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How To Study The Bible Audio Teaching

A passionate teaching on How To Study The Bible, with some excellent keys to help you as you come to the Scriptures. The teaching is drawn from the Spirit Life Bible School, where you can get the lesson notes (Look under Browse, and then check out Module 1). Study arises from a passion for Truth, [...]

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Jesus In The Book of Genesis

Hidden throughout the Scriptures are tantalising glimpses of the Saviour, acting like signposts until we stand and behold the full glory of the Father in the Person of His Son. Jesus Himself spoke of this when He walked with the disciples toward Emmaus, speaking of all things that concerned Him from Moses and through each [...]

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Fearless in His Favour

The Scriptures tell us that God’s love and favour cast out all fear. “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.” 1 John 4:18 Today’s post is an encouragement to cast off compromise and stand fearless in God’s [...]

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Genuine! “Adam, where are you?”

Genuine (1. Belonging to, or proceeding from, the original stock; native; hence, not counterfeit, spurious, false, or adulterated; authentic; real; natural; true; pure. (adjective)) I pondered yesterday as I considered my own walk with God, and particularly with others, how important the word ‘GENUINE’ is in relation to who we are, what we do, and [...]

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Church History Timeline (Interactive)

Church History is an amazing roller coaster ride of revivals through the ages. You cannot fail to be stirred as you consider the awesome moves of God’s Spirit in past decades (and in our own), and the great men and women who have acted as Heaven’s ambassadors. Now it’s your turn! For more inspiring insights [...]

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The Purpose of the Law for the Christian

Paul argues that the law is indeed holy, and that it reveals the righteousness of God, but that its purpose is not to establish our righteousness before God. Paul reveals the purpose of the law as follows: To restrain sin To reveal sin Once these purposes have been fulfilled, the law no longer has any [...]

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Question the Scriptures – How To Study the Bible (and enjoy it!) #14

Simple yet powerful keys and principles to effectively engage with the Scriptures KEY No. 14 – Ask questions of Scripture Children ask questions all the time. As we approach scripture, we should come with this heart of childlike simplicity and inquisition. WHO? Who is speaking? Who are they speaking to? Who are they speaking about? [...]

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Topical Bible Study – How To Study the Bible (and enjoy it!) #13

Simple yet powerful keys and principles to effectively engage with the Scriptures KEY No. 13 – Study a Particular Subject To study subject by subject promotes rapid growth in the Believer’s life. It is an essential way to build your spiritual life upon the truth, and fill your spiritual armoury for effective battle. Here’s how: [...]

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Biblical Character Study – How To Study the Bible (and enjoy it!) #12

Simple yet powerful keys and principles to effectively engage with the Scriptures KEY No. 12 – Do a Character Study Essentially the Bible is a Book of relationships, not least God’s relationship with His creation. It is a collection of stories about people. A character study mainly looks at two things. Man’s relation to God. [...]

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Biblical Meditation – How To Study the Bible (and enjoy it!) #11

Simple yet powerful keys and principles to effectively engage with the Scriptures KEY No. 11 – Chew the Cud The Power of Biblical Meditation Unlike some Eastern religions that encourage emptying the mind, Biblical meditation is all about filling the mind and imagination – with the living Word of God! It includes the idea not [...]

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