Even ‘self-isolation’ can’t protect you from sin, says Bible teacher John Lancaster. Nobody’s immune It was first discovered in a newly-wed couple enjoying their honeymoon in an exotic location. He …
Only the resurrection of Jesus makes sense
“The early Christians did things differently,” said Professor NT Wright when asked, “How convinced are you about the historical resurrection of Jesus Christ?” The resurrection of Jesus took everybody by …
Suffering for Christ
“…as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: by great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities, beatings, imprisonments…” (the Apostle Paul: 2 Corinthians 6:4-5; ESV). The Apostle Paul was …
Why ‘sorry’ is the hardest word
When God dealt with my sins, he dropped them into the sea of his forgetfulness, and then put up a sign saying ‘No Fishing’. And there they remain, never to …
It’s the gospel of liberation, not renovation
When Jesus was 30 he went to the prison of sin, and knocked on the door. Satan opened that little window and said, “What do you want?” Jesus told him: …
Evolution – think outside the box!
Just about any TV programme featuring David Attenborough and many other series on nature are hugely popular. But in this country, they have been saturated with evolution – allowing no …
Simon of Cyrene – African hero of the Gospels
There is a man who gets the briefest of mention in three of the Gospels but who was a notable witness at the execution of Jesus and whose family were …
Is your Christianity ‘convenient’?
If you’re going to work hard at something, then you’d better make sure it’s worth doing. Because hard work isn’t easy, and you need to make sure that the prize …
Bible verse full of hope for the year
The most popular verse of 2020 has a message of hope for 2021, a Bible teacher has said. Isaiah 41:10 – which encourages readers not to fear but to take …
Bible in 1500 languages
The Bible is now available in a staggering 1,500 languages on the YouVersion Bible app, says partner organisation Wycliffe Bible Translators. After seeing a digital version of the Malila New …