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"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." - John 3:16 A look at John 3:16 and the profoundly simple message it has.
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| TALK 2 - Why believe in God? |
The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." - Psalm 14:1
The Fool that the bible talks about is the person who has not thought things through.
- Unbelief is not modern and has nothing to do with being more intelligent or more educated.
- Unbelief is a condition of the heart.
- Unbelief contains a limited understanding of life.
- Unbelief ignores a lot of the evidence for God.
- Unbelief ignores the supreme evidence for faith - Jesus Christ.
- Unbelief ignores the testimony of believers.
Talk 3
Why can't I change Myself?
Tuesday 15th September 2015
| TALK 3 - Why Can't I change Myself? |
Bible verse
John 3:1-12
Despite all our achievements we have an inability to conquer our own human nature. We are not basically good, we can't convince ourselves into goodness or try harder to make ourselves good. Only God can do it.
John 3:1-12
Despite all our achievements we have an inability to conquer our own human nature. We are not basically good, we can't convince ourselves into goodness or try harder to make ourselves good. Only God can do it.
- It is an inward work of God
- It's an invisible work of God
- It's an initial work of God
- It's an indispensable work of God.
Talk 4
Why did Jesus have to die?
Wednesday 16th September 2015
| TALK 4 - Why did Jesus have to die? |
Bible Verses
Romans 3:9-10 Romans 3:19-20
"...for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus." (Rom 3:23-24)
Some deaths are described as the most famous, the most public and the most mourned. But when we look into the death of Jesus and why he had to die we see the death that was the most important, the key to reconciliation with God.
The cross speaks to us of four different things.
Romans 3:9-10 Romans 3:19-20
"...for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus." (Rom 3:23-24)
Some deaths are described as the most famous, the most public and the most mourned. But when we look into the death of Jesus and why he had to die we see the death that was the most important, the key to reconciliation with God.
The cross speaks to us of four different things.
- It's an evaluation of your worth as a human being - a price was paid for you.
- It's an exposition of the terrible seriousness of sin.
- It's a deminstration of God's grace and justice.
- It is an invitation from God - it is paid in full there is nothing more you can add to it.
Talk 5
Why do we Doubt?
Thursday 17th September 2015
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"But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name." (John 20:31)
Doubts are necessary to discern truth. Doubts are normal whether Christian or not. Even weak faith can be genuine faith - it's a starting point. Faith lives alongside unanswered questions. John's Gospel was written for people who doubt.
When we look at the verse above, John points us to 3 aspects of genuine Christian faith.
Doubts are necessary to discern truth. Doubts are normal whether Christian or not. Even weak faith can be genuine faith - it's a starting point. Faith lives alongside unanswered questions. John's Gospel was written for people who doubt.
When we look at the verse above, John points us to 3 aspects of genuine Christian faith.
- It is based on reliable testimony about Jesus.
- It involves taking a step of faith based on that testimony.
- Faith is confirmed in experiencing life with Jesus
Talk 6
Why do you ask me about Jesus?
Friday 18th September 2015
The compulsory question to answer in life, upon which your life will stand or fall - What will you do about Jesus?
During the trial of Jesus we see Pontius Pilate try to answer this question over 3 separate moments.
During the trial of Jesus we see Pontius Pilate try to answer this question over 3 separate moments.
- Which kingdom will I choose?
- Which friendship will I choose?
- Do you want to be clean on the inside or just on the outside?
Talk 7
Why should I make a decision?
Sunday 20th September 2015
"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it." Matthew 7:13
There are two ways we can go in this life. One which leads to life and the other which leads to hell.
Jesus calls us to life - life in all its fullness.
There are two ways we can go in this life. One which leads to life and the other which leads to hell.
Jesus calls us to life - life in all its fullness.
- Enter through the narrow gate - there's only one way to God, there is nothing you can bring to God and you can't rely on the faith of others.
- Go the narrow way - set aside all that would hinder and rely on God.
- The destination is heaven - A full life which begins now and has a living solid hope.
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