Paul is very realistic about the struggle between our sinful nature and the Spirit. He gives examples of the works fo the sinful nature and the fruit of the Spirit.…
This was part of the Good Friday evening service. John wants us to believe Jesus was really divine and human and really died on the Cross. There was a belief…
Nicodemus observed some signs of who Jesus is, but wants to know what is important. To enter the Kingdom of God, you have to be born again, or from above.…
The attractive way of living exemplified by the Jerusalem church was the result of the crowd on the Day of Pentecost believing Peter's message and receiving the Holy Spirit to…
God's word provides light for our Christain journey especially for the next step and at times for the longer term future. The psalmist shows determination in sticking with God's word…
Timothy needed encouragement because of Paul's imprisonment. He was beset by people who had left the faith were now peddling false teaching. He had received sound teaching. Like Paul and…
The Scripture had to be fulfilled. Judas' treachery was not something to hide but something to examine in the light of scripture. Although we no longer cast lots to choose…
Martyn Lloyd Jones had a whole volume on these verses, but this sermon does not attempt that much! The context is living the new life in the Spirit. Some suffering…
The episode of cursing the fig tree is difficult to understand. It can only be understood when taking the cleansing of the Temple and the confrontation with the Sanhedrin into…
Each person in a church is important. Many churches recognise special ministries, though. John 's ministry was the end of the Old Testament. 1. He is clear as to who…