Paul Coxall | Understanding the Gospel

The Deity of Christ in the Old Testament

We should be able to locate clear testimony to the deity of Christ in the Old Testament.

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What Does the Resurrection Prove?

If Jesus Christ rose from the dead what implications does that have for you and me? In short, “So what?”

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About Suffering

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

"How dare you create a world in which there is such suffering” was the outburst of a well known atheist a few years ago.

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The Deity of Christ in the Gospels

All four Gospels highlight the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?

In 1897, at a time of great personal crisis, Paul Gauguin completed the painting he described as his masterpiece and in the left-hand corner he placed a fascinating inscription.

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About Baptism

What is Baptism

Dirk’s crime was that he rejected his baptism as an infant and had been re-baptized when he, as an adult, came to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Culture & Modern Life

Men and Women: Equal but Different

To understand God’s purpose for men and women we need to go back to the beginning.

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All Things for Good | Paul's Story

Paul shares his story of finding his identity and purpose in Christ.

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The Deity of Christ in the Epistles

Acknowledging that Jesus is God is certainly necessary for salvation, but knowing Jesus personally as your Lord and Saviour is essential.

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Defend the Rights of the Poor and Needy

Who are the needy in our society, whose rights are being violated?

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About Baptism

How and When is Baptism Performed?

The irresistible evidence from scripture is that baptism was performed by immersion.

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Culture & Modern Life

Gender Wars

The function of masculine leadership or headship was not removed by the fall, but it has been corrupted. Sadly, there is a long history of men abusing the role that God has given them.

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Knowing God

Jehovah Tsidkenu – The Lord Our Righteousness

Every believer, who has some understanding of the phrase ‘Jehovah Tsidkenu’ can rejoice in the truth that the Lord Jesus is the provider and source of their righteousness.

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God is Holy

What do you think about when you hear the word ‘holy’ or ‘holiness’?

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About Baptism

Who Should be Baptised?

Some people have come to the conclusion that baptism should be administered to infants

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Roundable Discussions

Discussion: Should Christian couples live together before Marriage?

It's a question that wouldn't be asked 70 years ago. But now-a-days it's very common for couples to live together before marriage.

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We are Looking for a Leader

As the United Kingdom will shortly have a new Prime Minister it is helpful to reflect on the attitudes and actions a Christian must have to those in authority.

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Short Videos

How My Life Changed

Paul shares a personal story of how he became a Christian in his late twenties.

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No Disappointment

Unrealistic expectations, misplaced trust and feelings of entitlement are some of the causes that can lead to disappointment.

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Living for God in an Ungodly World

All Christians will be faced with situations that put their faith to the test. What lessons can we learn from the past that will enable us to live without compromise in an ungodly world?

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Are Christians Indoctrinating Children?

Later this year, a judicial review is scheduled at the High Court in England, where the Church of England will be challenged for "indoctrinating" children during school assemblies.

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Can You Buy Your Way Into The Kingdom of God?

There are as many as two dozen countries where you can acquire a new citizenship with a large investment. Is there a similar shortcut to becoming a citizen of God's Kingdom?

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Do We Worship The Same God?

As I sat with the headmaster of a local primary school I knew I had to respond to his well-meaning statement that, “Muslims, Jews and Christians all worship the same god”.

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Roundable Discussions

Abortion: When does life begin?

In this roundtable discussion we talk about the question: 'When does life begin?'

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New, Improved and Permanent

Unlike today's consumers, Christians can know that they enjoy the benefits of something that cannot be improved and is permanent.

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Expect Opposition But Question The Narrative

From killing the unborn to protesting against fast-food restaurants God’s work will always be opposed but the language used must be analysed.

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We Have An Advocate

Sin will impact the Christian’s relationship with their heavenly Father but there is a God-given remedy. We have an advocate – Jesus Christ.

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Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word

Do you find it hard to say, ‘Sorry’? Although the word is short in length, when sincerely spoken it has a long-lasting impact.

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For Our Sakes He Became Poor

Every year I exchange gift vouchers with other members of the family and doubtless this activity would soon stop if either party did not give the other a voucher. Hardly the true spirit of giving!

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Short Articles

Father, Forgive Them

Good Friday may seem to be a very strange title for the day that is supposed to be the anniversary of the Lord Jesus Christ’s crucifixion.

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The Essential Honours List

The citizens of the heavenly kingdom may never find themselves on the New Year Honours list but they can be assured of a review that will take place when rewards will be given.

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Short Articles

Today You Will Be With Me in Paradise

The salvation of the dying thief proves that the Lord is willing and able to save all who come to Him.

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Learning From Prayer

Do you pray? Many people do, even those who say they don’t believe in God. The natural instinct is to pray.

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Learning From Death

On Sunday 26th January 2020, Kobe Bryant, widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, died in a helicopter crash.

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Roundable Discussions

The gender debate | Talking Truth | Series 4 : Episode 4

Paul Coxall leads the discussion on the gender debate.

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Learning From Disaster

Weather forecasts may not grip our attention on a daily basis, but the warnings of a coming storm should be listened to.

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What Are You Looking Forward To?

This summer, millions will watch the 2020 Summer Olympics. All over the world, people will be engrossed as the world’s best athletes compete against each other.

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Digest This! Gluttony is a Sin

Overindulgence in food is a sin that the Bible speaks about, but one that has never been addressed in the thousands of sermons I’ve heard. Is it the ‘Respectable Sin’ that should not be spoken about?

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The Actions of One Impact Many

The Coronavirus outbreak originates from a market in Wuhan, China, where wild animals are traded illegally.

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Can We Discuss Death?

In conversation and public discussion, only one topic appears to be ‘off limits’. Death is the taboo subject of the 21st century.

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#TomorrowWillBeAGoodDay

Captain Tom Moore completed his goal of walking 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday at the end of the month. In doing so he raised over £20m for NHS charities.

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Roundable Discussions

Who can lead? | Talking Truth | Series 5 : Episode 4

In this roundtable discussion we look at the subject of church leadership.

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Make Use Of The Time

Rich or poor, old or young, we have all been given the same amount of time in a day, 24 hours or 1440 minutes.

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Living as a Christian

The Discipline of Evangelism

Evangelism is hard work but with discipline we can develop.

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D-Day – Victory Assured, VE Day – Victory Celebrated

When the history of this world is surveyed, using God’s Word as our lens, we can see that momentous events have secured the future.

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The Family Advocate

When Christians commit sin, how does that impact their relationship with a heavenly Father who hates sin?

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Learning from Dominic Cummings

Unless you have been isolating far beyond what is required you will have heard about the ‘Dominic Cummings lockdown affair’.

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Living as a Christian

Discipline of Time

Each day we are given twenty-four hours of time and we are responsible for how we use it.

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Facing Various Trials

How do you react to events or circumstances that come into your life and break the comfort, peace, and happiness that you were experiencing?

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The Importance of Self-Control

An undisciplined Christian, lacking in self-control, is compared to a city without walls.

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Short Articles

Football – A Matter of Life and Death?

Famous Liverpool manager Bill Shankly once said: "Some people believe football is a matter of life and death ... I can assure you it is much, much more important than that.”

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Repentance: A Change of Heart, a Change in Direction

One ingredient of a vibrant Christian life is repentance.

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Living as a Christian

Discipline for Godliness

We are not merely to wait for godliness; we are to pursue it.

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Numbering Our Days

Although we usually count our lives in years, marking each anniversary with a celebration, scripture exhorts us to “number our days”.

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Your Conscience is Precious

Although the conscience is not infallible it has a particularly important role to play in the life of a believer.

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Staying Alive is Everything or is it?

To have an overwhelming fear of death and a belief that life must be sustained whatever the cost is not in alignment with biblical thought.

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Worship God by Praising Others

Undoubtedly there will be something praiseworthy in every person. Mankind was created to reflect God’s image.

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Is Church Essential?

If I walked down my local High Street and asked a hundred people the question: “Is Church essential?” I am guessing that the vast majority would reply, “No.”

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Is It Okay To Be Anxious?

Everyone experiences anxiety. Worry and concerns are the common lot of us all. Unexpected medical news, sudden redundancy or wayward children are just a few situations that can bring anxiety.

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The Highest Service

If you have been in the company of Christians it is quite likely you will have heard statements such as, “He’s in full-time service now” and “They have moved into the Lord’s work”.

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Finding Hope in Life’s Dark Storms

In the journey of life there can be dark times when all hope seems lost.

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The Perfect Planet

Millions of people have enjoyed the BBC series, “A Perfect Planet”. But your worldview will determine how you react to that breath-taking video footage and the accompanying narration.

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Short Articles

The Last Chance to Save the World

Although many people think and speak as if this world is out of control I can tell you, on the authority of God’s Word, that it is not. God is perfectly in control.

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What Motivates Me to Serve?

Every believer is called to a life of service: serving the Lord, and serving others.

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Beyond Lockdown: What Are You Looking Forward To?

As the restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 crisis are gradually lifted there is great excitement and anticipation.

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Facing Death with Confidence

The coping mechanisms devised by mankind are not effective. Death can only truly be faced with confidence because of one man, the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Abortion: A Taboo Subject?

Abortion seems to be a taboo subject. The reasons for this vary.

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Short Articles

Heaven-sent Saviour

At Christmastime we can remember, and respond to, the fact that God has given a gift to this world, that excludes no one, is beyond price and meets everyone’s greatest need.

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Something Greater Than Gold

Eric Liddell’s life and purpose can be summarised with 3 Cs; confession, conviction and calling.

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Jeff Bezos' Quest for Eternal Life

Eternal life is available, not just for the richest man in the world but for the poorest.

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Amazing Grace

One of the most famous stories that the Lord Jesus told is about His amazing grace.

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Are Vaccines Our Saviour?

Everyone I know has suffered in some way due to this horrible virus. Salvation, many of us believed, would come through vaccines.

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Review and reward

The Lord Jesus has given us details of this future event as a motivation to serve Him in a manner that will please Him and, ultimately, bring rewards for us.

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A Monarch who Serves!

Where does the Queen get the idea of serving from?

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Having Faith in Fearful Times

As we look at the world around, we will be fearful and anxious. If we look to the Lord we can have peace and confidence

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Weeping will not remain

Yes, weeping may stay for the night, but joy will come in the morning.

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Where is My Baby?

“Does the Bible give any help regarding the situation of those who die in the womb or those who die at a very young age?”

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Death may be reversible!

Medical research has proven to be invaluable in many areas, but it will never provide a positive solution concerning the reversing of death.

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Money Will Not Bring Contentment

Our hearts are restless until they find their rest in God.

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What’s The Difference Between Religion & Christianity?

Recently, a colleague asked me, “Aren’t all religions basically the same?”

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Pray Like a King

The Bible is packed with great examples of prayer that we can learn from. One such prayer is the prayer of Jehoshaphat

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Facing Death with No Fear

'I walked away thinking that there is someone who is not afraid of death.'

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Uncertainty here but certainty there

What perspective should I have, as a Christian, when faced with this current situation?

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I wish there was a God

“I wish there was a God. I’m desperate for that comfort” are words spoken by David Baddiel in a recent article for The Times.

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I wish there was a God (part 2)

There is a God whom you can personally know and enjoy forever. Consider the evidence.

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World famous atheist sings “real” Christmas Carols

Surprisingly, Richard Dawkins and I seem to have common ground on much of the music that is played at this time of year.

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Death, Nancy Sinatra and the Hereafter

When Elvis' daughter suddenly died, another famous daughter said: "Every now and then I find myself wishing very hard that there is a hereafter, and tonight is one of those times ..."

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Who does Jesus want?

Even when there is failure it is not the “end of the road”

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Providence, a Soft Pillow for Anxious Heads

Trusting in the providence of God should make the believer prayerful, not fearful.

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Run the Race to Receive the Prize

The Christian life is not a sprint but a marathon – a race which requires perseverance, patience, and endurance.

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Your Reign Has Not Started Yet!

There will be a time of glory, but first there is a time of reproach.

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Marriage Pictures Something Greater (1)

Marriage practised God’s way, according to his plan and purpose, enables the watching world to see a picture of the glorious outcome of the gospel on display.

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Marriage Pictures Something Greater (2)

Marriage is not a product of human social evolution. The description and definition of it is not up for debate. Marriage is from God; He designed it and defined it for us. It belongs to Him.

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Revealing The Truth

Do we have a law? The answer is an emphatic “Yes”. Although we are not recipients of the law given to the Jewish people, God has written a law upon our hearts.

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Criticism – How to Give it and Receive it

Criticise for Christlikeness.

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Can we find meaning in life?

Where are we looking for true meaning and joy? Is it in the good gifts or the giver of good gifts?

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Halloween: Adopt or avoid

Christians can use this season to engage the unbelieving child or adult with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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My Word Is My Bond

Faith in God is believing that He will keep His promises, despite circumstances that seem to be to the contrary.

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Peace On Earth!

The Bible teaches us that we can know peace with God as an objective certainty and not as a subjective feeling that can change daily.

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Have you abandoned the love you had at first?

Love for the Lord and others lies at the very heart of a healthy spiritual life.

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The Spiritual Supplements With Lasting Benefits

Do I need to supplement my faith?

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God’s Power In The Gospel

The gospel is a message that, when understood and embraced, changes an individual’s life and destiny.

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Did O.J.Simpson escape justice?

Although, on earth, many evade the just penalty for their misdemeanours there is only one way to escape God’s justice. . .

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