Calvary Evangelical Church, Brighton, Uk

Jesus' teaching on marriage and divorce is clear, but in practice in a fallen world complicated situations arise. Paul gives some guidance.

Unlike Moses, Jesus does not permit easy divorce.

Paul had not gone to Rome (where there was already a church) because his ambition was to preach the gospel where it had not been heard.

The New Testament adds a whole new insight into marriage as mirroring the relationship between Christ and the church.

We need to accept one another, and speak as one, so that God is glorified.

Under the old testament law, it was permitted for a man to divorce (called 'sending away') a wife who did not please him.

Some issues are unimportant and on such things it is best to display tolerance for the sake of building up, rather than offending, a brother or sister in Christ. But we should be convinced in our own minds and give thanks to God.

Pastor Phillip Wells looks at marriage in the law, and the Prophets.

Phillip Wells looks at our acceptance of fellow Christians.

How do we enter the Kingdom of Heaven?

Who are you, according to The Bible?

In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul describes the importance of the resurrection to the Christian life.

People make all kinds of silly excuses to ignore the gospel call

John 19:19-31 - Jesus mentions peace, sending, seeing, believing and eternal life

Exposition of John 19:38 - John 20:18

Jesus overcoming the power of sin.

Mary uses a very expensive perfume to anoint Jesus as a king.

The 'wife of noble character' concludes Proverbs. She represents the goal of 'My son" as wisdom put into practice. She is a pattern for a godly wife, a picture of a caring community and a promise of a fruitful life through Christ.

The call of Levi (the apostle Matthew) shows that Jesus' interest is in calling sinners to repentance.

'Absolute power corrupts absolutely'. Yet Proverbs introduces a different kind of ruler, whose concern is for the poor and needy.