What does spirit-filled, God-honouring worship look like? According to Paul it should be well-ordered, giving people time to think, process and understand God's Word. Our God-given spiritual gifts can and should work to that end.  

21-03-2021 - Lucas Durant

Some spiritual gifts are more appropriate and more desirable for gathered worship. Paul says that we should desire these greater gifts and put them to use for the good of the whole church. He uses the gift of tongues and the gift of prophecy as examples of how to make the best use of what the Spirit gives.

14-03-2021 - Lucas Durant

Churches get into trouble when they confuse giftedness with godliness. The truth is that very gifted people can be totally useless to the church. What makes our spiritual gifts useful? Love.  

07/03/2021 - Lucas Durant

Are you a spiritual person? If you are a Christian, then you are! Everyone who can honestly say that 'Jesus is Lord' has the Holy Spirit indwelling them and they have been given spiritual gifts for the common good of the Church.

28-02-2021 - Lucas Durant

Jesus gave us the Lord's Supper to enliven, strengthen and confirm our faith. And when we partake in it rightly, it does. But it is possible to eat and drink in an unworthy manner and to bring judgment. Paul helps us to see what the Lord's Supper is and how to benefit from it.

21-02-2021 - Lucas Durant

God created humanity in His image, both male and female, and designed us for relationship. He calls men and women to a relationship of complementary difference. And He calls the church to display the wisdom of his design to the whole of creation. 

14-02-2021 - Lucas Durant

How can we make godly decisions in an impious age? Paul gives us three principles that can help us navigate the difficult questions of how to remain faithful to the God of the Bible when we are surrounded by false gods.

07-02-2021 - Lucas Durant

As Christians living in a predominately pagan culture we are surrounded by idolatry. How concerned should we be? Should we take a relaxed, 'no worries' approach? Should we fear it? Paul tells us to learn from our ancestors in the Old Testament. 

31-01-2021 - Lucas Durant

How would Christians live if the gospel was their singular focus? They would be totally free, but they would use their freedom to serve others. They would be radically self-denying, but their joy would be complete. They would be incredibly motivated, and certain of their success.  

24-01-2021

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What kind of Christian ministry is worth paying for? And how much should we pay those who do the ministry? The first half of 1 Corinthians 9 shows us some key principles that help churches use their money well, and prevent us from paying either too much or too little to those who preach and teach God's word.

17-01-2021 - Lucas Durant