Genesis 3:1-21, Luke 13:1-5 — How do we reconcile God’s love and human suffering? This is among the most difficult questions that theologians have wrestled with and this is a question that all of us have asked when suffering has come into our lives. The Bible is not silent on this issue. It reveals that God…
Ezra 4 — It didn’t take long for those who returned from captivity in Babylon to face opposition. The work of rebuilding the Temple was opposed in a number of ways by the people that lived around Jerusalem. The forms this opposition took and the way the leaders responded provide some valuable lessons on dealing…
Proverbs 3:9-10 — In these verses Solomon reminds his son of God’s promises in the Mosaic Covenant. God promised the Nation of Israel material prosperity if they honoured Him with their substance. How does this Old Testament text apply to the New Covenant people of God? Can Christians expect prosperity in this life? The answer…
Deuteronomy 7:1-8, Romans 11:25-29, Ezekiel 22:1-31 — The Bible makes it plain that God expresses wrath in His dealings with the world. God punishes people for their sin. Eternal conscious torment in Hell is the ultimate expression of God’s wrath. So how do we square this away with God’s love? Does God’s wrath contradict His love?…
Of all the things that Christ has called His disciples to do, personal evangelism is among the most challenging! Many Christians find it difficult to share the Gospel with family members, friends, neighbours, colleagues and acquaintances. In this short study, Steve encourages us to speak the Good News and he gives us a number of…
I Timothy 4:12, Titus 2:7-8 — All of us exercise leadership in some sphere of life. We lead others in the home, the church, the workplace and in our friendships. So what is the key to the kind of leadership that truly benefits others? What does God expect of those He has placed in leadership roles?…
II Chronicles 14 & 16 — King Asa faced two obstacles at either end of his reign, one great and one small. He responded differently to each one and it is the stark contrast between his responses that Pastor Brendan draws out in this sermon. In this much loved Old Testament story we find some…
Exodus 20:1-17, Romans 7:7, 13:8-10 — According to the Scriptures, love and morality are inseparable. The Apostle Paul made this connection plain when he said, “He that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.” If we’re going to come to a proper definition of love we must consider God’s Law and what it means to do good to others.…
Matthew 22:15-21, Romans 13:1-7, I Peter 2:13-17 — How should Christians relate to the State? What if those in government are immoral and make bad laws? How should Christians think about politics? How should they vote? These are all pressing questions and in this short lecture, basic Biblical answers are provided. We hope it helps…
Philippians 1:7-8 — Why was the Apostle Paul’s ministry successful? Because of his education? Because of his gifting? Because the times suited him? These no doubt played a part, but more than anything else his success can be attributed to his love for those he ministered to. The necessity of love in Christian ministry is…