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  • Amos
    • Amos 1:1,2
    • Amos 1:3 - 2:5
    • Amos 2:6 - 16
    • Amos 3
    • Amos 4
    • Amos 5
    • Amos 6
    • Amos 7
    • Amos 8
    • Amos 9
  • Colossians
    • Introduction
    • Paul's Teaching About Jesus Christ
    • What the Believer Has in Christ
    • Paul's Challenge to the Colossian Believers
    • Paul's Encouragement to the Colossian Believers
    • Bonus article - Return to Colosse
  • Colossians Verse by Verse
    • Worksheet 1 - Colossians 1:1,2
    • Worksheet 2 - Colossians 1:3-9
    • Colossians 1:1-9
    • Worksheet 3 - Colossians 1:10-14
    • Colossians 1:10-14
    • Worksheet 4 - Colossians 1:15-19
    • Colossians 1:15-19
    • Worksheet 5 - Colossians 1:20-23
    • Colossians 1:20-23
    • Worksheet 6 - Colossians 1:24 -2 :5
    • Colossians 1:24 - 2:5
    • Worksheet 7 - Colossians 2:6 - 15
    • Colossians 2:6 - 15
    • Worksheet 8 - Colossians 2:16 - 23
    • Colossians 2:16-23
    • Worksheet 9 - Colossians 3:1-17
    • Colossians 3:1-17
    • Worksheet 10 - Colossians 3:18-4:18
    • Colossians 3:18-4:18
  • Corinthians
    • Introductory Notes
    • 1Corinthians 1:1-9
    • 1Corinthians 1:10-25
    • 1Corinthians 1:26-2:5
    • 1Corinthians 2:6-16
    • 1Corinthians 3
    • 1Corinthians 4
    • 1Corinthians 5
    • 1Corinthians 6
    • 1Corinthians 7
    • 1Corinthians 8
    • 1Corinthians 9
    • 1Corinthians 10:1-11:1
    • 1Corinthians 11:2-16
    • 1Corinthians 11:17-34
    • 1Corinthians 12:1-11
    • 1Corinthians 12:12-30
    • 1Corinthians 13
    • 1Corinthians 14:1-25
    • 1Corinthians 14:26-40
    • 1Corinthians 15:1-11
    • 1Corinthians 15:12-34
    • 1Corinthians 15:35-58
    • 1Corinthians 16
  • Developing Christian Community
    • 1 The Significance of the 'in Christ' Concept Part 1
    • 2 Bonus study: Summary of Contrasts
    • 3 The Significance of the 'in Christ' Concept Part 2
    • 4 The Significance of the 'in Christ' Concept Part 3
    • 5 The Reign of Grace - Part I
    • 6 The Reign of Grace - Part 2
    • 7 The Priesthood of all Believers
    • 8 The Role of Service in the Christian Community
    • 9 The Role of Fellowship in the Christian Community
    • 10 The Role of Prayer in the Christian Community - Part 1
    • 11 The Role of Prayer in the Christian Community - Part 2
    • 12 Home Groups
  • Ephesians
    • Ephesians 1:1-14
    • Ephesians 1:15-23
    • Ephesians 2:1-10
    • Ephesians 2:11 - 22
    • Ephesians 3:1-13
    • Ephesians 4:1-16
    • Ephesians 4:17-5:14
    • Ephesians 5:15-6:9
    • Ephesians 6:10-18
  • Galatians
    • Introduction
    • Galatians 1:1-2:14
    • False teaching confronted
    • Paul's Gospel
    • Faith versus law - Galatians 3:1-14
    • Further contrasts - Galatians 3:15-4:31
    • Christian freedom - Galatians 5:1-13
    • Christian liberty in action - Galatians 5 and 6
  • Genesis
    • Genesis Introduction
    • In the beginning God - the only God
    • In the beginning God - the eternal God
    • God the Creator
    • The Trinity - Father, Son and Holy Spirit
    • Appendix 1: History of Evolutionary Thought
    • Appendix 2: Scientific problems with the theory of evolution
    • Appendix 3: Evolution, the Bible and the Church
    • The Creation of the World
    • Creation, Sovereignty and Providence
    • The Deep Grace that Preceded our Creation
    • Creation in the Image of God
    • More Information About Man - Genesis 1:26-2:25
    • The Creation of Man and Woman
    • The Seventh Day
    • Genesis 3: God, Man and Sin
    • Curse and Condemnation - Genesis 3:14-24
    • Redemption and Grace in Genesis 3
    • Genesis 4 and 5: The people called by God's Name
    • The Flood - Part 1
    • The Flood - Part 2
    • Genesis 10 - 11: The Nations
    • Covenant and Promise - Genesis 12 to 50
    • Abraham, saint and sinner
    • Abraham in the New Testament
    • Isaac, Esau and Jacob
    • Joseph and the Sovereign Hand of God
  • Gospel of Mark
    • Introduction
    • Mark 1:1-13
    • Bonus page
    • Mark 1:14-20
    • Mark 1:21-45
    • Mark 2:1-12
    • Mark 2:13 - 3:6
    • Mark 3:7-35
    • Mark 4:1-34
    • Mark 4:35-5:43
    • Mark 6:1-56
    • Mark 7:1-37
    • Mark 8:1-9:1
    • Mark 9:2-50
    • Mark 10:1-31
    • Mark 10:32-52
    • Mark 11:1-33
    • Mark 12:1-44
    • Mark 13:1-37
    • Mark 14:1-72
    • Mark 15:1-16:8
  • Hebrews
    • Hebrews - Introduction
    • Hebrews 1 - God's Son
    • Hebrews 1 - Jesus greater than angels
    • Hebrews 2:1-4
    • Human Nature of Jesus
    • Hebrews 3 and 4 - Sabbath rest
    • Jesus, our great high priest
    • Sacrifice of Christ once for all
    • Warnings against unbelief
    • Faith
    • Temptation
    • Hebrews 12
    • The author and perfecter of faith
    • The cost of discipleship
    • Christian perseverance
    • Living faith
  • Isaiah
    • Introduction to Isaiah
    • The Nature of Biblical Prophecy
    • Isaiah - Background Information
    • Isaiah's Vision of the LORD
    • The Holy One of Israel
    • The LORD Almighty
    • The Sovereign God
    • Saviour and Redeemer
  • Job
    • Introductory Study
    • Job, the Man of Faith
    • Enter the Enemy
    • Job's Suffering
    • It's Okay to Cry
    • Suffering and our Knowledge of God
    • The Devil's Advocates
    • Job's Testimony
    • Faith Under Pressure
    • Wisdom
    • God's Response
    • What Does Job Teach Us?
  • John's Letters
    • Introduction
    • Who is Jesus?
    • Proclaiming the Gospel
    • Walking in the Light
    • Christians and Sin
    • If We Confess
    • The Blood of Jesus
    • Jesus Christ, our Advocate
    • Two Tests of Faith
    • Asssurance
    • The World
    • Antichrist
    • The Difference
    • Living as Children of God
    • The Importance of Love
    • Self-Condemnation
    • Test the Spirits
    • Love One Another
    • Love One Another - 2
    • Faith in Jesus Christ
    • John's Final Words
    • 2John & 3John
  • Knowing Christ
    • Knowing Christ, Knowing God - Introduction
    • What are we here for?
    • Knowing Christ, Knowing God Worksheet 1
    • In Christ we see God
    • Knowing Christ, Knowing God - Worksheet 2
    • Jesus identifies truth and exposes error
    • Knowing Christ, Knowing God - Worksheet 3
    • Jesus Christ - the only door
    • Knowing Christ, Knowing God - Worksheet 4
    • Jesus - the way back to God
    • Knowing Christ, Knowing God - Worksheet 5
    • Jesus - Our righteousness
    • Knowing Christ, Knowing God - Worksheet 6
    • Jesus Christ - the Source of Life
    • Knowing Christ, Knowing God - Worksheet 7
    • Jesus Christ - the great I AM
    • Knowing Christ, Knowing God - Worksheet 8
    • Jesus Christ - the Omega
    • Knowing Christ, Knowing God - Worksheet 9
    • Knowing Christ, Knowing God: Appendix - truth
  • Knowing God
    • The eternal God - introduction
    • The Gods of Human Religion
    • The Eternal God
    • Father, Son, Spirit
    • The Holy One
    • The Creator - Introduction
    • God the Creator
    • The Sovereign Lord - 1
    • The Sovereign Lord - 2
    • The Sovereign Lord - 3
    • God, Man and Sin - Introduction
    • God, Man and Sin
    • God, the Only Saviour
    • God the Redeemer
    • God of Grace
    • The God Who Draws Near
    • Insights from Creeds and Confessions
  • Lord's Prayer
    • Our Father
    • Lord's Prayer - Worksheet 1
    • Our Father in heaven
    • Lords Prayer - Worksheet 2.1
    • Lords Prayer - Worksheet 2.2
    • Lords Prayer - Worksheet 2.3
    • Lords Prayer - Worksheet 2.4
    • Lords Prayer - Worksheet 2.5
    • Lords Prayer Worksheet 2.6
    • Hallowed be your name
    • Lords Prayer - Worksheet 3
    • Your kingdom come
    • Lords Prayer - Worksheet 4
    • Your will be done
    • Lords Prayer - Worksheet 5
    • Our daily bread
    • Lords Prayer - Worksheet 6
    • Forgive us our debts
    • As we forgive
    • Lead us not into temptation
    • Lords Prayer - Worksheet 9
    • Deliver us from the evil one
    • Lords Prayer - Worksheet Ten
    • Deliver us from the evil one - 2
    • How God delivers us - Part A
    • How God delivers us - Part B
    • Lords Prayer Worksheet 13.1
    • Lord's Prayer Worksheet 13.2
    • Lord's Prayer - Worksheet 13.3
    • Lord's Prayer Conclusion
  • Lord's Prayer Short Studies
    • Study 1
    • Study 2
    • Study 3
    • Study 4
    • Study 5
    • Study 6
    • Study 7A
    • Study 7B
    • Study 8
    • Study 9
    • Study 10
    • Study 11
    • Study 12
  • Marriage
    • Introduction and Contents
    • Creation factor - value and dignity
    • Creation factor - equality, unity, differentiation
    • Sin Factor - Death and division
    • Sin Factor - Curse and Condemnation
    • Sin Factor - the necessity of law
    • Incarnation Factor - Significant affirmations
    • Incarnation Factor - dignity and equality of women
    • Incarnation factor - affirmation of male leadership
    • Redemption factor - summary
    • Redemption factor - Gods special treasure
    • Redemption factor - in Christ
    • Redemption factor - As I have loved you
    • The not-yet factor - introduction
    • Not-yet factor - divorce and remarriage
    • Not-yet factor - Biblical perspectives and priorities
    • Marriage - a celebration
    • Additional Notes
    • Marriage bibliography
  • Matthew
    • Study 1: Jesus' Family Tree
    • Study 2: The Birth Narratives
    • Study 3: John the Baptist
    • Study 4: Matthew 4
    • Study 5: The Beatitudes - A call to a radical identity
    • Study 6: Promise of a Radical Purpose
    • Study 7: The Radical Ethics of the Kingdom
    • Study 8: The new values of the Kingdom
    • Study 9: A call to radical faith
    • Study 10: A call to radical discernment
    • Study 11: Miracles and the miraculous in Matthew
    • Study 12: The commitment and obedience commanded in the Kingdom
    • Study 13: Questions and conflict
    • Study 14: Parables of the Kingdom - Introduction
    • Study 15: A challenge to persistence and patience
    • Study 16: A challenge to radical prioritization
    • Study 17: Inside information
    • Study 18: A Challenge to radical mercy, forgiveness and compassion
    • Study 19: Greatness in the kingdom
    • Study 20: A challenge to a radical hope
    • Study 21: The coming of the King
    • Study 22: Command to a radical love
    • Study 23: The King as Judge - 1
    • Study 24: The King as the Judge 2
    • Study 25: A challenge to faithfulness
    • Study 26: The road to Calvary
    • Study 27: Arrest to Crucifixion
    • Study 28: Resurrection
    • 29 The Command to Go and Tell
    • 30 Christ's Presence and Empowerment
    • 31 The Promise of Rewards
    • Bibliography
  • Old Testament Overview
    • The Books of Moses
    • The Books of History
    • The Writings
    • The Prophets - Part 1
    • The Prophets - Part 2
    • The Prophets - Part 3
  • Peters Letters
    • Study 1: 1Peter 1:1-2
    • Stuty 2: 1Peter 1:3-5
    • Study 3: 1Peter 1:6-9
    • Study 4: 1Peter 1:10-12
    • Study 5: 1Peter 1:13 - 2:3
    • Study 6: 1Peter 1:13 - 2:3 (2)
    • Study 7: 1Peter 2:4-8
    • Study 8: 1Peter 2:9-12
    • Study 9: 1Peter 2:13-5:6
    • Study 10: The Death of Christ
    • Study 11: 1Peter 3:8-17
    • Study 12: Difficult Verses
    • Study 13: 1Peter 4:1-19
    • Study 14: 1Peter 5
    • Study 15: 2Peter 1:1-11
    • Study 16: 2Peter 1:12-21
    • Study 17: 2Peter 2
    • Study 18: 2Peter 3
  • Philippians
    • Philippians Background
    • Philippians 1:1-11
    • Philippians 1:12-30
    • Philippians 2:1-5
    • Philippians 2:5-8
    • Philippians 2:8
    • Philippians 2:9-11
    • Philippians 2:12-30
    • Philippians 3:1-11
    • Philippians 3:7-4:1
    • Philippians 4 (Part 1)
    • Philippians 4 (Part 2)
  • Prayer
    • Studies in Prayer - Contents
    • What is prayer? Part 1
    • What is prayer? Part 2
    • What is prayer? Part 3
    • Why pray?
    • Boundaries in prayer
    • Difficulties in understanding prayer
    • Questions about prayer
  • Romans
    • Romans Contents
    • Introductory Comments
    • Introductions - Romans 1:1-15
    • Romans 1:16-17
    • Romans 1:18-32
    • Romans 2:1 - 3:8
    • Romans 3:9-20
    • Romans 3:21-31 Part 1
    • Romans 3:21-31 Part 2
    • Romans 3:21-31 Part 3
    • Romans 4
    • Romans 5:1-11
    • Romans 5:12-21
    • Romans 6 and 7
    • Romans 8:1-39
    • Romans 8:17-39
    • Romans 9 to 11
    • Romans 12:1-15:13
    • Romans appendix
  • Salvation
    • Words of Salvation - Study Contents
    • Incarnation
    • Regeneration
    • Repentance
    • Faith
    • Justification and Righteousness
    • Substitutionary Atonement
    • Forgiveness
    • Reconciliation
    • Redemption
    • Sanctification
    • Peace with God
    • Joy
  • Salvation and the Work of Christ
    • Introduction and Bibliography
    • Study 1: Why is Salvation Necessary?
    • Study 2: God's Eternal Grace
    • Study 3: Incarnation
    • Study 4: Regeneration and Eternal Life
    • Study 5: Repentance
    • Study 6: Faith
    • Study 7: Justification - Righteousness Part 1
    • Study 8: Justification - Righteousness Part 2
    • Study 9: Substitutionary Atonement
    • Study 10:Forgiveness - Part 1
    • Study 11: Forgiveness - Part 2
    • Study 12: Reconciliation
    • Study 13: Redemption
    • Study 14: Sanctification
    • Study 15: Peace and Joy
    • Study 16: Union with Christ
    • Study 17: Assurance of Salvation
    • Study 18: Salvation and the Sovereignty of God
    • Study 19: Salvation and Human Responsiblity
  • Satan and Demons
    • Satan and Demons - Introduction
    • From the perspective of creation
    • From the perspective of the fall - 1
    • From the perspective of the fall - 2
    • From the perspective of the incarnation
    • From the perspective of salvation
    • From the perspective of the church age
    • From the perspective of God's judgment
    • From the perspective of God's character
    • Comparison of contemporary and biblical attitudes
    • Appendix: names and descriptions used in the scriptures
  • Suffering Revisited
    • In the Beginning
    • The God who Created the World
    • The Invisible World
    • The Beginning of Suffering
    • The Way Life Is
    • Jesus' Attitude to Suffering
    • The Suffering of Jesus
    • Suffering Because of his Name
    • Suffering Caused by Religious Beliefs
    • Satan and Suffering
    • Suffering and Judgement
    • The Heart of God
    • How Should We Live?
    • Beyond Suffering
    • What People say about Suffering
  • The Goodnesss of God
    • Which God?
    • God's Essential Nature - 1
    • God's Essential Nature - 2
    • Before the beginning of time
    • God the Creator
    • Created for Glory
    • God's Goodness in Genesis 3
    • God has Spoken
    • God's Providence
    • Law and the Goodness of God
    • Covenants and the Goodness of God
    • God's Goodness to Israel
    • God's Goodness in the Psalms 1
    • God's Goodness in the Psalms 2
    • In the worship of Israel
    • God the Good Shepherd
    • The Incarnation
  • The Gospel of John
    • Study 1: John 1:1-4
    • Study 2: John 1:5-34
    • Study 3: John 2:1-25
    • Study 4: John 3 - Nicodemus
    • Study 5: John 3 - who is Jesus
    • Study 6: John 3 - escaping death
    • Study 7: John 3:14-36
    • Study 8: John 4
    • Study 9: John 5
    • Study 10: John 6
    • Study 11: John 7
    • Study 12: John 8
    • Study 13: John 9
    • Study 14: John 10
    • Study 15: John 11
    • Study 16: John 12
    • Study 17: John 13
    • Study 18: John 14:1-14
    • Study 19: John 14:15-31
    • Study 20: John 15:1-17
    • Study 21: John 15:18-16:4
    • Study 22: John 15 - 16
    • Study 23: John 17
    • Study 24: John 18-21
    • Appendix 1: Names and titles of Jesus
    • Appendix 2: About the Messiah
    • Appendix 3: Actions and activities of Jesus in John's Gospel
    • Appendix 4: Human responses to Jesus
    • Appendix 5: Descriptions of salvation
    • Appendix 6: Descriptions of lostness
  • The Holy Spirit
    • The Holy Spirit is God
    • The Holy Spirit before Pentecost
    • The Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ
    • The Holy Spirit and Salvation
    • The Out-Pouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
    • The Holy Spirit and the Believer
    • Filled with the Spirit
    • The Gifts of the Spirit
    • Notes on Individual Gifts
    • Appendix: 'Praying in tongues'
  • The Miraculous
    • Introduction
    • The Holy Spirit
    • Miracles
    • Speaking in tongues
    • Spiritual gifts
    • Supernatural guidance
    • The synoptic gospels
    • John's Gospel
    • Acts
    • 1 Corinthians
    • The rest of the New Testament
  • Thessalonians
    • Church in Thessalonica
    • 1Thessalonians 1
    • 1Thessalonians 2:1 - 3:5
    • 1Thessalonians 3:6-13
    • 1Thessalonians 4:1-12
    • 1Thessalonians 4:13-5:24
    • 2Thessalonians 1
    • 2Thessalonians 2:1-12
    • 2Thessalonians 2:13-3:18
  • Who is Jesus
    • Who is Jesus? - Contents
    • Marks Answer
    • Johns Answer 1
    • Johns Answer 2
    • Matthews Answer
    • Lukes Answer 1
    • Lukes Answer 2
    • Pauls Answer
    • Other New Testament Answers
  • Worship
    • 1 Worship and the Holiness of God
    • 2 Corporate Worship in the Bible
    • 3 Lifestyle Worship in the Bible
    • 4 Questions about Biblical Worship
  • Church
  • Assurance of Salvation
    • Assurance of Salvation
• Revelation
  • Introductory Notes
  • Revelation - the Big Picture
    • The Genesis Connection
    • The Prophetic Connection
    • The Gospel Connection
    • The Eschatological Connection - New Testament
    • The Eschatological Connection - Old Testament
  • Overview of Revelation
  • Studies in Revelation
    • Revelation 1:1-8 - Introduction
    • Revelation 1:9 - 3:22 Overview
    • Revelation 1:9-11
    • Revelation 1:12-20
    • Revelation 2 and 3: Who Jesus is
    • Revelation 2 and 3: What Jesus Knows
    • Revelation 2 and 3: What Jesus Promised
    • Revelation 4 to 7 Overview
    • Revelation 4
    • Revelation 5
    • Revelation 6
    • Revelation 7
    • Revelation 8 - 11 Overview
    • Revelation 8 and 9
    • Revelation 10 and 11
    • Revelation 12 - 14 Overview
    • Revelation 12
    • Revelation 13
    • Revelation 14
    • Revelation 15 and 16 Overview
    • Revelation 15
    • Revelation 16
    • Revelation 17 - 19 Overview
    • Revelation 17 and 18 - The great harlot
    • Revelation 17 and 18 - The punishment of the great harlot
    • Revelation 19:1-10
    • Revelation 19:11-21
    • Revelation 20 to 22:6 Overview
    • Revelation 20:1-6
    • Revelation 20:7-15
    • Revelation 21:1-8
    • Revelation 21:9 to 22:6
    • Revelation 22:7-21
    • Bibliography
  • Worksheets
    • Revelation 1:1-8 - Introduction
    • Revelation 1:9-20
    • Revelation 2 and 3 [1]
    • Revelation 2 and 3 [2]
    • Revelation 2 and 3 [3]
    • Revelation 4
    • Revelation 5
    • Revelation 6
    • Revelation 7
    • Revelation 8 and 9
    • Revelation 10 and 11
    • Revelation 12
    • Revelation 13
    • Revelation 14
    • Revelation 15
    • Revelation 16
    • Revelation 17
    • Revelation 18
    • Revelation 19:1-10
    • Revelation 19:11-21
    • Revelation 20:1-6
    • Revelation 20:7-15
    • Revelation 21:1-8
    • Revelation 21:9 to 22:6
    • Revelation 22:6-21
  • Appendices
    • 1. Conflicting interpretations of Revelation
    • 2. The Restoration
    • 3. About Angels
    • 4. The Antichrist
    • 5. The self-destructive nature of evil
    • 6. The thousand years
    • 7. Ezekiel's Vision
  • The Theology of Revelation
    • Ecclesiology - the Church in Revelation
  • Introductory Notes
    • Introductory Notes
  • Overview
    • Overview of Revelation
• The Church
  • Missional nature of the Church
  • Egalitarian or Complementarian?
    • Egalitarian - Complementarian Debate single document
    • Introductory Considerations
    • Genesis 1 - 3
    • The Rest of the Bible
    • Key New Testament Passages
    • The Challenge to Redefine Key Concepts
    • Options, Examples and Bibliography
  • A Christological Model of Gender Roles
    • Jesus Christ - A Model of Submission
    • Jesus Christ - A Model of Headship
    • Relationship with Relevant Texts
    • Conclusions
    • Appendix 1: Anticipated Responses
    • Appendix 2: Interpreting the Three Main Texts
    • Appendix 3: Perspectives from History
    • Appendix 4: FF Bruce: Women in the Church
    • Appendix 5 - John Stott: Issues Facing Christians Today
    • Appendix 6: Misunderstood Words and Concepts
    • Appendix 7: The Biblical Principle of Submission
    • Christological Model - single document
• Women
  • Women of Faith
    • 1. Miriam
    • 2. Rahab
    • 3. A woman who believed in Jesus
    • 4. Martha
  • A Woman of Excellence
    • She knows who God is
    • She knows who she is
    • She knows who her neighbour is
  • Women in the Church
    • Value and Dignity
    • Equality, Unity and Differentiation
    • Disobedience, Death and Division
    • Curse and Condemnation
    • The necessity of law in a fallen world
    • Three significant affirmations
    • Affirmation of the dignity and equality of women
    • Affirmation of male headship
    • Introduction to concepts Nine to Eleven
    • God's Special Treasure
    • A whole new set-up
    • Love one another as I have loved you
    • Summary of Concepts One to Eleven
    • Introduction to Concepts Twelve to Fourteen
    • Selectivity and Inconsistency in Interpretation
    • Is the question of culture relevant?
    • Looking at the texts
    • Conclusions about women in ministry
    • Appendix: Biblical perspectives on men and women in ministry
• Individual Studies
  • 'With' God
  • 2Timothy 4:1-5
  • A New Year Meditation
  • A New Year's Meditation
  • A Short Study on Sanctification
  • Biblical Faith
  • Christians and the Law
  • Death
  • Finding the will of God
  • Holy God, wholly God
  • In Adam or In Christ
  • Is Assurance of Salvation Possible?
  • Joel 2:28
  • John: The Man Christ Loved
  • Meditation on John 11
  • One God - One Love
  • The Promise of Rewards
  • To Think A New Way
  • Trust
  • What God Remembers
  • When Life is Tough
• How To ...
  • Deal with false teaching
    • Summary of Studies
    • Introduction
    • Know the Bible's Perspective on human ideologies
    • Know the fundamental difference
    • Know what the Old Testament says
    • Recognize the true nature of false teaching
    • Understand the impact of false teaching
    • Obey the biblical commands
    • Understand the importance of our minds
    • Know the key points of doctrinal error
    • Recognize false teaching today
  • Deal with Guilt
  • Study the Bible
  • Understand the Bible
    • Confidence in the Word of God
    • Relevance of the Bible
    • Authority of the Bible
    • The concept of fulfilment
    • The unity of the Bible
    • Principles of Interpretation
    • Misconceptions about the Bible
  • How to Prepare Bible Studies
    • Know the Principles of Biblical Interpretation
    • Use Bible Study Tools
    • Analytical Bible Studies
    • Character Studies
    • Topical Bible Studies
    • Understand Group Dynamics
  • Defend and Define the Faith
    • Introductory comment
    • The Bible's Perspective on Human Ideologies
    • Secular Humanism
    • Evolution
    • Naturalism and Materialism
    • Postmodernism and the loss of meaning
    • Relativism and the loss of absolutes
    • Hedonism
    • Contemporary Tolerance
    • Pantheism, monism and the 'new age'
    • Occultism
    • Anti-supernaturalism in the Church
    • Existentialism and subjectivism
    • Christian Mysticism
    • Faithism and the word-faith concept
    • Anti-authoritarianism and Antinomianism
    • Legalism and Traditionalism
    • Bibliography
  • Dealing with Guilt
    • Dealing With Guilt
  • Personal Bible Study
    • How to do your own Bible study
• Message Outlines
  • Balancing Life's Demands
  • Christian Confidence
  • Christian Freedom
  • Compassion
  • Complete Salvation
  • Does it matter if a Christian sins?
  • Don't be deceived
  • Four Talks on Joy - 1
  • Four Talks on Joy - 2
  • Four Talks on Joy - 3
  • Four Talks on Joy - 4
  • Four Talks on Love - 1
  • Four Talks on Love - 2
  • Four Talks on Love - 3
  • Four Talks on Love - 4
  • Four Things God has Done
  • Hidden
  • I am not ashamed
  • Jesus Christ - his absolute authority
  • Jesus Christ - his incredible claims
  • Jesus Christ - the final revelation
  • Living for Jesus
  • My God! My God!
  • New Horizons
  • Now
  • Repentance
  • Spiritual Growth
  • Standing Firm
  • Superstar or Lord of all creation
  • The Body of Christ
  • The Cost of Grace
  • The Eternal Purpose of God
  • The Expected One - Mark 1:1-11
  • The One Who was to Come
  • The Power of God
  • Three Important Facts about Jesus Christ
  • What are we telling the world?
  • When God Deserted Jesus
  • When God Seems Silent
  • When We Suffer
  • Who do you think you are?
  • Who's Pulling Your Strings?
  • Why is Jesus so important?
  • Work of the Spirit
• Answers
  • 1 John 3:7
  • About the Lord's Prayer
  • Babies and little children
  • Body piercing and tattoos
  • Can Christians be Demon-possessed?
  • Christians and Jews
  • Confession of Sin
  • Divisions in a church
  • Does it matter if a Christian sins?
  • Does the Bible teach 'prosperity'?
  • How can I cope with depression?
  • How often should I repent?
  • How should we respond to Paul's opinions?
  • Is it right to call Jesus the eternal Son?
  • Is Jesus really God
  • Lifting up of hands
  • Once saved always saved?
  • Questions About the Bible
  • Should Christians marry unbelievers?
  • Should Christians retrain their brains?
  • Should Christians Tithe
  • The Bible and Transgender Issues
  • Too old to get married?
  • What are we here for?
  • What did Peter doubt?
  • What does it mean to believe in Jesus?
  • Why do I feel bad when I sin?
  • Why do I need to be saved?
  • Why does God allow false teaching
  • Why Read the Bible
  • Will everyone hear?
• Glossary
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• Living for Jesus
  • Setting Biblical Foundations
    • Introduction
    • God's Priorities for my Life
    • Study One Worksheet
    • Spiritual Principles that Defuse our Quest for Power
    • Study Two Worksheet
    • Biblical Principles for Sex
    • Study Three Worksheet
    • Contemporary Sexual Challenges
    • Study Four Worksheet
    • Christians and Money
    • Study Five Worksheet
    • Handling Your Money Wisely
    • Study Six Worksheet
  • Knowing Yourself
    • Introduction
    • Created in God's Image
    • Study One Worksheet
    • A Sinner
    • Study Two Worksheet
    • What you are in Christ
    • Study Three Worksheet
    • Understanding your Strengths and Weaknesses
    • Study Four Worksheet
    • Knowing your Talents, Abilities and Gifts
    • Study Five Worksheet
    • Understanding How You Feel
    • Study Six Worksheet
  • Managing Yourself
    • Introduction
    • Developing Personal and Ministry Vision and Goals
    • Study One Worksheet
    • Developing Life Balance
    • Study Two Worksheet
    • Stress and Burnout
    • Study Three Worksheet
    • Managing Depression
    • Study Four Worksheet
    • Biblical Relationship Principles and Patterns
    • Study Five Worksheet
    • Managing Conflict and Opposition
    • Study Six Worksheet
    • Managing Perceptions and Expectations
    • Study Seven Worksheet
    • Managing Personal Growth
    • Study Eight Worksheet
  • Spiritual Disciplines
    • 1 WORSHIP
    • 2 PRAYER
    • 3 BIBLE STUDY
    • 4 FELLOWSHIP
    • 5 SERVICE
    • 6 DISCIPLESHIP PART 1: What is a 'disciple'?
    • 7 DISCIPLESHIP PART 2 - Discipling Models
    • 8 DISCIPLESHIP PART THREE - One on One Discipling
  • Witness and Evangelism
    • The Biblical Concept of Witness and Evangelism
    • Study One Worksheet
    • The Biblical Concern in Witness and Evangelism
    • Study Two Worksheet
    • The Biblical Content of Witness and Evangelism
    • Witnessing: Biblical Compassion and Biblical Commands
    • Study Four Worksheet
    • Witness and Evangelism Methods
    • Study Five Worksheet
    • Biblical Constraints in Witnessing
    • Study Six Worksheet
    • Biblical Consequences of Witnessing
    • Study Seven Worksheet
  • Christian Ethics
    • Introductions
    • The Biblical View of Man
    • Abortion
    • Euthanasia and Suicide
    • Appendix 1 - Secular arguments
    • Appendix 2 - Bio-ethical Issues
    • Biblical Foundations for Sexual and Family Ethics
    • Sexual Issues in Contemporary Society
    • Appendix 3 - Sexual Preference
    • Appendix 4 - The Bible and Transgender Issues
    • Biblical Foundations: Marriage and Divorce
    • More Biblical Perspectives
    • Husbands and Wives
    • Parents and Children
    • The Christian and Global Poverty
    • Addictions
    • Racism and Discrimination
    • Christians, Government and Politics
    • Christians and War
    • Christians and the Environment
    • Christians, Media and Entertainment
    • The Biblical Work Ethic
  • Serving in the Church
    • Biblical Requirements of Leaders
    • Christ the Ultimate Leader
    • Mandatory Accountability in Leadership
    • Accountability in the Local Church
    • Community Care
    • Pastoral Care
    • The Charge to Preach God's Word