The New Testament is a collection of 27 books in the Bible. It’s like a sequel to the Old Testament, which tells the earlier stories about God and His people. The New Testament focuses on the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the Son of God. Here’s a simple […]
Rebel or Radical
Are you…. Rebel refuse allegiance to and oppose by force to resist or defy an authority to feel or express strong unwillingness or repugnance Radical arising from or going to a root or source departing markedly from the usual or customary, extreme or drastic relating to or advocating fundamental or revolutionary changes in current practices, […]
Discipleship
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind… Love your neighbour as yourself. All the law and the prophets hang on these two commandments. Matthew 22 v 37-40 Go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and […]
Jesus is the true and better Adam, Tim Keller
Jesus is the true and better Adam who passed the test in the garden and whose obedience is imputed to us. Jesus is the true and better Abel who, though innocently slain, has blood now that cries out, not for our condemnation, but for acquittal. Jesus is the true and better Abraham who answered the […]
It is time for a change
In 1984 I became a Christian and I have never regretted the decision. Becoming a Christian is life transforming – But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5 v 22 – 23). You will become renewed. You will become a new creation. So then, […]
It is finished
When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19 v 30 This morning I heard these word sung in a worship song and it hit home once again, this is it, there is nothing more to be done, Jesus has […]
Fasting and Feasting
Now John’s disciples and the Pharisees were fasting. And people came and said to him, “Why do John’s disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?” And Jesus said to them, “Can the wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them? As long as they have the bridegroom […]
Titus
Titus: A Letter of Encouragement and Instruction for Young Leaders Imagine you’re a young leader, entrusted with guiding a group of people in their faith. It’s an exciting but challenging task! This is the situation Titus faced, and the book of Titus is a letter written to him by the Apostle Paul, offering guidance and […]
Romans
Romans: Unpacking God’s Amazing Plan Imagine a letter written almost 2,000 years ago that still speaks to us today about the most important things in life: faith, hope, and love. That’s the book of Romans! Who Wrote It? A man named Paul, who had a dramatic change of heart from persecuting Christians to becoming one […]
Revelation
The Book of Revelation: A Glimpse into the Future Imagine getting a sneak peek at the most epic ending ever! That’s what the book of Revelation is like. It’s the last book in the Bible, written by a guy named John who had some amazing visions about the future. What’s it About? Revelation isn’t an […]
Philippians
Philippians: A Letter of Joy, Encouragement, and Unity Hey there! Have you ever heard of the book of Philippians in the Bible? It’s a letter written by a guy named Paul, who was a really important figure in the early days of Christianity. Paul was in prison when he wrote this letter to the church […]
Philemon
Philemon: A Story of Forgiveness and Friendship The book of Philemon might be the shortest book in the New Testament, but it’s packed with powerful messages about forgiveness, reconciliation, and the transformative power of faith. What’s the Story? Philemon was a wealthy Christian who owned a slave named Onesimus. Onesimus ran away from Philemon, perhaps […]