There are a number of Christian Bible colleges in the UK. These provide many different courses and subjects from youthwork to counselling to the study of Hebrew and Greek and church history. Courses are offered at many different academic levels including degrees,...
Another beautifully simple message from the Bible I was reading Luke 8:4-15 earlier today, and it struck me how beautifully simple the message is. It reveals how important and valuable God's word is, and what happens in different situations when God's word is heard....
Thoughts and musings on a 'big picture' Biblical response to the issue of the law and relation to Jesus, grace, love. We can't ignore the law We cannot ignore the law, but we, in our own strength cannot achieve it's high standards, for the law has a purpose to...
Some random thoughts on the phrase 'free will' and also predestination and whether the Bible does conflict in this (I don't think it does). "Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done." (Luke 22:42) Jesus clearly has a will...
The Gospel good news, bad news, or both? These days it seems many Christians are keen to keep away from the 'bad news' of the Gospel - the places where mankind stands in relation to God, sin, and all that. I think without the bad news first, the truth of the Gospel is...
Grace plus nothing equals more than enough. Was just pondering on grace and what it means. Quite simply to better understand grace continually is continually life-changing, and continuing to become more Christ-like. Romans 3:22-24 (NIV) This righteousness from God...
From the BBC website: Issues relating to the decline in marriages - it looks like in particular 'religious' marriages. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12365921 (opens in new window). Is the UK really loosing its tradition in this area? Is this at least one area where...
First, some definitions in this context: Swear at: 'To use abusive, violent, or blasphemous language against; curse.' Blaspheme: 'To speak of (God or a sacred entity) in an irreverent, impious manner.' Of course God is above such things as swearing - but it doesn't...
Inspiration - Biblefresh I have heard it said a number of times - often by the dogmatic - that the KJV or AV1611 is the only 'proper translation' of the Bible that is inspired by God or valid. I don't entirely agree with this viewpoint - though there is no doubt it is...
Do you spend any time preparing for a meeting (e.g. prayer meeting) or for Church? - by this I mean being expectant for things to happen in terms of God working in people's lives, taking time just to listen for God before a meeting, or praying and seeking God asking...
The question I'll admit generally I am a person who does not concern oneself excessively with the whole rapture issue...it is interesting, but ultimately I think it is superceeded / trumped / less important by far than the main gospel message for today- and every day...
Some random thoughts on the creation / evolution debate and Christianity A few rational thoughts leaving aside faith and belief for a moment. If you accept (or believe) one viewpoint to start with, you won't accept the other unless something changes. Firstly, is this...