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.uk/2020/11/genesis-vs-science-talk-recording/ John Lennox interview - "Science and faith are not ene...
Mar 11, 2021•6 min
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 really helps new people to discover it. ► WEBSITE Understand the Bible - teaching the Christian faith...
Mar 10, 2021•18 min
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 have a moment, perhaps you could leave a rating / review - it really helps new people to discover it....
Mar 04, 2021•11 min
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 really helps new people to discover it. ► WEBSITE Understand the Bible - teaching the Christian faith...
Feb 25, 2021•12 min
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 really helps new people to discover it. ► WEBSITE Understand the Bible - teaching the Christian faith on...
Feb 24, 2021•15 min
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 Understand the Bible - teaching the Christian faith online. Lots more on the website, including free course...
Feb 17, 2021•16 min
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 the Bible - teaching the Christian faith online. Lots more on the website, including free courses: ht...
Feb 16, 2021•14 min
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 of that page includes links to all the books I mention. You can see the whole Catechism online here: ...
Feb 11, 2021•12 min
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 discover it. ► WEBSITE Understand the Bible - teaching the Christian faith online. Lots more on the website...
Feb 10, 2021•17 min
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 you'd like to. ► SUBSCRIBE Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to make sure you don't miss new...
Feb 09, 2021•14 min
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 Gods by Timothy Keller: https://www.10ofthose.com/uk/products/7379/counterfeit-gods The God who is There...
Feb 04, 2021•11 min
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 / review - it really helps new people to discover it. ► WEBSITE Understand the Bible - teaching the ...
Feb 03, 2021•14 min
"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/westminster-shorter-catechism/ ► SUBSCRIBE Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to make sure you don't mis...
Jan 28, 2021•11 min
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. ► WEBSITE Understand the Bible - teaching the Christian faith online. Lots more on the website, inclu...
Jan 27, 2021•17 min
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 could leave a rating / review - it really helps new people to discover it. ► WEBSITE Understand the Bible...
Jan 21, 2021•13 min
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 helps new people to discover it. ► WEBSITE Understand the Bible - teaching the Christian faith online...
Jan 20, 2021•12 min
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 leave a rating / review - it really helps new people to discover it. ► WEBSITE Understand the Bible...
Jan 14, 2021•11 min
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. ► WEBSITE Understand the Bible - teaching the Christian faith online. Lots more on the website, inc...
Jan 13, 2021•14 min
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 sure you don't miss new episodes. If you have a moment, perhaps you could leave a rating / review - it ...
Jan 07, 2021•11 min
A short sermon on Psalm 91, looking at how God is the one who keeps us safe from everything going on in the world. ► 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 the Bible - teaching the Christian faith online. Lots more on the website, including free courses: https://understandthebible.uk ► LINKS • Facebook - https://f...
Jan 06, 2021•12 min
Someone recently described 2020 as the worst year in their lifetime. Maybe you feel like that too. But who is at fault? Who is to blame for 2020? ► 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 the Bible - teaching the Christian faith online. Lots more on the website, including free courses: https://understandthebible.uk...
Dec 22, 2020•10 min
Psalm 14 tells us what a good person is. Psalm 15 tells us what a good person actually looks like in practice. My blog post about Biblical principles and truth - http://phillsacre.me.uk/2020/12/covid-and-biblical-principles-truth/ ► 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 the Bible - teaching the Christian faith on...
Dec 17, 2020•14 min
Micah 5 is the prophecy of a Saviour who might surprise us. The Saviour prophesied here looks very different from the way we might have imagined him to be. Read the passage online via Bible Gateway . ► 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 the Bible - teaching the Christian faith online. Lots more on the website,...
Dec 16, 2020•11 min
Do you think of yourself as a good person? Why do you think that? Psalm 14 helps us to understand what makes a good person - and it may surprise you. You can find the video I mention on Psalm 14 here: https://youtu.be/4Mg3QpG9D0Y ► 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 the Bible - teaching the Christian faith onl...
Dec 10, 2020•13 min
It seems like we are living in dark days at the moment. There have been dark days in the past too - this passage from Isaiah looks at how God was going to turn darkness into light. Read the passage online: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=isaiah+60&version=NIVUK ► 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 Unders...
Dec 09, 2020•16 min
Have you ever been in a situation where trouble seemed never-ending? This is exactly the situation David was in when he wrote this Psalm. This Psalm teaches us how to deal with these times. ► 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 the Bible - teaching the Christian faith online. Lots more on the website, including...
Dec 03, 2020•10 min
Waiting isn't easy for anyone - but there are good and bad ways of waiting. Advent is a time to think about waiting, and whether we are using our time wisely. Jesus' parable is ideal for Advent! Read the passage online: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew+24%3A36-51&version=NIVUK ► 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 discov...
Dec 02, 2020•15 min
In 2016, the Oxford Dictionary chose "post-truth" as the word of the year. We are living in days when truth itself has become political. How should we respond? ► 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 the Bible - teaching the Christian faith online. Lots more on the website, including free courses: https://underst...
Nov 26, 2020•16 min
In the final part of this series, The Teacher finishes off by giving us a summary of wisdom. Why should we listen to him, and what is wisdom in a nutshell? Read the passage online: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=eccl+12%3A9-14&version=NIVUK ► 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 the Bible - tea...
Nov 25, 2020•18 min
We human beings seem conditioned to believe that good will win out over evil. But how can we have grounds for this confidence? ► 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 the Bible - teaching the Christian faith online. Lots more on the website, including free courses: https://understandthebible.uk ► LINKS • Facebook...
Nov 19, 2020•13 min
