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In the Q&A Corner we explore your questions about Christian belief and living.
Monday, 26 March 2012 00:00 | and posted in Q&A Corner
We believe this because this is what Jesus taught and we unpack two examples for you below of Jesus' teaching.
(1) No one comes to the Father except through me (John 14:6)
One of the best ways to understand Jesus' teaching on this issue is through his use of the word ‘Father.' Jesus was God's only son and he called God Father. Only Jesus knows exactly who his Father is and what he is really like, for no one else has seen God except Jesus. Jesus, therefore, is the only one who can introduce us to him. Jesus signposts us to God in a way that says, "God is like me."
Tuesday, 14 February 2012 00:00 | and posted in Q&A Corner
Repentance is one of those Christian jargon words that simply means to change direction.
In the Bible, Jesus shares God's dream for humanity/creation and invites people to team up with God to make this dream a reality. However, to team up with God in this way requires us to rethink how we view God, to reconsider how we relate to people and to think afresh about where our priorities in life lie, amongst other things.
Monday, 05 December 2011 00:00 | and posted in Q&A Corner
This is a well phrased question! It demonstrates how hard it can be to put God into words. The Bible often uses family relationship language to explain who God is: the Father is God, Jesus (the Son) is God (the family language holds so far!) and the Holy Spirit is God (confusing right?).
Thursday, 10 November 2011 00:00 | and posted in Q&A Corner
Let me introduce you to the family. On your left is the dad - he likes 80's rock and motorbikes. Next up the mum, who likes soap operas and Italian food. Little sister likes playing with friends on her trampoline, while big brother likes warhammer and playing his music loud. This winds granny up as she prefers quietness, and only listens to classical music. Then, there is Grandad who is happy as long as he's allowed to watch football anytime it's on.
Monday, 23 May 2011 00:00 | and posted in Q&A Corner
According to a theory circulating on the internet, Chuck Norris created God. Somehow, we just don't think that the undefeated Karate world champion and movie legend has this kind of power. The most common answer people respond with nowadays is that humankind created the idea of God to explain the world around them. However, the Bible tells a different story, not of man creating God in this way, but of a God who reveals his existence to humanity time and time again in order to radically impact our lives.
Friday, 01 April 2011 00:00 | and posted in Q&A Corner
As Christians we find Jesus compelling. His life, death and resurrection convince us he was God in the flesh and that we want to follow him and his way of living at all costs. Through following Jesus, we have come into a relationship with a God who, like Jesus did, we can call our ‘Father in heaven.' In Father God's presence it is like we have come home and we get to experience his love and his healing activity in our lives.