This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone. (Titus 3:8 NIV) The task that Titus is given is no small endeavour. At the […]
Read More Titus Talk 03 – Titus the TrustedYou, however, must teach what is appropriate to sound doctrine. (Titus 2:1 NIV) In the space of a few paragraphs, Paul outlines a curriculum with a motive. That outline does not include a lesson plan and session notes, neither does it describe classroom resources required and assessment methods. It does underline, however, the importance of […]
Read More Titus Talk 02 – Titus the TeacherHe must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it. (Titus 1:9 NIV) Paul’s letter to Titus has been referred to as a pastoral letter. What’s interesting in the opening chapter of this letter is how straight […]
Read More Titus Talk 01 – Titus the TroubleshooterTo covet after something is not wrong in itself. To covet after the wrong thing is where the problem lies. It appeared to be sometimes that he lacked ambition. It subsequently became something I felt I developed myself – a distinct lack of ambition. As it happened, however, my problem was not believing the truth […]
Read More Journeyman Journal – ContentmentA few of us are going through the book of Romans. Yeah. That’s right. Thanks for your prayers. In going through this letter from Paul, I am caught up with the beautiful outline of the love God expresses for us. A love that reconciles and a love that saves. How great the Father’s love for […]
Read More An Acknowledgement Of Great Truth: God’s Great GracePaul’s Brief Chat Acts 20:7-12 is amazing and hilarious. It’s obviously very important to Paul to share with the brethren at this location. It’s so important that Paul, after having something to eat, tucks into the word he has to share. My favourite verse is 9 which introduces us to Eutychus. He falls into a […]
Read More TimeAm I the only person who thinks sometimes the perception of following Jesus feels like an overwhelmingly individual pursuit? I was reflecting recently how intensely individualistic the perception can be, to such a degree that even elements of scripture that are obviously corporate in nature are individualised. What I love about quality radio is that […]
Read More YouThere are some parts of scripture that are not easy to read. What makes them so challenging to read is because they are so rich and heavy with detail. Such is the attention to detail that you cannot just read it as you would a piece of narrative. For example Exodus is exciting for the […]
Read More A Radiant RelationshipPassionate words as ever from the man John Piper on what it must mean for a follower of Jesus Christ to live unashamed. Looking at the Apostle Paul and primarily at our ultimate example Jesus Himself, these are words to help wake us up to how we can get through life living by the words […]
Read More Sermon Jam: What It Means To Be UnashamedBlame MLK For This One I was reflecting on my reading consumption of late, and I must confess I’m rather pleased with how much I’m consuming. Yet I know I could do a bit better in finishing some of the ones I start and stop to read others. So, for example, having mentioned it a […]
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