Messages that matter by Dr. Andrew Corbett

The reason every Christian should be increasingly aware of ecclesiology is quite simple. When someone becomes a follower of Christ because of the miracle of conversion, they are “baptised into the body of Christ” as Paul told the Corinthians. In this episode we discuss the principles for revitalising and refocusing a local church so that it can "glorify Christ throughout generations" (Ephesians 3:...

Every Christian should know about ecclesiology. Ecclesiology, from the two Greek words ecclesia and logos is the study of the church. The reason every Christian should be increasingly aware of ecclesiology is quite simple. When someone becomes a follower of Christ because of the miracle of conversion, they are “baptised into the body of Christ” as Paul told the Corinthians: For in one Spirit we we...

This is the second part in this look at, The Book of Acts, which describes this most unlikely partnership between Barnabas and Saul of Tarsus. Barnabas, the older, genteel, devout, kind and gentle man, who sought out and brought into the attention of the world, a brash, younger, hold, confrontational, zealot, man named Saul (who would take on the name, Paul. These two men formed a formidable partn...

The Book of Acts describes this most unlikely partnership between Barnabas and Saul of Tarsus. Barnabas, the older, genteel, devout, kind and gentle man, who sought out and brought into the attention of the world, a brash, younger, hold, confrontational, zealot, man named Saul (who would take on the name, Paul. These two men formed a formidable partnership which literally went on to change the cou...

The Prophetic Book of Malachi is written using a unique literary style called ‘a Disputational’. The Lord would bring a charge of wrongdoing and the people would dispute the charge. Malachi 1:2, '“I have loved you,” says the LORD. But you say, “How have you loved us?”' This constant disputing by Malachi’s audience reveals their stubborn hearts. With each charge against the people by GOD, the LORD...

In this powerful sermon, we explore the book of Malachi and its deep connections to the prophet Jeremiah's message. We will discover how Malachi's words—though not fully understood by his original audience—speak profoundly to us today, especially as we reflect on God's unwavering love and mercy. The closing verses of Malachi, some of the heaviest in the Bible, remind us of God's unique, incomparab...

In this powerful sermon, we explore the book of Malachi and its deep connections to the prophet Jeremiah's message. Discover how Malachi's words—though not fully understood by his original audience—speak profoundly to us today, especially as we reflect on God's unwavering love and mercy. The closing verses of Malachi, some of the heaviest in the Bible, remind us of God's unique, incomparable great...

After resistance from Israel's Priests, Malachi announced that the Lord “Would come to the Temple” (Mal. 3:1). “The LORD will come” is a warning of His judgment as the proceeding context indicates. In this life, the Lord’s judgment is merciful and redemptive. The Lord will come in Judgment as a Refiner to purify and launderer to wash clean (Mal. 3:2). Refining silver is a very tedious process (Mal...

The Book of Malachi is the 'Capstone' of the Old Testament prophets. Each of the elements of the Mosaic covenant are referenced in the Book's 55 verses. Each of the rebukes of the previous OT prophets are also echoed in this prophetic book. One of the major themes of Malachi is also one of the central features of the Old Covenant: the ‘Temple’. This is where God and Man Meet. Thus, originally, the...

One of the main and underlying themes of the Book of Malachi is: ‘The Messenger'. Indeed, the very name of Book means “My Messenger” in English. While the book refers to the author as the Lord's Messenger, Malachi also refers to the priests as the Lord's messenger as well. Then, in one of the climaxes of the Book, there is the prophecy of the coming John the Baptist as the Lord's messenger (note M...

The Book of Malachi is the last book in the Old Testament. It is the 'capstone' of the prophetic books. In many respects it is a summary of all that the previous prophets had declared. If effect, it announces the end of the Old and the soon coming of the New Covenant which we be preceded by John the Baptist coming in the 'spirit of Elijah' and the LORD Immanuel Himself who would "come" into His Te...

Malachi was the last of the Old Testament prophets. His 55-verse book announces the ending of the Old Covenant, and the soon coming of the New. His book is unique among the biblical literature because it is a "disputational". Some scholars believe that 'Malachi' is not an actual name, but was really the designation of an anonymous author. Dr. Corbett argues why this view is doubtful. Malachi clear...

The Temple had been cobbled together in 516BC, repaired in 350BC, and in 156BC was desecrated by Antiochus Epiphanes. - Coincidentally, it would not be rebuilt until king Herod the Great (37BC - 4BC) began work to dismantled it, enlarged its boundaries to around 30 acres, raised its elevation and rebuild it commencing around 20BC and continued after he death being finally completed in AD63. God’s...

To who was Malachi prophesying? There are several contenders, but Dr. Corbett explains why it is important to understand to whom Malachi was actually prophesying. He considers several of the themes introduced in the opening section of this sacred book including the need to honour God in worship. To honour someone is to treat them as important, guard their reputation, & serve them gladly. Worship i...

What Were The Priests Doing That Upset Malachi So Much? "Cursed be the cheat who has a male in his flock, and vows it, and yet sacrifices to the Lord what is blemished. For I am a great King, says the LORD of hosts, and my name will be feared among the nations." God Expected His Levitical Priests To Obey and Honour Him

We live in a world that promotes temporary 'happiness' rather than lasting 'joy'; and, we are constantly being told to be 'proud'. Yet, our society is now suffering its worst mental health crisis in human history. Perhaps we need to consider that we are using the wrong narrative and life-road-map to live by? In this series we are exploring a different narrative and a different life-road-map.

We live in a world that promotes temporary 'happiness' rather than lasting 'joy'; and, we are constantly being told to be 'proud'. Yet, our society is now suffering its worst mental health crisis in human history. Perhaps we need to consider that we are using the wrong narrative and life-road-map to live by? In this series we are exploring a different narrative and a different life-road-map.

We live in a world that promotes temporary 'happiness' rather than lasting 'joy'; and, we are constantly being told to be 'proud'. Yet, our society is now suffering its worst mental health crisis in human history. Perhaps we need to consider that we are using the wrong narrative and life-road-map to live by? In this series we are exploring a different narrative and a different life-road-map.

We live in a world that promotes temporary 'happiness' rather than lasting 'joy'; and, we are constantly being told to be 'proud'. Yet, our society is now suffering its worst mental health crisis in human history. Perhaps we need to consider that we are using the wrong narrative and life-road-map to live by? In this series we are exploring a different narrative and a different life-road-map.

We live in a world that promotes temporary 'happiness' rather than lasting 'joy'; and, we are constantly being told to be 'proud'. Yet, our society is now suffering its worst mental health crisis in human history. Perhaps we need to consider that we are using the wrong narrative and life-road-map to live by? In this series we are exploring a different narrative and a different life-road-map.

Christianity is not merely a dry religion - it is a supernatural transformation of a believer, which Jesus Christ said would be made possible by the filling of the Holy Spirit. This transformation is also called a conversion and results in a change of heart, mind and conduct. This series explores how a believer can know God more intimately through experiencing and demonstrating the 'fruit' that co...

Christianity is not merely a dry religion - it is a supernatural transformation of a believer, which Jesus Christ said would be made possible by the filling of the Holy Spirit. This transformation is also called a conversion and results in a change of heart, mind and conduct. This series explores how a believer can know God more intimately through experiencing and demonstrating the 'fruit' that co...

Christianity is not merely a dry religion - it is a supernatural transformation of a believer, which Jesus Christ said would be made possible by the filling of the Holy Spirit. This transformation is also called a conversion and results in a change of heart, mind and conduct. This series explores how a believer can know God more intimately through experiencing and demonstrating the 'fruit' that co...

This is the second instalment in our Joy and Humility series. In this teaching Dr. Corbett builds on Part 1 where we introduced the concepts of what 'joy' really is, and how it corresponds to what 'humility' really is. We live in a world that promotes temporary 'happiness' rather than lasting 'joy'; and, we are constantly being told to be 'proud'. Yet, our society is now suffering its worst mental...

Christianity is not merely a dry religion - it is a supernatural transformation of a believer, which Jesus Christ said would be made possible by the filling of the Holy Spirit. This transformation is also called a conversion and results in a change of heart, mind and conduct. This series explores how a believer can know God more intimately through experiencing and demonstrating the 'fruit' that co...