A lot of people talk about having faith – but does it make any difference to their lives? In this session we look at what the Bible says about faith. It’s not enough simply to say that we have faith – it has to make a difference as well. But what kind of difference? And how?
Find out more about this course by watching the Introduction.
In the first step of our journey learning about holiness, we see that spiritual knowledge is vital. But do we mean by knowledge? How does spiritual knowledge differ from worldly knowledge? And how do we get it?
Find out more about this course by watching the Introduction.
This is the first part of a new course called “A practical guide to holiness”. We think about what holiness is, why we should be interested in it, and the dangers of ignoring holiness.
You can find a free PDF copy of Thomas Watson’s book “A Godly Man’s Picture” online here.
You can also buy a paperback copy from the Banner of Truth.
In the final session of the Firm Foundations course, we are looking at the next life: what will things be like at the resurrection? Do we “go to heaven” when we die? What will the new creation be like?
Find out more about the Firm Foundations course by watching the Introduction. The previous session (part 40, on What happens when you die) is here.
What happens when we die, according to the Bible? Death is one of the biggest mysteries of life – we don’t know what lies beyond the grave. The Bible teaches us that, although there are some things we don’t know, there are things we can be sure about.
Find out more about the Firm Foundations course by watching the Introduction. The previous session (part 39, on Death) is here.
How should Christians think about death? Death is a taboo subject these days – we pretend that it doesn’t exist. But the Bible teaches us that we shouldn’t fear death, and even in some sense welcome it. What does the Bible teach us about death and how we should think about it?
The review of True Spirituality can be found here.
Find out more about the Firm Foundations course by watching the Introduction. The previous session (part 38, on Perseverance) is here.
Can you lose your salvation? What do we make of people who were once Christians but are no longer? In this session we are looking at the topic of perseverance. We consider the questions: what does the Bible say about it? What about people who are no longer Christians? And what encouragement is there for us?
Find out more about the Firm Foundations course by watching the Introduction. The previous session (part 36, on Growth in grace) is here.
How do we grow as Christians? For most of us, becoming a Christian doesn’t involve a massive overnight change. How do we grow, and how do we know that we’re growing? In this session I outline what I call the “cycle of grace”, how the Christian life works.
Find out more about the Firm Foundations course by watching the Introduction. The previous session (part 36, on Joy) is here.
The Bible says that joy is a state, not an emotion. Joy is something we can have any time, anywhere – it’s not about feeling happy or sad. It’s far deeper than any human emotion. What is it and how do we get it?
Find out more about the Firm Foundations course by watching the Introduction. The previous session (part 35, on Peace) is here.
Everyone is looking for peace. In the Bible, peace is not simply the absence of conflict but something deeper. It’s a gift from God, and we can experience it regardless of our circumstances.
Find out more about the Firm Foundations course by watching the Introduction. The previous session (part 34, on Assurance) is here.
