Series: 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.
Institute Deputy Director Simon Calvert and Be Reasonable spokeswoman and mother-of-two Penny Lewis feature in this month’s longer listen, discussing a proposal to ban smacking in Scotland.
Simon Calvert talks about proposed conversion therapy bans in the UK, as well as extreme legislation in Victoria – explaining why such bans can have a detrimental effect to the freedom of Christians to speak out about their beliefs and to share the Gospel with others.
Series: Solid Foundations
While salvation from sin is the most amazing gift God has given us, it is not the only blessing we receive from him. There are blessings outside of salvation, even for unbelievers. The Bible has much to say about human flourishing in this life as well as in the next, and makes clear that even the most mundane aspects of daily living are part of the theatre of God’s glory (1 Cor 10:31). Lecture by Simon Calvert.