Why do the heathen rage? We answered this question in our previous podcast on Psalm 2:1-5. This episode completes our study of Psalm 2 by showing how the psalm applies the psalm predicts the events recorded two thousand years later in Acts 4 concerning Christ’s death, persecution and resurrection, while also highlighting prophetic elements of the psalm that remain unfulfilled. Using passages from Acts, Matthew 24–25, 2 Peter 3, and 1 Corinthians 15, we demonstrate the certainty of Christ’s return, the reality of a future earthly reign, the final separation of the righteous and unrighteous, and a clear application ... live holy, bear the fruit of the Spirit, and remain ready for Christ’s coming.

Why do the heathen rage? We answered this question in our previous podcast on Psalm 2:1-5. This episode completes our study of Psalm 2 by showing how the psalm applies the psalm predicts the events recorded two thousand years later in Acts 4 concerning Christ’s death, persecution and resurrection, while also highlighting prophetic elements of the psalm that remain unfulfilled. Using passages from Acts, Matthew 24–25, 2 Peter 3, and 1 Corinthians 15, we demonstrate the certainty of Christ’s return, the reality of a future earthly reign, the final separation of the righteous and unrighteous, and a clear application ... live holy, bear the fruit of the Spirit, and remain ready for Christ’s coming.

This episode explores Psalm 1 and explains how true blessedness begins with avoiding ungodly counsel, standing, and scorn, while embracing Scripture instead. It shows how Christians are 1) in the world but must not shaped by it, 2) should when-ever possible meditate on God’s Word day and night to renew the spiritual mind, and 3) bear lasting spiritual fruit like a tree planted by streams of water.

This episode explores Psalm 1 and explains how true blessedness begins with avoiding ungodly counsel, standing, and scorn, while embracing Scripture instead. It shows how Christians are 1) in the world but must not shaped by it, 2) should when-ever possible meditate on God’s Word day and night to renew the spiritual mind, and 3) bear lasting spiritual fruit like a tree planted by streams of water.

We contrast modern influencer ("must-have") culture with the Bible's spiritual necessities, drawing on Philippians 4 to identify three spiritual must-haves which we need to serve Christ effectively. They are joy, gentleness, and peace. We consider learning to rejoice in the Lord despite hardship, exercising gentleness because the Lord is near, and receiving God's surpassing peace as we replace anxiety with thankful prayer. 

Note; all podcasts during the UK holiday months of July, August and September will be based on previously published episodes which have been re-edited, retitled, and republished with new insights, AI-enhanced sound tracks and previously unavailable UNEDITED transcripts (expect errors)

We contrast modern influencer ("must-have") culture with the Bible's spiritual necessities, drawing on Philippians 4 to identify three spiritual must-haves which we need to serve Christ effectively. They are joy, gentleness, and peace. We consider learning to rejoice in the Lord despite hardship, exercising gentleness because the Lord is near, and receiving God's surpassing peace as we replace anxiety with thankful prayer. 

Note; all podcasts during the UK holiday months of July, August and September will be based on previously published episodes which have been re-edited, retitled, and republished with new insights, AI-enhanced sound tracks and previously unavailable UNEDITED transcripts (expect errors)

See how God used two men with highly different characters to inaugurate His global church and understand that whatever kind of people we may be (strong or weak, young or old, rich or poor, whether skilled and educated or not) the LORD will use every faithful believer to bring about His purposes and glorify Him.

See how God used two men with highly different characters to inaugurate His global church and understand that whatever kind of people we may be (strong or weak, young or old, rich or poor, whether skilled and educated or not) the LORD will use every faithful believer to bring about His purposes and glorify Him.

Note; references to 'chapter-headings' and 'sub-headings' relate to the author's book "What is Man? Adam, alien or ape?" on which this episode is largely based.

This episode examines the historicity of Adam and Eve, asking 1) were they were real people, 2) what was the nature of the Garden of Eden narrative, and 3) why does the Bible insists on a literal first couple? We explore theological themes including the Fall, the significance of the tree of life, and the New Testament’s view of Christ as the second Adam. We also engage scientific objections and review counter-arguments from population-modelling, genetics, and philosophical analysis, concluding that a single original pair remains a rationally defensible position. 

Note; references to 'chapter-headings' and 'sub-headings' relate to the author's book "What is Man? Adam, alien or ape?" on which this episode is largely based.

This episode examines the historicity of Adam and Eve, asking 1) were they were real people, 2) what was the nature of the Garden of Eden narrative, and 3) why does the Bible insists on a literal first couple? We explore theological themes including the Fall, the significance of the tree of life, and the New Testament’s view of Christ as the second Adam. We also engage scientific objections and review counter-arguments from population-modelling, genetics, and philosophical analysis, concluding that a single original pair remains a rationally defensible position.