St Matthias talks

Chapman looks at the uniqueness of Jesus in his death. He shows that all death is serious, and that crucifixion was common. Chapman looks at the significance of Jesus death, including the recall of Moses and Elijiah who come to talk to Jesus about it. He shows that we can not approach God as sinful people, and that it is through Jesus' death that we can approach him. He uses the thief on the cross as an example. Chapman calls on the audience to investigate Jesus, because God takes both sin and people seriously. He calls on the audience to repent, including a prayer of repentance. Sydney University Mission

Chapman speaks on the challenge and effect of death. He looks at what death is about. Chapman expounds John 11, to show that Jesus is the one to bring people through death to life. He looks at why Jesus is angry when confronted by death, as it was not what God intended for creation. Chapman then stresses that the raising of Lazarus shows that Jesus is the master of death, and that we do not want to be separated from God in eternity. Chapman explains that Jesus is going to judge, and thus that we have to be ready for his return. He shows the seriousness of the warning of God's wrath. Sydney University lunchtime talks

Chapman speaks on John 5. He looks at Jesus' claim that he is the light of the world. He looks at how strange it is for Jesus to claim to be the Son of God. Chapman then looks at the healing of the blind man which is used as an illustration. 1. The blind man 2. The religious leaders Chapman then explains what it means to surrender our lives to Jesus, as this is how to relate to him properly. He shows that to understand life, we must recognise Jesus. Sydney University Conference

Chapman speaks on the claims that Jesus makes to the Samaritan woman in John 4. He expounds the passage as he reads through it, looking at how she evades Jesus. Chapman shows that we must be prepared for Jesus to transform our lives in order to be forgiven. Sydney University Conference

Chapman looks at John 3:16 and explains what we learn about life, us and himself. He lists some surprises 1. God loves the world 2. God only has one son, and he sent his son to die for us 3. The way to get right with God is to trust him when he says that he will forgive us because of Jesus St Matthias talk

A butcher shares his testimony. Chapman stresses that Jesus is the only way that we can get to know God. He looks at what the Son is like from John 1. He explains that we need to find out God's specialities are, and to do that we need to learn from Jesus, using illustrations of other specialists. Chapman looks at the creativity of the world, and that God's specialities are creativity, and life. He compares responding to an earthly monarch the way we responded to Jesus. Chapman looks at how we should respond to Jesus. Katoomba

Chapman speaks on why we find it hard to be rejected when we share the gospel, and whether or not we are convinced that sharing the gospel is what God wants us to do. 1. What is so bad about being rejected? 2. Is there a way that rejection can be handled? 3. Are we sure that God wants us to do evangelism? Winning Men Ministries

Chapman looks at why those who have not investigated the bible consider it to be a myth. He explores the importance of having accurate information when we investigate. Chapman then looks at Luke's claim in how he as collected his information from Luke 1. Chapman explores Jesus as a rescuer for the paralytic from Luke 5. He looks at the determination of the friends in getting the man to Jesus. He then explains what the man's greatest need is, and that this is the same for us. Chapman explains that Jesus has authority to forgive sins, as seen in the healing. He looks at how we should respond to this. Luke 2:1-11, Campus Bible Study

Chapman speaks on the call of Matthew from Matthew 9:9-13. He explores the question regarding godliness from the Pharasees. 1. The sick ought be with the doctor. Where would you expect the doctor to be, except with the sick? 2. I desire mercy and not sacrifice, Club 5