Jesus is the Word of God
2 Corinthians 4 speaks of renouncing secret and shameful ways in our evangelism. How should we preach Jesus in a way that is above board?
I talk with Barry Cooper and Nate Morgan-Locke from Christianity Explored - who created this hilarious video....
We also announce the winner of our book giveaway.... listen in!
Such a stimulating and encouraging time talking to Mike Reeves about knowing and sharing the gospel.
We talk about his new book “Christ our Life”, as well as the exciting developments at Union Theology. In the second half of the interview, Mike puts on his church history hat and we talk about some giants of the past and how they can help us in our witness for Christ: Athanasius, Luther, Sibbes and Spurgeon.
We talk about Roger's conversion, his lifetime of evangelism, preaching, open air work, tracts and books - including his latest: Before you say “I don’t believe”
Here's a little 5 minute topical talk I gave this lunchtime. To be honest it basically "on the hoof" but perhaps the way in to the gospel through the referendum might be useful to you in conversations / talks. If you like the idea of it, steal it. If you hate it, say why in comments so I can get better...
I began with the Scottish independence referendum. My way into the gospel was simply to say that it's a mature democracy which allows its members to go their own way - to hand them over to the independence they want. In the Bible, God also hands us over to independence but then hands over Christ. When Christ brings us home, then we're truly free. Sorta thing.
Not that the "Yes" campaign is sinful or that union with Westminster is anything like union with Christ! But if you talk about the referendum people will listen...
How do we discuss ethical issues without descending into moralism or banging tribal drums? How can we speak of the good news when we talk about the good life?
Andy and I discuss this in reference to recent debates over abortion and euthanasia. Is there a way of holding out Christ in the midst of the culture wars?
In our episode we discuss:
My conversation with a Dawkins defender
Giles Fraser's excellent article on euthanasia, and
Emma's blog post: In defense of Dawkins
Paul and I finish up our discussion about sharing the gospel.
Our second of three installments as I talk to Paul Blackham about sharing the good news.
This episode is part one of a three-part conversation with Paul Blackham about the good news and how to share it.
On this episode we talk about opportunities related to the WW1 centenary.
Recently David Bourne and Andy Johnston put on a wonderful event in Hailsham to mark the centenary of the First World War (see here). It was held at the Parish Church and it seemed like the whole town came out.
First Andy spoke of the causes of the war. Then David spoke of the course of the war. After a refreshments break and act of remembrance, I spoke about Jesus, the Prince of Peace. It was a very successful event generating wonderful gospel conversations afterwards.
Could you put on something similar where you are?
Here Andy Brinkley and I talk about the opportunities of this year and then listen to my 20 minute talk...
For other resources concerning the WW1 celebrations:
https://www.10ofthose.com/products/12856/Remembrance-Day-Tract/
http://www.hopetogether.org.uk/greaterlove
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLwVwyrWQGw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO-AYxsEqIk&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZUcOCl9kbU&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gZ1Rtk__TE&feature=youtu.be
An extra from Book by Book's "Job" studies.
Here Paul Blackham interviews me about 321 - a gospel outline. We discuss the necessity of Trinity (THREE), Adam and Christ (TWO) and Union with Christ (ONE) for our evangelism and why the local church is crucial for our mission to the world.
From 00:00 - 21:29 we talk about THREE
From 21:30 - 37:54 we talk about TWO
From 37:55 - 1:01:00 we talk about ONE and our evangelistic methods
And here's a bit of fun from the "Job" studies:
