Our confusion comes from focusing, instead, on what church leaders or denominations say. When what they say differs from what the Bible says, too many of us opt to go along with what our leaders say and ignore the Bible. My strong advice is always …
Read MoreHow the church got into its current condition
3For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, 4and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to …
Read MoreWhy should we bother to become a Christian?
Before looking at valid reasons why we should become a Christian, let’s look at some common reasons people put forward which are not valid, or at least which the Bible never puts forward: Invalid reason 1 – It is not to do God a favour …
Read MoreAssurance and perseverance audio series
This series of five talks examines how these two very important Biblical themes are not contradictory. Many people fall into one camp or the other. There are those who believe in assurance to the extent of stating “once saved always saved”. And there are those …
Read MoreIntroduction to “How to become a Christian”
“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge….”. Hosea 4:6(a) (RSV) The Bible says that what it has to say about Jesus is good news. The old English word for that, is ‘gospel’. I have written this book about the gospel because I couldn’t find …
Read MoreThe kindness of God and the interest He takes in our lives
At the same time He knows you personally. He knows everything that you have ever done, and every thought you have ever had. He knows your needs and what is best for you. There have been times where I have been astonished at how much God cares …
Read MoreThis amazing God, who created everything, is also our Father
To be allowed to be so intimate as to call God “Father” is a great privilege. Consider how much it means. The very God who created the whole universe is inviting you and me to relate to Him as a child relates to their father. He wants …
Read MoreGod is a Trinity – three Persons who, together, form One God
Although the Bible speaks of God as being One, it also makes clear that there are three distinct and separate Persons. Together, they make up what we call the “Trinity”. They are God the Father, The Son of God and the Holy Spirit. The word “Trinity” …
Read MoreDon’t make the mistake of focusing on just one aspect of God’s nature
Many of us make the same mistake with God. We tend to think of him solely in terms of one favourite aspect. Usually people like to dwell upon God’s love, or His mercy, or his forgiveness. Of course all of that is true. But it is …
Read MoreWe must approach God first with respect, not familiarity
God loves you and wants an intimate and personal relationship with you. But before you can have that you must first respect Him for what He really is and honour Him as the Lord, King and Judge of the universe. In the Western world today, …
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