Smith, Rick

Smith covers the background to 1 Timothy from Acts. He then explores 1 Timothy and shows why it is still relevant to today, stressing starting with the gospel, continuing and enduring in it. Smith looks at what makes an unhealthy ministry. Smith shares his hopes for ministry.

Smith expounds Genesis 2:4-17. He shows that work is not punishment or a result of sin, as God is involved in creative, meaningful work. Smith explores how our view of work affects our view of rest. He examines the work assigned to us, as our purpose, and that we work to serve God, consumed by God's purposes. Smith looks at the effect of working as working for the Lord, as this leads to taking the gospel into the workplace., Cassette label reads : "St Thomas' tape library Indispensible information 4. 'Is work a punishment?' Genesis 2:4-17 22.3.98 p.m Rick Smith"

Smith explains Jesus' mastery over death. He expounds Ephesians 2, especially why we all need Jesus, and that we were dead when we lived in sin. Smith stresses that it is God who made us alive, through Jesus, not us changing. He shows that if we rely on ourselves, we are not under grace., Cassette label reads : "St Thomas' tape library the master plan 3. 'Power and hope' Ephesians 1:15-23 11.1.98am Rick Smith"

Smith examines Ephesians 1, and Paul's desire for his listeners to realise how great it is to be in Christ. He looks at blessing in this chapter 1. The extent of the blessings - every blessing in Christ 2. How we receive these blessings - 3. How it is that we have been blessed - made holy and blamesless, and one of God's children. God is eager to listen, and love us. Christ paid the price to make this possible. Smith looks at our response : 1. Paul's language 2. Paul's purpose Speaker explores the sovereignty, and that we must understand this to understand grace. He shows that this leads to putting Christ at the centre of our lives., Cassette label reads : "St Thomas' tape library the master plan 'Presdestined for praise' Ephesians 1:11-14 4.1.98pm Rick Smith"

Smith explores the a spiritual struggle/battle, and that this is for the struggle against the devil. He stress that the battle is real, but that Jesus has already won, ready for the fight. Smith examines where the battle will be fought. 1. The belt of truth - God's people are those who know the truth, and our role now is to spread the truth. 2. The breastplate of truth - totally acceptable in front of God, given freely thorugh Christ. Rightousness is also our reponsible to spread. Be filled with the Spirit. Rightouesness flows from truth, so where we ignore God leads to actions in the same area. 3. Feet fitted with readiness - Fitted through the gospel of peace, knowing that we have peace with God. 4. Shield of faith - the trust we have in both God and his word. 5. Helmet of salvation - complete assurance of salvation. 6. Sword of the Spirit - God's word. This is both offensive and defensive, and will cut through the enemy. The power of prayer, and our absolute dependence on Christ., Seems to be a duplicate very similar to 4369a, but read by speaker. Cassette label reads :"St Thomas' tape library the master plan 16. 'the counter plan' Ephesians 6:14-20 22.2.98pm Rick Smith"