Cole, Graham

Looks at the work of wisdom, witness of Christian thought, and the world of human predicament. Discussion of the Christian lifestyle as one of living in response to grace. Cole explains the dangers of cognitivism, or having all brain knowledge but not living out Christ's love. He also explores the dangers of not having any orthodoxy. Discussion of where people store and respond to their treasure. Some discussion of application of how to keep Christ at the centre. Importance placed on making distinctions between convictions from the text and theories from preachers. The whole of God wants the whole of us. Followed by Question and Answers., Cassette label reads: "Emotion and Christian Spirituality Graham Cole 29.9.92 Robert Menzies College School of Christian Studies".

Cole looks at the topic of guidance, where believers look for guidance, and where they should look for guidance by living under Jesus' rule. Cole looks at Jesus' temptation to show Jesus using text appropriately. He shows what we should be doing as his followers by looking at the Great Commission., Cassette label reads : "Graham Cole Matthew 4, 22, 29 'Kingdom Guidance'". Cassette inserts adds : "408903"

Cole speaks on Matthew 11 and 13, followed by questions and answers., Cassette label reads : "Graham Cole Matthew 11 and 13 'Kingdom Knowing' 408901"

Cole speaks on Matthew 11 and 13, followed by questions and answers., Cassette label reads : "'Kingdom Knowing' Matthew 11 and 13 1989 C.C.Y.C. Graham Cole" Cassette insert adds "Tape 891"

Cole looks at the rule of Christ, and serving him with the only motive of serving God. He stresses that the way you live your life should be consistent with your claims. Cole encourages his listeners to move to a mission mindset in the way they think about Australia. Our life situations come with different challenges and different mission opportunities., Cassette label reads : "'Kingdom living' Matthew 5-7 1989 C.C.Y.C Graham Cole"

Graham Cole speaks on Matthew 6., Cassette label reads : "'Kingdom Praying' Matthew 6 1989 C.C.Y.C. Graham Cole"

Cole looks at what a Christian mind is, to have a distinctive outlook and the new longings and desires this creates to know Christ, not a new logic. He explores the places the Greek word is used, especially to mean welcoming or embracing the gospel. Cole explores the biblical idea of fatherhood, how this should shape our prayers, and that this is known to the Christian mind. He looks at the role of humility and how this affects our outlook as believers. Cole encourages his listeners to think Christologically and escatologically. Talk is followed by questions., Cassette label reads : "The mind and Christian spirituality Graham Cole 30.9.92"

Discussion of the religious nature of secular Australia. Cole encourages his listeners to read the gospels to reconnect them with the life of Christ. He examines the difference between the Holy Spirit and the human spirit, using passages that mention 'soul' or 'spirit'. He critiques movements in the 1990s such as the New Age movement. Cole explains that our physical existence is just as important as our spiritual existence. Question and Answers at the end., Cassette label reads: "The Spirit and Christian Spirituality Graham Cole 1.10.92 Robert Menzies College School of Christian Studies"