Utopia or reality?

As a linguist, I would love to invent a new word. Imagine having your own word in the dictionary! ‘Utopia’ was a book written by Thomas More in 1516, describing a fictional island in the Atlantic Ocean. The term has been used to describe both intentional...

…and arrival…

From there he shall come to judge the quick and the deadThe Bible makes it clear that the Ascension of Christ is linked also to His coming again, to His return to earth. The angels who spoke to the disciples after the ascension said, “This same Jesus, who has been...

Ascension…

The next part of the Apostles’ Creed looks at the statement ‘He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.’ Last night, we looked at the ascension, exaltation and return...

The gift that keeps on giving

Stephen preached from Isaiah 55 yesterday morning, looking at the gift that keeps on goiving. At this time of year, there is much preparation for Christmas going on, but so often, this focuses on the practical – on buying presents, on what we will eat and drink...

A radically different way of living

The Bible study on Romans 12:14-21 looked at how our sacrificial living plays out in real life. These verses are not hard to understand, but effectively take a lifetime to put into practice. The sentiments expressed are so contrary to the world’s way of thinking...