There are aspects of the gospel that are looked down upon today, just as in first century. In Romans 1:16-17 Paul gives a clear summary of why he is not ashamed of the gospel, and the reasons are still true for us today. John explains.
Individualism is the default mode of thinking in the west today. We have a tendency to see ourselves more as individuals than as members of a group. While the gospel is personal, it is not individualistic. We see in Romans 1 that the Gospel works in community. John explains.
This week Peter delved into 1 John 4, where we are reminded of what God’s love is really like.
This morning Sam Duthie preached for us. Sam is the pastor of the grace church in Gore. Leviticus can often be skipped over as a book that is difficult to understand or irrelevant. But Leviticus is a part of the word of God, and is helpful for us today. It answers the question: How can […]
This week we are beginning a sermon series in the book of Romans. The book of Romans was written by the apostle Paul to unite the Roman church for gospel mission. At the start of the letter Paul starts with the gospel. Peter explains.
The book of Hebrews presents for us Christ as the substance of which the Old Testament sacrificial system was only a shadow. In chapter 10 we learn of the confidence we can have as believers because of Jesus’ work on our behalf.
The closing words of the bible end with a promise for Jesus- that he is coming. This morning we look at the last words of the bible and think about how the return of Jesus should affect our life and faith now.
There are many reasons that Christians can be tempted to give up and fall away from Christ. Revelation gives us a glimpse into the future happiness of all those who belong to Jesus, and encourages us to hold fast, because the city of God is worth persevering for. John explains.
The closing verses in Revelation 21 are pictures of the home that all humanity longs for, whether we realise it or not. These are symbols our eternal home. Peter explains.
In Revelation we have a description of the hope that Christians have for the future. As we go through this life, there can be many tears and struggles, and the promise for those in cross is that one day we will be truly home. Not more tears, pain or sadness, in a remade universe. Peter […]