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Easter weekend is upon us again. I don’t much like the term ‘Easter’, but so many people refer to Passover Weekend by that name that I will let it stand … for now.

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The Sunday Service

 

See the scene played out at countless Easter Sunday services throughout the world. The place is packed with three types of attendees. There are the:

Committed followers of Jesus,

Christmas-and Easter-attendance-only religious folks,

Reluctant agnostic relatives.

Some services are preceded by a hushed time of religious respect, but most are abuzz with happy and vocal people. The place is full of, “He has risen” with the response “He has risen indeed” accompanied by a brotherly hug, or the simple “Happy Easter” and a brisk handshake. There are happy hymns or clapping-accompanied spiritual songs, and then the preacher takes centre stage. Likely as not, he (or she) speaks about how Christ died for our sins and rose from the dead so that we might have life … or variations on that theme. Now my question is, how do the three types of attendees respond to this sort of message?

Different Responses to the Easter Message

 

The, hopefully, largest, group will respond with nods, beaming faces, and silent or proclaimed “Amens”. The Christmas and Easter brigade will most likely respond with self-satisfied semi-smiles manifesting a comfortable and pious “I don’t really care because I am a good religious person” attitude. The third group, the reluctant relatives, either doesn’t care or silently disagrees with the ‘gospel’ message. Members of both of the last two groups do not believe that they are sinners (Can’t even define true sin), doubt or repudiate the reliability of scripture, and don’t care much anyway.

So, what should the preacher be telling them that will cause them to comprehend and be open to accepting? Closer to the bone, what can you be saying to them when you, a believer, sit at lunch with them afterwards?

A Funny Story with a Powerful Message.

 

A dear friend of mine sent me a dated video clip of a man telling the following story:

One of the two thieves crucified to the left and right of Jesus arrives at the Pearly Gates. The angel on duty asks him why he should let him into heaven. The man replies that he really doesn’t know why. He had not read the scriptures, nor had he mixed with ‘church’ folk in Jerusalem. He hadn’t been baptised and he wasn’t even Jewish, so he just stared blankly at the angel. This flummoxed the angel who called for his supervisor. An important-looking angel arrived and asked the man: “Are you not clear on the doctrine of justification by faith?”. The man gave him the same confused look and so the Boss-angel said, “So why should I let you in?” And the man responded “I don’t know, but the man on the middle cross said I should come!”

Jesus – It’s All About Jesus

 

OK, so it’s a mildly funny story (especially in the way the man in the video clip told it) but it conveys a profound truth – It is all about Jesus. It is not about church attendance, observance of sacraments, family affiliation, or correct doctrine – its about Jesus!

The Easter message is, or at least should be, about Jesus. Not the horror of the cross, nor the wonder of the empty tomb, but about the man who hung on the cross and who walked out of the open tomb - Jesus Christ of Nazareth.

What Paul Has to Say

 

In 1 Corinthians 1:18 – 2:5 the Apostle Paul develops some of the things I have been pointing to so far in this article. Here are parts of three verses cobbled together for effect:

‘For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing … Jews demand m...

Last week we read about Revival and Revolution HERE.

 

This week we get to hear Dr Christopher Peppler talking us through it in this TruthTalks podcast.

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Have you ever realised, sometimes too late, that you had missed an opportunity not knowing that it would be the last time you had it? Dr Christopher Peppler has, so have I, and so probably have you.

 

Taken from THIS post, this TruthTalks podcast centres on how Jesus dealt with one of His last times, sharing a meal (the Passover with His disciples) and how we avoid missing ours. Due to copyright laws I can't add Mike + The Mechanics song "The living years", but give it a listen sometime, it says it all. But first, listen to THIS podcast *grin*

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Why Does Dark Matter; Matter?

 

While scientists use physical and natural efforts in their attempts to find "God",  spiritual people employ metaphysical and supernatural means as a way of encountering God.

But is there any merit in the scientific approach and can it live arm-in-arm with spirituality?

Dr Christopher Peppler answers all these questions in this TruthTalks podcast in which he verbally expands on THIS post.

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Until next time :)

The nature of the bible is an important subject because it is so little understood by many of today’s Christians.

This is how Dr Christopher Peppler starts off this TruthTalks podcast He then goes on to explain to us:

What the bible is not

What the bible is, and

 What we can do with this knowledge (practical applications).

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What we believe, largely determines how we live.

Have you ever wondered:

What exactly theology is, and

Why it's so important?

If you have, then you will enjoy this TruthTalks podcast episode where Dr. Christopher Peppler addresses these and many other issues around theology. Based on his article written HERE you may come to appreciate why theology is so important to us all - theologians and non-theologians alike. Press the play button to listen now, or download this episode and please support us on whatever channels you have access to.

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Have you ever read a book that has completely changed your perspective on everything? That has opened your mind to a new way of thinking?

In this TruthTalks podcast, Dr Christopher Peppler tells us about 9 books that have played pivotal roles in his life, both before becoming a Christian right up to being a Theologian. We would love you to let us know what books have impacted YOU so feel free to drop us a note.

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In this TruthTalks audio, Dr Christopher Peppler sets out to give us an overview of 6 of the worlds religions and how they differ, and sometimes not, from Christianity.

The source for this TruthTalk can be found HERE.

I apologise for the clicks and pops that can be heard about a minute in (they could not be fixed)  – but please don’t stop listening, they only last for 10 seconds.

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Greetings! After a week off due to illness (please note the little frogs here and there as a nod to a still sore-throated Dr Christopher Peppler) we bring you the TruthTalks podcast on this important subject.

 

The audio for this talk is based on THIS article as well as a previously written book titled "Prayer, Power and Proclamation" which you can view, along with Dr Peppler's other books HERE, or buy directly from Amazon HERE.

This audio in essence asks:

Where are the miracles nowdays and how do we get them back?

A valuable listen to both leaders as well as all Christians. Simply click the play button below. I do hope you benefit greatly from this listen.

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Until next time, Admin

Have you Heard About the Metaverse?

Trying to keep track of all the new technological developments can be difficult in these weird days, but there is one emerging trend that Christians should keep an eye on, and that is the Metaverse which Dr Christopher Peppler wrote about HERE.

Described as a virtual-reality cyberspace in which users can interact with a computer-generated environment and with other users in an online 3D universe that continues to exist in cyberspace whether or not individuals are logged into it I recommend you stay up-to-date with it and listen to the TruthTalks podcast below.

What will this new 'universe' have on our spiritual wellbeing?

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