http://www.christian.org.uk/downloads/audio/seriespodcast.html Biblical teaching to help you be a Christian influence in a secular world. Biblical teaching to help you be a Christian influence in a secular world. Lectures from The Christian Institute. The Christian Institute The Christian Institute info@christian.org.uk en 720 http://www.christian.org.uk/downloads/audio/seriespodcast.jpg http://www.christian.org.uk/downloads/audio/seriespodcast.xml (c) The Christian Institute 2007 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT Christain, Insitute, Institiute, Colin Hart Christain, Insitute, Institiute, Colin Hart no nonadult The early church speaks today Irenaeus is regarded by some as the founder of apologetics. He was a 2nd Century Bishop of Lyons and was the first great theologian of the patristic age. His most renowned work, Against Heresies, is a defence of the orthodox Christian faith and an attack on the heresies of the day. Irenaeus was resolute in his beliefs but in his style of reasoning he actively sought to persuade and convince people of the truth. Irenaeus is regarded by some as the founder of apologetics. He was a 2nd Century Bishop of Lyons and was the first great theologian of the patristic age. His most renowned work, Against Heresies, is a defence of the orthodox Christian faith and an attack on the heresies of the day. Irenaeus was resolute in his beliefs but in his style of reasoning he actively sought to persuade and convince people of the truth. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 01:19:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture03_2007.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture03_2007.mp3 Revd Dr Iain D. Campbell The early church speaks today The tombstone of Athanasius read 'Athanasius contra mundum' – Athanasius against the world. Athanasius made a solitary stand in the 4th Century in defending the truth that Jesus Christ was fully God. As a result he was repeatedly exiled from the city of which he was bishop, but Athanasius continued to show remarkable faithfulness and perseverance in the face of almost total opposition. The tombstone of Athanasius read 'Athanasius contra mundum' – Athanasius against the world. Athanasius made a solitary stand in the 4th Century in defending the truth that Jesus Christ was fully God. As a result he was repeatedly exiled from the city of which he was bishop, but Athanasius continued to show remarkable faithfulness and perseverance in the face of almost total opposition. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 01:07:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture02_2007.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture02_2007.mp3 Revd J Philip Arthur The early church speaks today We have available to us the inerrant, authoritative and complete Word of God, so of what benefit to us are church creeds? Many battles against error have been fought down through the ages of church history. These battles have often been resolved by the drawing up of statements of sound doctrine. But how should we approach and value these ancient creeds in the modern world, especially in relation to Scripture? We have available to us the inerrant, authoritative and complete Word of God, so of what benefit to us are church creeds? Many battles against error have been fought down through the ages of church history. These battles have often been resolved by the drawing up of statements of sound doctrine. But how should we approach and value these ancient creeds in the modern world, especially in relation to Scripture? Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:00:00 GMT 01:12:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture01_2007.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture01_2007.mp3 Revd Prof. John L Mackay The Christian’s calling 1 Corinthians 7:23-24 says: "You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of men. Brothers, each man, as responsible to God, should remain in the situation God called him to." Professor Donnelly challenges the Christian's view of God's general and personal call on their life. 1 Corinthians 7:23-24 says: "You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of men. Brothers, each man, as responsible to God, should remain in the situation God called him to." Professor Donnelly challenges the Christian's view of God's general and personal call on their life. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:00:00 GMT 01:00:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/christiancall_2005.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/christiancall_2005.mp3 Revd Prof. Edward Donnelly The Christian and the secular age In his concluding lecture, Harry Blamires seeks to offer his encouragement to Christians as they respond and oppose secularist thinking. He especially focuses on the increasingly liberal approach to academia. At the end of this lecture he answers questions and comments on the series as a whole. In his concluding lecture, Harry Blamires seeks to offer his encouragement to Christians as they respond and oppose secularist thinking. He especially focuses on the increasingly liberal approach to academia. At the end of this lecture he answers questions and comments on the series as a whole. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:00:00 GMT 01:28:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/03_secularage_1990.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/03_secularage_1990.mp3 Dr Harry Blamires The Christian and the secular age Harry Blamires continues the series, now looking at the effect in modern culture of abandoning God's rule. Harry Blamires continues the series, now looking at the effect in modern culture of abandoning God's rule. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:00:00 GMT 00:45:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/02_secularage_1990.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/02_secularage_1990.mp3 Dr Harry Blamires The Christian and the secular age Harry Blamires has been involved for decades in what he calls the "double campaign" of Christian apologetics: (1) expounding & defending the Christian faith and (2) demythologising contemporary secularism. In this opening lecture of a series of three, he explains that Christianity and Secularism are fundamentally opposed. Harry Blamires has been involved for decades in what he calls the "double campaign" of Christian apologetics: (1) expounding & defending the Christian faith and (2) demythologising contemporary secularism. In this opening lecture of a series of three, he explains that Christianity and Secularism are fundamentally opposed. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:00:00 GMT 00:47:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/01_secularage_1990.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/01_secularage_1990.mp3 Dr Harry Blamires Salt and Light In a fallen world, how is it that unbelieving men and women are capable of great acts of kindness, can experience a measure of joy and happiness, and possess wonderful skills and talents? Why does God cause “his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous” (Matthew 5:45)? The doctrine of common grace powerfully explains the world we live in and how we should act towards unbelievers. In a fallen world, how is it that unbelieving men and women are capable of great acts of kindness, can experience a measure of joy and happiness, and possess wonderful skills and talents? Why does God cause “his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous” (Matthew 5:45)? The doctrine of common grace powerfully explains the world we live in and how we should act towards unbelievers. Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMT 01:18:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture05_2009.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture05_2009.mp3 Revd Angus MacLeay Salt and Light Does the Bible only concern itself with personal piety? Or does its authority extend across other areas, such as work, entertainment or even the life of our nation? The Psalmist says that “The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple” (Psalm 19:7b). To heed the words of scripture in all that we do is not only obedient but also wise. In this lecture, Gareth Burke will help us to see more clearly the application of God’s wisdom to the whole of life. Does the Bible only concern itself with personal piety? Or does its authority extend across other areas, such as work, entertainment or even the life of our nation? The Psalmist says that “The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple” (Psalm 19:7b). To heed the words of scripture in all that we do is not only obedient but also wise. In this lecture, Gareth Burke will help us to see more clearly the application of God’s wisdom to the whole of life. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMT 01:26:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture04_2009.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture04_2009.mp3 Revd Gareth Burke Salt and Light History shows that Christians have long had an influence for good on the world around them. In this lecture, Ranald Macaulay will explain how the Christian faith has had a profound impact upon the moral and intellectual foundations of British society. Christians have pioneered advancements in civil liberty, education, health care and democracy. The past should help and encourage us as we look to the future. History shows that Christians have long had an influence for good on the world around them. In this lecture, Ranald Macaulay will explain how the Christian faith has had a profound impact upon the moral and intellectual foundations of British society. Christians have pioneered advancements in civil liberty, education, health care and democracy. The past should help and encourage us as we look to the future. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:00:00 GMT 01:37:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture03_2009.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture03_2009.mp3 Ranald Macaulay Conflict serving redemption Throughout scripture, beginning with the Fall, there is a conflict between good and evil. Today, Christians are in a battle against “the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms” (Ephesians 6:12). Far from hindering the gospel, there are times when God uses conflict to further his redemptive purposes. Throughout scripture, beginning with the Fall, there is a conflict between good and evil. Today, Christians are in a battle against “the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms” (Ephesians 6:12). Far from hindering the gospel, there are times when God uses conflict to further his redemptive purposes. Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:00:00 GMT 01:34:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture02_2009.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture02_2009.mp3 Jeffery Ventrella Salt and light The Lord Jesus emphatically declares that Christians are different – they are the salt and light of the world. Yet he also warns that if salt loses its saltiness, it is “no longer good for anything”. We must not lose our distinctive, influencing, Christian nature. If we live in conspicuous obedience to Christ we will stand out and fulfil our calling, “that [men] may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16b). The Lord Jesus emphatically declares that Christians are different – they are the salt and light of the world. Yet he also warns that if salt loses its saltiness, it is “no longer good for anything”. We must not lose our distinctive, influencing, Christian nature. If we live in conspicuous obedience to Christ we will stand out and fulfil our calling, “that [men] may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16b). Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:00:00 GMT 01:17:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture01_2009.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture01_2009.mp3 Rupert Bentley-Taylor Great Christian thinkers B.B. Warfield was one of a number of Princeton theologians who strongly held on to the infallibility of scripture in the context of an increasingly liberal church. Warfield wrote: “God speaks to us now, in Scripture, not only mediately through his representatives, but directly through the Scriptures themselves as His inspired word.” He was one of the leading defenders of the Bible in the history of the Christian church. Warfield is still widely read today and is responsible for a large collection of published articles, sermons and essays. B.B. Warfield was one of a number of Princeton theologians who strongly held on to the infallibility of scripture in the context of an increasingly liberal church. Warfield wrote: “God speaks to us now, in Scripture, not only mediately through his representatives, but directly through the Scriptures themselves as His inspired word.” He was one of the leading defenders of the Bible in the history of the Christian church. Warfield is still widely read today and is responsible for a large collection of published articles, sermons and essays. Wed, 8 Jun 2011 14:00:00 GMT 01:31:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/autlecture05_2010.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/autlecture05_2010.mp3 Iain D. Campbell Great Christian thinkers John Nevin was one of the most significant American theologians of the 19th century. The favourite student of Charles Hodge at Princeton University, he went on to become a professor of theology at the German Reformed Seminary at Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. He argued against the prevailing revivalist theology of Charles Finney and the individualism of his day. He helped Protestants nurture a high view of the Lord’s Supper. He also worked alongside his close friend and colleague Philip Schaff to promote the vital importance of church history. John Nevin was one of the most significant American theologians of the 19th century. The favourite student of Charles Hodge at Princeton University, he went on to become a professor of theology at the German Reformed Seminary at Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. He argued against the prevailing revivalist theology of Charles Finney and the individualism of his day. He helped Protestants nurture a high view of the Lord’s Supper. He also worked alongside his close friend and colleague Philip Schaff to promote the vital importance of church history. Wed, 4 May 2011 14:00:00 GMT 01:34:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/autlecture04_2010.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/autlecture04_2010.mp3 Dr Nick Needham Great Christian thinkers J. Gresham Machen was a distinguished scholar, incisive theologian, and committed churchman who fought higher criticism and co-founded two of the most important institutions of American Presbyterianism. He was the leading voice for Reformed thinking during the fundamentalist-modernist controversy of the early 20th Century. He served as Professor of New Testament at Princeton until the seminary was overtaken by liberals, leaving to establish Westminster Theological Seminary. Likewise, after years of resisting liberalism within the Presbyterian Church, Machen helped form the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. J. Gresham Machen was a distinguished scholar, incisive theologian, and committed churchman who fought higher criticism and co-founded two of the most important institutions of American Presbyterianism. He was the leading voice for Reformed thinking during the fundamentalist-modernist controversy of the early 20th Century. He served as Professor of New Testament at Princeton until the seminary was overtaken by liberals, leaving to establish Westminster Theological Seminary. Likewise, after years of resisting liberalism within the Presbyterian Church, Machen helped form the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:00:00 GMT 01:20:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/autlecture03_2010.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/autlecture03_2010.mp3 Revd Dr Bill Schweitzer Great Christian thinkers Jonathan Edwards is arguably America’s best known preacher and theologian, and one of the most influential evangelicals of all time. Under God his teaching was not only of a high intellectual calibre but was also used by the Lord in the widespread US revival known as the Great Awakening. Edwards is often called ‘the last Puritan’ and is described by J.I. Packer as “a Puritan born out of due time”. Shortly before his early death Edwards was made president of the College of New Jersey, which would later become Princeton University. Jonathan Edwards is arguably America’s best known preacher and theologian, and one of the most influential evangelicals of all time. Under God his teaching was not only of a high intellectual calibre but was also used by the Lord in the widespread US revival known as the Great Awakening. Edwards is often called ‘the last Puritan’ and is described by J.I. Packer as “a Puritan born out of due time”. Shortly before his early death Edwards was made president of the College of New Jersey, which would later become Princeton University. Wed, 6 Apr 2011 14:00:00 GMT 01:18:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/autlecture02_2010.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/autlecture02_2010.mp3 Revd William Macleod Great Christian thinkers One of the most influential Christians of recent times, Francis Schaeffer pioneered modern apologetics. Converted from agnosticism, Schaeffer went on to study at Westminster Theological Seminary under Cornelius Van Til. Throughout his life Schaeffer countered the philosophy of relativism by defending the existence of absolute truth. In his biography Colin Duriez describes Schaeffer’s teaching as being able to "deeply and personally influence people of every age and position… in a way that few others have." One of the most influential Christians of recent times, Francis Schaeffer pioneered modern apologetics. Converted from agnosticism, Schaeffer went on to study at Westminster Theological Seminary under Cornelius Van Til. Throughout his life Schaeffer countered the philosophy of relativism by defending the existence of absolute truth. In his biography Colin Duriez describes Schaeffer's teaching as being able to "deeply and personally influence people of every age and position… in a way that few others have." Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:00:00 GMT 01:26:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/autlecture01_2010.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/autlecture01_2010.mp3 Colin Duriez Modern isms The twentieth Century has highly prized human freedom. Totalitarian state control in the former Communist countries has been seen to collapse. Is there now a moral danger from the political right where some advocate freedom unfettered by morality? The twentieth Century has highly prized human freedom. Totalitarian state control in the former Communist countries has been seen to collapse. Is there now a moral danger from the political right where some advocate freedom unfettered by morality? Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:00:00 GMT 01:08:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture1_1995.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture1_1995.mp3 Philip Vander Elst Modern isms If Enlightenment thinking (see Optimistic Humanism) leads to the death of God, Nihilism, according to Nietzsche saw 'the death of his murderer'. Nihilism rejects absolutes and objective meaning. If Enlightenment thinking (see Optimistic Humanism) leads to the death of God, Nihilism, according to Nietzsche saw 'the death of his murderer'. Nihilism rejects absolutes and objective meaning. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:00:00 GMT 01:09:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture2_1995.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture2_1995.mp3 Bishop Lesslie Newbigin Modern isms The Human race is destined to progress. This idea has come to dominate modern thought. Man will be his own salvation through science and democracy. Belief in God is not only seen as irrelevant, it is positively harmful. Enlightenment thinking which began 300 years ago has come to dominate the Western World. Its ideas were formally codified in the 1933 Humanist Manifesto. The Human race is destined to progress. This idea has come to dominate modern thought. Man will be his own salvation through science and democracy. Belief in God is not only seen as irrelevant, it is positively harmful. Enlightenment thinking which began 300 years ago has come to dominate the Western World. Its ideas were formally codified in the 1933 Humanist Manifesto. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:00:00 GMT 01:26:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture3_1995.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture3_1995.mp3 Revd David Holloway Modern isms Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:00:00 GMT 01:24:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture4_1995.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture4_1995.mp3 Jock Magregor Knowing God "To the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves." (Ephesians 1:6) "This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him." (1 John 4:9) "To the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves." (Ephesians 1:6) "This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him." (1 John 4:9) Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:00:00 GMT 01:11:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture5_1998.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture5_1998.mp3 Revd Prof. John L. Mackay Knowing God "Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture."(Psalm 100:3) "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:28) "Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture."(Psalm 100:3) "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:28) Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:00:00 GMT 01:24:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture4_1998.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture4_1998.mp3 Revd Prof. John L. Mackay Knowing God "God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords." (1 Timothy 6:15) "To the only God our Saviour be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and for evermore!" (Jude 1:25) "God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords." (1 Timothy 6:15) "To the only God our Saviour be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and for evermore!" (Jude 1:25) Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:00:00 GMT 01:21:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture3_1998.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture3_1998.mp3 Revd Prof. John L. Mackay Knowing God "But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: "'Be holy, because I am holy.'" (1 Peter 1:15-16) "You alone are holy." (Revelation 15:4) "But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: "'Be holy, because I am holy.'" (1 Peter 1:15-16) "You alone are holy." (Revelation 15:4) Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:00:00 GMT 01:28:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture2_1998.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture2_1998.mp3 Revd Prof. John L. Mackay Knowing God "... in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." (Matthew 28:19) "May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all." (2 Corinthians 13:14) "... in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." (Matthew 28:19) "May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all." (2 Corinthians 13:14) Wed, 26 Jan 2011 14:00:00 GMT 01:28:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture1_1998.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture1_1998.mp3 Revd Prof. John L. Mackay Developing a Christian mind Ian Cooper talks and leads a discussion based around three questions: What is the role of the church and state? How far can the law be 'Christian'? And finally, how far should the state be 'Christian'? Ian Cooper talks and leads a discussion based around three questions: What is the role of the church and state? How far can the law be 'Christian'? And finally, how far should the state be 'Christian'? Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:00:00 GMT 00:59:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/09_developmind_1990.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/09_developmind_1990.mp3 Ian Cooper Developing a Christian mind This workshop has a particular focus on the sanctity of life. It looks, in part, at our society's increasingly humanistic basis for ethics, which gives a very low value to human life. This workshop has a particular focus on the sanctity of life. It looks, in part, at our society's increasingly humanistic basis for ethics, which gives a very low value to human life. Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:00:00 GMT 02:18:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/08_developmind_1990.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/08_developmind_1990.mp3 Dr Richard Winter Developing a Christian mind Ranald Macaulay criticises an introverted mentality amongst Christians. He says Christians must focus on absolute truth and evangelism that penetrates into society. Ranald Macaulay criticises an introverted mentality amongst Christians. He says Christians must focus on absolute truth and evangelism that penetrates into society. Wed, 05 Jan 2011 10:00:00 GMT 00:46:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/07_developmind_1990.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/07_developmind_1990.mp3 Ranald Macaulay Developing a Christian mind Is there a crisis in the evangelicalism today? How did the church find itself in this state? What can be done about it now? Ranald Macaulay provokes answers to these pressing questions. Is there a crisis in the evangelicalism today? How did the church find itself in this state? What can be done about it now? Ranald Macaulay provokes answers to these pressing questions. Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:00:00 GMT 00:56:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/06_developmind_1990.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/06_developmind_1990.mp3 Ranald Macaulay Developing a Christian mind In this workshop Ranald Macaulay challenges us to not just look upon our sanctification as a passive thing but to also actively work at it. In this workshop Ranald Macaulay challenges us to not just look upon our sanctification as a passive thing but to also actively work at it. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:00:00 GMT 01:18:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/05_developmind_1990.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/05_developmind_1990.mp3 Ranald Macaulay Developing a Christian mind With more people than ever studying and involved in Psychology, this is an important and highly relevant subject. In this workshop, psychiatrist Richard Winter expands his earlier lecture (Personal Freedom?). With more people than ever studying and involved in Psychology, this is an important and highly relevant subject. In this workshop, psychiatrist Richard Winter expands his earlier lecture (Personal Freedom?). Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:00:00 GMT 01:18:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/04_developmind_1990.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/04_developmind_1990.mp3 Dr Richard Winter Developing a Christian mind Even though much of Western culture was built on Christian values, very few seem to be left in the public sector today. Against this backdrop Ranald Macaulay outlines the importance of Christians developing true Christian thinking. Even though much of Western culture was built on Christian values, very few seem to be left in the public sector today. Against this backdrop Ranald Macaulay outlines the importance of Christians developing true Christian thinking. Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:00:00 GMT 01:23:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/03_developmind_1990.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/03_developmind_1990.mp3 Ranald Macaulay Developing a Christian mind Do our genes and our environment dictate our lives, or do we actually have personal freedom? Psychiatrist Richard Winter gives a helpful overview of different schools of thinking over the last 100 years before seeking to share the Biblical view of freedom and choice. Do our genes and our environment dictate our lives, or do we actually have personal freedom? Psychiatrist Richard Winter gives a helpful overview of different schools of thinking over the last 100 years before seeking to share the Biblical view of freedom and choice. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:00:00 GMT 01:10:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/02_developmind_1990.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/02_developmind_1990.mp3 Dr Richard Winter Developing a Christian mind Ranald Macaulay introduces this series of lectures and workshops by looking at the foundational subject of what it is to be a Christian. Ranald Macaulay introduces this series of lectures and workshops by looking at the foundational subject of what it is to be a Christian. Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:00:00 GMT 01:08:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/01_developmind_1990.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/01_developmind_1990.mp3 Ranald Macaulay Common grace In a fallen world how is it that unbelieving men and women are capable of great acts of kindness, can experience a measure of joy and happiness, and possess wonderful skills and talents? What should Christian believers think about this? How should these things affect the way we relate to our unbelieving neighbours and friends? The doctrine of common grace powerfully explains the world we live in. In a fallen world how is it that unbelieving men and women are capable of great acts of kindness, can experience a measure of joy and happiness, and possess wonderful skills and talents? What should Christian believers think about this? How should these things affect the way we relate to our unbelieving neighbours and friends? The doctrine of common grace powerfully explains the world we live in. Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:00:00 GMT 01:35:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/commongrace_2007.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/commongrace_2007.mp3 Stephen Rees Church history In this lecture Dr Nick Needham explores the relevance of the early Christian church to us today. To this end he highlights a number of key figures and events in the first 500 years of the church. In this lecture Dr Nick Needham explores the relevance of the early Christian church to us today. To this end he highlights a number of key figures and events in the first 500 years of the church. Tue, 26 Oct 2010 10:00:00 GMT 00:51:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/chistory_earlychurch.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/chistory_earlychurch.mp3 Dr Nick Needham Christians and the Bible: trust and obey Hermeneutics is concerned with how we read and understand the Bible. In the last lecture of the series, Professor Mackay challenges us to be objective in our interpretation of scripture. Hermeneutics is concerned with how we read and understand the Bible. In the last lecture of the series, Professor Mackay challenges us to be objective in our interpretation of scripture. Tue, 19 Oct 2010 10:00:00 GMT 01:05:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/03_christiansbible_1993.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/03_christiansbible_1993.mp3 Revd Prof. John L Mackay Christians and the Bible: trust and obey How similar is the text we read in our Bibles to that of the original documents? Which of the many available 'texts' should Bibles be translated from, and how should they be translated? John Mackay carefully answers these important questions. How similar is the text we read in our Bibles to that of the original documents? Which of the many available 'texts' should Bibles be translated from, and how should they be translated? John Mackay carefully answers these important questions. Tue, 12 Oct 2010 10:00:00 GMT 00:53:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/02_christiansbible_1993.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/02_christiansbible_1993.mp3 Revd Prof. John L Mackay Christians and the Bible: trust and obey Professor Mackay talks about how and why the 39 books of the Old Testament and 27 books of the New Testament are in our Bible today. Including why certain books, such as those in the Apocrypha, should not be regarded as the Word of God. Professor Mackay talks about how and why the 39 books of the Old Testament and 27 books of the New Testament are in our Bible today. Including why certain books, such as those in the Apocrypha, should not be regarded as the Word of God. Tue, 05 Oct 2010 10:00:00 GMT 00:52:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/01_christiansbible_1993.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/01_christiansbible_1993.mp3 Revd Prof. John L Mackay Christian worldview In this lecture Robert McCollum unlocks what it means to apply the Christian faith to all of life. He helpfully outlines the 'robust theology' that will lead believers to applying a consistent worldview to their lives. In this lecture Robert McCollum unlocks what it means to apply the Christian faith to all of life. He helpfully outlines the 'robust theology' that will lead believers to applying a consistent worldview to their lives. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT 00:44:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/04worldview_2008.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/04worldview_2008.mp3 Revd Robert McCollum Christian influence in a secular world Christians have to contend with the flesh, the world and the Devil. God's resources are available to help us fight all three. As well as putting off the old nature and putting on the new we must contend for truth and righteousness in the world in which we live. Christians have to contend with the flesh, the world and the Devil. God's resources are available to help us fight all three. As well as putting off the old nature and putting on the new we must contend for truth and righteousness in the world in which we live. Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT 01:24:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture05_1999.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture05_1999.mp3 Simon Calvert Christian influence in a secular world Men and women, made in the image of God, were created to work. We should therefore view our work, whatever type of work it is, as a means by which we can serve and glorify God. Men and women, made in the image of God, were created to work. We should therefore view our work, whatever type of work it is, as a means by which we can serve and glorify God. Tue, 14 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT 01:26:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture04_1999.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture04_1999.mp3 Revd Prof. John L. Mackay Christian influence in a secular world In Romans 12 the apostle Paul talks about the importance of renewing our minds. Christians must seek to understand what the Bible teaches not just about 'religious matters' but about all aspects of life. In Romans 12 the apostle Paul talks about the importance of renewing our minds. Christians must seek to understand what the Bible teaches not just about 'religious matters' but about all aspects of life. Mon, 6 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT 01:26:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture03_1999.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture03_1999.mp3 Ranald Macaulay Christian influence in a secular world God in His grace has provided the means to restrain evil and to enable human life to flourish. This 'common grace' is necessary for both Christian and non-Christians alike. Our society rejects God's common grace at its peril. God in His grace has provided the means to restrain evil and to enable human life to flourish. This 'common grace' is necessary for both Christian and non-Christians alike. Our society rejects God's common grace at its peril. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:00:00 GMT 01:16:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture02_1999.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture02_1999.mp3 Colin Hart Christian influence in a secular world If we are to be bold in standing for Christian truth, especially under pressure, it is vital that we are convinced that the Bible is true and without error in all that it affirms. This includes the Bible's teaching on science, history and morality as well as theology. If we are to be bold in standing for Christian truth, especially under pressure, it is vital that we are convinced that the Bible is true and without error in all that it affirms. This includes the Bible's teaching on science, history and morality as well as theology. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:00:00 GMT 01:25:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture01_1999.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture01_1999.mp3 Revd Prof. John L. Mackay Christian growth Suffering is surely something that no Christian can escape, yet there is much confusion on this subject. The idea of a sovereign God allowing tragedies to occur is one that all Christians struggle with, but we know that it is often through suffering that our relationship with God is deepened. Suffering is surely something that no Christian can escape, yet there is much confusion on this subject. The idea of a sovereign God allowing tragedies to occur is one that all Christians struggle with, but we know that it is often through suffering that our relationship with God is deepened. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:00:00 GMT 01:25:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture5_1997.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture5_1997.mp3 Revd John J. Murray Christian growth We all have routines of eating, sleeping, work and leisure, yet many Christians neglect personal discipline in their spiritual lives. Godly habits become the means that God uses to work His grace in our lives. We all have routines of eating, sleeping, work and leisure, yet many Christians neglect personal discipline in their spiritual lives. Godly habits become the means that God uses to work His grace in our lives. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:00:00 GMT 01:27:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture4_1997.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture4_1997.mp3 Revd David Searle Christian growth Prayer sustains and nourishes the Christian. It is a litmus test of our relationship with God. It is the means whereby we can bring all our anxieties and needs before the Lord. Failure in our prayer lives inevitably leads to weaknesses in other areas. Prayer sustains and nourishes the Christian. It is a litmus test of our relationship with God. It is the means whereby we can bring all our anxieties and needs before the Lord. Failure in our prayer lives inevitably leads to weaknesses in other areas. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 10:00:00 GMT 01:25:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture3_1997.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture3_1997.mp3 Revd Trevor Archer Christian growth Christians are not immune from discouragement and frustration in their lives. In a society where people expect to be able to obtain everything instantly Christians must live with an eternal perspective, and thereby find the strength to persevere. They must 'keep on keeping on'. Christians are not immune from discouragement and frustration in their lives. In a society where people expect to be able to obtain everything instantly Christians must live with an eternal perspective, and thereby find the strength to persevere. They must 'keep on keeping on'. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:00:00 GMT 01:05:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture2_1997.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture2_1997.mp3 Revd Michael Wilcock Christian growth The world is always trying to squeeze us into its mould. Before a watching world we are to live with integrity. This means applying God's Word consistently to the circumstances of our lives. The world is always trying to squeeze us into its mould. Before a watching world we are to live with integrity. This means applying God's Word consistently to the circumstances of our lives. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:00:00 GMT 01:16:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture1_1997.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture1_1997.mp3 Ernest McQuoid The new age movement All around us the new age Movement is spreading its influence. Despite the rapid rise in the movement over the past ten years, new age spirituality is in fact a very old phenomenon. Ernest Lucas looks at the effect of this world view on science today. All around us the new age Movement is spreading its influence. Despite the rapid rise in the movement over the past ten years, new age spirituality is in fact a very old phenomenon. Ernest Lucas looks at the effect of this world view on science today. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:00:00 GMT 00:58:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/02_newage_1991.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/02_newage_1991.mp3 Revd Dr Ernest Lucas Christ: unique and universal "The one through whom all things were made, by whom and for whom all things exist." Lesslie Newbigin addresses the important subject of Christ's uniqueness and Lordship over all. "The one through whom all things were made, by whom and for whom all things exist." Lesslie Newbigin addresses the important subject of Christ's uniqueness and Lordship over all. Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:00:00 GMT 01:15:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/03_christunique_1991.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/03_christunique_1991.mp3 Bishop Lesslie Newbigin