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Are fewer people going into Gospel ministry?

I have heard anecdotal comments made a few times to the effect that fewer people are going into Gospel/pastoral ministry. This includes seeing the statement made on blogs/podcasts and in mainstream Christian media articles. I hear of churches that go for a long time without being able to fill a post but then I’m also… Continue reading Are fewer people going into Gospel ministry?

Christ my only hope in life and death

Faithroots Podcast

Neighbours

The parable of the Good Samaritan is sandwiched between Jesus sending out the 72 to spread news of the coming kingdom and Jesus’ conversation with Mary and Martha about whether Mary should be helping the Lord. 16.1 Read Luke 10:1-16 Jesus now appoints a further group of his disciples to be sent out. The language… Continue reading Neighbours

Revealed

The question of Jesus’ identity has now been established and answers offered. Peter’s answer that Jesus is “The Messiah” has been recognised as the correct verdict but what exactly does this mean? Peter’s own understanding of Messiahship has proven faulty and Jesus has made it clear that his identity as King is wrapped up in… Continue reading Revealed

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Spiritual Warfare in Ephesians

What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “Spiritual Warfare”? You perhaps think first of all about demon possession and exorcism, perhaps too about witchcraft and sorcery. Perhaps you will have in mind some famous secular films like the Exorcist or popular level Christian literature. Well you would not be wrong to think about… Continue reading Spiritual Warfare in Ephesians

Jesus’ preaching and miracle working is drawing crowds but we also get to see Jesus’ interactions with individuals who are called to follow him. How will people respond? The hostility of Scribes and Pharisees is contrasted with the faith of others who believe in Jesus, receive healing and follow him. 9.1 Read Luke 5:1-11 Jesus… Continue reading Faith

Faith at work, teaching James

Over the past couple of months I’ve been sharing my teaching notes for the Epistle of James. You can now read it all in one place via the latest Faithroots’ E-Book All of the resources on Faithroots are available free of charge to help make theological resources accessible to as many as possible, particularly those… Continue reading Faith at work, teaching James

Life Together

Reading James will also remind us of the corporate dimension to our faith. This is not a letter to be read and applied individually in the privacy of your own home. I should apply what it says to my own life but I should also, all the more, see it as something written for whole… Continue reading Life Together

Self Examination

Far from sitting in contradiction to the rest of the New Testament, particularly Paul’s epistles, the letter of James can be seen to compliment and flesh out both Paul’s teaching and that of Jesus. James offers us a vision of the practical Christian life with obedience to God flowing out of and demonstrating our faith… Continue reading Self Examination