968]
Creation, Fall and Consummation
Restless Nature
Bruce Smith General Studies:
Three Problems Facing Those Who Attempt Denominational Formulations on Topics of Current Concern
Introductory Note [B.L. Smith, January 1972]
I Thessalonians
St. Philip’s Eastwood, Houseparty. C.M.S. Conference Centre, Katoomba, N.S.W.10th-12th August, 1962. [B.L. Smith]
St. Philip’s Eastwood, Houseparty. C.M.S. Conference Centre, Katoomba, N.S.W.10th-12th August, 1962. [Music copy]
Confirmation Questions
Bible Survey
Confirmation Instruction. The Catechism (No.1). The Articles of Belief
Discourses From St. John’s Gospel
Old Testament Survey
Northern Kingdom
Old Testament Prophets
A Faith That Works
A Fourth Century Sermon on Fish [Excerpt from Basil the Great]
The Biblical Doctrine of the Church.
The Holy Spirit in the Person of Jesus Christ
“Archaeology and the Bible”
II. The Nature of Man
Studies in John’s Gospel [B.L. Smith, U.N.S.W. E.U., April 1968]
Lectures on the Life of Christ [Birmingham, 1965-1966]
III. The Triumph of God I
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