Living with Mystery

Paul commended himself to others by teaching the plain meaning of the bible.

Paul's character was changed from ugliness to Jesus likeness by the Holy Spirit's work.

Paul knew a special intimacy with God which enabled him to pray and worship in a much deeper way.

Paul's competence came from his Christ-confidence.

Paul discovered how to surrender to Jesus and so discover the effective grace of God.

Paul discovered how to hinder Satan from causing divisions in the church.

Forgiveness is a vital part of building new creation relationships.

Paul's converts became his friends and showed us what real church life looks like.

Saul the religious zealot became Paul the apostle of tears.

Paul ensured that all those who believed had a powerful encounter with the Holy Spirit. It was a foundational experience of his character.

Paul needed to counteract his enemies who tried to smear his character.

This is the third look into the character of the Apostle Paul which is revealed in his second letter to the Corinthians.

This is the second substack in our series on Paul's character in 2 Corinthians.

We begin a character study on the Apostle Paul by looking deeply into his second letter to the Corinthians church.

All those whom we consider spiritual people and who inspire us had a special spiritual resource. A text copy of this podcast is on the livingwithmystery.com website.

People feel offended if they are called fools, yet the bible bluntly does so for good reasons. A text copy is on the website.

The bible gives us the answers we seek and no more so than in the matter of Christian leadership. A text copy is on the website.

Jerusalem, the city of God, has many metaphors to teach us about God's purpose for us and all His children. A text copy can be found on the website.

Exorcism ministry was a significant part of the work of Jesus, and we should be aware of how demons can work today. A text copy is on the website.

Although Jesus sympathises with our weaknesses, He still is determined to make us strong and fruitful. A text copy is available on the website.

Today is a gift from God; tomorrow is dependent on His will. Each day we should be ready for anything! A text copy of this podcast is on the website.

Some people doubt the authenticity of the Gospels but careful study reveals why we can trust these honest accounts. A text copy of this podcast is on the website under the Podcast tab.

Oscar Wilde said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. And imitation is an important part of the Christian life. A text copy of this podcast can be found on the website.

Because we are human beings we have many feelings. Getting them in context will help us see the final goal of our calling. A text copy is on the livingwithmystery.com website.

Privilege is a word with different meanings. How we see it can have a great impact on our faith. A text copy of this podcast is on the livingwithmystery website.

We have looked at conscience in several podcasts. Today we see that conscience has yet another important role. A text copy is available on the website.

Lying is contrary to Christian character, however, the bible shows this subject to be more complex and nuanced than we think. A text copy is on the website.

Courage has always been an important part of a mature character. Jesus was marked by courage and we should be too! You can find a text copy of all podcasts on the livingwithmystery.com website.

We may think that the bible does not mention many of our modern problems, but you will be surprised as you dig into the text. A text copy is on the website.

Jesus said that our light should shine before people but we must ensure that it is a true light and not one of pretence. A text copy is on the website.

Job suffered under the permissive will of God. We can learn much from that, especially from the heavenly view of events. A text copy is on the website.

Living with mystery requires us to accept suffering without always having a reason for it. But in suffering, the bible encourages us to strengthen our faith in Jesus. A text copy is on the website.

Unlike us, God sees the motivations of our hearts in complete clarity. As our motivations become purer, we come to hear his word more clearly. A text copy is on the website.

Knowing how to pray effectively is something we all desire to understand. Much depends on how we treat others: God shows us mercy in our faults and we should imitate Him. A text copy is on the website

In The Pilgrims Progress, Christian is tempted to depart from the narrow road of his pilgrimage. These are real life challenges and we look at them in the podcast. A text copy is on the website.

There is something about Jesus which is more than Him being a teacher, or prophet or even a king. He has a unique attractiveness which grips the hearts of men and women. A text copy is on the website.

Faith tells us that Jesus is in control of our lives. Events will no doubt test our faith many times. But maturity is trusting in Gods grace towards us and His grace working in us (copy on the website

Christians should be noted for their honesty and truthful speaking. It means we should avoid euphemisms designed to hide true intentions. A text copy is available on the website.

Whether trials or temptations as we understand them, God uses our situations and weaknesses to train our faith through difficulties. A text copy is on the livingwithmystery.com website.

Weaknesses are a mark of being human. Rather than despise them we should rather learn how God uses them to bring grace into our lives. A text copy is on the website.

The teaching of the bible have helped produce so much good in the world. This podcast looks at this subject and deals with conflicting views. A text copy is on the website.

The bible is a vital truth for us to believe, but it can be a stumbling-block for some if it is not used correctly. This podcast explores how we can best know scripture. A text copy is on the website.

The bible reveals the reality of God's wrath against sin. It also reveals that Jesus is the sacrifice which assuages this wrath so that we can have peace with God. A text copy is on the website.

A favourite old song offers inspiration for us all if we look into the deeper theology of its overall message. As usual, a text copy can be found on the website.

Living in this world is not perfect, but God has given us faith to negotiate the challenges so that we can joyfully live with mystery. A text copy is on the livingwithmystery.com website.

God always sees human affairs. At times He seems remote but in all things He desires repentance and our return to walking in the way of faith which overcomes fear. A text copy is on the website.

The meaning of virtue in our day is very different from that of the bible. We need to see what virtue really means and avoid the world's enticing substitute. A text copy is on the website.

The Holy Spirit is powerful but easily ignored and disrespected. Jesus warned us about this and we should understand the privilege of the giving of the Spirit. A text copy is on the website.

The Holy Spirit energises many gifts in the church; some though are spontaneous rather than planned. We look at how God uses these to bring healing and salvation. A text copy is on the website.

The gift of tongues which was given by the Spirit at Pentecost is very precious. Today we explore how their openness enabled the first believers to receive that gift. A text copy is on the website.