http://www.christian.org.uk/downloads/audio/podcast/mostpop_nov07.htm 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/podcast/images/mostpop_300px.jpg http://www.christian.org.uk/downloads/audio/seriespodcast.xml (c) The Christian Institute 2007 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMT Christain, Insitute, Institiute, Colin Hart Christain, Insitute, Institiute, Colin Hart no nonadult 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). Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMT 01:20:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/autlecture01_2009.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/autlecture01_2009.mp3 Rupert Bentley-Taylor The Lord of lords "Yet you are enthroned as the Holy One; you are the praise of Israel." (Psalm 22:3) "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord." (Psalm 150:6) "Yet you are enthroned as the Holy One; you are the praise of Israel." (Psalm 22:3) "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord." (Psalm 150:6) Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMT 01:20:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture5_1994.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture5_1994.mp3 Revd Prof. John L Mackay The Lord of lords "I will also appoint him my first-born, the most exalted of the kings of the earth. I will maintain my love to him for ever, and my covenant with him will never fail." (Psalm 89:27-28) "He will be clothed with majesty and will sit and rule on his throne. And he will be a priest on his throne. And there will be harmony between the two." (Zechariah 6:13) "I will also appoint him my first-born, the most exalted of the kings of the earth. I will maintain my love to him for ever, and my covenant with him will never fail." (Psalm 89:27-28) "He will be clothed with majesty and will sit and rule on his throne. And he will be a priest on his throne. And there will be harmony between the two." (Zechariah 6:13) Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMT 01:25:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture4_1994.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture4_1994.mp3 Revd Prof. John L Mackay The Lord of lords "With my great power and outstretched arm I made the earth and its people and the animals that are on it, and I give it to anyone I please." (Jeremiah 27:5) "His dominion is an eternal dominion; his kingdom endures from generation to generation. All the peoples of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as he pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth. No-one can hold back his hand or say to him: 'What have you done?'" (Daniel 4:34-35) "With my great power and outstretched arm I made the earth and its people and the animals that are on it, and I give it to anyone I please." (Jeremiah 27:5) "His dominion is an eternal dominion; his kingdom endures from generation to generation. All the peoples of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as he pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth. No-one can hold back his hand or say to him: 'What have you done?'" (Daniel 4:34-35) Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT 01:28:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture3_1994.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture3_1994.mp3 Revd Prof. John L Mackay The Lord of lords "I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you." (Genesis 17:7) "Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant." (Hebrews 7:22) "I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you." (Genesis 17:7) "Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant." (Hebrews 7:22) Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT 01:29:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture2_1994.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture2_1994.mp3 Revd Prof. John L Mackay The Lord of lords "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." (Genesis 1:1) "By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible." (Hebrews 11:3) "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." (Genesis 1:1) "By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible." (Hebrews 11:3) Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT 01:25:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture1_1994.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture1_1994.mp3 Revd Prof. John L Mackay 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. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT 00:47:00 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. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:00:00 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 and 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 and 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. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:00:00 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 Unlocking the Bible This, the final lecture of the series, looks at teaching for the church today and the promises of what is to come when Christ returns. David Jackman focuses in particular on the book of Hebrews, the Pastorals (1 & 2 Timothy and Titus) and Revelation. This, the final lecture of the series, looks at teaching for the church today and the promises of what is to come when Christ returns. David Jackman focuses in particular on the book of Hebrews, the Pastorals (1 & 2 Timothy and Titus) and Revelation. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT 00:48:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/08_unlocking_1994.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/08_unlocking_1994.mp3 David Jackman Unlocking the Bible In this penultimate lecture, David Jackman covers the Acts of the Apostles, setting the context for the ministry and letters of the Apostle Paul. Concluding with a focus on Paul's teaching on the person, life and results of Jesus Christ. In this penultimate lecture, David Jackman covers the Acts of the Apostles, setting the context for the ministry and letters of the Apostle Paul. Concluding with a focus on Paul's teaching on the person, life and results of Jesus Christ. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT 00:52:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/07_unlocking_1994.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/07_unlocking_1994.mp3 David Jackman Unlocking the Bible This lecture speaks of the fullfilment of God's promises in Jesus Christ. It looks at the distinctive qualities of the four Gospels and the central concept of the Kingdom. This lecture speaks of the fullfilment of God's promises in Jesus Christ. It looks at the distinctive qualities of the four Gospels and the central concept of the Kingdom. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:00:00 GMT 00:47:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/06_unlocking_1994.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/06_unlocking_1994.mp3 David Jackman Unlocking the Bible The third in this series of lectures looks at the occupying of the Promised land - from it's conquest, to the rule of judges and then the demand for a king. The third in this series of lectures looks at the occupying of the Promised land - from it's conquest, to the rule of judges and then the demand for a king. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:00:00 GMT 00:47:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/05_unlocking_1994.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/05_unlocking_1994.mp3 David Jackman Unlocking the Bible Tracking the highs and lows of Israel's monarchial reign, including the division of kingdoms. Starting with Solomon, the lecture goes through the books of 1 and 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, finishing by focusing on the task and message of the Prophets. Tracking the highs and lows of Israel's monarchial reign, including the division of kingdoms. Starting with Solomon, the lecture goes through the books of 1 and 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, finishing by focusing on the task and message of the Prophets. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:00:00 GMT 00:46:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/04_unlocking_1994.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/04_unlocking_1994.mp3 David Jackman Unlocking the Bible The third in this series of lectures looks at the occupying of the Promised land - from it's conquest, to the rule of judges and then the demand for a king. The third in this series of lectures looks at the occupying of the Promised land - from it's conquest, to the rule of judges and then the demand for a king. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT 00:48:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/03_unlocking_1994.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/03_unlocking_1994.mp3 David Jackman Unlocking the Bible Looking at the start of God's answer to the universal problem of sin. Shown through the establishment of Israel and covenant relationships. Looking at the start of God's answer to the universal problem of sin. Shown through the establishment of Israel and covenant relationships. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT 00:47:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/02_unlocking_1994.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/02_unlocking_1994.mp3 David Jackman Unlocking the Bible This first lecture in the series gives a brief overview of the Old Testament and then looks at the first eleven chapters of the Bible. Particular focus is given to Creation, the Fall, the Flood and the Scattering. This first lecture in the series gives a brief overview of the Old Testament and then looks at the first eleven chapters of the Bible. Particular focus is given to Creation, the Fall, the Flood and the Scattering. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT 00:49:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/downloads/wp-content/01_unlocking_1994.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/downloads/wp-content/01_unlocking_1994.mp3 David Jackman Contending for the faith As well as being a formidable preacher and church leader, Thomas Chalmers also orchestrated many social initiatives especially in regard to education and poverty. He believed that the Church should be fully involved in the nation's life, but he also sought to guard the gospel. So he insisted on the rights of a church to appoint a believing minister, rather than have one imposed upon them by a land owner. The Government refused this right and so Chalmers led the Disruption of 1843 where one third of the ministers left the Church of Scotland to form the Free Church of Scotland. As well as being a formidable preacher and church leader, Thomas Chalmers also orchestrated many social initiatives especially in regard to education and poverty. He believed that the Church should be fully involved in the nation's life, but he also sought to guard the gospel. So he insisted on the rights of a church to appoint a believing minister, rather than have one imposed upon them by a land owner. The Government refused this right and so Chalmers led the Disruption of 1843 where one third of the ministers left the Church of Scotland to form the Free Church of Scotland. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT 01:09:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/downloads/autlecture05_2008.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/autlecture05_2008.mp3 Revd William Macleod Contending for the faith Archbishop Cranmer's reforms in the Church of England led Christianity in this country in a direction that we still benefit from today. He came into office at a time of great uncertainty, but managed to push the Church towards embracing the great doctrines of the reformation. Gordon Murray shows that while Cranmer's work had a profound impact in many areas, his ultimate concern was the proclamation of justification by faith alone. Archbishop Cranmer's reforms in the Church of England led Christianity in this country in a direction that we still benefit from today. He came into office at a time of great uncertainty, but managed to push the Church towards embracing the great doctrines of the reformation. Gordon Murray shows that while Cranmer's work had a profound impact in many areas, his ultimate concern was the proclamation of justification by faith alone. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT 01:14:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/autlecture04_2008.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/autlecture04_2008.mp3 Revd Gordon Murray Contending for the faith One of Victorian Britain's most prominent evangelical preachers, Charles Haddon Spurgeon believed firmly that the Bible applied to all of life and to the nation. His life and teaching reflects a conviction that Christians should be an influence for good in the way society is governed. Tim Curnow offers an important insight into the work and influence of a man who sought to "draw politics up into the light and power of Christ". One of Victorian Britain's most prominent evangelical preachers, Charles Haddon Spurgeon believed firmly that the Bible applied to all of life and to the nation. His life and teaching reflects a conviction that Christians should be an influence for good in the way society is governed. Tim Curnow offers an important insight into the work and influence of a man who sought to "draw politics up into the light and power of Christ". Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT 01:13:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/autlecture03_2008.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/autlecture03_2008.mp3 Tim Curnow Contending for the faith The great Scottish Covenanter and brilliant university teacher, Samuel Rutherford, was born into an age when the king answered to no-one - 'The king is law' (Rex Lex). But Rutherford believed the opposite. He wrote a book called 'Lex Rex', translated as 'The law is king'. The notion that the monarch was subject to a greater authority - God - was so radical that, had he not first died of illness, Rutherford's courageous stand would have seen him martyred for treason. The great Scottish Covenanter and brilliant university teacher, Samuel Rutherford, was born into an age when the king answered to no-one - 'The king is law' (Rex Lex). But Rutherford believed the opposite. He wrote a book called 'Lex Rex', translated as 'The law is king'. The notion that the monarch was subject to a greater authority - God - was so radical that, had he not first died of illness, Rutherford's courageous stand would have seen him martyred for treason. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT 01:10:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/autlecture02_2008.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/autlecture02_2008.mp3 Revd Robert McCollum Contending for the faith From modest gentleman farmer to great soldier and statesman, Oliver Cromwell consistently trusted in God's mercy and providence in spite of the political tumult of his times. He often cuts an ambivalent figure in British history, suffering from popular misrepresentations of the Puritans as gloomy killjoys. However, Dr Martyn Lloyd Jones has celebrated the period of his Protectorate as "one of the most glorious" in English history. After Cromwell, Parliament gained a status it had never had before. From modest gentleman farmer to great soldier and statesman, Oliver Cromwell consistently trusted in God's mercy and providence in spite of the political tumult of his times. He often cuts an ambivalent figure in British history, suffering from popular misrepresentations of the Puritans as gloomy killjoys. However, Dr Martyn Lloyd Jones has celebrated the period of his Protectorate as "one of the most glorious" in English history. After Cromwell, Parliament gained a status it had never had before. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT 01:45:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/autlecture01_2008.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/autlecture01_2008.mp3 Revd J Philip Arthur Contending for the faith Converted as a teenager, Josephine Butler become a leading social reformer. After caring for dying prostitutes in her own home, she went on to lead a national campaign to end licensed prostitution and raise the age of consent from 13 to 16. Converted as a teenager, Josephine Butler become a leading social reformer. After caring for dying prostitutes in her own home, she went on to lead a national campaign to end licensed prostitution and raise the age of consent from 13 to 16. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT 01:24:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture5_2002.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture5_2002.mp3 Colin Hart Contending for the faith Selina Hastings played a significant role in the 18th century Evangelical Awakening, believing all should be dedicated to the service and glory of Jesus. Henry Venn called her "a star of the first magnitude in the firmament of the church". Selina Hastings played a significant role in the 18th century Evangelical Awakening, believing all should be dedicated to the service and glory of Jesus. Henry Venn called her "a star of the first magnitude in the firmament of the church". Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMT 01:28:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture4_2002.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture4_2002.mp3 Revd George Curry Contending for the faith Charles Oxley was a member of the Christian Brethren who devoted himself to many causes. These included the inerrancy of the Bible as public truth, Christian education, and the fight against sex shops, pornography and blasphemy. Charles Oxley was a member of the Christian Brethren who devoted himself to many causes. These included the inerrancy of the Bible as public truth, Christian education, and the fight against sex shops, pornography and blasphemy. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMT 01:22:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture3_2002.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture3_2002.mp3 John Burn Contending for the faith William Tyndale was the first person to translate and print the Bible in English. He was condemned, hunted and eventually murdered for his commitment to giving the laity access to word of God. William Tyndale was the first person to translate and print the Bible in English. He was condemned, hunted and eventually murdered for his commitment to giving the laity access to word of God. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMT 01:27:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture2_2002.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/downloads/aut_lecture2_2002.mp3 Brian Edwards Contending for the faith J.C. Ryle was one of the most significant churchmen of his time and his writings are still in constant demand today. During a time of confusion and heresy in the church, Ryle constantly emphasised the unique authority of Scripture. J.C. Ryle was one of the most significant churchmen of his time and his writings are still in constant demand today. During a time of confusion and heresy in the church, Ryle constantly emphasised the unique authority of Scripture. Mon, 7 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMT 01:23:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/downloads/audio/archive2002/mp3/aut_lecture1.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/downloads/audio/archive2002/mp3/aut_lecture1.mp3 Revd David Holloway Contending for the faith Lesslie Newbigin grew up in Northumberland, became a Christian at University and went on to become a missionary and Bishop in South India. He robustly defended salvation solely through Christ and Christianity as public truth. Lesslie Newbigin grew up in Northumberland, became a Christian at University and went on to become a missionary and Bishop in South India. He robustly defended salvation solely through Christ and Christianity as public truth. Tue, 1 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMT 01:25:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/downloads/audio/archive2001/mp3/aut_lecture5.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/downloads/audio/archive2001/mp3/aut_lecture5.mp3 John Burn Contending for the faith This lecture examines the work of one of the foremost Christian thinkers of the twentieth century. Founder of L'Abri, Schaeffer wrote over 20 books on philosophy and theology. He provided a biblical critique of Western culture, teaching that the Bible is true for all of life. This lecture examines the work of one of the foremost Christian thinkers of the twentieth century. Founder of L'Abri, Schaeffer wrote over 20 books on philosophy and theology. He provided a biblical critique of Western culture, teaching that the Bible is true for all of life. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:00:00 GMT 01:14:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/downloads/audio/archive2001/mp3/aut_lecture4.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/downloads/audio/archive2001/mp3/aut_lecture4.mp3 Brian Abraham Contending for the faith Converted in the 1920s whilst Fellow and Tutor of Magdalen College, Oxford, C.S. Lewis became a powerful Christian apologist capable of speaking simply to people at every level. His best known works include Surprised by Joy, Mere Christianity, and The Narnia Chronicles. Converted in the 1920s whilst Fellow and Tutor of Magdalen College, Oxford, C.S. Lewis became a powerful Christian apologist capable of speaking simply to people at every level. His best known works include Surprised by Joy, Mere Christianity, and The Narnia Chronicles. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:00:00 GMT 01:29:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/downloads/audio/archive2001/mp3/aut_lecture3.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/downloads/audio/archive2001/mp3/aut_lecture3.mp3 Philip Vander Elst Contending for the faith School teacher then lecturer in the Education Department of Newcastle University, Raymond Johnston became the Director of Care Campaigns. He fervently believed that in a collapsing culture Christians must speak out for the truth. School teacher then lecturer in the Education Department of Newcastle University, Raymond Johnston became the Director of Care Campaigns. He fervently believed that in a collapsing culture Christians must speak out for the truth. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:00:00 GMT 01:17:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/downloads/audio/archive2001/mp3/aut_lecture2.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/downloads/audio/archive2001/mp3/aut_lecture2.mp3 Revd David Holloway Contending for the faith This first lecture looks at the role of rational argument in proclaiming and defending the Christian faith. Whilst the human mind is fallen, it is still possible to appeal to the conscience and use rational argument. This first lecture looks at the role of rational argument in proclaiming and defending the Christian faith. Whilst the human mind is fallen, it is still possible to appeal to the conscience and use rational argument. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 10:00:00 GMT 01:15:00 http://www.christian.org.uk/downloads/audio/archive2001/mp3/aut_lecture1.mp3 http://www.christian.org.uk/downloads/audio/archive2001/mp3/aut_lecture1.mp3 Colin Hart