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Encounter the Truth
Through faithful teaching of the Scriptures, we seek to facilitate encounters with the truth of God’s Word – and ultimately, with the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the Truth that came down from heaven. Our prayer is that those who do not yet know Jesus will come to a saving knowledge of the truth, that believers will be grounded in the truth, and that local churches will be encouraged in their witness to the truth.
Episodes
- Encounter the Truth
The Loving God (Part 1 of 2)
No love is more important to us than the love of God himself. Beyond the love of spouse or parent or friend is the significance of the love of God. Nothing…
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The Good God (Part 2 of 2)
Our God is always good, entirely good, uncompromisingly good in every way. And for us who long to find true goodness—to know reliable goodness—that simple but…
- Encounter the Truth
The Good God (Part 1 of 2)
Our God is always good, entirely good, uncompromisingly good in every way. And for us who long to find true goodness—to know reliable goodness—that simple but…
- Encounter the Truth
The Glorious God (Part 2 of 2)
At the most fundamental level, the term “glory” speaks of the excellence of God himself: his worth and his beauty, the perfection of his character, his…
- Encounter the Truth
The Glorious God (Part 1 of 2)
At the most fundamental level, the term “glory” speaks of the excellence of God himself: his worth and his beauty, the perfection of his character, his…
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The Omnipresent God (Part 2 of 2)
Essential to our humanity is our limitation when it comes to space. But not so with God. Essential to his divinity is his ability to be in all places at…
- Encounter the Truth
The Omnipresent God (Part 1 of 2)
Essential to our humanity is our limitation when it comes to space. But not so with God. Essential to his divinity is his ability to be in all places at…
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The All-Knowing, All-Wise God (Part 2 of 2)
Being eternal and unchanging, God knows all things and never grows in his knowledge; he is never surprised by anything; his degree of insight and understanding…
- Encounter the Truth
The All-Knowing, All-Wise God (Part 1 of 2)
Being eternal and unchanging, God knows all things and never grows in his knowledge; he is never surprised by anything; his degree of insight and understanding…
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The Incomprehensible God (Part 2 of 2)
We can know God and, as believers, we do know God. But Christians have long used the language of “incomprehensibility” to express the truth that it is…
- Encounter the Truth
The Incomprehensible God (Part 1 of 2)
We can know God and, as believers, we do know God. But Christians have long used the language of “incomprehensibility” to express the truth that it is…
- Encounter the Truth
The Independent God (Part 2 of 2)
Everything in this world draws its strength, integrity—its very existence—from something else. Everything, that is, except God himself. He truly is independent…
- Encounter the Truth
The Independent God (Part 1 of 2)
Everything in this world draws its strength, integrity—its very existence—from something else. Everything, that is, except God himself. He truly is independent…
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The Unchanging God (Part 2 of 2)
As human beings, we are changing and declining daily; our world itself is changing and will not last. But against that rather depressing backdrop, the Psalmist…
- Encounter the Truth
The Unchanging God (Part 1 of 2)
As human beings, we are changing and declining daily; our world itself is changing and will not last. But against that rather depressing backdrop, the Psalmist…
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The Omnipotent God (Part 2 of 2)
Who can understand the power of the Almighty God? None of us fully can.Our perception of the extent and greatness of his power is so limited—and it certainly…
- Encounter the Truth
The Omnipotent God (Part 1 of 2)
Who can understand the power of the Almighty God? None of us fully can.Our perception of the extent and greatness of his power is so limited—and it certainly…
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The Eternal God (Part 2 of 2)
Many of our difficulties in the Christian life stem from the fact that we don’t really know God as we ought to know him. Our view of God is too small—too…
- Encounter the Truth
The Eternal God (Part 1 of 2)
Many of our difficulties in the Christian life stem from the fact that we don’t really know God as we ought to know him. Our view of God is too small—too…
- Encounter the Truth
True Worship (Part 4 of 4)
Worshipping God acceptably also involves honouring leaders within the church—following their example, submitting to their leadership, listening to their…
- Encounter the Truth
True Worship (Part 3 of 4)
Worshipping God acceptably also involves honouring leaders within the church—following their example, submitting to their leadership, listening to their…
- Encounter the Truth
True Worship (Part 2 of 4)
The writer tells us to worship God acceptably, and here he tells us what worship of the living God will look like as we live in his presence: showing brotherly…
- Encounter the Truth
True Worship (Part 1 of 4)
The writer tells us to worship God acceptably, and here he tells us what worship of the living God will look like as we live in his presence: showing brotherly…
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The Great Assembly (Part 2 of 2)
By faith we have come to the unseen and untouchable Mount Zion where God himself is found and where his saints gather. We must be careful to listen to his…
- Encounter the Truth
The Great Assembly (Part 1 of 2)
By faith we have come to the unseen and untouchable Mount Zion where God himself is found and where his saints gather. We must be careful to listen to his…
- Encounter the Truth
Endurance (Part 2 of 2)
The writer now delves further into the theme of endurance. He takes us into the deep waters of opposition and trial and suffering—and shows us how we are to…
- Encounter the Truth
Endurance (Part 1 of 2)
The writer now delves further into the theme of endurance. He takes us into the deep waters of opposition and trial and suffering—and shows us how we are to…
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Running the Race to the End (Part 2 of 2)
The Christian life is a marathon run by faith. We need to fix our eyes on Jesus—and his model of endurance in suffering—if we are to run faithfully to the end.
- Encounter the Truth
Running the Race to the End (Part 1 of 2)
The Christian life is a marathon run by faith. We need to fix our eyes on Jesus—and his model of endurance in suffering—if we are to run faithfully to the end.
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Enduring by Faith (Part 2 of 2)
Moses—and other heroes of the faith—were willing to endure hardship because they trusted the unseen God. Does our faith equip us to do the same? Hebrews says…
- Encounter the Truth
Enduring by Faith (Part 1 of 2)
Moses—and other heroes of the faith—were willing to endure hardship because they trusted the unseen God. Does our faith equip us to do the same? Hebrews says…
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Seeing with the Eyes of Faith (Part 2 of 2)
Abraham is a model of faith, giving up his homeland and travelling to the unseen land of promise. People who live by faith prove by their lifestyle that they…
- Encounter the Truth
Seeing with the Eyes of Faith (Part 1 of 2)
Abraham is a model of faith, giving up his homeland and travelling to the unseen land of promise. People who live by faith prove by their lifestyle that they…
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True Faith (Part 2 of 2)
Here is perhaps the Bible’s clearest definition of faith: “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” Abel, Enoch, and Noah are all…
- Encounter the Truth
True Faith (Part 1 of 2)
Here is perhaps the Bible’s clearest definition of faith: “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” Abel, Enoch, and Noah are all…
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Holding Fast Our Confidence (Part 2 of 2)
In light of all the truths we have learned in chapters five to ten, we now reach the heart of the exhortation of the letter: we must draw near, hold fast our…
- Encounter the Truth
Holding Fast Our Confidence (Part 1 of 2)
In light of all the truths we have learned in chapters five to ten, we now reach the heart of the exhortation of the letter: we must draw near, hold fast our…
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A Complete Salvation (Part 2 of 2)
Unlike the sacrifices of old, the sacrifice of Jesus is complete. God prepared for him a human body that he might make this sacrifice. And his self-offering…
- Encounter the Truth
A Complete Salvation (Part 1 of 2)
Unlike the sacrifices of old, the sacrifice of Jesus is complete. God prepared for him a human body that he might make this sacrifice. And his self-offering…
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The Sacrifice That Purifies (Part 2 of 2)
Jesus’ sacrifice did what the animal sacrifices never did: it cleanses our conscience to make us fit for service in the very presence of God. We have the joy…
- Encounter the Truth
The Sacrifice That Purifies (Part 1 of 2)
Jesus’ sacrifice did what the animal sacrifices never did: it cleanses our conscience to make us fit for service in the very presence of God. We have the joy…
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A New and Greater Covenant (Part 2 of 2)
The change of the priesthood means the introduction of a new covenant which is better in every way. God’s law is on our heart, we know the Lord personally, and…
- Encounter the Truth
A New and Greater Covenant (Part 1 of 2)
The change of the priesthood means the introduction of a new covenant which is better in every way. God’s law is on our heart, we know the Lord personally, and…
- Encounter the Truth
Salvation to the Uttermost (Part 2 of 2)
Jesus is the greater Priest who lives forever, and so he "can save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make…
- Encounter the Truth
Salvation to the Uttermost (Part 1 of 2)
Jesus is the greater Priest who lives forever, and so he "can save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make…
- Encounter the Truth
A Word of Warning (Part 2 of 2)
Here is a rebuke for the believer who has not made appropriate progress in the faith. And here is a warning that is designed to keep us close to Jesus—and to…
- Encounter the Truth
A Word of Warning (Part 1 of 2)
Here is a rebuke for the believer who has not made appropriate progress in the faith. And here is a warning that is designed to keep us close to Jesus—and to…
Encounter the TruthOur Great High Priest (Part 2 of 2) | So Great a Salvation
Jewish converts might wonder if they are really safe without going to the Levitical priests at the Temple. The point here is to show that Jesus is a legitimate…
Encounter the TruthOur Great High Priest (Part 1 of 2) | So Great a Salvation
Jewish converts might wonder if they are really safe without going to the Levitical priests at the Temple. The point here is to show that Jesus is a legitimate…
Encounter the TruthGod's Promised Rest (Part 2 of 2) | So Great a Salvation
Jesus offers us eternal rest—but we must take warning from the wilderness generation. We must listen and be faithful to him, responding in faith and obedience…
Encounter the TruthGod’s Promised Rest (Part 1 of 2) | So Great a Salvation
Jesus offers us eternal rest—but we must take warning from the wilderness generation. We must listen and be faithful to him, responding in faith and obedience…
Encounter the TruthHolding Firm to the End (Part 2 of 2) | So Great a Salvation
Jesus is not only greater than angels, but greater than Moses. And he offers us a promised salvation greater than that offered through Moses. But we must learn…
Encounter the TruthPutting on the Full Armour (Part 2 of 2) | The Unsearchable Riches of Christ
The Christian lives in the midst of a battle against the devil and his agents. We need to put on and use the full armour that God has given us if we are to…
Encounter the TruthHolding Firm to the End (Part 1 of 2) | So Great a Salvation
Jesus is not only greater than angels, but greater than Moses. And he offers us a promised salvation greater than that offered through Moses. But we must learn…
Encounter the TruthLeading Many to Glory (Part 2 of 2) | So Great a Salvation
Although he is the eternal Son, Jesus became human and suffered death for the sake of our salvation—fulfilling the glorious destiny that God planned for…
Encounter the TruthLeading Many to Glory (Part 1 of 2) | So Great a Salvation
Although he is the eternal Son, Jesus became human and suffered death for the sake of our salvation—fulfilling the glorious destiny that God planned for…
Encounter the TruthGod's Supreme Word (Part 2 of 2) | So Great a Salvation
God has spoken his supreme and final word in the person of his Son. We must listen carefully to the gospel message that God has declared through Jesus so that…
Encounter the TruthGod's Supreme Word (Part 1 of 2) | So Great a Salvation
God has spoken his supreme and final word in the person of his Son. We must listen carefully to the gospel message that God has declared through Jesus so that…
Encounter the TruthPutting on the Full Armour (Part 1 of 2) | The Unsearchable Riches of Christ
The Christian lives in the midst of a battle against the devil and his agents. We need to put on and use the full armour that God has given us if we are to…
Encounter the TruthDoing Good, Boasting Well (Part 2 of 2) | Jesus + Nothing
Living as free people in the power of the Spirit, we are called to do good to those around us—and especially to those of the family of faith. (This will…