Reasons for the hope

Smith presents why the foundational truths of the Bible are essential for our faith. He explores our confusion over terminology such as 'spirit'. Smith looks at who the Holy Spirit is, and his primary work of seeing Jesus honoured. He shows why the Holy Spirit is a 'he' and not an 'it', and is deity. Smith argues that if we live for Jesus, then the Spirit is present., Cassette label reads : "St Thomas' Anglican church Confident Christianity 8. How does the true spirit work? John 5 24.8.00am Rick Smith", Confident Christianity

Manchester looks at the consequences for our disobedience. He shows that after death comes the sifting/division. He explores a selection of verses that highlight that death and the sifting are ultimate, as well as some of the attacks made against judgement., Cassette label reads : "St Thomas' Anglican church Reasons for the hope 3. Because God is just 2 Thessalonians 1 1.7.01am Simon Manchester", Reasons for the Hope

Manchester explores the 4th square in Two ways to live. He looks at the relevant passages, and the Biblical theology. Manchester shows that God has chosen Jesus as both king and saviour, and that Christ died to bring us to God. He points out that we need to show that our good works/religious efforts are futile and that Jesus is our only hope., Cassette label reads : "St Thomas' Anglican church Reasons for the hope 4. Christ came to save Mark 10 8.7.01pm Simon Manchester", Reasons for the Hope

Young begins a 6-week series teaching 2-ways to live. He looks at the first box, which explores creation, who God is and how he relates to the world. Young compares this to Acts 17. Young looks at our relationship between God and the world. He shows that there is no reason to fear science, but that there are issues with evoution because it changes how we think about the vulnerable. We bear God's image and that this changes how we think about the vulnerable in society and other ethical issues., Cassette label reads : "St Thomas' Anglican church Reasons for the hope 1. Our maker and ruler Acts 17 3.6.01pm Steve Young" White noise throughout., Reasons for the Hope