Understand the Bible

We celebrate Easter once a year, but it should make a difference to our lives the whole year round. In this sermon we think about how Easter, and especially the resurrection, makes a difference to us all the time. You might like to have the passage in front of you as you listen – find it online  here . 👉 Don't forget to subscribe! 👈 🖱️ WEBSITE Understand the Bible - teaching the Christian faith...

People sometimes talk about destiny or fate - but what does it mean? Jesus was destined to die on the cross - but that's good news for us. And we, too, can share in his destiny. 👉 Don't forget to subscribe! 👈 🖱️ WEBSITE Understand the Bible - teaching the Christian faith online. Lots more on the website, including free courses: https://understandthebible.uk 💻 LINKS • Facebook - https://facebook...

Who's really in charge of the world? In this session we look at something called God's providence, which means not only that God is in charge but that he's a good ruler - the ruler we really need. You can see the whole Catechism online here . 👉 Don't forget to subscribe! 👈 🖱️ WEBSITE Understand the Bible - teaching the Christian faith online. Lots more on the website, including free courses:   h...

When we think about the cross, we often think about it in individual terms: "God forgives my sin". But the cross has important implications for how we relate to others as well. 👉 Don't forget to subscribe! 👈 🖱️ WEBSITE Understand the Bible - teaching the Christian faith online. Lots more on the website, including free courses: https://understandthebible.uk 💻 LINKS • Facebook - https://facebook....

One of the most basic questions of all we can ask is, what does it mean to be human? This is often explored in Sci-Fi stories such as Blade Runner. In this session we see what the Bible says about human beings with the help of the Westminster Shorter Catechism.   You can see the whole Catechism online here . 🖥️ LINKS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO No links but if you'd like a short book dealing with trans...

Who has true authority and power in the world? And who has true authority and power over us? This passage from John's gospel challenges us to put our trust where true power can be found. 👉 Don't forget to subscribe! 👈 🖱️ WEBSITE Understand the Bible - teaching the Christian faith online. Lots more on the website, including free courses: https://understandthebible.uk 💻 LINKS • Facebook - https:/...

In this session we look at one of the most profound and life-changing truths in the Bible: God made everything. It's something we often teach to kids, but have you ever considered what it means for us? You can see the whole Catechism online here: https://thewestminsterstandard.org/westminster-shorter-catechism/   🖥️ LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SESSION My talk on Genesis vs Science: http://phillsacre.me...

Over the last few months we've been thinking a lot about life. How do we find true life? Is it about avoiding dying? Or is there more to it? In this final part of the seven signs on John, we see that true life is given only by Jesus. ► SUBSCRIBE Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to make sure you don't miss new episodes. If you have a moment, perhaps you could leave a rating / review - it r...

In this session we are thinking about how we see God's plan in action. Does God really plan everything? We also think about some of the difficult questions that raises about free will! You can see the whole Catechism online here: https://thewestminsterstandard.org/westminster-shorter-catechism/ ► SUBSCRIBE Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to make sure you don't miss new episodes. If you h...

Our plans are often subject to change. The best laid plans don't always come to pass. But is it really like that with God? You can see the whole Catechism online here: https://thewestminsterstandard.org/westminster-shorter-catechism/ ► SUBSCRIBE Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to make sure you don't miss new episodes. If you have a moment, perhaps you could leave a rating / review - it r...

When we're going through times of suffering or hardship we often ask "Why?" In this sermon we look at how Jesus transforms our suffering into something for God's glory.   This is part of a series on the seven signs in John's Gospel. ► SUBSCRIBE Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to make sure you don't miss new episodes. If you have a moment, perhaps you could leave a rating / review - it re...

In this sermon we think about how we often try to accomplish things through our own strength, when we should be looking to Jesus. God's strength is made perfect in our weakness. ► SUBSCRIBE Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to make sure you don't miss new episodes. If you have a moment, perhaps you could leave a rating / review - it really helps new people to discover it. ► WEBSITE Underst...

Mental Health has got big over the last few years. A lot of people turn to techniques such as mindfulness. But I believe the Bible is better than any technique. Here's why. ► SUBSCRIBE Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to make sure you don't miss new episodes. If you have a moment, perhaps you could leave a rating / review - it really helps new people to discover it. ► WEBSITE Understand t...

One of the most important questions to ask about God is "Which God do we worship?" For Christians, it's important to understand that we don't worship "God" alone, we worship Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It really matters. ► LINKS MENTIONED DURING THE VIDEO The "Get to know God" series looking at the Trinity is here: https://understandthebible.uk/posts/god-is-three-persons-trinity/ ​ - the bottom o...

Do we trust Jesus to provide for all our spiritual and physical needs? And do we see our spiritual needs as being more important than our physical needs? In this sermon we explore these two questions. ► SUBSCRIBE Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to make sure you don't miss new episodes. If you have a moment, perhaps you could leave a rating / review - it really helps new people to discove...

The Bible doesn't tell us which political party to vote for. But, it does give us some principles to think about politics. In this session we take a brief look at some of those principles. See a summary of the points and all the links I mention on this page . This is part of an occasional feature called 'Your Questions Answered'. See this page for more information - feel free to ask a question if...

The Bible makes clear that there is only one God. But have you ever thought about the implications of that deceptively simple statement? It's one of the most fundamental things which has shaped our society for hundreds of years.   ► LINKS MENTIONED DURING THE VIDEO Part one of the "Get to know God" series is here: https://understandthebible.uk/posts/there-is-one-living-and-true-god/   Counterfeit...

Repentance is a word which has been conspicuously absent from our covid response over the last year. It's one of the most important words in the Christian vocabulary! I believe we need to urgently consider what repentance means for us at this time. ► SUBSCRIBE Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to make sure you don't miss new episodes. If you have a moment, perhaps you could leave a rating...

"Who is God" is one of the most important questions which people never ask. Many people say "I believe (or don't believe) in God" - but which God? In this session we look at who God is and what he is like.   See the "Get to know God" series here: https://understandthebible.uk/posts/get-to-know-god-new-series/ You can see the whole Catechism online here: https://thewestminsterstandard.org/westminst...

Over the last year we've been thinking a lot about being well. In this third sign from John's Gospel, he makes a man well at a pool called Bethesda. But wellness goes beyond a physical healing. ► SUBSCRIBE Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to make sure you don't miss new episodes. If you have a moment, perhaps you could leave a rating / review - it really helps new people to discover it. ►...

In the third part of the WSC we look at what the Bible actually teaches us. Why is it important to look at the Bible - don't we just know it all already?  You can see the whole Catechism online here: https://thewestminsterstandard.org/westminster-shorter-catechism/ ► SUBSCRIBE Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to make sure you don't miss new episodes. If you have a moment, perhaps you coul...

A lot of people say they believe in God or Jesus - but what does that really mean? What kind of belief does God want us to have? A short sermon looking at what it means to believe. Part two of the 'Seven Signs in John' series. ► SUBSCRIBE Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to make sure you don't miss new episodes. If you have a moment, perhaps you could leave a rating / review - it really h...

In the second part of the WSC we think about how we can start to live out our purpose: how do we know what it means to glorify God and enjoy him forever? You can see the whole Catechism online here: https://thewestminsterstandard.org/westminster-shorter-catechism/ ► SUBSCRIBE Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to make sure you don't miss new episodes. If you have a moment, perhaps you could...

This is the start of a new series on the seven signs in John's Gospel. In this first sermon we look at Jesus turning water into wine. (It starts out with a short intro and the passage being read) ► SUBSCRIBE Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to make sure you don't miss new episodes. If you have a moment, perhaps you could leave a rating / review - it really helps new people to discover it....

In this Thought for the Week, we look at the Big Question: "What is the meaning of life?" This is the start of a new series on the Westminster Shorter Catechism, a famous protestant catechism which was written in the mid-1600s.  You can see the whole thing online here: https://thewestminsterstandard.org/westminster-shorter-catechism/ ► SUBSCRIBE Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to make su...