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This morning, John Barton began the E100 preaching series looking at the first passage, Genesis 1-3.

Introduction Not about creation v evolution.  All have views.  Some different from others.  Good idea to read around the subject – but being an expert doesn’t save you.  In Matthew 23, Jesus said, “The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. Obey them”  Yet he goes on to say, “Woe to you teachers of the law and Pharisees …”  The were experts on the Bible, but missed the Messiah.  Also the experts in Herod’s Palace when the Wise Men came.  Relationship (with God) is more important than knowledge about him. [Better felt than telt] In the beginning Bible starts with t statement.  Must believe it.  Part of the Apostles’ Creed.  One thing is clear,  God was doing something good.  “God saw all he had made and it was very good.” (31) But it also says “God created man in his own image, male and female he created them.” (27).  Not physical image (as male and female).  We are made like God – eternal with free will.  Different from animals. He wants More >

This morning Graham looked at angels, exploring what they are and why we are more special and more privileged than the angels.

This week we will see that: 1) Angels are real and represent God 2) Angels are not saved 3) Angels are witnesses of the incarnation

1) Angels are real and represent God We are given little information on angels in the bible. Too much has been said using too little authoritative information.

Not all spiritual beings mentioned in the bible are called angels. Something appeared to Daniel in the form of a man made of crystal revealing the nature of these creatures. Though was not said to be an angel in this case (Daniel 10:13).

The crystal ‘man’ said: “But the prince of the Persian kingdom resisted me twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, because I was detained there with the king of Persia”.

We are not told what the king of Persia is or what Michael is. It is assumed he is some sort of spiritual being that has great power, status and authority.

Some of the powerful creatures mentioned in the bible are cherubim and seraphim

Cherubim Genesis 3:24 More >

This morning Graham looked at the final passage in 1 John, exploring what to do when a fellow believer sins.

Sin and the believer

Intro

One way of looking at his section is to say first we have an assurance that prayer makes a difference in verse 14-15, then we have an example of what prayer can do.

Another way of looking at it is to say the writer was wanting to talk about praying for those in need and precedes it with an introduction that declared prayer is the solution in these cases.

The two ways of looking at it do not change the meaning but suggest different emphasis.

1) Can a believer sin?

This is the third time in this letter that the subject of believers and sin. Previously the emphasis was that true believers do not live in a lifestyle of sin yet now the writer admits that such a thing is possible. This is not a change of doctrine, this portion still carries the assurance that the common experience of the believer will be to live out a life displaying the transformation the new birth brought about.

The readers/hearers have already been instructed how they More >

This morning we had YWAM with us and they led the service. They brought with them Dan Baumann who shared with us an inspiring message based upon his experiences of being in prison in Iran. He has written a number of books about his story. For more information see: . http://www.christianbook.com/imprisoned-iran-loves-victory-over-fear/dan-baumann/9781576581803/pd/581802

Please note the recording is quite quiet.