Judgement A recent Guardian editorial in the wake of the Jimmy Savile scandal said: ‘if there is one thing that makes the most benign agnostic wish that there were a God to punish sinners with eternal torment, it is the contemplation of history’s monsters.’ Listen in as we ask what Jesus wants us to believe about judgement and as we continue our series through the truths underpinning Two Ways to Live.
Judgement Jesus speaks about judgement openly and often. What does Jesus want us to believe about judgement? How does a God of Love fit with the existence of Hell? Listen in as we answer these questions and more.
Luke 12:54-13:21 We all know hypocrisy is bad and Jesus gave plenty of warnings about it. But what causes hypocrisy and what are its symptoms? And who are the hypocrites? This passage shows that hypocrisy blinds and bind, and Jesus is one who liberates people from the bondage of hypocrisy
2 Corinthians 5:9-15 The range of religious and spiritual options in London is bewildering, how are we to navigate through it all? How are we to know where to find truth and what’s a dead-end? What about the Barge – how can we make sure that we are on track? Listen in as we consider the Bible’s teaching on what is authentic ministry.
2 Corinthians 5:9-15 The range of religious and spiritual options in London is bewildering, how are we to navigate through it all? How are we to know where to find truth and what’s a dead-end? What about the Barge – how can we make sure that we are on track? Listen in as we consider the Bible’s teaching on what is authentic ministry.
1 Corinthians 3:10-17 50-60 churches close each year in the Church of England. Most of these churches have at one stage been healthy and thriving. What went wrong? And what is the key to ensuring churches stay healthy?
Matthew 21:33-46 Christians are often put to shame by the superior kindness and integrity of those who don’t share their faith. Is it not then arrogant to suggest that people have to be Christian to be acceptable to God? Here Jesus’ teaching on whether good is good enough for God.
Genesis 8:20-9:17 Is God fundamentally for this world or against it? We tend to assume that God is a detached, benign, old grandfather who will let the world just tick…
Genesis 6:5-8 The recent Noah blockbuster captures something of the horror of this ancient story: a divine judgement wiping out nearly everyone and everything on the planet. One commentator asked…
Genesis 6:5-8 The recent Noah blockbuster captures something of the horror of this ancient story: a divine judgement wiping out nearly everyone and everything on the planet. One commentator asked the question: “what kind of a god feels he has to destroy everyone just because he’s unhappy with the choices we make?” In fact this kind of portrait of God is why a lot of people cannot bring themselves to believe in the God of the Bible. Come and join us as we consider this question, and as we consider how this ancient text speaks to us today.
