When looking forward to new baptisms Several new members will be baptised in our ecclesia in Anderlecht in a few weeks’ time. Before they will be baptised, we will first check whether they agree with the biblical points of faith. This is because there are many denominations that do not actually follow those Biblical thoughts… Read More On looking forward to new baptisms
03 December 2023 looking back at 130 years of history of the Newbury church and the many baptisms that came out of it.… Read More 2023 December 3 A Day in two ways important
Today’s thought “If God be for us” (July 31) Today we read two of the most meaningful chapters in the Bible for those who truly sense they are “called to be saints” (Romans 1:7). They are a sequel to yesterday’s chapters – Romans 5 & 6 – that challenge believers that they, “having been set… Read More Today’s thought “If God be for us” (July 31)
Last Sunday we were pleased to have two Iranians giving themselves to God and becoming a brother in Christ. Many of our Iranian friends need our love and support as their patience and faith are tested as they wait for others to respond to their request to remain in the UK.
Those who call on the Lord from a pure heart 2 Timothy 2 today contains a powerful and pointed exhortation to Paul – it is one we should take to heart as equally a message for today. It is the last letter Paul wrote; he is now an old man. He tells Timothy to “pursue… Read More Today’s Thought “Those who call on the Lord from a pure heart” (May 26)
Today is a great day, finding five Iranians who wanted to behold the son of God and exercise faith in him, looking forward to his return and an end to all agony and suffering. We are thankful that we could find them willing to be baptised this morning. We are pleased to find them now… Read More Pleased to welcome five new Iranian brethren
The preceding months have been truly blessed with the welcoming of several Iranian brethren into the Newbury ecclesia. It may be called a wonder how many Iranians wanted to be baptised in England. But last Friday we were also able in Lille, to welcome one of the French Bible students as a brother. Philippe Sanchez… Read More Welcoming Phillepe Sanchez as a new brother
Today’s thought “Performing deeds in keeping with their repentance” (November 10) Every time we read Paul’s speeches in defending himself after his arrest, we are moved by his total conviction of mind and commitment. What a transformed man he was after his intensely dramatic encounter with the risen Christ outside Damascus. He has turned himself… Read More Today’s thought “Performing deeds in keeping with their repentance” (November 10)
The mountainous country with an extensive plateau covering central Anatolia, Turkey has caused Europe enough headaches in 2020 and 2021. Though a multiparty republic with one legislative house; its head of state the president is governing the country like a dictator and trying to make it a totalitarian Islamic state. Its land area is greater… Read More Turkey 2021 update
It was really incredible and great what we could see developing the first half of 2021. In Newbury 22 baptisms and two transfers have occurred in the last 6 months, for which we are enormously thankful to our heavenly Father. It does pose some issues for how we help brothers and sisters at distance and… Read More 1st half of the year 2021
Today’s thought “You know neither the scriptures nor …” (August 17) We saw today in Mark 12 how Jesus challenged those who distort God’s word. This word, to them, was what we call the ‘Old Testament’. These equally inspired words are largely ignored today despite the wonderful discovery of scrolls of all of the books… Read More Today’s thought “You know neither the scriptures nor …” (August 17)
Today’s thought “… in vain do they worship me” (July 14) The religious leaders in Israel in the time of Jesus were zealous in their rituals of worship: the same can be said of the main forms of Christianity down through the centuries. Today in Matthew 15 we see how Jesus confronted the “Pharisees and… Read More Today’s thought “… in vain do they worship me” (July 14)
Andrew Wilson wonders what resonances there might be for brothers and sisters in this caricature of ecclesial life in the twenty-first century? We, the keen, gradually learned that, despite our best efforts, our fellow citizens were uninterested in the Gospel. We learned to expect ‘nothing’ from our efforts, and ceased to be surprised by it.… Read More Caricature of ecclesial life in the twenty-first century
“This day you have become …” Our readings today began by telling us how “Moses and the elders of Israel” made a special effort to make all the tribes who were about to enter the promised land “keep the whole commandment that I command you today” (Deuteronomy 27:1). Moses tried to, ‘engrave’ the consciousness of… Read More Today’s thought “This day you have become …” (May 10)
Today’s thought “Because you did not believe” (April 5) This is what the Lord said to Moses! We prove whether or not we believe God means what he says by what we do! We show whether we have listened carefully to his word by how we act! Near enough, is not good enough! Now, it… Read More Today’s thought “Because you did not believe” (April 5)
When lots of Christians celebrate today Easter day and remember the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we had the pleasure to have 5 new baptisms in a series of baptisms in the last few weeks. It is incredible how in England the community could grow the last few months with Persians choosing to become part of… Read More New baptisms on Easter day
Today’s thought “Things known from of old” (November 4) Today we read details about the extensive missionary work of the Apostle Paul; first with Barnabas, then with Silas. Paul and Barnabas returned to Antioch and “declared all that God had done with them, and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles”… Read More Today’s thought “Things known from of old” (November 4)
Today’s thought “Everyone whom the Lord calls to himself” (April 26) What sort of person is the Lord seeking to call? As we completed reading Peter’s speech on the day of Pentecost in Acts 2 today this familiar question surfaced again. It was a remarkable speech before this great crowd intrigued to hear all these… Read More Today’s thought “Everyone whom the Lord calls to himself” (April 26)
Renewing the Mind The Bible is going to be our guidebook and companion along life’s journey and it will help to mould and shape our thinking and our feelings. It does not merely change our mind about things – as this course might have changed your mind about the things you believe as you have… Read More How should we worship God? #12 Renewing the Mind
New Life in Christ None of this is easy of course and you may be wondering how you could possibly keep it up, even if you started living in this way. It seems an impossible standard to achieve. It is exactly for this reason that the apostle structured his letter in the way he has… Read More How should we worship God? #11 New Life in Christ
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