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Christ and Culture


One of the important questions that has been raised is what is the relationship of Christ to Culture? Many of us were taught that Christ and culture were opposed to each other, as a result of this we accepted a … Continue reading

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The Holy Spirit Makes The Bible Come Alive


It has been said that the Bible is the only book where we can speak to the author as we read it and this is vital for our study of God’s word. Yet there is another truth that far outweighs … Continue reading

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Who Am I? the question of my identity as a Christian


Many Christians struggle with very negative thoughts about themselves. We realize our own sinfulness and tend to see ourselves primarily as sinners saved by grace but is that all there is to say about the matter? What is staggering to … Continue reading

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The Trustworthy Word: The Importance of the Bible for Christian Living


In the bible God reveals who he is to humankind, by the very nature of the fact that God is the one inspires it we are taught that it is trustworthy. The Bible is made up of sixty-six books written … Continue reading

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L’Abri Fellowship :memories of the English, French and Swiss L’Abri Branches


In 1970 I was looking for Christian books in Luton Library when I discovered the L’Abri story by Edith Schaeffer and Death in the City by Francis Schaeffer. Francis Schaeffer’s books were just what I needed, I had so many … Continue reading

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Christians and Politics: The Pursuit of Justice and Truth


When we look at the political scene it is getting harder to know who to support and sometimes Christians suggest one issue that must dominate our choice but can any one issue really give deal with the breadth of Biblical … Continue reading

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Is Grace Triumphant in the Theology of J I Packer?


Introduction. In this essay I will examine J I Packer’s teaching on holiness giving special attention to his view of the role of man and of the grace of God. This will be examined against the background of his Reformed … Continue reading

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The Life Giver by Joey LeTourneau: a book review


The Life Giver by Joey LeTournesu is a radical book, a book which if treated seriously could change your life. The books main point is god gives his grace freely to his children so that they may give it to … Continue reading

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The Sovereign Lord Cares for His People and Pours His Spirit out upon them


One of the great Biblical truths is that of the greatness of God, he is the sovereign Lord over all things. Time and time again the bible uses this fact to reassure us, some people see God’s greatness in abstract … Continue reading

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Isaiah 61 Part 2: A God of Justice and Grace who clothes us with robes of righteousness


The biblical picture of a gracious God is one that also demonstrates that he is holy. Isaiah when he proclaims the word of the Lord shows the richness of God’s grace but he never forgets that God is just and … Continue reading

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