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4 Reasons To Believe - Part Two: Conscience

As the Apostle Paul opens his Bible letter to Christians at Rome, he gives 4 robust reasons to believe in the existence of God. So robust, in fact, they are still cutting-edge today, capable of demonstrating the bankruptcy of the rantings of Dawkins et al.  In this episode, Brian looks at the second reason - our conscience.

4 Reasons To Believe - Part One: Creation

As the Apostle Paul opens his Bible letter to Christians at Rome, he gives 4 robust reasons to believe in the existence of God. So robust, in fact, they are still cutting-edge today, capable of demonstrating the bankruptcy of the rantings of Dawkins et al.  In this episode, Brian looks at the first reason - creation.

The Saltiness Of The Sacrifice Of Christ - Part Four: A Sweet Savour

In the final part of this series, Bible teacher Brian Johnston explains how the flavour that salt brings is a picture of the sweet savour of Christ's sacrifice on the cross.

The Saltiness Of The Sacrifice Of Christ - Part Three: No Going Back

In the penultimate part of this short series, Brian Johnston looks at another characteristic of salt which reminds us of what Christ did for us at Calvary.

The Saltiness Of The Sacrifice Of Christ - Part Two: Something Long-lasting

In the second part of this short series, Brian Johnston considers another of the attributes of salt that reminds us of Christ's sacrifice - this time it is that salt is "something long-lasting". 

The Saltiness Of The Sacrifice Of Christ - Part One: Its Value

In this new four-part series, Brian looks at an every-day household commodity - salt - as a picture of the sacrifice of Christ at Calvary.  In part one, Brian looks at the value of salt in ancient times.

Keepers Of The Threshold - Part 6: Preparing The Perfume

We have a fragrant close to our series on the service of the keepers of the threshold in God's Old Testament temple - Brian draws lessons for us from the fact that one of their tasks was to prepare the perfume.

Keepers Of The Threshold - Part 5: Auditing The Utensils

In the penultimate broadcast of this six-part series, Brian outlines perhaps the most unusual feature of the keepers of the threshold of the temple - auditing the utensils - and brings out the lesson for us today.

Keepers Of The Threshold - Part 4: Opening The Doors

In episode 4 of 6 of this series, Brian looks at another key function of those who served in God's Old Testament temple - opening the doors.

Keepers Of The Threshold - Part 3: The Nightwatchmen

In part three of six, Brian Johnston reveals another important service that was performed at the threshold of the Temple in 1 Chronicles - being nightwatchmen.  What do we need to watch for today?

Keepers Of The Threshold - Part 2: Stewards Of The Treasuries

In the second of this six-parter, Brian Johnston reviews another important function in the service of God's temple that we can read about in 1 Chronicles - the stewards of the treasuries.  Find out the application for today...

Keepers Of The Threshold - Part 1: Guarding The Gates

In this first episode of a new six-part series, Brian Johnston introduces us to some "unsung heroes" of the service of the Old Testament temple - the keepers of the threshold.  In this episode, Brian explains one of their tasks - guarding the gates - and draws out some valuable lessons for Christians today

Answers To Listeners' Questions - Part 10: Can We Really Be Sure Of Salvation?

In part 10 of this series of Listener's Questions, Brian Johnston deals with a crucial question for all believers - can we really be sure of salvation?

Answers to Listeners' Questions Part 9: What Is Blasphemy Against The Holy Spirit?

In the ninth part of this series, Bible teacher Brian Johnston deals with a question that has often troubled believers - is it possible for a Christian to commit this unforgiveable sin?

Answers to Listener's Questions Part 8: Why Was Salvation Such A Long Time In Coming?

In the next part of our series of answers to questions from SFT listeners, Brian Johnston tackles the conundrum of why God waited so long to send Jesus Christ to be the Saviour of the world after the fall of humanity.  If you have your own Bible questions, please do contact us using the email address given at the end of the broadcast.

Answers to Listener's Questions Part 7: Is There Any Such Place As Purgatory?

In the next in our series of listeners' questions, Brian Johnston deals with a topic about the afterlife. Is there, as some teach, a Biblical basis for the place known as "purgatory"?

Answers to Listener's Questions Part 5: Is There A Christian Way To Find A Marriage Partner?

In episode 5 of this series, Brian Johnston tackles a more practical subject but a very important one in God's eyes - is there a Christian way to find a marriage partner?

Answers to Listener's Questions Part 4: Did Christ Descend To Sheol?

"Did Jesus descend to Sheol?" asks one Search For Truth Listener.  As Brian points out in the next episode of this series that answers some of the questions of listeners, the answer really depends on correctly determining the Biblical meaning of Sheol, one of a number of words translated as "hell" in our English translations of the Bible.

Answers to Listener's Questions Part 3: Do We Really Have Guardian Angels?

Do we really have guardian angels?  This is the question that Brian Johnston addresses in the third of a ten-part series which covers questions received from Search For Truth listeners.  You can send in your questions to the address given at the end of each programme.

Answers to Listener's Questions Part 2: Why Were We Given Freewill?

In this second in the series which attempts to answer questions from listeners, Brian Johnston tackles another topic which has been the subject of much debate over the centuries - the nature and purpose of human freewill. 'ytujkpn5'

Answers to Listener's Questions Part 1: Are There Different Resurrections?

In this new series, Brian Johnston takes the opportunity to respond to questions received from listeners to Search For Truth.  In this first episode, Brian tackles the controversial topic of the different views held on the interpretation of the book of Revelation, including whether there are different future resurrections.  If you have any Bible questions of your own, then do contact Brian using the contact details at the end of the broadcast!

Experiencing God in Ephesians Part 6: In The Theatre Of War

In the concluding part of this series on the Bible book of Ephesians, Brian Johnston looks at perhaps the most famous passage of the entire book, which inspires us to put on the "whole armour of God".

Experiencing God in Ephesians Part 4: A Productive Detour!

Have you ever experienced your train of thought being derailed by another thought?  That's what happened to the apostle Paul as he wrote his letter to the Church of God in Ephesus - but thankfully for us it was a very productive detour, as Brian Johnston explains in this fourth talk of six-part series on Ephesians.

Experiencing God in Ephesians Part 3: Paul's Opening Prayer

In this third episode of a six-part series on the book of Ephesians, Brian Johnston takes an in-depth look at one of the great prayers of the apostle Paul in which he prays that the recipients of the letter will come to experience more of God personally - that's still our prayer 2,000 years later!

Experiencing God in Ephesians Part 2: To The Praise Of His Glorious Grace

In this second in a six-part series on the Bible book of Ephesians, Brian moves on to look at one of the most amazing things in the whole of our Bibles - the grace of God!

Experiencing God in Ephesians Part 1: Filling and Made Full Of

We commence another six-part series this week and it's another New Testament letter, but this time written by Paul the Apostle to the Church of God in Ephesus.  In his first talk, Brian Johnston explores the meaning of a concept that occurs in this letter more than once - filling. 

The Book of James Part 6: God And The Doctor!

In this final part of a six-part series on the New Testament letter written by the apostle James, Brian Johnston concludes by looking at the fifth and final chapter which includes a topic that is still of great interest today - healing.

The Book of James Part 5: Believers Behaving Badly?

In the penultimate podcast of this series of six, Bible teacher Brian Johnston takes a look at the fourth chapter of the Bible letter by James.  It's a sobering read as it forces Christians to look at their lives and whether they are distinctively different from the world! 

The Book of James Part 4: Taming The Tongue

In the fourth part of this six-part series, Bible teacher Brian Johnston moves into a discussion of the third chapter of the Bible book of James. In the last chapter, the focus was "idle faith" but now it turns to "idle speech" and the huge power that our tongues have, for good or for ill.

The Book of James Part 3 - Salvation: By Faith or Works?

In this third part of this six-part series, Bible teacher Brian Johnston focuses on the second part of James chapter two.  It contains verses that have caused controversy for centuries.  At the root of it is the key question - does salvation come through faith or by works? 

The Book of James Part 2 - Showing Favouritism

This episode is the second in a six part series looking at the book of James. Part two focuses on the opening verses of the second chapter of the book which deal with the tricky topic of favouritism - God does not play favourites and neither should we!

The Book Of James Part 1 - Dealing With Tough Times

This week marks the beginning of a new year and the beginning of a new series as well. Today we begin a six part series looking at the book of James. Part one focuses on the first chapter of the book which is predominantly about how we deal with trials and tribulations in our lives. It's fitting that we look at how to deal with both the good times and the hard times that we may face in the year ahead on this first podcast of the year. Join with Brian now for this teaching.

Jesus: Son Over God's House Part 6 - The Splendour Of The Architect

Anyone can build a house, but it takes a special kind of person to plan out a really good design for a house. Famous buildings are often known best by the name of the architect who designed them and never by those who worked on constructing it. Join Brian as he finishes off this series about Jesus and Son over God's house by looking at how Jesus is worthy of so much honour because of His role as the architect of God's House.

Jesus: Son Over God's House Part 5 - The Greatest Ever Example Of Faithfulness

Why is it important that there be someone who is faithful in a position over God's house? Consider how many fatherless houses there are today and how big an impact that has on the children. Jesus must be more faithful than that, right? Join us as we look at just how faithful Jesus is a the Son over God's House.

Jesus: Son Over God's House Part 4 - The Fellow Over God's Fellowship

You hear Christians talking about fellowship a lot, but what does that word really mean and why is it so important to know that we can be called fellows of Christ? Join Bible teacher, Brian Johnston as he looks into this important topic this week.

Jesus: Son Over God's House Part 3 - Jesus As A Royal Son of David's Dynasty

In part 3 of our series on Jesus as Son over God's House, Brian Johnston looks at Jesus' position in history as a descendent of David, the famous king of Israel who penned many the Psalms. 

Jesus: Son Over God's House Part 2 - The Exulted Purifier of Sins

The subject for part 2 of our series about Jesus as Son over God's house is taken from Hebrews 1:3 where it says that Jesus sat down at God's right hand in heaven after He had made purification for sins. Today we are looking at that idea of Jesus as being the one who not only purified our sins, but also now occupies a uniquely exalted position in heaven. 

Jesus: Son Over God's House Part 1 - The Difference Between Servants and Sons

This is the beginning of a new series by Brian Johnston about Jesus' unique position as Son over God's house. The series will look at what Jesus being God's Son house means to us as Christians and can mean to anyone who believes in Him for their salvation. Today's episode looks at the difference between a servant in a house and the son of the head of the house. 

Who Am I Part 5 - Eternally Loved

This is the last week in our five part series on the topic of Who Am I, a series exploring our identity from God's perspective. Today we round off our study by exploring the idea that only an infinite and eternal God could be capable of loving His creation with an eternal love - and that's just how God loves us: eternally. Join us as Brian Johnston shows God's love for you as laid out in scripture.

Who Am I Part 4 - Greatly Blessed

Because we are fully forgiven, as we looked at last week, we are given some amazing promises by God. This week Brian looks at exactly what blessings some of those promises give those who have believed in the Lord Jesus for their salvation. Join us for this week's exciting look at the bountiful blessings of an infinite God on His people.