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Where Do Our Western Values Come From? Part 4

In recent decades in the western world we’ve seen a retreat away from Christian beliefs. But what if the prized values of ‘the west’ could be shown to be fundamentally Christian values? What if the western world has retreated away from Christian beliefs, but without leaving behind its Christian values? What if those things we refer to as ‘human rights’ have been left behind by the retreating tide of Christianity? If that’s true, it would surely prove to be a confidence-builder for those espousing Christianity. They’d be able to ‘own’ the core values of society as being Christian values, and so be aware of – and even be able to celebrate – the historic achievements of Christianity in its broadest terms. Drawing on the writings of Tom Holland and Glen Scrivener, in this series Brian shows that this is indeed the case.

Where Do Our Western Values Come From? Part 3

In recent decades in the western world we’ve seen a retreat away from Christian beliefs. But what if the prized values of ‘the west’ could be shown to be fundamentally Christian values? What if the western world has retreated away from Christian beliefs, but without leaving behind its Christian values? What if those things we refer to as ‘human rights’ have been left behind by the retreating tide of Christianity? If that’s true, it would surely prove to be a confidence-builder for those espousing Christianity. They’d be able to ‘own’ the core values of society as being Christian values, and so be aware of – and even be able to celebrate – the historic achievements of Christianity in its broadest terms. Drawing on the writings of Tom Holland and Glen Scrivener, in this series Brian shows that this is indeed the case.

Where Do Our Western Values Come From? Part 2

In recent decades in the western world we’ve seen a retreat away from Christian beliefs. But what if the prized values of ‘the west’ could be shown to be fundamentally Christian values? What if the western world has retreated away from Christian beliefs, but without leaving behind its Christian values? What if those things we refer to as ‘human rights’ have been left behind by the retreating tide of Christianity? If that’s true, it would surely prove to be a confidence-builder for those espousing Christianity. They’d be able to ‘own’ the core values of society as being Christian values, and so be aware of – and even be able to celebrate – the historic achievements of Christianity in its broadest terms. Drawing on the writings of Tom Holland and Glen Scrivener, in this series Brian shows that this is indeed the case.

Where Do Our Western Values Come From? Part 1

In recent decades in the western world we’ve seen a retreat away from Christian beliefs. But what if the prized values of ‘the west’ could be shown to be fundamentally Christian values? What if the western world has retreated away from Christian beliefs, but without leaving behind its Christian values? What if those things we refer to as ‘human rights’ have been left behind by the retreating tide of Christianity? If that’s true, it would surely prove to be a confidence-builder for those espousing Christianity. They’d be able to ‘own’ the core values of society as being Christian values, and so be aware of – and even be able to celebrate – the historic achievements of Christianity in its broadest terms. Drawing on the writings of Tom Holland and Glen Scrivener, in this series Brian shows that this is indeed the case.

Titus: A Manual for Restrained Living and Endless Liberty - Part 5: All About Faith and Works

In Paul's letter to Titus, the one quality commanded as characteristic of every believer is self-control.  If it was true for the challenging culture of Crete back then, it's no less true for the world we live in today, a world that in many places seems set on throwing off all kinds of restraints.

Here, by the Spirit of God, Paul singles out the vital need for restrained living in an unrestrained society. God wants all of us to be serious about spiritual things. In a culture back then that was unruly and rebellious, the Lord was looking for those who could restrain their appetites, their minds, their bodies, their words and their habits. In this short series, Brian shares Paul's model that gives us a primer for Christian living in any age.  

Titus: A Manual for Restrained Living and Endless Liberty - Part 4: God's Plan for Living Under Enemy Lines

In Paul's letter to Titus, the one quality commanded as characteristic of every believer is self-control.  If it was true for the challenging culture of Crete back then, it's no less true for the world we live in today, a world that in many places seems set on throwing off all kinds of restraints.

Here, by the Spirit of God, Paul singles out the vital need for restrained living in an unrestrained society. God wants all of us to be serious about spiritual things. In a culture back then that was unruly and rebellious, the Lord was looking for those who could restrain their appetites, their minds, their bodies, their words and their habits. In this short series, Brian shares Paul's model that gives us a primer for Christian living in any age.  

Titus: A Manual for Restrained Living and Endless Liberty - Part 3: Restrained Living in an Unrestrained Culture 

In Paul's letter to Titus, the one quality commanded as characteristic of every believer is self-control.  If it was true for the challenging culture of Crete back then, it's no less true for the world we live in today, a world that in many places seems set on throwing off all kinds of restraints.

Here, by the Spirit of God, Paul singles out the vital need for restrained living in an unrestrained society. God wants all of us to be serious about spiritual things. In a culture back then that was unruly and rebellious, the Lord was looking for those who could restrain their appetites, their minds, their bodies, their words and their habits. In this short series, Brian shares Paul's model that gives us a primer for Christian living in any age.  

Titus: A Manual for Restrained Living and Endless Liberty - Part 2: Creeping Culture

In Paul's letter to Titus, the one quality commanded as characteristic of every believer is self-control.  If it was true for the challenging culture of Crete back then, it's no less true for the world we live in today, a world that in many places seems set on throwing off all kinds of restraints.

Here, by the Spirit of God, Paul singles out the vital need for restrained living in an unrestrained society. God wants all of us to be serious about spiritual things. In a culture back then that was unruly and rebellious, the Lord was looking for those who could restrain their appetites, their minds, their bodies, their words and their habits. In this short series, Brian shares Paul's model that gives us a primer for Christian living in any age.  

Titus: A Manual for Restrained Living and Endless Liberty - Part 1: Chosen for a Purpose

In Paul's letter to Titus, the one quality commanded as characteristic of every believer is self-control.  If it was true for the challenging culture of Crete back then, it's no less true for the world we live in today, a world that in many places seems set on throwing off all kinds of restraints.

Here, by the Spirit of God, Paul singles out the vital need for restrained living in an unrestrained society. God wants all of us to be serious about spiritual things. In a culture back then that was unruly and rebellious, the Lord was looking for those who could restrain their appetites, their minds, their bodies, their words and their habits. In this short series, Brian shares Paul's model that gives us a primer for Christian living in any age.  

Stand in the Gap - Part 7; Standing in the Traditions

In this series, Brian Johnston explores 7 things all Christians need to stand in, stand for or stand doing: standing in the gap, standing in the Gospel, standing in grace, standing against the Devil, standing in the will of God, standing in unity
and standing in the 'Traditions'.

Stand in the Gap - Part 6: Standing in Unity

In this series, Brian Johnston explores 7 things all Christians need to stand in, stand for or stand doing: standing in the gap, standing in the Gospel, standing in grace, standing against the Devil, standing in the will of God, standing in unity
and standing in the 'Traditions'.

Stand in the Gap - Part 5: Standing in the Will of God

In this series, Brian Johnston explores 7 things all Christians need to stand in, stand for or stand doing: standing in the gap, standing in the Gospel, standing in grace, standing against the Devil, standing in the will of God, standing in unity
and standing in the 'Traditions'.

Stand in the Gap - Part 4: Standing Against the Devil

In this series, Brian Johnston explores 7 things all Christians need to stand in, stand for or stand doing: standing in the gap, standing in the Gospel, standing in grace, standing against the Devil, standing in the will of God, standing in unity
and standing in the 'Traditions'.

Stand in the Gap - Part 3: Standing in Grace

In this series, Brian Johnston explores 7 things all Christians need to stand in, stand for or stand doing: standing in the gap, standing in the Gospel, standing in grace, standing against the Devil, standing in the will of God, standing in unity
and standing in the 'Traditions'.

Stand in the Gap - Part 2: Standing in the Gospel

In this series, Brian Johnston explores 7 things all Christians need to stand in, stand for or stand doing: standing in the gap, standing in the Gospel, standing in grace, standing against the Devil, standing in the will of God, standing in unity
and standing in the 'Traditions'.

In this series, Brian Johnston explores 7 things all Christians need to stand in, stand for or stand doing: standing in the gap, standing in the Gospel, standing in grace, standing against the Devil, standing in the will of God, standing in unity
and standing in the 'Traditions'.

The Story of Saul from Tarsus: Part 15 - Lasting Legacy

 

Brian Johnston takes a detailed look at the character and life of the apostle Paul - a man who made the amazing journey from persecuting churches of God to planting them!

The Story of Saul from Tarsus: Part 14 - Last Writes

Brian Johnston takes a detailed look at the character and life of the apostle Paul - a man who made the amazing journey from persecuting churches of God to planting them!

The Story of Saul from Tarsus: Part 13 - All at Sea 

 

Brian Johnston takes a detailed look at the character and life of the apostle Paul - a man who made the amazing journey from persecuting churches of God to planting them!

The Story of Saul from Tarsus: Part 12 - Small Paul

Brian Johnston takes a detailed look at the character and life of the apostle Paul - a man who made the amazing journey from persecuting churches of God to planting them!

The Story of Saul from Tarsus: Part 11 - Reflection on Paul's Sufferings

 

Brian Johnston takes a detailed look at the character and life of the apostle Paul - a man who made the amazing journey from persecuting churches of God to planting them!

The Story of Saul from Tarsus: Part 10 - A Career-Defining Moment at Corinth & Ephesus

Brian Johnston takes a detailed look at the character and life of the apostle Paul - a man who made the amazing journey from persecuting churches of God to planting them!

The Story of Saul from Tarsus: Part 9 - Apologetics at Athens

 

Brian Johnston takes a detailed look at the character and life of the apostle Paul - a man who made the amazing journey from persecuting churches of God to planting them!

The Story of Saul from Tarsus: Part 8 - Problems at Philippi

Brian Johnston takes a detailed look at the character and life of the apostle Paul - a man who made the amazing journey from persecuting churches of God to planting them!

The Story of Saul from Tarsus: Part 7 - Church Councils and Ecclesiology

 

Brian Johnston takes a detailed look at the character and life of the apostle Paul - a man who made the amazing journey from persecuting churches of God to planting them!

The Story of Saul from Tarsus: Part 6 - Lynched at Lystra

Brian Johnston takes a detailed look at the character and life of the apostle Paul - a man who made the amazing journey from persecuting churches of God to planting them!

The Story of Saul from Tarsus: Part 5 - Saul's First Missionary Journey

 

Brian Johnston takes a detailed look at the character and life of the apostle Paul - a man who made the amazing journey from persecuting churches of God to planting them!

The Story of Saul from Tarsus: Part 4 - A Cross-centred World View

Brian Johnston takes a detailed look at the character and life of the apostle Paul - a man who made the amazing journey from persecuting churches of God to planting them!

The Story of Saul from Tarsus: Part 3 - Adopted at Antioch

Brian Johnston takes a detailed look at the character and life of the apostle Paul - a man who made the amazing journey from persecuting churches of God to planting them!

The Story of Saul from Tarsus: Part 2 - Let the Adventures Begin!

Brian Johnston takes a detailed look at the character and life of the apostle Paul - a man who made the amazing journey from persecuting churches of God to planting them!

The Story of Saul from Tarsus: Part 1 - The Most Reluctant Convert in All of Palestine

Brian Johnston takes a detailed look at the character and life of the apostle Paul - a man who made the amazing journey from persecuting churches of God to planting them!

Acts and Facts - God's Unstoppable Mission: Part 18 - The End of the Road

In this stimulating series on the Acts of the Apostles, Bible teacher Brian Johnston explores how the historian Luke narrates the true story of a small Jerusalem-based group, emerging from Judaism, that morphed into a worldwide phenomenon that became mainly Gentile: to do this, Luke traces it all the way from Jerusalem to Rome and paints the story in 6 'panels', each ending with a summary statement of the ongoing progress of God’s Word (6:7; 9:31; 12:24; 16:5; 19:20). Discover how the main overarching message of Acts is the progress of the Gospel in the power of the Spirit – in which all manner of internal and external obstacles are overcome. The last word is literally: ‘unhindered,’ which brings us to a very inspiring crescendo indeed!

Acts and Facts - God's Unstoppable Mission: Part 17 - The Frowning of Providence

In this stimulating series on the Acts of the Apostles, Bible teacher Brian Johnston explores how the historian Luke narrates the true story of a small Jerusalem-based group, emerging from Judaism, that morphed into a worldwide phenomenon that became mainly Gentile: to do this, Luke traces it all the way from Jerusalem to Rome and paints the story in 6 'panels', each ending with a summary statement of the ongoing progress of God’s Word (6:7; 9:31; 12:24; 16:5; 19:20). Discover how the main overarching message of Acts is the progress of the Gospel in the power of the Spirit – in which all manner of internal and external obstacles are overcome. The last word is literally: ‘unhindered,’ which brings us to a very inspiring crescendo indeed!

Acts and Facts - God's Unstoppable Mission: Part 16 - The Customs of Paul

In this stimulating series on the Acts of the Apostles, Bible teacher Brian Johnston explores how the historian Luke narrates the true story of a small Jerusalem-based group, emerging from Judaism, that morphed into a worldwide phenomenon that became mainly Gentile: to do this, Luke traces it all the way from Jerusalem to Rome and paints the story in 6 'panels', each ending with a summary statement of the ongoing progress of God’s Word (6:7; 9:31; 12:24; 16:5; 19:20). Discover how the main overarching message of Acts is the progress of the Gospel in the power of the Spirit – in which all manner of internal and external obstacles are overcome. The last word is literally: ‘unhindered,’ which brings us to a very inspiring crescendo indeed!

Acts and Facts - God's Unstoppable Mission: Part 15 - The Contrast of the Temples

In this stimulating series on the Acts of the Apostles, Bible teacher Brian Johnston explores how the historian Luke narrates the true story of a small Jerusalem-based group, emerging from Judaism, that morphed into a worldwide phenomenon that became mainly Gentile: to do this, Luke traces it all the way from Jerusalem to Rome and paints the story in 6 'panels', each ending with a summary statement of the ongoing progress of God’s Word (6:7; 9:31; 12:24; 16:5; 19:20). Discover how the main overarching message of Acts is the progress of the Gospel in the power of the Spirit – in which all manner of internal and external obstacles are overcome. The last word is literally: ‘unhindered,’ which brings us to a very inspiring crescendo indeed!

Acts and Facts - God's Unstoppable Mission: Part 14 - The Make-up of Churches

In this stimulating series on the Acts of the Apostles, Bible teacher Brian Johnston explores how the historian Luke narrates the true story of a small Jerusalem-based group, emerging from Judaism, that morphed into a worldwide phenomenon that became mainly Gentile: to do this, Luke traces it all the way from Jerusalem to Rome and paints the story in 6 'panels', each ending with a summary statement of the ongoing progress of God’s Word (6:7; 9:31; 12:24; 16:5; 19:20). Discover how the main overarching message of Acts is the progress of the Gospel in the power of the Spirit – in which all manner of internal and external obstacles are overcome. The last word is literally: ‘unhindered,’ which brings us to a very inspiring crescendo indeed!

Acts and Facts - God's Unstoppable Mission: Part 13 - The Value of Councils

In this stimulating series on the Acts of the Apostles, Bible teacher Brian Johnston explores how the historian Luke narrates the true story of a small Jerusalem-based group, emerging from Judaism, that morphed into a worldwide phenomenon that became mainly Gentile: to do this, Luke traces it all the way from Jerusalem to Rome and paints the story in 6 'panels', each ending with a summary statement of the ongoing progress of God’s Word (6:7; 9:31; 12:24; 16:5; 19:20). Discover how the main overarching message of Acts is the progress of the Gospel in the power of the Spirit – in which all manner of internal and external obstacles are overcome. The last word is literally: ‘unhindered,’ which brings us to a very inspiring crescendo indeed!

Acts and Facts - God's Unstoppable Mission: Part 12 -  The Crossing of Wires

In this stimulating series on the Acts of the Apostles, Bible teacher Brian Johnston explores how the historian Luke narrates the true story of a small Jerusalem-based group, emerging from Judaism, that morphed into a worldwide phenomenon that became mainly Gentile: to do this, Luke traces it all the way from Jerusalem to Rome and paints the story in 6 'panels', each ending with a summary statement of the ongoing progress of God’s Word (6:7; 9:31; 12:24; 16:5; 19:20). Discover how the main overarching message of Acts is the progress of the Gospel in the power of the Spirit – in which all manner of internal and external obstacles are overcome. The last word is literally: ‘unhindered,’ which brings us to a very inspiring crescendo indeed!

Acts and Facts - God's Unstoppable Mission: Part 11 - The Benefit of Numbers

In this stimulating series on the Acts of the Apostles, Bible teacher Brian Johnston explores how the historian Luke narrates the true story of a small Jerusalem-based group, emerging from Judaism, that morphed into a worldwide phenomenon that became mainly Gentile: to do this, Luke traces it all the way from Jerusalem to Rome and paints the story in 6 'panels', each ending with a summary statement of the ongoing progress of God’s Word (6:7; 9:31; 12:24; 16:5; 19:20). Discover how the main overarching message of Acts is the progress of the Gospel in the power of the Spirit – in which all manner of internal and external obstacles are overcome. The last word is literally: ‘unhindered,’ which brings us to a very inspiring crescendo indeed!

Acts and Facts - God's Unstoppable Mission: Part 10 - The Base for World Vision

In this stimulating series on the Acts of the Apostles, Bible teacher Brian Johnston explores how the historian Luke narrates the true story of a small Jerusalem-based group, emerging from Judaism, that morphed into a worldwide phenomenon that became mainly Gentile: to do this, Luke traces it all the way from Jerusalem to Rome and paints the story in 6 'panels', each ending with a summary statement of the ongoing progress of God’s Word (6:7; 9:31; 12:24; 16:5; 19:20). Discover how the main overarching message of Acts is the progress of the Gospel in the power of the Spirit – in which all manner of internal and external obstacles are overcome. The last word is literally: ‘unhindered,’ which brings us to a very inspiring crescendo indeed!