1. THE FORMATION OF OUR CHARACTER Jesus is the exact “representation” (= character) of the Father’s nature according to Hebrews 1:3. The meaning of the word is “a tool used to engrave”. So if we’re going to be conformed unto Jesus we need to let God engraven our soul and life so that it will [...]

Are we doing this? The Lord has told us to “be” about a number of things that are for our spiritual and physical benefit. In some cases ignoring them will be to the detriment of our lives Possibly the greatest threat to today’s Church is the laxity with which we treat the Word. For example, [...]

A study on the word “overthrow” instead of “foundation” as found in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Teaching article by Peter McArthur HAVE THE TRANSLATORS GOT IT WRONG? THE OVERTHROW This is a study on the word “overthrow” instead of “foundation” as found in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. ” According as he has chosen [...]

A teaching by Peter McArthur One of the most insidious attacks against the Body of Christ comes from those who are disaffected. This refers to those who feel they are not appreciated, recognised in their calling, or simply have a rebellious attitude towards eldership. This attitude has plagued the Body of Christ from its earthly [...]

The maturity of the Inner Man is vital if we are to pray like the Apostles. While this maturity can take many years to attain we need to start the journey as soon as possible. In one sense this begins at salvation, but in another sense we come to this point again and again in [...]

For centuries there has been an approach to prayer, which involves “praying Scripture”. It’s known by the Latin phrase Lectio Divina. It’s basically a way of allowing Scriptural texts to “speak back to you” as you meditate on them. This communing with the Author of the Word gradually brings about an intimacy opening the heart [...]

1. BELIEVERS OR DISCIPLES? There is a distinct Biblical difference between a person who is a “Believer” and one who is a “Disciple”. This could be phrased, there is a difference between being a “Child of God” (Grk. teknon G5043) and a “Son of God” (Grk. huios G5207). Immature Believers are like Children of God [...]