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Craddock speaks on the grace and mercy of God, and how this applies to our attitudes to both ourselves and to God. He looks at some of the writings about the self. Craddock looks at the multi-facets of the self-concept. Craddock looks at the relationship between Biblical Theology and the understanding of the self. He looks at where we get our morals that we judge ourselves by, and where we should get them from. Talk is followed by questions.

Windsor stresses that we must be nourished in the gospel from 1 Timothy 4:6-16. He shows that discipline is essential for godliness, and that teachers should be modelling this.

The Christian Faith series

Payne explores our aspirations to be our best selves. Hohne expounds Bonhoeffer's thoughts on the self and identity, including the role of the mind and the world. They discuss the problem of being focused on ourselves and where both the thinking and choosing self are not satisfied. Hohne explains Bonhoeffer's solution to the problem of self - that Christ is how God wants us to be, so that we can meet God's standards. They show that Christ answers who and where we find this in - Jesus and the church. Hohne explains what Bonhoeffer means by the church, and the importance of meeting with other believers. They stress that who we have a relationship with (Christ) rather than what we do, and that this sets us free from self construction.

Payne explores our aspirations to be our best selves. Hohne expounds Bonhoeffer's thoughts on the self and identity, including the role of the mind and the world. They discuss the problem of being focused on ourselves and where both the thinking and choosing self are not satisfied. Hohne explains Bonhoeffer's solution to the problem of self - that Christ is how God wants us to be, so that we can meet God's standards. They show that Christ answers who and where we find this in - Jesus and the church. Hohne explains what Bonhoeffer means by the church, and the importance of meeting with other believers. They stress that who we have a relationship with (Christ) rather than what we do, and that this sets us free from self construction.

Hohne explores what happens when God's choice of Jesus Christ meets the alternative claims made by the chosing self. He explores theologians throughout history, especially the Nicean debates, as well as Biblical passages, especially in Colossians and Proverbs. Hohne uses Hagel to explore the choosing self in contrast to God's choice of Jesus Christ, where he is desiring to separate father from son, and thus father could not glorify the son. Hohne shows that Father and son are equally divine. Talk is followed by questions.

Manchester looks at ministry to believers, and is not restricted to our time at church. God's mercies impact our ministries. He challenges the audience to think rightly about ourselves, and that people mainly base this on primary school experiences where they are told we are fantastic and can be anything. Manchester explains that thinking of ourselves humbly will enable us to appreciate others. He explores the use of gifts, both those who are not/incorrectly using their gifts, especially speaking gifts and serving gifts. Manchester stresses what our motivation and attitude to service should be., Cassette label reads : "Ministry on its feet (Romans 12:3-13) Simon Manchester 1998 KEC tape 822

Chia looks at how God can save without compromising his holiness from Matthew 6:1-18. He shows that we face the same danger of focusing on ourselves instead of on Jesus. Chia argues that Jesus' greater mission was not only to defeat sin, but to re-assert God's glory in the world. He shows that we must die to self-glory.

Jensen speaks on John 12:20-36. He looks at Jesus' response to the coming of the Greeks, as it reminds Jesus that his death is for the whole world, not just the Jews. Jensen expounds the passage, including Jesus; response to his death, including in his response to opposition and in prayer. He looks at what Jesus it means for Jesus to be glorified, that the glory of the Son is the death on the cross. Jensen looks at the good for which we are willing to sacrifice our lives for the fruit of obedience, and which can be used to serve Christ. Jensen looks at the temptation to live for self, and the way to address this is to live for Jesus, including being other-person centered. Originally delivered 1999-02-22

6 talks. Evening meditation 1 / Bernard Judd Evening meditation 2 / Bernard Judd Evening meditation 3 / Bernard Judd Evening meditation 4 / Bernard Judd Evening meditation 5 / Bernard Judd Evening meditation 6 / Bernard Judd, Lots of distortion. Sound is soft.