Moments after entering a darkened room you are disoriented and lose your bearings, particularly if it is an unfamiliar place. Slowly, your eyes become accustomed to the shadows and you begin to pick out the shades of grey. Eventually your eyes can see the frame of the room and you can walk around without falling … Continue reading »
Reader Question: From a Reformed perspective (I am relatively new to this thinking in many ways), assuming the Doctrine of Election is true (I believe this to be true myself), what is the role of parenting? Knowing that there is no way to know whether or not your children are “elect”, how can a loving … Continue reading »
Study 28 – John 21v15-25 – The Talk. (For CBC house groups on 1st Sep 2010 – for word doc download click here) In our final study in John’s gospel the focus turns to Peter. He has been a strong character throughout John’s gospel, but critically at his time of testing he denied evening knowing … Continue reading »
John 17v1 -5 – Jesus Prays – (1) For His Glory. We come now to the first in three studies in Jesus’ prayer recorded in John chapter 17 (click here for word doc download). It is a startling prayer for a man who knew he was about to die. Others have crumbled in the face of death, but … Continue reading »
Here is my latest study on John’s gospel that our house groups are using tonight. It provides a encouraging reminder that even though we will face hard times in the days to come, in a little while we will finally see Him face to face, and that will make it all worthwhile. John 16v16-33; Full … Continue reading »
John 16v4-15; The Work of the Holy Spirit As Jesus prepares to leave his disciples he promises them that they will not be left alone, the Counsellor will come to be with them. This promised outpouring of the Spirit will fulfil the dual purposes of bringing conviction and comfort. He will expose sin and explain … Continue reading »
Here is my second study in John chapter 15, you can find the first one by scrolling down or on the new page I have added to the blog. John 15v18-6v4 Testify. In our last study on the opening verses of John 15 we were confronted with Jesus’ challenge to be ready for the pruning … Continue reading »
I am going to be posting bible study questions that I am producing for our church’s house groups. We are working our way through John’s gospel on Sunday mornings and have reached chapter 15. My first study guide is listed below: John 15v1-17 The True Vine. This passage brings us to the heart of Jesus’ relationship … Continue reading »
