Apostles, along with the prophets, are the foundation of the church. The church is: “built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets” (Eph 2:20) Also 1 Cor 3:10 “By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder…..” God gave to the Church first apostles and then prophets (1 […]
As Christians we are called to a big vision. Jesus gave us a big vision. There are small steps but the end goal is huge. So Jesus, just before he ascended into heaven, gave this command: “Go and make disciples of all nations“ (Mt 28:19) So we are called not to just make disciples of […]
We find this situation at the beginning of Acts 6. People are being converted and they need discipling (6:1) but there is an added problem with distribution of food to the widows of the Gentile Jews, leading to disunity (6:2). How will they make more disciples? The load is too great and they have added […]
Do you desire more faith, an extraordinary faith? This story in Mt 8:3-13 has five keys. The Centurion’s servant is ill. He approaches Jesus to heal his servant. But when Jesus offers to come to his house, he replies in a remarkable way this is not necessary ; Jesus only needs to say the word […]
Luke 16:19-31 tells the story of the beggar Lazarus and the rich man which talks about our priorities today. Luke doesn’t say that this is a parable, so it was probably a story that really happened. What is fascinating is that Jesus tells us what happened after they died and why! This story tells us […]
Sunisa Lee Recently this young US gymnast made the news after winning the individual all-around Olympics gold medal in Tokyo, one of the hardest to win because you have to be good in four apparatus, not just your speciality! What was also special is that Sunisa Lee is of the Hmong people group of Laos, […]
How the judge Gideon gets a surprise revelation.
Mark Gilpin has written the best book on evangelism I have read in the last 10 years, called “God’s Dream”. It’s a very fresh, inspiring Biblical approach and full of practical advice. So I asked him to write an introduction to this below. God has a dream Did you know that God has a dream, […]
Today we need revival in our nations even more than ever. Many are praying for it, but as yet it hasn’t arrived. So what may be hindering God’s answer? What are the hindrances to revival? Hindrance 1:No Lifestyle of Repentance Today many church and Christian organisation scandals are hitting the headlines. Pastors and Christian leaders […]
During revivals believers give with an abandon. We see this in the Early Church: “There were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need.” (Acts […]