Tag: bible

God’s Kingdom on Earth

~ Rhi

There are so many problems that we face in life – at a global, regional and a personal level. Different problems within each context, and each of us faces different difficulties in our lives.

God created the earth to be inhabited – He created it to reflect his glory and that includes the creation of plant, animal and human life – we were created to reflect the glory of God in His Kingdom.

Many people think that God’s Kingdom will be in heaven, but that’s not what the Bible teaches. We can see from the Lord’s prayer that Jesus taught us to pray ‘Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven’. It is a heavenly kingdom because it is God’s Kingdom and Jesus will be the King over it – on the earth.

Everything will be made perfect and new. This will mean an end not only to all the problems people cause but to all sadness, suffering, pain and even death.

This time is coming soon, it is the good news we can read about in the ‘Sermon on the Mount.’ (Matthew chapters 5-7). In this Biblical passage, Jesus speaks about what God wants from people and we can build a mental picture of what effect this would have on our lives.

Romans 14:17 says “the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” This tells us that the Kingdom will be defined by these positive characteristics rather than focusing on the physical attributes that concern us in this life.

The invitation to this kingdom is open to all, God wants everyone to be there. Respond to His invitation, believe, repent, be baptised and try to live now as we all will in that kingdom.

Take a look at our presentation on this subject on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ow8wPdgGEw

A Taste of the Kingdom

~ Rhi

As part of The Lord’s Prayer we say, ”your Kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” These were Jesus’ words when his disciples asked him to teach them to pray. Do you ever wonder about God’s Kingdom? For most people with a belief in God, ideas about life after death are a vague concept involving heaven, pearly gates and things which are better described as superstition rather than a Biblically founded belief.

Jesus spoke about God’s Kingdom. In fact, the Gospel can be summarised as “the things concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ” (Acts 8:12). Many of the parables that Jesus used revealed information about the Kingdom
of God which will be on the earth.

When we believe in God and we want to understand what His plan is with the earth that He created, it is better to use His Word to us (the Bible) than to rely on traditions invented by people.

Jesus told many parables about the Kingdom of God and described many aspects of what it would be like. The prospect of being in the Kingdom of God is a major part of the hope of Christians. The Bible speaks of a time where there will be an absence of death, pain, injustice and inequity with no pain and sadness.

We are having a presentation about what Jesus says about life in the Kingdom and how it has an impact on this life now. If the prospect of God’s Kingdom doesn’t appeal to us now, how is it even possible to look forward to it or for it to have an impact on the way we live our lives today? Come and find out more about what Jesus says about this.

Join us for a presentation on this subject on 4th May at 2.00pm, God Willing
at 110 Pontardulais Road Gorseinon SA4 4FQ

The Significance of the Reformation

~ Rhi

The Reformation changed the course of history and continues to shape our lives today! Want to find out more? Dive into this transformative period with our insightful YouTube presentation, The Significance of the Reformation, where we explore its profound impact on faith, knowledge, and personal growth.

The Reformation was more than a historical event; it revolutionized how we connect with God and Jesus. Our presentation focuses on two key ideas:

  1. Personal Access to the Bible
    Before the Reformation, the Bible was accessible only to a privileged few, often in languages most couldn’t understand. The Reformation made it possible for everyone to read and learn from the Scriptures in their own language, empowering personal faith journeys.
  2. Returning to Original Languages
    The reformers emphasized studying the Bible in its original languages to uncover its true meaning. This commitment to authenticity remains just as important today.

What You’ll Gain
● A clearer appreciation of how the Reformation made the Bible accessible
● Insights into the importance of original languages in understanding Scripture
● Inspiration to engage with the Bible in a more meaningful way

Watch Now
Discover how the Reformation continues to inspire and empower individuals. Visit our channel to watch our YouTube video and explore the legacy of making Scripture accessible and understandable for all: https://www.youtube.com/live/vkaPeRu3ZLg

Let’s rediscover the power of the Word together.

New Year! A new opportunity to set yourself a new goal

~ Rhi

It’s 2025… the beginning of another new year… another opportunity to set yourself a new goal. How about setting yourself a new kind of resolution for this year: to read God’s Word every day!

‘Seek the Lord while He may be found’ – Isaiah 55v6

You may have set yourself many different goals in the past and wondered why some of them were so hard to keep… the trick is to set out some realistic and achievable steps to follow. If you do this, you will find it much easier to keep to your resolution.

‘Receive the word with all readiness of mind… search the scriptures daily’ – Acts 17v11

Here are 5 steps to help you achieve your new goal:

  1. Set aside some time to read the Bible every day, even for just 10 minutes or so…
  2. Find yourself a Bible or download a Bible app onto your phone.
  3. If you like to have something to follow, you could use the Daily Reading Planner (see below) or you could choose a book of the Bible to read through at your own pace.
  4. Read carefully and meditate on what you have read. Think about the meaning… what is God trying to say to you?
  5. Put what you learn into practice – live your life as a follower of Christ.

‘Delight in God’s Word and meditate upon it’ – Psalm 1v2

The FREE Bible Reading Planner suggests a chapter for each day and includes helpful notes. To request your free copy email info@gorseinonchristadelphians.org.uk

Time for a good chat

~ Rhi

Having a chat means different things to different people.  Some might like a “good gossip”.  It can be exciting to hear someone’s news, but we wouldn’t always want others to discuss our personal issues; passing on private information can be hurtful rather than good.

The Bible says,

   “You shall not go around as a slanderer (or talebearer)” (Leviticus 19v16)

Some people want to chat because they are lonely or have a particular problem that they are finding difficult to deal with.

In the Bible, James says,

“let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak”  (James 1v19)

The advice given is to spend more time listening to others, trying to understand their point of view or their difficulties rather than jumping in too soon with our own comments.  We could follow up the standard “how are you?” opener with “are you sure you’re OK?” and then try to really listen and understand the response.  We may make a big difference to someone’s life when we take a few minutes to pause in our busy lives and try to understand what someone is really saying.    Maybe we can then think of a practical way to help them or perhaps there aren’t any solutions to offer but just listening and offering sympathy may still be beneficial.

In the Bible, God offers a lot of practical wisdom on how to live our lives and have good relationships with others, why not open a Bible and read more?