Understand the Bible

The Bible doesn't tell us which political party to vote for. But, it does give us some principles to think about politics. In this session we take a brief look at some of those principles.

See a summary of the points and all the links I mention on this page.

This is part of an occasional feature called 'Your Questions Answered'. See this page for more information - feel free to ask a question if you'd like to.

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The Bible makes clear that there is only one God. But have you ever thought about the implications of that deceptively simple statement? It's one of the most fundamental things which has shaped our society for hundreds of years.  

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Part one of the "Get to know God" series is here: https://understandthebible.uk/posts/there-is-one-living-and-true-god/ 

Counterfeit Gods by Timothy Keller: https://www.10ofthose.com/uk/products/7379/counterfeit-gods 

The God who is There by Francis Schaeffer: https://www.10ofthose.com/uk/products/2505/francis-a-schaeffer-trilogy

You can see the whole Catechism online here: https://thewestminsterstandard.org/westminster-shorter-catechism/

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Repentance is a word which has been conspicuously absent from our covid response over the last year. It's one of the most important words in the Christian vocabulary! I believe we need to urgently consider what repentance means for us at this time.

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"Who is God" is one of the most important questions which people never ask. Many people say "I believe (or don't believe) in God" - but which God? In this session we look at who God is and what he is like.  

See the "Get to know God" series here: https://understandthebible.uk/posts/get-to-know-god-new-series/

You can see the whole Catechism online here: https://thewestminsterstandard.org/westminster-shorter-catechism/

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Over the last year we've been thinking a lot about being well. In this third sign from John's Gospel, he makes a man well at a pool called Bethesda. But wellness goes beyond a physical healing.

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In the third part of the WSC we look at what the Bible actually teaches us. Why is it important to look at the Bible - don't we just know it all already? 

You can see the whole Catechism online here: https://thewestminsterstandard.org/westminster-shorter-catechism/

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A lot of people say they believe in God or Jesus - but what does that really mean? What kind of belief does God want us to have? A short sermon looking at what it means to believe. Part two of the 'Seven Signs in John' series.

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In the second part of the WSC we think about how we can start to live out our purpose: how do we know what it means to glorify God and enjoy him forever?

You can see the whole Catechism online here: https://thewestminsterstandard.org/westminster-shorter-catechism/

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This is the start of a new series on the seven signs in John's Gospel. In this first sermon we look at Jesus turning water into wine. (It starts out with a short intro and the passage being read)

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In this Thought for the Week, we look at the Big Question: "What is the meaning of life?" This is the start of a new series on the Westminster Shorter Catechism, a famous protestant catechism which was written in the mid-1600s. 

You can see the whole thing online here: https://thewestminsterstandard.org/westminster-shorter-catechism/

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