Here’s a sermon I preached a little while back on Ephesians 3:14-21
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Here’s a sermon I preached a little while back on Luke 15
Will any dream do? (featured e-book)
If you are looking for some studies to work through over the summer break, why not have a look at this little e-book available on our publications page. The story of Joseph has been popularised, particularly through productions such as Joseph and his technicolour dreamcoat. However, the result has been a mythology that is a… Continue reading Will any dream do? (featured e-book)
Yet Christ -word order and finding our focus in Scripture
Word order in Greek and Hebrew matters. It tells you where the emphasis or focus is. What is the priority. So, here’s something fascinating. We are familiar with Romans 5:6 which says “For, while we were yet sinners, at just the right time, Christ died for us.” It’s a fantastic verse. However, get this. The… Continue reading Yet Christ -word order and finding our focus in Scripture
Romans 5:12-14
Another “how much more” is coming up. The intent is to point us to the uniqueness and greatness of Christ. The “therefore” here links us back to the point that our boast is solely in Christ alone. Jesus is set up as one, crucial man in comparison to the previous man, Adam. The point is… Continue reading Romans 5:12-14
The Good Samaritan and what Luke has to say about justification
There are two important clues to show us what the parable of the Good Samaritan is about. First, the parable is preceded by a question from one of the scribes: He asks Jesus what he can do to inherit eternal life and Jesus responds by discussing the commandments with him. The man rightly identifies whole… Continue reading The Good Samaritan and what Luke has to say about justification
Peace with God and how we can face suffering
What do you say to a family watching the impact of dementia on a loved one as they see them robbed of memories, ability to communicate and even their personality? What do you say to Iranian brothers and sisters getting daily news about family who have been murdered by the regime? How about when a… Continue reading Peace with God and how we can face suffering
Marriage for Christ
Here’s a talk from a little while back on Ephesians 5:21-33 and marriage. There are two parts. At the start I run through a brief exposition of the passage and then Sarah and I have a discussion on the practical application.
Is Doug Wilson right to say that women who refuse to marry, bear children and carry out domestic chores are turning after Satan?
The short and simply answer to what might be considered a silly question is “No.” But obviously for us to end up with such a silly question, Doug Wilson has been saying something silly. It’s worth having a look at what he has been saying as it gives us an insight into the kind of… Continue reading Is Doug Wilson right to say that women who refuse to marry, bear children and carry out domestic chores are turning after Satan?
The true and better Sinai
When the people of Israel were at Sinai, God told Moses to set boundaries around the mountain. This was the place where God would meet the people, where they would hear him and receive his word. Yet, for all but Moses, it was to be at a distance. One day, people were bringing their kids… Continue reading The true and better Sinai
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