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  • Bible Thought - A God of Salvation - Romans 1-3

    Bible Thought - A God of Salvation - Romans 1-3
    Mar 2 2026
    A God of Salvation Romans 1:16-17 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed-a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith." Romans 3:21-24 But now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. Introduction Paul in this letter is writing to Roman believers a synopsis of his beliefs, and to church leaders in Jerusalem where he would have to make an adequate explanation of himself. The language and concepts shared in these passages are that the Gospel of God is that salvation is for all who believe; righteousness of God; universality of both salvation and judgment; and that salvation and righteousness are available through faith. The adversative "But" in Romans 3:21 heralds the solution, but the text in between these verses highlights humanity's unrighteousness and need of God's righteousness. 1. The Problem "All have sinned" (Romans.3:23). Our inherent sinful nature of unrighteousness comes to all mankind from the first rebellion against God by Adam. To be with God eternally we need to be declared righteous, for unrighteousness cannot enter the holy and righteous presence of God. So for humanity, created in God's image (Genesis.1:26) to re-enter God's presence, each person needs to be declared righteous and thereby justified. Justification is the transformation from a condemned criminal to that of an heir awaiting a majestic legacy. If God doesn't punish unrighteousness, then God would have to destroy not only us, but also Himself. Holiness is an absolute attribute of God, which requires the punishment of any impurity or unrighteousness (that is sin), and if unrighteousness remained unpunished, God would cease to be God and we would cease to be human. Ergo, since the first rebellion God has had a Gospel plan to restore righteousness to man. 2. Initial Questions 2a. What is the Gospel plan? The Gospel is one, which Paul is separated to according to his own words in Romans.1:1. Paul announces it is the power of God for the salvation of all in Romans 1:16. The Gospel is the good news that God has provided the means for rebellious humanity to be rescued from His wrath and judgment. The Gospel is a two-fold message: it is deliverance from the final judgment resulting from God's anger against sin and a crediting of righteousness upon sinful man. Not only will humanity be saved, but has been saved.This Gospel creates faith (Romans.1:16-17); brings life (Romans.1:16) and judgment (Romans.2:16) 2b. What is wrath? When we think of wrath, it is usually of an uncontrollable rage or temper tantrum. God's wrath does not portray the human weaknesses of vindictiveness, or an uncontrolled pique. We can dismiss such ideas, since due to His forbearance, God's anger and judgment has been smouldering since the first rebellion of Adam and Eve. God's wrath invokes justice (Romans.2:5). 2c. What is righteousness? There are three meanings to this key phrase of Paul's: "righteousness of God". Firstly, righteousness is an immutable characteristic of God, in that whether it is a righteousness that judges or a righteousness that saves, it is still God's righteousness. Secondly, that His righteousness demands God actively keeps the promises He has made. Thirdly, that His righteousness makes us righteous. So, who needs this righteousness? 3. God's Judgment When we describe God's judgment, similarly there are three aspects to it, all of which give a total and clear picture. For God's judgment to only have one or two of these characteristics, would mean it was not the judgment of a holy God. God's judgment is inescapable, righteous and impartial. 3a. Inescapable We are inherently self-righteously hypercritical of others. Paul tells us that this makes us hypocritical and we have no right to stand in condemnation over people, as what is common in all humanity is a universal sinfulness or separation from God (Romans.2:1). We set unachievable high standards for others and yet remarkably low standard for ourselves. 3b. Righteous God will judge according to what each person has done (Romans.2:6). While we may be justified and declared righteous by faith, we will be judged based on the works we do, to earn rewards. Our faith is to be supported by good works (Galatians.5:6; James.2:18). Paul here shows two destinies. Eternal life, glory, honour, peace and immortality for those who enduringly desire to perform good works (Romans.2:...
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    22 mins
  • The Practice Of The Presence Of God - Brother Lawrence Part 1

    The Practice Of The Presence Of God - Brother Lawrence Part 1
    Mar 1 2026
    The Practice Of The Presence Of God: The Best Rule Of A Holy Life (being Conversations and Letters of Brother Lawrence) G’day! Welcome to Partakers! Today we start a Sunday series, where we are reading from a book by Brother Lawrence “The Practice of the Presence of God”… This book is available for you to freely download at various websites! Brother Lawrence was alive in the 1600s and this book of his details about how a person can benefit from the steady and soothing connection with God and to God. We have much to learn in the 21st century from this 17th century brother in Christ and that is what we hope each of us will gain from these conversations and letters recorded for us. Brother Lawrence gives open advice and we will see his passion for spiritual concerns as he went about his work in the monastery - in the kitchens and as a cobbler. In these recordings, we see how he rejoices in the mundane duties, his persistent prayer life and was well known for his kindness, sympathy and willingness to help all others. So with that said, let us start with this fascinating book! Conversations - First Conversation

    • Conversion and precious employment.
    • Satisfaction in God's presence.
    • Faith our duty.
    • Resignation the fruit of watchfulness.

    The first time I saw Brother Lawrence was upon the 3rd of August, 1666. He told me that GOD had done him a singular favor, in his conversion at the age of eighteen. (The audio continues the conversation...)

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    6 mins
  • Partakers Bible Thought - Jesus WOW Matthew 16

    Partakers Bible Thought - Jesus WOW Matthew 16
    Mar 1 2026
    Jesus! WOW Factor Matthew 16:24-26 Right mouse click here to download as a MP3 audio file Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it. What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul? (Matthew 16:24-26) The Jesus I hear about today from some people outside the church, as well as inside the Church, bears no resemblance to the Jesus who said those words. They are comfortable with a Jesus who is at their mercy and who doesn't ask too much of them! They like putting Jesus in a box and only opening the box to let Him out when required! That Jesus is an insipid, nodding head, Jesus - worthy only of being on the back shelf of a car and that's about all. But that is exactly the opposite of the Jesus who said those words from Matthew - the Jesus who commands obedience and sacrifice! As I look through the Old Testament, I read about how the world fell out of a living, dynamic relationship with God! But I also read how a Messiah, a saviour or rescuer if you like, was to be sent by God, in order to restore the world back into an intimate, living relationship with God Himself! I read the Gospels in the New Testament and I see this Messiah as the God-man, Jesus Christ. As I read the rest of the Bible's New Testament and the history of the followers of Jesus Christ and the spread of his followers, the church, through its birth and early life, I get a WOW factor about Him. But for a lot of people today, including those who would call themselves a Christian, their view or vision of Jesus is still too small. So I wonder as I begin, is your Jesus too small? 1. Who is my Jesus? As I regularly read the Bible, I see at least a six-sided portrait of Him! There are many more, but we don't have time for that today, you might be thankful to hear! a. Unique The first word I would use for Jesus is Jesus is unique - totally unique! Never before and never to be repeated ever - Jesus Christ is the standout person from all of history! Indeed, history is divided into BC and AD - ‘Before Christ' and ‘After Christ'. In all of history, Jesus Christ is incomparable and totally unique! Yet in human form, we read that during his earthly ministry he had no physical beauty that would draw people to him. We read that Jesus' body on the cross was disfigured and tortured beyond that of human likeness. His perfect life, His salvation work on the cross and His subsequent rising from the dead, is what makes Jesus Christ unique - a once and for all lifetime Messiah or Saviour for the entire world! WOW!! b. Majestic Then the Jesus I see is full of majesty and awe! He is not simply a king with a crown on his head. He is the King of all Kings! This Jesus Christ did not decay in the grave - He overcame death in the grave and was raised again majestically! Paul writes in Colossians 2v3, that in Jesus Christ, all the majestic treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden. Jesus Christ the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, who with unparalleled majesty is the head of the church. c. Tender Next I go to look into his eyes - his tender eyes! Jesus looks upon people with love, adoration, justice, tenderness and compassion. Eyes filled with the tears of mercy, grace, love and compassion. Eyes that are also filled with rage at injustices! His penetrating eyes that can separate flesh and spirit!! This Jesus is kind and sympathetic - his look of love on a world that is separated from God, and a world He is calling back into an active relationship with God. The love Jesus had when he wept in the garden as he sweated drops of blood, before he was betrayed and crucified. d. Wise Then there is Jesus the wise man! When Jesus spoke words, people were amazed! They were astounded that He spoke with elegance and yet with authority. They had never heard anyone speak like He did - with both grace and authority. The same is true today, if we are listening. That is why we read the Bible to find out what He would say to us. That is why we seek to hear Him speak to us and why we speak to Him. That is why preaching is to be seen as an act of worship - by both the preacher and the listener! e. Strong Strong! Jesus is strong enough and capable enough, to carry any burden that we can lay upon Him. Jesus Christ gives a solid and sure foundation for all aspects of life. If something has a solid foundation, it will not fall and cannot be destroyed. Indeed Jesus Christ will never fall or decay such is His imperishability as the everlasting God. He is solid, dependable and strong; nobody and nothing can stand against Him. If we are truly His, then we ought not to fear or worry about anything, for we will be under his protection,. f. Lovely Finally, my Jesus oozes loveliness! He ...
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    20 mins
  • Psalm On Demand - Psalm 85

    Psalm On Demand - Psalm 85
    Feb 28 2026

    Psalm 85~~ For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by the sons of Korah. ~~~~

    85:1 Yahweh, you have been favorable to your land.

    You have restored the fortunes of Jacob.

    85:2 You have forgiven the iniquity of your people.

    You have covered all their sin.

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    Selah.

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    85:3 You have taken away all your wrath.

    You have turned from the fierceness of your anger.

    85:4 Turn us, God of our salvation,

    and cause your indignation toward us to cease.

    85:5 Will you be angry with us forever?

    Will you draw out your anger to all generations?

    85:6 Won’t you revive us again,

    that your people may rejoice in you?

    85:7 Show us your loving kindness, Yahweh.

    Grant us your salvation.

    85:8 I will hear what God, Yahweh, will speak,

    for he will speak peace to his people, his saints;

    but let them not turn again to folly.

    85:9 Surely his salvation is near those who fear him,

    that glory may dwell in our land.

    85:10 Mercy and truth meet together.

    Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

    85:11 Truth springs out of the earth.

    Righteousness has looked down from heaven.

    85:12 Yes, Yahweh will give that which is good.

    Our land will yield its increase.

    85:13 Righteousness goes before him,

    And prepares the way for his steps.

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    1 min
  • Bible Thought - Use of Words by the Christian

    Bible Thought - Use of Words by the Christian
    Feb 28 2026
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    Jesus speaking:"34 You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. 35 A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him. 36 But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. 37 For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.’" (Matthew 12:34-37)

    Words Alive!

    Given all thats gone on since Friday here in the UK and the use of one person's words, it is self evident that our words matter! Words matter for the Christian as those words are of the utmost importance as the building blocks of communication. Whether by thought, written or spoken. One of the greatest sins of the twenty first century, that all Christian Disciples need to be wary of, is the use of words. The power of the tongue in communication and speech is awesome. The tongue has the power of life & death and those who love it will eat & bear its fruit. The tongue is a fire, which left unguarded, can corrupt the whole body and set the whole course of life on fire. We need to watch the words we speak and control our speech, or it will control us.

    What is a right use of the tongue in communicating for the Christian? How can we guard our use of words? How and in what way did Jesus Christ use words? How are you doing in your use of words?

    Come and listen to find out more about how Jesus Christ used words and the Christian today using their words!

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    11 mins
  • Psalm On Demand - Psalm 8

    Psalm On Demand - Psalm 8
    Dec 22 2025
    Psalm 8

    1 O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!

    Who hast set thy glory above the heavens.

    2 Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings

    hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies,

    that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.

    3 When I consider thy heavens,

    the work of thy fingers,

    the moon and the stars,

    which thou hast ordained;

    4 What is man,

    that thou art mindful of him?

    and the son of man,

    that thou visitest him?

    5 For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels,

    and hast crowned him with glory and honour.

    6 Thou madest him to have

    dominion over the works of thy hands;

    thou hast put all things under his feet:

    7 All sheep and oxen, yea,

    and the beasts of the field;

    8 The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea,

    and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas.

    9 O Lord our Lord,

    how excellent is thy name in all the earth!

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    1 min
  • Bible Thought - Sex and Moral Purity

    Bible Thought - Sex and Moral Purity
    Feb 27 2026

    Sex and Moral Purity

    The world is mad for sex! It sells magazines, DVD’s and clothes. It is one of the gods of our age! Not only that but we only have to glimpse quickly at recent history to find Christian leaders who have fallen due to the sin of sexual immorality.

    In the podcast today we explore questions such as:

    • How are we as Christian disciples to face these issues of moral purity and sex?
    • What does God say about sex?
    • What does a correct and considered attitude for the Christian disciple to have regarding sex?
    • What is the difference between love and lust?
    • How can sexual desire be controlled?
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    8 mins
  • Bible Reading - Psalm 114

    Bible Reading - Psalm 114
    Feb 26 2026
    Psalm 114

    (Read by Heather)

    114:1 When Israel went forth out of Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of foreign language; 114:2 Judah became his sanctuary, Israel his dominion. 114:3 The sea saw it, and fled. The Jordan was driven back. 114:4 The mountains skipped like rams, the little hills like lambs. 114:5 What was it, you sea, that you fled? You Jordan, that you turned back? 114:6 You mountains, that you skipped like rams; you little hills, like lambs? 114:7 Tremble, you earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob, 114:8 who turned the rock into a pool of water, the flint into a spring of waters. Tap or Right mouse click to save/download this Psalm as a MP3 file

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    1 min