‘…And put him in prison until the day of his death…’ (Jeremiah 52, 11) Total depravity is the first of the so-called ‘five points of Calvinism’ as described at the…
‘…The Philistines are upon you, Samson…’ (Judges 16, verse 20) The story of Samson is as well known as any Bible story. He has even become a Hollywood legend courtesy…
“Thus, in this oneness Jesus Christ is the Mediator, the Reconciler, between God and humanity. Thus, He comes forward to humanity on behalf of God calling for and awakening faith,…
‘…Thou hast searched me and known me…’ (Psalm 139, 1) Who am I? This is a question that is so deep, so profound, so unsettling, so challenging that we dare…
‘…He has put eternity in man’s mind…’ (Ecclesiastes 3, 11) We are creatures, created beings. As such we exist, we live according to the constraints of the created order; the…
‘…I have come that they might have life…’ (John 10, 10) As someone brought up as a ‘Baptist’, thereby wedded to the view that the only legitimate form of baptism…
‘…The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come”…’ (Revelation 22, 17). One of the few criticisms levelled at the great Welsh rugby team of the 1970s was that it was easier…
‘…The Righteousness of God is revealed through Faith…’ (Romans 1, 17). Which is more important; to be right, or to put things right? This, in a nutshell sums up the…
‘…According to the riches of God’s glory…’ (Ephesians 3, 16a) As good a description as any of what we understand as ‘benevolence’ – ‘giving for giving’s sake’ – and this…
‘…Never avenge yourselves but leave it to the wrath of God…’ (Romans 12, 19). Sermons rarely are controversial. If so at the time, they are often soon forgotten. Yet one…