How would you expect someone to respond to the good news that Jesus had died for their sin? Well one person in the Bible responds by asking for a bath. Find out more by listening to this podcast or watching on YouTube
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Needing a Saviour
If the start of Genesis 6 helps us to see the full extent of the problem of sin, then the rest of this section, taking us through to Genesis 9 helps us to begin to see God’s solution to the problem of sin both in terms of his creation in general and specifically for humanity. … Continue reading Needing a Saviour
Distorted purpose
So far, we’ve seen how God made humanity in his image to: reflect his glory, to fill (multiply and populate) and to subdue (rule over/steward) his creation. Man and woman are together made in God’s image to complement one another. God blesses them by providing for them and protecting them. At the same time, he… Continue reading Distorted purpose
The Curse
Covenant History blessed in God’s presence, cursed by exile from it To understand the Covenant ceremony, we need to go back to Genesis 1-3. God creates a good world and also plants a beautiful and secure garden for the first humans, Adam and Eve, to live in. Adam is commissioned to tend to the garden… Continue reading The Curse
Justice and Salvation (2 Peter 2:4-10)
Introduction Last time, we saw that we have to be on the look out for false teachers. However we also saw that despite their sneakiness and arrogance, false teachers cannot avoid God’s judgement. However, how can we be sure that they will receive justice and how can we be certain that in the meantime and… Continue reading Justice and Salvation (2 Peter 2:4-10)
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