Reeves, Marcus

Reeves looks at how the Ephesians used to live before they knew Christ. He explores how some people easi;y identify with the Ephesians, while some of us struggle with this, and then shows how we have all failed to trust God. Reeves stresses that God has come to save us through Grace. He explores God's plan to save us and predestined us even before time began. Reeves shows how we can only be saved by grace, not by any of our works, and of our desperate need for grace. He looks at ways we kill grace., Cassette label reads: "29-9-02 7pm 45' 5 Beliefs that shook the world - Grace Alone Eph 2:1-10 Marcus Reeves"

Reeves looks at what authority humans can make claims about God. He argues against reason and rationality, because reason says that we can only know what we can see, against experience, and against a body of people or tradition. Reeves explains the gospel, and that people are told it, it is disclosed from God to us. He explores Jesus' view of the scriptures, and how the New Testament came to be seen as authoritative. Reeves shows how valuable the scripture is and what God is promising through the Bible. He explains what he means by Scripture Alone, and having the Bible at the centre. Reeves compares the Bible's teaching to the relativism teaching of the secular world. He encourages his listeners to stand firm in the gospel., Cassette label reads: "Crossroads@5, 15 Sep 2002 '5 Believes that Shook the World' Talk 1 - Scripture Alone Marcus Reeves"

Reeves uses climate change as an illustration. He discusses our inability to reach our potential, and that Jesus is the one true man, the only human who can reach their potential. He explains that Jesus is the one with the right to rule because he is the one who died, and that he is offering us glory and salvation. Jesus is able to do this because God has designated him perfect. Reeves explains that death is defeated and no longer has power. Reeves poses the question of why Jesus had to come to earth and die to save us, and that this was essential in order for Jesus to be a faithful High Priest., Cassette label reads : Marcus Reeves Heb 2:5-18 Crossways Unichurch 29/7/01"

Reeves looks at the big picture of the Bible, tracing the theme of rest. He shows how we lost rest with the fall, and traces it throughout Israel's history. Reeves explores from Hebrews 4 that there is a greater rest than Canaan with the coming Messiah and the return of the nations, with atonement. He explains the warnings of Hebrews 4 to not refuse the offer to enter the promised land., Cassette label reads : "26 Aug 2001 5pm Markus Heb 4"

Reeves starts a series on prayer using the ACTS model. He works through the Lord's prayer as a model, and examines other prayers which commence with adoration throughout the Bible., Cassette label reads : "Marcus Reeves 5/11/95 Adoration 1 Tim 1:17 Ch ?unknown?" Box label reads : "Series on prayer Michael Kellahan Supplication Andrew Lubbock Thanksgiving Shane Gill Marcus Reeves Adoration"

Reeves explains that we have assurance of eternal life in Christ and only Christ, and that the meaning of life is found in the cross. He explores how we have responded to God before we knew Christ. Reeves explores how Jesus has paid the redemption price in is death, and is now our High Priest. Reeves explains that we are now reconciled with God, and that we can not be saved by works, and that Jesus does not need to die again. Reeves speaks against the prosperity gospel and against relying on performance., Cassette label reads: "22 Sep 2002 Crossroads @5pm 'Christ Alone' Marcus Reeves 'Five Beliefs that shook the world' Romans 5:1-11 46 mins"

Reeves explains that nothing is too big to stop Christ building his church, including death. He details Jesus' passion for his church, including the people that he calls, and the length that he goes to build his church. Reeves shows that the church is of great value to God., Cassette label reads : "Marcus Reeves 23-1-00 AM' Church and the passion of God" Box label reads : "The church - The purposes of God D. McD - The passion of God MR Jan 2000 - The presence of God DF

Reeves talks on Hebrews 1:1-4., Cassette label reads : "Crossroads @ 5 22 July 01 'Close Encounters' Hebrews 1:1-4' Marcus Reeves

Reeves reminds his listeners that they are united by Grace, with examples from Philippians 1. He encourages his listeners to be focused on the gospel and the needs of others, instead of on the motives., Cassette label reads: "Dom's Farewell 29 Sept 02 Philippians 1 10am 30 mins and a bit".

Reeves explores how the gospel answers how we can be right before God, and how God can remain holy and just, and have sinful people dwelling with him if he is incorrptable? By declaring people innocent, apart from their works and efforts, for free, through faith in Jesus, through faith alone. He explores this from Romans 4, and the dangers of adding to faith. Discussion of real faith, of faith that leads to trusting in Jesus as a gift., Cassette label reads: "Five beliefs that shook the world - faith alone - 7pm".