I John 3:1-3

The Apostle John reminds those who are born of God that they are now Children of God. The is the present condition of the believer, adopted into the family of God through Christs Work on the cross. We also see 2 outcomes of sonship,the World will not know you yet there is that hope of future Glory for when we see Him we will be like Him.

The introductory session to our monthly Pilgrim’s Path meeting. Pastor Chris Hand of Crich Baptist Church opens up by explaining the principle of iron sharpening iron found in Proverbs 27:17, leading on to explain how the idea for these meetings came about from our discussions together over the past year. A question and answers session with Chris, Ryan, and Russ follow the message.

The evidence that one abides in Christ is that he loves righteousness. This is the beauty of the power of the gospel - he now loves righteousness! Why? Because he is born of God.

Ears to hear, hearts to receive? Just as Jesus spoke to the crowd who gathered to hear him, He speaks the same message to the church today. There are four types of soil but only one is good for fruitfulness. Let him who has ears to hear!!

The indwelling of the Holy Spirit comes at the moment of salvation, and yet we must seek daily to be filled as per Ephesians 5:18.

Romans 3:23. The reality, universality, totality, severity, and the resolution to falling short of the Glory of God

The gospel came to Thessalonica not just in word only, but in the power of God. We know the Apostles and some of their closest associates were moving in signs and wonders given to them to attest to the message they spoke forth, proving like Moses that God had indeed sent them. But is that what Paul speaks of here? Would seeing signs and wonders cause the people to turn from serving the countless idols of their culture to serve the living and true God? Join Ryan as he shows us what is really meant in 1 Thessalonians 1:5

Remaining in verse 38 of Acts chapter two we read of how Peter not only speaks of the command to repent, but with the inclusive ‘and’, emphasises the importance of baptism.

The devout Jews from every known nation had heard the truth about themselves and the Truth about Christ. Being pierced through by the Word preached by Peter, helpless in this new found knowledge of their sin and offence to God, they cried out in desperation, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?”

Peter responded simply but directly... Repent

The Vine, it’s branches and it’s fruit. God’s eternal plan for the seed of Abraham found only in the True Vine, Jesus Christ.