About God
In this section, you will find written articles explaining and illustrating our amazing God. This naturally includes Jesus and the Holy Spirit.
10 reasons to believe in Christ, rather than in Religion
1) Christ Is Someone To Know And Trust
Christ is more than a system, tradition, or belief. He is a Person who knows our needs, feels our pain, and sympathizes with our weakness...
Names of God in the Old Testament
El Shaddai (el shad-di')
All-Sufficient One, Lord God Almighty
Use in the Bible: In the Old Testament El Shaddai occurs 7 times. El Shaddai is first used in Gen 17:1.
A Prayer
Dear Father, Hospitable King,
Fill me with brotherly love. Make me a generous provider of hospitality to strangers. Let angels find provision under my roof, even when I don't know who they really are.
Help me remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are ill-treated, since I am also in the body.
Help me hold marriage in honour. May my own marriage bed remain forever un-defiled.
Keep me from the love of money. Help me be content with what I have, knowing that you will never fail me or forsake me.
In the name of Jesus. Amen
Non-Religious Biblical Christianity
The moving graphic above shows that in the beginning, mankind and God were in close relationship with each other. God loves us so much that He doesn't force us to do His will—He gives us free choice. Unfortunately we have all made some wrong choices in life, which is what some people call "the human condition" and what the Bible calls "sin".
About Christianity, Church, Heaven and Christ Jesus
About Christianity
Sometimes it's confusing to know what real Christians believe. Here are some suggested ways to get the facts:
Recall Notice
Ok, this piece is humorous - but it does have some serious points!
The Maker of all human beings (GOD) is recalling all units manufactured, regardless of colour, make or year, due to a serious defect in the primary and central component of the heart.
Hi Dad
After living what I felt was a 'decent' life, my time on earth came to the end. The first thing I remember is sitting on a bench in the waiting room of what I thought to be a court house. The doors opened and I was instructed to come in and have a seat by the defense table. As I looked around I saw the 'prosecutor.' He was a villainous looking gent who snarled as he stared at me. He definitely was the most evil person I have ever seen.
Ten Powerful Reasons to Believe
1. The Credibility Of Its Founder
Christ said He came from heaven to fulfil prophecy, to die for our sins, and to bring to His Father all who believe in Him. Logic says that He was either a liar, a lunatic, a legend, or the Lord of heaven. His first-century followers drew their own conclusions. They said they saw Him walk on water, still a storm, heal crippled limbs, feed 5,000 with a few pieces of bread and fish, live a blameless life, die a terrible death, and alive again. During His ministry, when some of Jesus' followers took issue with His teachings and left, He asked those closest to Him if they too wanted to leave. Peter spoke for the others when he said, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Also we have come to believe and know that You are the Christ, the Son of the living God" (John 6:68-69).
It's Friday. But Sunday's a Coming!
The famous preacher Dr. Tony Campolo tells the story of a little preaching competition that he had with his pastor during services at the church where he attends. Dr. Campolo tells how he preached the perfect sermon, perfect in every way. He had taken the congregation to the heights of glory. And as he sat down beside his pastor, Dr. Campolo patted him on the knee and simply said, "Top that." The older black pastor looked at him and said, "Boy, watch the master."
The Hell-Bound Train
Andy Pruett (a.k.a. American Andy) is a school teacher and in early 2007 settled into the family of Greenford Baptist Church for a few years. He stunned us all during a Sunday morning meeting by reciting this amazing poem about a Texas cowboy—from memory. Wow!
Multi-Language Names of God
God is called by different names in different languages. Here is a very large mural that our church family made -it hangs at the front of the worship area in the church building. Can you spot God's name in sign language?
Top Ten Reasons For Not Being a Christian
Author Hal Lindsey writes: Over the course of my ministry, I've pretty much heard all the objections to Christianity the world has to offer. Here are what I would consider the "Top 10 Objections" to becoming a Christian.