The Wisdom of God
The wisdom of God is foolishness to men, but that ‘foolishness’ is God’s power for our salvation. God’s wisdom was revealed at the cross. Jesus died in apparent weakness and defeat, crushed by the overwhelming forces of religion, politics and military might. But this death is in fact the means of bringing down every kingdom in the world and overthrowing... Read more...
The Father’s Grace
Many believers hear more about the price of forgiveness and the cost of salvation than about the free-and-overflowing grace of the Father who, in his passionate desire for the homecoming of sinners, gave up his only Son. We do not need to understand everything about salvation to receive it. We are not required to appreciate the full cost of forgiveness before... Read more...
Your New Identity
When you trusted in Christ you received a totally new identity. You were made completely new from the inside out. You are now in Christ and everything that you are is derived from Him. The wonderful fact of your salvation is that you are blessed with every spiritual blessing in Christ. That means all the good that is due to... Read more...
Christian Marriage Conference in UK Banned for Opposition to Gay Marriage
The Law Society has revoked the booking of a major marriage conference to be held by Christian Concern and others because it is contrary to its ‘diversity’ policy. Christian Concern, which forms part of a family values coalition, the World Congress of Families, was due to host a colloquium at the Law Society on the issue of marriage, entitled ‘One... Read more...
Manny Pacquiao Uses Bible to Rebuke Obama’s Support for Gay Marriage
In a world of so-called tolerance, it seems as if the Christian gospel is the only truth not to be tolerated. Increasingly, pressure is coming to us from our culture to keep quiet about our faith. Our rights to proclaim the gospel are being resisted. But Manny Pacquiao, Christian Filipino boxer and congressman, has reportedly disagreed with President Barack Obama‘s support of redefining marriage to... Read more...
Clothed with the Righteousness of Christ
One of the hardest things to understand as a Christian is that you are not accepted by God through the good works that you do. You receive God’s forgiveness as a free gift by faith. God declares righteous guilty sinners who believe Him. The righteousness by which you are saved is not your own, but it has been transferred to... Read more...
Obama’s support for gay marriage splits US
Barack Obama has been both praised and criticised a day after he became the first sitting US president to publicly support gay marriage. Social conservatives and religious leaders condemned his remarks. Meanwhile, the Obama campaign attacked Republican Mitt Romney, who restated his opposition to same-sex marriage, as out of touch on the issue. Mr Obama travelled to the West Coast... Read more...
Forgiveness Comes First
The words of Jesus to the woman caught in the act of adultery are staggering: “I do not condemn you.” Jesus, the ultimate judge of the universe refused to condemn this woman although she was clearly a sinner. But this was exactly what His mission was all about. Jesus died on the cross to save sinners. This forgiveness is not... Read more...
Sons not Slaves
The story of the Lost Son is a parable of the Father’s unconditional love and acceptance of His sons and daughters. The wayward son found repentance in the father’s arms. He acknowledged his guilt by saying, “I have sinned against heaven and in your sight.” But he only began to understand his father’s unconditional acceptance when he was given the... Read more...
When politicians cross the line
As London just elected its Mayor and the nation has voted for the National Local Council elections, I ask the following question: “What happens when politicians cross the line?” Indeed, elected to carry out civil responsibilities, they have no right either to promote specific religions or to undermine them. What should Christians do when these things begin to happen? Some... Read more...
Secure in Christ
God’s love for us began well before the creation of the world. He planned and purposed for us to live a life of love with Him beyond our wildest imagination. This means God is taking care of every detail of our lives and even in difficult experiences He is leading us and guiding us by His presence. God, the Lord... Read more...
The True Nature of Love
God’s love is the beginning and end of all things. God is love, and to walk with Him means to walk in love. This love is practical and powerful and not something merely sentimental. It is measured by the cross where God showed us the true nature of love in the sacrifice of Jesus. God’s love never lowers the standards... Read more...
The Love of the Father
Adopted into His Family What an amazing realisation! God, the Father of the universe, has bestowed sonship on us. We are His children by adoption. The Holy Spirit bears witness to our status as children of God. And the world recognises it too. They instinctively know that we are different, even if the difference is not yet fully manifest. When... Read more...
Revival or Survival?
It is time to dedicate our lives afresh to the Lord and experience personal revival. It is my conviction that personal revival preceeds corporate revival. More than twenty years ago, God showed me that revival is coming to Britain. It is not going to be automatic – something that will come whatever happens. Rather it is the plan and purpose... Read more...
Religious tolerance in Britain
Some time ago a young Moslem confronted me after attending one of our morning services in Kensington Temple. He took exception to the fact that I had prayed for Somalian refugees during the crisis current at that time. He insisted that this was evidence that Moslems were being targeted in Britain for evangelism. He went on to attack the notion... Read more...