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The Character of Christ - Part 5 (Purity): Brian Johnston explores how the apostle Paul sought to defend himself against criticism in his letters, and in particularly in 2 Corinthians, by looking at various aspects of the person and ministry of Jesus that he sought to emulate. More Bible teaching at www.churchesofgod.info  

The Character of Christ - Part 4 (Gentleness): Brian Johnston explores how the apostle Paul sought to defend himself against criticism in his letters, and in particularly in 2 Corinthians, by looking at various aspects of the person and ministry of Jesus that he sought to emulate. More Bible teaching at www.churchesofgod.info

The Character of Christ - Part 3 (Meekness): Brian Johnston explores how the apostle Paul sought to defend himself against criticism in his letters, and in particularly in 2 Corinthians, by looking at various aspects of the person and ministry of Jesus that he sought to emulate. More Bible teaching at www.churchesofgod.info

The Character of Christ - Part 2 (Obedience): Brian Johnston explores how the apostle Paul sought to defend himself against criticism in his letters, and in particularly in 2 Corinthians, by looking at various aspects of the person and ministry of Jesus that he sought to emulate. More Bible teaching at www.churchesofgod.info

The Character of Christ - Part 1 (Love): Brian Johnston explores how the apostle Paul sought to defend himself against criticism in his letters, and in particularly in 2 Corinthians, by looking at various aspects of the person and ministry of Jesus that he sought to emulate. More Bible teaching at www.churchesofgod.info

Going the Distance - Part 12: Refocusing Disappointment The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to ot...

Going the Distance - Part 11: Healing Division The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I m...

Going the Distance - Part 10: Grappling with Greed The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others,...

Going the Distance - Part 9: Dispelling Doubts The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I m...

Going the Distance - Part 8: Demolishing Pride The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I m...

Going the Distance - Part 7: Defusing Anger The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myse...

Going the Distance - Part 6: Combating Lust The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myse...

Going the Distance - Part 5: Avoiding Distraction The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others,...

Going the Distance - Part 4: Addressing Anxiety The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I...

Going the Distance - Part 3: Overcoming Failure The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I...

Going the Distance - Part 2: Surviving Guilt The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I mys...

Going the Distance - Part 1: Battling Discouragement The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to other...

Part 1 - In every generation and place, we each must choose between the wisest of things and the most foolish of things. The Bible with its use of literary devices, styles this as the choice between two women, each of whom competes for our affection, indeed, clamours for it. Some commentators have taken this imagery a shade further and named these female characters as Dame Wisdom and Madam Folly....

Part 4 - In every generation and place, we each must choose between the wisest of things and the most foolish of things. The Bible with its use of literary devices, styles this as the choice between two women, each of whom competes for our affection, indeed, clamours for it. Some commentators have taken this imagery a shade further and named these female characters as Dame Wisdom and Madam Folly....

Part 3 - In every generation and place, we each must choose between the wisest of things and the most foolish of things. The Bible with its use of literary devices, styles this as the choice between two women, each of whom competes for our affection, indeed, clamours for it. Some commentators have taken this imagery a shade further and named these female characters as Dame Wisdom and Madam Folly....

Part 2 - In every generation and place, we each must choose between the wisest of things and the most foolish of things. The Bible with its use of literary devices, styles this as the choice between two women, each of whom competes for our affection, indeed, clamours for it. Some commentators have taken this imagery a shade further and named these female characters as Dame Wisdom and Madam Folly....

Part 1 - In every generation and place, we each must choose between the wisest of things and the most foolish of things. The Bible with its use of literary devices, styles this as the choice between two women, each of whom competes for our affection, indeed, clamours for it. Some commentators have taken this imagery a shade further and named these female characters as Dame Wisdom and Madam Folly....

Pictures of Salvation - Part 4: Alienated from God (The Family Circle) In this short series, Brian Johnston explores some of the imagery that the Bible uses to explain salvation.  The fourth and final episode takes us to the great Bible truth of adoption and how we have been brought into God's family through the work of Christ!

Pictures of Salvation - Part 3:  In this short series, Brian Johnston explores some of the imagery that the Bible uses to explain salvation.  The third episode explores the Bible theme of propitiation by looking at the temple shrine at the time of the early church.  

Pictures of Salvation - Part 2: Sentenced to Death in the Law Courts In this short series, Brian Johnston explores some of the imagery that the Bible uses to explain salvation.  The second episode explains how we have been sentenced to death in God's law courts because of our sin, but through Jesus we can be justified and found not guilty!