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Going the Distance - Part 12: Refocusing Disappointment

Going the Distance - Part 12: Refocusing Disappointment

The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:26-27). The picture of a boxer is especially apt, as experience teaches us that we don’t need to go very far in the Christian life before we start taking ‘blows’ or ‘hits.’ In another place, Paul talks about being “struck down” (2 Corinthians 4:9).

He goes on to make it clear that he was down, but not out. But, sadly, for many today the ‘knock-out’ rate is high. What are those ‘hooks’ that leave many sprawling on the canvas? They are the same ones that godly people have been experiencing since Bible times. This series bring together some of the notable ‘sucker punches’ that often get thrown at Christians – discouragement, guilt, failure, anxiety, distraction, lust, anger, pride, doubts, greed, divisions and disappointments. It aims to help us to draw on the resource of the Bible’s guidance to enable us to keep our guard up. 

Going the Distance - Part 11: Healing Division

Going the Distance - Part 11: Healing Division

The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:26-27). The picture of a boxer is especially apt, as experience teaches us that we don’t need to go very far in the Christian life before we start taking ‘blows’ or ‘hits.’ In another place, Paul talks about being “struck down” (2 Corinthians 4:9).

He goes on to make it clear that he was down, but not out. But, sadly, for many today the ‘knock-out’ rate is high. What are those ‘hooks’ that leave many sprawling on the canvas? They are the same ones that godly people have been experiencing since Bible times. This series bring together some of the notable ‘sucker punches’ that often get thrown at Christians – discouragement, guilt, failure, anxiety, distraction, lust, anger, pride, doubts, greed, divisions and disappointments. It aims to help us to draw on the resource of the Bible’s guidance to enable us to keep our guard up. 

Going the Distance - Part 10: Grappling with Greed

Going the Distance - Part 10: Grappling with Greed

The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:26-27). The picture of a boxer is especially apt, as experience teaches us that we don’t need to go very far in the Christian life before we start taking ‘blows’ or ‘hits.’ In another place, Paul talks about being “struck down” (2 Corinthians 4:9).

He goes on to make it clear that he was down, but not out. But, sadly, for many today the ‘knock-out’ rate is high. What are those ‘hooks’ that leave many sprawling on the canvas? They are the same ones that godly people have been experiencing since Bible times. This series bring together some of the notable ‘sucker punches’ that often get thrown at Christians – discouragement, guilt, failure, anxiety, distraction, lust, anger, pride, doubts, greed, divisions and disappointments. It aims to help us to draw on the resource of the Bible’s guidance to enable us to keep our guard up. 

Going the Distance - Part 9: Dispelling Doubts

Going the Distance - Part 9: Dispelling Doubts

The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:26-27). The picture of a boxer is especially apt, as experience teaches us that we don’t need to go very far in the Christian life before we start taking ‘blows’ or ‘hits.’ In another place, Paul talks about being “struck down” (2 Corinthians 4:9).

He goes on to make it clear that he was down, but not out. But, sadly, for many today the ‘knock-out’ rate is high. What are those ‘hooks’ that leave many sprawling on the canvas? They are the same ones that godly people have been experiencing since Bible times. This series bring together some of the notable ‘sucker punches’ that often get thrown at Christians – discouragement, guilt, failure, anxiety, distraction, lust, anger, pride, doubts, greed, divisions and disappointments. It aims to help us to draw on the resource of the Bible’s guidance to enable us to keep our guard up. 

Going the Distance - Part 8: Demolishing Pride

Going the Distance - Part 8: Demolishing Pride

The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:26-27). The picture of a boxer is especially apt, as experience teaches us that we don’t need to go very far in the Christian life before we start taking ‘blows’ or ‘hits.’ In another place, Paul talks about being “struck down” (2 Corinthians 4:9).

He goes on to make it clear that he was down, but not out. But, sadly, for many today the ‘knock-out’ rate is high. What are those ‘hooks’ that leave many sprawling on the canvas? They are the same ones that godly people have been experiencing since Bible times. This series bring together some of the notable ‘sucker punches’ that often get thrown at Christians – discouragement, guilt, failure, anxiety, distraction, lust, anger, pride, doubts, greed, divisions and disappointments. It aims to help us to draw on the resource of the Bible’s guidance to enable us to keep our guard up. 

Going the Distance - Part 7: Defusing Anger

Going the Distance - Part 7: Defusing Anger

The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:26-27). The picture of a boxer is especially apt, as experience teaches us that we don’t need to go very far in the Christian life before we start taking ‘blows’ or ‘hits.’ In another place, Paul talks about being “struck down” (2 Corinthians 4:9).

He goes on to make it clear that he was down, but not out. But, sadly, for many today the ‘knock-out’ rate is high. What are those ‘hooks’ that leave many sprawling on the canvas? They are the same ones that godly people have been experiencing since Bible times. This series bring together some of the notable ‘sucker punches’ that often get thrown at Christians – discouragement, guilt, failure, anxiety, distraction, lust, anger, pride, doubts, greed, divisions and disappointments. It aims to help us to draw on the resource of the Bible’s guidance to enable us to keep our guard up. 

Going the Distance - Part 6: Combating Lust

Going the Distance - Part 6: Combating Lust

The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:26-27). The picture of a boxer is especially apt, as experience teaches us that we don’t need to go very far in the Christian life before we start taking ‘blows’ or ‘hits.’ In another place, Paul talks about being “struck down” (2 Corinthians 4:9).

He goes on to make it clear that he was down, but not out. But, sadly, for many today the ‘knock-out’ rate is high. What are those ‘hooks’ that leave many sprawling on the canvas? They are the same ones that godly people have been experiencing since Bible times. This series bring together some of the notable ‘sucker punches’ that often get thrown at Christians – discouragement, guilt, failure, anxiety, distraction, lust, anger, pride, doubts, greed, divisions and disappointments. It aims to help us to draw on the resource of the Bible’s guidance to enable us to keep our guard up. 

Going the Distance - Part 5: Avoiding Distraction

Going the Distance - Part 5: Avoiding Distraction

The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:26-27). The picture of a boxer is especially apt, as experience teaches us that we don’t need to go very far in the Christian life before we start taking ‘blows’ or ‘hits.’ In another place, Paul talks about being “struck down” (2 Corinthians 4:9).

He goes on to make it clear that he was down, but not out. But, sadly, for many today the ‘knock-out’ rate is high. What are those ‘hooks’ that leave many sprawling on the canvas? They are the same ones that godly people have been experiencing since Bible times. This series bring together some of the notable ‘sucker punches’ that often get thrown at Christians – discouragement, guilt, failure, anxiety, distraction, lust, anger, pride, doubts, greed, divisions and disappointments. It aims to help us to draw on the resource of the Bible’s guidance to enable us to keep our guard up. 

 

 

Going the Distance - Part 4: Addressing Anxiety

Going the Distance - Part 4: Addressing Anxiety

The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:26-27). The picture of a boxer is especially apt, as experience teaches us that we don’t need to go very far in the Christian life before we start taking ‘blows’ or ‘hits.’ In another place, Paul talks about being “struck down” (2 Corinthians 4:9).

He goes on to make it clear that he was down, but not out. But, sadly, for many today the ‘knock-out’ rate is high. What are those ‘hooks’ that leave many sprawling on the canvas? They are the same ones that godly people have been experiencing since Bible times. This series bring together some of the notable ‘sucker punches’ that often get thrown at Christians – discouragement, guilt, failure, anxiety, distraction, lust, anger, pride, doubts, greed, divisions and disappointments. It aims to help us to draw on the resource of the Bible’s guidance to enable us to keep our guard up. 

Going the Distance - Part 3: Overcoming Failure

Going the Distance - Part 3: Overcoming Failure

The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:26-27). The picture of a boxer is especially apt, as experience teaches us that we don’t need to go very far in the Christian life before we start taking ‘blows’ or ‘hits.’ In another place, Paul talks about being “struck down” (2 Corinthians 4:9).

He goes on to make it clear that he was down, but not out. But, sadly, for many today the ‘knock-out’ rate is high. What are those ‘hooks’ that leave many sprawling on the canvas? They are the same ones that godly people have been experiencing since Bible times. This series bring together some of the notable ‘sucker punches’ that often get thrown at Christians – discouragement, guilt, failure, anxiety, distraction, lust, anger, pride, doubts, greed, divisions and disappointments. It aims to help us to draw on the resource of the Bible’s guidance to enable us to keep our guard up. 

Going the Distance - Part 2: Surviving Guilt

Going the Distance - Part 2: Surviving Guilt

The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:26-27). The picture of a boxer is especially apt, as experience teaches us that we don’t need to go very far in the Christian life before we start taking ‘blows’ or ‘hits.’ In another place, Paul talks about being “struck down” (2 Corinthians 4:9). He goes on to make it clear that he was down, but not out. But, sadly, for many today the ‘knock-out’ rate is high. What are those ‘hooks’ that leave many sprawling on the canvas? They are the same ones that godly people have been experiencing since Bible times. This series bring together some of the notable ‘sucker punches’ that often get thrown at Christians – discouragement, guilt, failure, anxiety, distraction, lust, anger, pride, doubts, greed, divisions and disappointments. It aims to help us to draw on the resource of the Bible’s guidance to enable us to keep our guard up. 

Going the Distance - Part 1: Battling Discouragement

Going the Distance - Part 1: Battling Discouragement

The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:26-27). The picture of a boxer is especially apt, as experience teaches us that we don’t need to go very far in the Christian life before we start taking ‘blows’ or ‘hits.’ In another place, Paul talks about being “struck down” (2 Corinthians 4:9). He goes on to make it clear that he was down, but not out. But, sadly, for many today the ‘knock-out’ rate is high. What are those ‘hooks’ that leave many sprawling on the canvas? They are the same ones that godly people have been experiencing since Bible times. This series bring together some of the notable ‘sucker punches’ that often get thrown at Christians – discouragement, guilt, failure, anxiety, distraction, lust, anger, pride, doubts, greed, divisions and disappointments. It aims to help us to draw on the resource of the Bible’s guidance to enable us to keep our guard up. 

A Tale of Two Women from Proverbs - Part 5

Part 1 - In every generation and place, we each must choose between the wisest of things and the most foolish of things. The Bible with its use of literary devices, styles this as the choice between two women, each of whom competes for our affection, indeed, clamours for it. Some commentators have taken this imagery a shade further and named these female characters as Dame Wisdom and Madam Folly. Join Bible teacher Brian Johnston as he explores this imagery in this series of 5 helpful life lessons for today.

A Tale of Two Women from Proverbs - Part 4

Part 4 - In every generation and place, we each must choose between the wisest of things and the most foolish of things. The Bible with its use of literary devices, styles this as the choice between two women, each of whom competes for our affection, indeed, clamours for it. Some commentators have taken this imagery a shade further and named these female characters as Dame Wisdom and Madam Folly. Join Bible teacher Brian Johnston as he explores this imagery in this series of 5 helpful life lessons for today.

A Tale of Two Women from Proverbs - Part 3

Part 3 - In every generation and place, we each must choose between the wisest of things and the most foolish of things. The Bible with its use of literary devices, styles this as the choice between two women, each of whom competes for our affection, indeed, clamours for it. Some commentators have taken this imagery a shade further and named these female characters as Dame Wisdom and Madam Folly. Join Bible teacher Brian Johnston as he explores this imagery in this series of 5 helpful life lessons for today.

A Tale of Two Women from Proverbs - Part 2

Part 2 - In every generation and place, we each must choose between the wisest of things and the most foolish of things. The Bible with its use of literary devices, styles this as the choice between two women, each of whom competes for our affection, indeed, clamours for it. Some commentators have taken this imagery a shade further and named these female characters as Dame Wisdom and Madam Folly. Join Bible teacher Brian Johnston as he explores this imagery in this series of 5 helpful life lessons for today.

A Tale of Two Women from Proverbs - Part 1

Part 1 - In every generation and place, we each must choose between the wisest of things and the most foolish of things. The Bible with its use of literary devices, styles this as the choice between two women, each of whom competes for our affection, indeed, clamours for it. Some commentators have taken this imagery a shade further and named these female characters as Dame Wisdom and Madam Folly. Join Bible teacher Brian Johnston as he explores this imagery in this series of 5 helpful life lessons for today.

Pictures of Salvation - Part 4: Alienated from God (The Family Circle)

Pictures of Salvation - Part 4: Alienated from God (The Family Circle)

In this short series, Brian Johnston explores some of the imagery that the Bible uses to explain salvation.  The fourth and final episode takes us to the great Bible truth of adoption and how we have been brought into God's family through the work of Christ!

Pictures of Salvation - Part 3: Under God's Wrath (The Temple Shrine)

Pictures of Salvation - Part 3: 

In this short series, Brian Johnston explores some of the imagery that the Bible uses to explain salvation.  The third episode explores the Bible theme of propitiation by looking at the temple shrine at the time of the early church.  

Pictures of Salvation - Part 2: Sentenced to Death in the Law Courts

Pictures of Salvation - Part 2: Sentenced to Death in the Law Courts

In this short series, Brian Johnston explores some of the imagery that the Bible uses to explain salvation.  The second episode explains how we have been sentenced to death in God's law courts because of our sin, but through Jesus we can be justified and found not guilty!

Pictures of Salvation - Part 1: Freed from the Slave Market

Pictures of Salvation - Part 1: Freed from the Slave Market

In this short series, Brian Johnston explores some of the imagery that the Bible uses to explain salvation.  The first episode explores slavery in the Roman Empire, and how we have been freed from the slavery of sin!

Our God Reigns! The Awesome Sovereignty of God (Part 14)

Can we control our own destiny, or is it all down to chance?  Who, or what, is in charge of history?

To be credible, any worldview must answer four questions - about our origins, our morality, our (life’s) meaning, and our destiny. When the author’s daily Bible readings took him to Isaiah 37-47, he found the Biblical worldview does just that in an impressive declaration and demonstration of the sovereignty of God. That’s what led to the writing of this book, which along the way seeks to answer some important questions that have puzzled people for centuries:

- What does the Bible categorically say about human origins?
- Does God change his mind?
- Why did God order the killing of peoples in the Old Testament?
- Has Israel been left out of God’s purposes?
- Why bother praying?
- Was Jesus’ crucifixion simply a terrible accident?
- Does God decide who is saved and who isn’t?
- What are God’s purposes in the end times?
- Does man have free wills?
- Do the sign gifts operate today in God's purposes?

Our God Reigns! The Awesome Sovereignty of God (Part 13)

Can we control our own destiny, or is it all down to chance?  Who, or what, is in charge of history?

To be credible, any worldview must answer four questions - about our origins, our morality, our (life’s) meaning, and our destiny. When the author’s daily Bible readings took him to Isaiah 37-47, he found the Biblical worldview does just that in an impressive declaration and demonstration of the sovereignty of God. That’s what led to the writing of this book, which along the way seeks to answer some important questions that have puzzled people for centuries:

- What does the Bible categorically say about human origins?
- Does God change his mind?
- Why did God order the killing of peoples in the Old Testament?
- Has Israel been left out of God’s purposes?
- Why bother praying?
- Was Jesus’ crucifixion simply a terrible accident?
- Does God decide who is saved and who isn’t?
- What are God’s purposes in the end times?
- Does man have free wills?
- Do the sign gifts operate today in God's purposes?

Our God Reigns! The Awesome Sovereignty of God (Part 12)

Can we control our own destiny, or is it all down to chance?  Who, or what, is in charge of history?

To be credible, any worldview must answer four questions - about our origins, our morality, our (life’s) meaning, and our destiny. When the author’s daily Bible readings took him to Isaiah 37-47, he found the Biblical worldview does just that in an impressive declaration and demonstration of the sovereignty of God. That’s what led to the writing of this book, which along the way seeks to answer some important questions that have puzzled people for centuries:

- What does the Bible categorically say about human origins?
- Does God change his mind?
- Why did God order the killing of peoples in the Old Testament?
- Has Israel been left out of God’s purposes?
- Why bother praying?
- Was Jesus’ crucifixion simply a terrible accident?
- Does God decide who is saved and who isn’t?
- What are God’s purposes in the end times?
- Does man have free wills?
- Do the sign gifts operate today in God's purposes?

Our God Reigns! The Awesome Sovereignty of God (Part 11)

Can we control our own destiny, or is it all down to chance?  Who, or what, is in charge of history?

To be credible, any worldview must answer four questions - about our origins, our morality, our (life’s) meaning, and our destiny. When the author’s daily Bible readings took him to Isaiah 37-47, he found the Biblical worldview does just that in an impressive declaration and demonstration of the sovereignty of God. That’s what led to the writing of this book, which along the way seeks to answer some important questions that have puzzled people for centuries:

- What does the Bible categorically say about human origins?
- Does God change his mind?
- Why did God order the killing of peoples in the Old Testament?
- Has Israel been left out of God’s purposes?
- Why bother praying?
- Was Jesus’ crucifixion simply a terrible accident?
- Does God decide who is saved and who isn’t?
- What are God’s purposes in the end times?
- Does man have free wills?
- Do the sign gifts operate today in God's purposes?

Our God Reigns! The Awesome Sovereignty of God (Part 10)

Can we control our own destiny, or is it all down to chance?  Who, or what, is in charge of history?

To be credible, any worldview must answer four questions - about our origins, our morality, our (life’s) meaning, and our destiny. When the author’s daily Bible readings took him to Isaiah 37-47, he found the Biblical worldview does just that in an impressive declaration and demonstration of the sovereignty of God. That’s what led to the writing of this book, which along the way seeks to answer some important questions that have puzzled people for centuries:

- What does the Bible categorically say about human origins?
- Does God change his mind?
- Why did God order the killing of peoples in the Old Testament?
- Has Israel been left out of God’s purposes?
- Why bother praying?
- Was Jesus’ crucifixion simply a terrible accident?
- Does God decide who is saved and who isn’t?
- What are God’s purposes in the end times?
- Does man have free wills?
- Do the sign gifts operate today in God's purposes?

Our God Reigns! The Awesome Sovereignty of God (Part 9)

Can we control our own destiny, or is it all down to chance?  Who, or what, is in charge of history?

To be credible, any worldview must answer four questions - about our origins, our morality, our (life’s) meaning, and our destiny. When the author’s daily Bible readings took him to Isaiah 37-47, he found the Biblical worldview does just that in an impressive declaration and demonstration of the sovereignty of God. That’s what led to the writing of this book, which along the way seeks to answer some important questions that have puzzled people for centuries:

- What does the Bible categorically say about human origins?
- Does God change his mind?
- Why did God order the killing of peoples in the Old Testament?
- Has Israel been left out of God’s purposes?
- Why bother praying?
- Was Jesus’ crucifixion simply a terrible accident?
- Does God decide who is saved and who isn’t?
- What are God’s purposes in the end times?
- Does man have free wills?
- Do the sign gifts operate today in God's purposes?

Our God Reigns! The Awesome Sovereignty of God (Part 8)

Can we control our own destiny, or is it all down to chance?  Who, or what, is in charge of history?

To be credible, any worldview must answer four questions - about our origins, our morality, our (life’s) meaning, and our destiny. When the author’s daily Bible readings took him to Isaiah 37-47, he found the Biblical worldview does just that in an impressive declaration and demonstration of the sovereignty of God. That’s what led to the writing of this book, which along the way seeks to answer some important questions that have puzzled people for centuries:

- What does the Bible categorically say about human origins?
- Does God change his mind?
- Why did God order the killing of peoples in the Old Testament?
- Has Israel been left out of God’s purposes?
- Why bother praying?
- Was Jesus’ crucifixion simply a terrible accident?
- Does God decide who is saved and who isn’t?
- What are God’s purposes in the end times?
- Does man have free wills?
- Do the sign gifts operate today in God's purposes?

Our God Reigns! The Awesome Sovereignty of God (Part 7)

Can we control our own destiny, or is it all down to chance?  Who, or what, is in charge of history?

To be credible, any worldview must answer four questions - about our origins, our morality, our (life’s) meaning, and our destiny. When the author’s daily Bible readings took him to Isaiah 37-47, he found the Biblical worldview does just that in an impressive declaration and demonstration of the sovereignty of God. That’s what led to the writing of this book, which along the way seeks to answer some important questions that have puzzled people for centuries:

- What does the Bible categorically say about human origins?
- Does God change his mind?
- Why did God order the killing of peoples in the Old Testament?
- Has Israel been left out of God’s purposes?
- Why bother praying?
- Was Jesus’ crucifixion simply a terrible accident?
- Does God decide who is saved and who isn’t?
- What are God’s purposes in the end times?
- Does man have free wills?
- Do the sign gifts operate today in God's purposes?

Our God Reigns! The Awesome Sovereignty of God (Part 6)

Can we control our own destiny, or is it all down to chance?  Who, or what, is in charge of history?

To be credible, any worldview must answer four questions - about our origins, our morality, our (life’s) meaning, and our destiny. When the author’s daily Bible readings took him to Isaiah 37-47, he found the Biblical worldview does just that in an impressive declaration and demonstration of the sovereignty of God. That’s what led to the writing of this book, which along the way seeks to answer some important questions that have puzzled people for centuries:

- What does the Bible categorically say about human origins?
- Does God change his mind?
- Why did God order the killing of peoples in the Old Testament?
- Has Israel been left out of God’s purposes?
- Why bother praying?
- Was Jesus’ crucifixion simply a terrible accident?
- Does God decide who is saved and who isn’t?
- What are God’s purposes in the end times?
- Does man have free wills?
- Do the sign gifts operate today in God's purposes?

Our God Reigns! The Awesome Sovereignty of God (Part 5)

Can we control our own destiny, or is it all down to chance?  Who, or what, is in charge of history?

To be credible, any worldview must answer four questions - about our origins, our morality, our (life’s) meaning, and our destiny. When the author’s daily Bible readings took him to Isaiah 37-47, he found the Biblical worldview does just that in an impressive declaration and demonstration of the sovereignty of God. That’s what led to the writing of this book, which along the way seeks to answer some important questions that have puzzled people for centuries:

- What does the Bible categorically say about human origins?
- Does God change his mind?
- Why did God order the killing of peoples in the Old Testament?
- Has Israel been left out of God’s purposes?
- Why bother praying?
- Was Jesus’ crucifixion simply a terrible accident?
- Does God decide who is saved and who isn’t?
- What are God’s purposes in the end times?
- Does man have free wills?
- Do the sign gifts operate today in God's purposes?

Our God Reigns! The Awesome Sovereignty of God (Part 4)

Can we control our own destiny, or is it all down to chance?  Who, or what, is in charge of history?

To be credible, any worldview must answer four questions - about our origins, our morality, our (life’s) meaning, and our destiny. When the author’s daily Bible readings took him to Isaiah 37-47, he found the Biblical worldview does just that in an impressive declaration and demonstration of the sovereignty of God. That’s what led to the writing of this book, which along the way seeks to answer some important questions that have puzzled people for centuries:

- What does the Bible categorically say about human origins?
- Does God change his mind?
- Why did God order the killing of peoples in the Old Testament?
- Has Israel been left out of God’s purposes?
- Why bother praying?
- Was Jesus’ crucifixion simply a terrible accident?
- Does God decide who is saved and who isn’t?
- What are God’s purposes in the end times?
- Does man have free wills?
- Do the sign gifts operate today in God's purposes?

Our God Reigns! The Awesome Sovereignty of God (Part 3)

Can we control our own destiny, or is it all down to chance?  Who, or what, is in charge of history?

To be credible, any worldview must answer four questions - about our origins, our morality, our (life’s) meaning, and our destiny. When the author’s daily Bible readings took him to Isaiah 37-47, he found the Biblical worldview does just that in an impressive declaration and demonstration of the sovereignty of God. That’s what led to the writing of this book, which along the way seeks to answer some important questions that have puzzled people for centuries:

- What does the Bible categorically say about human origins?
- Does God change his mind?
- Why did God order the killing of peoples in the Old Testament?
- Has Israel been left out of God’s purposes?
- Why bother praying?
- Was Jesus’ crucifixion simply a terrible accident?
- Does God decide who is saved and who isn’t?
- What are God’s purposes in the end times?
- Does man have free wills?
- Do the sign gifts operate today in God's purposes?

Our God Reigns! The Awesome Sovereignty of God (Part 2)

Can we control our own destiny, or is it all down to chance?  Who, or what, is in charge of history?

To be credible, any worldview must answer four questions - about our origins, our morality, our (life’s) meaning, and our destiny. When the author’s daily Bible readings took him to Isaiah 37-47, he found the Biblical worldview does just that in an impressive declaration and demonstration of the sovereignty of God. That’s what led to the writing of this book, which along the way seeks to answer some important questions that have puzzled people for centuries:

- What does the Bible categorically say about human origins?
- Does God change his mind?
- Why did God order the killing of peoples in the Old Testament?
- Has Israel been left out of God’s purposes?
- Why bother praying?
- Was Jesus’ crucifixion simply a terrible accident?
- Does God decide who is saved and who isn’t?
- What are God’s purposes in the end times?
- Does man have free wills?
- Do the sign gifts operate today in God's purposes?

Our God Reigns! The Awesome Sovereignty of God (Part 1)

Can we control our own destiny, or is it all down to chance?  Who, or what, is in charge of history? To be credible, any worldview must answer four questions - about our origins, our morality, our (life’s) meaning, and our destiny. When Brian Johnston's daily Bible readings took him to Isaiah 37-47, he found the Biblical worldview does just that in an impressive declaration and demonstration of the sovereignty of God. That’s what led to this series which along the way seeks to answer some important questions that have puzzled people for centuries:

- What does the Bible categorically say about human origins?
- Does God change his mind?
- Why did God order the killing of peoples in the Old Testament?
- Has Israel been left out of God’s purposes?
- Why bother praying?
- Was Jesus’ crucifixion simply a terrible accident?
- Does God decide who is saved and who isn’t?
- What are God’s purposes in the end times?
- Does man have free wills?
- Do the sign gifts operate today in God's purposes?

Sowing in Hard Soil - Tools and Encouragement for Preaching the Gospel Part 12

On a few occasions in the New Testament, the Apostle Paul urges his readers not to lose heart. In particular, he appeals that they don’t lose heart in evangelism. This appeal can be found – twice in fact - in 2 Corinthians 4. If we’re in the western world today, it’s not hard to appreciate why he had this concern. Paul encountered in certain places the same stony indifference we can come up against, ranging even to outright hostility at times. We can all too readily identify the same features in society around us that the Apostle Paul diagnoses in the Greco-Roman world of the first century AD (Romans 1). Drawing from Paul’s writings, Bible teacher and broadcaster Brian Johnston provides a number of tools and also some encouragement in preaching the gospel in modern society.

Sowing in Hard Soil - Tools and Encouragement for Preaching the Gospel Part 11

On a few occasions in the New Testament, the Apostle Paul urges his readers not to lose heart. In particular, he appeals that they don’t lose heart in evangelism. This appeal can be found – twice in fact - in 2 Corinthians 4. If we’re in the western world today, it’s not hard to appreciate why he had this concern. Paul encountered in certain places the same stony indifference we can come up against, ranging even to outright hostility at times. We can all too readily identify the same features in society around us that the Apostle Paul diagnoses in the Greco-Roman world of the first century AD (Romans 1). Drawing from Paul’s writings, Bible teacher and broadcaster Brian Johnston provides a number of tools and also some encouragement in preaching the gospel in modern society.

Sowing in Hard Soil - Tools and Encouragement for Preaching the Gospel Part 10

On a few occasions in the New Testament, the Apostle Paul urges his readers not to lose heart. In particular, he appeals that they don’t lose heart in evangelism. This appeal can be found – twice in fact - in 2 Corinthians 4. If we’re in the western world today, it’s not hard to appreciate why he had this concern. Paul encountered in certain places the same stony indifference we can come up against, ranging even to outright hostility at times. We can all too readily identify the same features in society around us that the Apostle Paul diagnoses in the Greco-Roman world of the first century AD (Romans 1). Drawing from Paul’s writings, Bible teacher and broadcaster Brian Johnston provides a number of tools and also some encouragement in preaching the gospel in modern society.

Sowing in Hard Soil - Tools and Encouragement for Preaching the Gospel Part 9

On a few occasions in the New Testament, the Apostle Paul urges his readers not to lose heart. In particular, he appeals that they don’t lose heart in evangelism. This appeal can be found – twice in fact - in 2 Corinthians 4. If we’re in the western world today, it’s not hard to appreciate why he had this concern. Paul encountered in certain places the same stony indifference we can come up against, ranging even to outright hostility at times. We can all too readily identify the same features in society around us that the Apostle Paul diagnoses in the Greco-Roman world of the first century AD (Romans 1). Drawing from Paul’s writings, Bible teacher and broadcaster Brian Johnston provides a number of tools and also some encouragement in preaching the gospel in modern society.

Sowing in Hard Soil: Tools and Encouragement to Preach the Gospel Part 8

On a few occasions in the New Testament, the Apostle Paul urges his readers not to lose heart. In particular, he appeals that they don’t lose heart in evangelism. This appeal can be found – twice in fact - in 2 Corinthians 4. If we’re in the western world today, it’s not hard to appreciate why he had this concern. Paul encountered in certain places the same stony indifference we can come up against, ranging even to outright hostility at times. We can all too readily identify the same features in society around us that the Apostle Paul diagnoses in the Greco-Roman world of the first century AD (Romans 1). Drawing from Paul’s writings, Bible teacher and broadcaster Brian Johnston provides a number of tools and also some encouragement in preaching the gospel in modern society.