Theology School

In this episode of Living Theology, we confront one of the greatest divides between Christianity and Islam — the question of the cross.The Qur'an declares that Jesus was not crucified, that it only appeared so.The Bible, history, and reason declare otherwise.Through Scripture, ancient testimony, and historical evidence from Roman, Jewish, and secular sources, we explore why the crucifixion of Jesus Christ is one of the best-attested events in antiquity — and why it is essential to salvation itself.Discover how the cross reveals the justice, mercy, and love of God — not as defeat, but as divine victory.The cross is not a myth. It is the moment when eternity touched time, and grace rewrote human destiny.#LivingTheology #TheCrossAndTheCrescent #ChristianApologetics #HistoricalJesus #FaithAndReason #Crucifixion #Resurrection #BibleTruth #TheologyPodcast #DefendingTheFaith #ChristianityAndIslam #ChristCrucified #JesusIsLord #GospelTruth #BiblicalEvidence #HistoryOfChristianity #ChristianPodcast #Salvation #TheologyOfTheCross #JesusDiedAndRose #Christology #ChristianFaith #CrossAndResurrection

Is God a solitary being, eternally alone, as Islam teaches?Or is He one divine essence existing eternally in three Persons — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — as revealed in Scripture?Join us as we explore the biblical, theological, and historical foundations of the Trinity, revealing that Christian monotheism is not divided but fulfilled in divine relationship.Through Scripture, reason, and early historical evidence, we uncover how God's oneness is not isolation but perfect love in eternal communion.This episode dismantles common misunderstandings between Christianity and Islam, showing that the God of the Bible is not distant, but near — not silent, but speaking — not alone, but love itself.“Before creation, God was not lonely. He was love.”

In this episode of Living Theology, we explore one of the most profound questions in human history: Who is Jesus of Nazareth?Was He merely a prophet or moral teacher — or truly God in human form?Through Scripture, historical analysis, and secular evidence, we journey through the biblical foundations and extra-biblical testimonies that affirm the divinity of Christ.From the Gospel of John to the letters of Paul, from Roman historians like Tacitus and Pliny to Jewish sources such as Josephus, the case unfolds that the earliest Christians worshipped Jesus as Lord — not centuries later, but from the very beginning.This is not mythology; it is history.It is theology meeting evidence, faith meeting reason — and humanity meeting its Creator.

In this episode of Living Theology, Brendon Naicker explores what happens when faith and technology meet in the sanctuary. Can artificial intelligence ever reflect the values of the Church, or does it risk replacing the human and spiritual heart of ministry? Drawing on theology, philosophy, and spiritual formation, Brendon invites us to ask deeper questions about discipleship, attention, and the work of the Holy Spirit in a digital age.With reflections on embodiment, presence, and grace, this episode challenges us to see beyond the algorithms and rediscover the Spirit who cannot be programmed — the living presence who forms, renews, and guides the people of God.Tune in for a fresh, accessible conversation that blends theology, technology, and everyday faith.#TheologyAndAI #DigitalChurch #ChristianEthics #TheologyOfTechnology #Pneumatology #AttentionEthics #FaithAndTechnology #DigitalDiscipleship #TheologicalAnthropology #AIethics #ChurchInTheDigitalAge #ImagoDei #brendonnaicker #theologyschool #livingtheology

The digital world isn't slowing down — but you can.In the final episode of Living Theology, Brendon Naicker offers a practical, grace-filled “Rule of Life” for believers seeking peace in an age of noise.This is your invitation to live slowly, love deeply, and walk wisely.

What does transformation look like in the digital age?In Episode 9 of Living Theology, Brendon Naicker shares the true stories of families who traded noise for peace — and found Christ waiting in the stillness.Simple habits. Sacred rhythms. Real redemption.

“Be still, and know that I am God.”In Episode 8 of Living Theology, Brendon Naicker explores how attention and stillness are not luxuries but necessities for the soul.This episode is a gentle call to slow down, breathe, and return to the presence of God — the One who still speaks in the silence.

In a world connected by Wi-Fi but divided by loneliness, the Church must become a village again.In Episode 7 of Living Theology, Brendon Naicker shares how community, hospitality, and shared presence can heal the isolation of the digital age.This is a call to rebuild — not with bricks, but with belonging.

Our children are fluent in technology — but are they fluent in wisdom?In Episode 6 of Living Theology, Brendon Naicker shares how parents and pastors can disciple “digital natives” in a world shaped by screens.This episode offers a biblical, hopeful vision for raising a generation that uses technology with discernment, grace, and love.

What if your home could become a sanctuary again?In Episode 5 of Living Theology, Brendon Naicker shares how to build a Christ-centred home — one marked by peace, prayer, and presence.Through small, sacred rhythms, our homes can once again reflect the light of God in a noisy world.

In Episode 4 of Living Theology, Brendon Naicker shares how believers can redeem their digital tools — using them not for vanity or distraction, but for truth, beauty, and grace.This is not about escaping technology; it's about reclaiming it under the Lordship of Christ.

“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.”This single declaration from John the Baptist captures the heart of the gospel. From Abraham's altar to the Passover in Egypt, from Isaiah's Suffering Servant to the cross of Christ, the image of the Lamb weaves through all of Scripture.In Jesus, the Lamb becomes both sacrifice and sovereign — the one who conquers not by force, but through self-giving love. The Lamb who was slain now reigns upon the throne, and His blood not only redeems humanity but restores creation itself.To behold the Lamb is to behold the very heart of God — holy love revealed through humble obedience, divine power expressed through sacrificial grace.

We no longer bow to statues — we bow to screens.In Episode 3 of Living Theology, Brendon Naicker reflects on how convenience has replaced communion, and how Christians can reclaim worship in a culture that prizes control.This is not about abandoning technology — it's about restoring holiness to our habits.

What if attention is more than focus — what if it's love?In Episode 2 of Living Theology, Brendon Naicker explores the sacred art of paying attention — to God, to one another, and to the moment right in front of us.We live in a distracted world, always scrolling, swiping, and hurrying. But God still speaks in whispers.This episode is an invitation to slow down and rediscover that stillness is not emptiness — it's encounter.

“He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, yet the world did not know Him.” — John 1:10 (ESV)The Creator walked among His creation — and the world failed to see Him.From Abraham's recognition under the oaks of Mamre, to Simeon and Anna's joy in the temple, Scripture reveals a tension between divine presence and human blindness.Christ's words before Pilate still echo today: “My kingdom is not of this world.”In an age of distraction and self-made kingdoms, do we truly recognize Him?He is still here. The Word still speaks. The Light still shines.Listen to the latest episode of Living Theology with Brendon Naicker —“The Unrecognized Creator” — a reflection on John 1:10 that explores the paradox of divine presence, spiritual perception, and modern recognition of Christ in the world He made.

Episode 1 — “When the Glow Took Over”There was a time when evenings were filled with laughter — until the glow of screens began to take their place.In this first episode, Brendon Naicker explores how technology is shaping the souls of our children and what it means to raise them to love God more than the glow.This is not about fear or rejection, but redemption and presence — a call for families and churches to reclaim attention, wonder, and worship in a distracted age.#LivingTheology#BrendonNaicker#ChristianPodcast#TheologyInLife#FaithAndCulture#ModernDiscipleship#TheologyOfPresence#BiblicalFormation#ChristianParenting#SpiritualFormation#WhenTheGlowTookOver#FaithInADigitalWorld#RaisingChildrenInFaith#DigitalDiscipleship#ChristOverCulture#TechWiseParenting#ChristianFamilies#ScreensAndSouls#FaithOverScreens#GodInTheOrdinary

Glory is not a distant light to be admired, but a divine fire shared.In Christ, humanity is not only forgiven but transformed — made radiant through the indwelling Spirit.The believer's journey is a passage “from glory to glory,” where holiness becomes beauty and faith becomes light.“The same glory that shone on Christ's face now shines within His people.”

Glory (doxa) and worship are not separate realities — they are the heartbeat of divine life.Glory is the radiance of God turned outward; worship is that radiance turned back toward its source.In Christ, the revelation of glory and the response of worship meet perfectly — the Son manifests the Father's splendour and returns it in obedient love, completing the eternal circle of glory.The Church, joined to Christ by the Spirit, now lives within this rhythm of revelation and response. Every act of adoration, every life surrendered in faith, becomes a participation in divine glory.Worship is not performance — it is participation; not self-expression, but self-offering.“We are not spectators of glory, but participants in the radiant exchange of divine love.”

In Christ, the story of creation's lost glory finds its restoration.He, the true Image and new Adam, gathers a Bride — the Church — and clothes her in splendour not her own. Her beauty is not borrowed but bestowed; her light not independent but reflected from the Lamb who loves her.The Church's glory is therefore cruciform — radiant through sacrifice, adorned through faithfulness, purified through grace. Her splendour is participation, not possession. For as Paul writes, “Christ loved the Church and gave Himself up for her… that He might present her to Himself in splendour.”Here, glory is restored: the divine presence once lost in Eden now dwelling within the redeemed community. Worship becomes transformation, and holiness becomes the reflection of divine beauty.“The Bride's glory is the light of her Bridegroom made visible in her.”

In this episode, we explore one of Scripture's most beautiful and misunderstood doctrines — that a woman's glory is derived, not diminished.Drawing from Genesis and Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 11, Brendon Naicker unfolds how glory in Scripture is never self-made but relational — flowing from God, through Christ, into creation.Using the imagery of a mirror turned toward the light, this reflection reveals that true glory is not autonomy but alignment; not independence, but communion.When creation stands rightly before its Creator, it shines.“Her radiance is not borrowed, nor is it lesser.It is reflective — the manifestation of divine order rightly aligned.”

Nigeria,we see you.Nigeria,we hear you.Nigeria,we remember you.You are not forgotten.We carry you in our hearts.Your suffering is our suffering.Your cross is our cross.Your faith is our rebuke.Your endurance is our witness.Your tears are our prayer.You are not alone.We are one in Christ.And to my listeners,the words I leave with you are simple:Do not forget them.#brendonnaicker #nigeria #persecution #Persecuted #theologyschool

We often choose mission fields the same way we choose comfort — we go where it feels familiar. Places that speak our language, share our culture, or already hold some Christian influence. Environments where we expect openness and reduced resistance. But Scripture reminds us that God often sends His people in the opposite direction — into places others avoid, into lands labelled dark, hostile, or unreachable.

Many Christians don't realise the danger of Sadhu Sundar Singh's teachings. His theology rejects biblical authority, embraces Hindu mysticism, denies eternal judgment, and replaces the gospel with spiritual deception. This is not Christianity—it's counterfeit spirituality. The Church must wake up and defend the truth.

There is a war against truth—and most Christians are asleep.The Sannyasi Mission doesn't attack Christianity from the outside. It infiltrates from within—using Christian language while preaching a false god, a false Christ, and a false gospel. This is not dialogue. It is deception. And if the Church does not return to biblical discernment and doctrinal clarity, many will be led astray.In this urgent episode of Living Theology, I expose the strategies and lies of the Sannyasi Mission and call Christian leaders to defend the faith without compromise.Truth is not negotiable—Christ is not optional—sound doctrine is not a luxury.#LivingTheology #SpiritualWarfare #FalseTeaching #ProtectTheFlock #GospelTruth #BiblicalDiscernment #SoundDoctrine #JesusIsLord #ChristianLeadership #ExposeTheDarkness #ContendForTheFaith #NoCompromise #SannyasiMission

This is not about clothing. This is about Christ's authority. This is not about opinion. This is about obedience. The question before us is simple: Will Christ rule His church—or will culture? Paul commands—Christ is Head. Let men worship like it. Let the head of every man be uncovered in honour to the Lord. Let the church return to biblical worship. Let reverence be restored in the house of God. And let the world see that there are still men who are not ashamed to submit to Jesus Christ.

Because the resurrection wasn't the end of the story—it was the beginning.And this—if you want it—can be your beginning too.#brendonnaicker

Brendon Naicker traces the forgotten language of the veil — from Genesis to Corinth, from the Church Fathers to the modern age — uncovering how the simple act of covering the head in worship reveals a profound theology of creation, gender, and divine order. Drawing on voices from Augustine and Tertullian to Aquinas, Calvin, Bonhoeffer, and Barth, this reflection shows that the covering is not about fabric but about glory; not about control but about reverence. Through Scripture, history, and prayer, Naicker invites the Church to recover a theology of embodied worship — where the body once again tells the truth of the soul and creation is seen as the visible grammar of divine grace. #LivingTheology #BrendonNaicker, #VeiledGlory, #TheologyOfWorship, #CreationOrder, #BiblicalTheology, #ChristianTradition, #HeadCovering, #EmbodiedFaith, #ChurchHistory, #PatristicWisdom, #ReformedTheology, #ApostolicTradition, #SpiritualFormation, #HolinessAndOrder

Today we enter a subject that has long been debated and often misunderstood — the question of women preaching. Some in our modern world assume the matter is settled: women are educated, gifted, Spirit-filled, and therefore should preach. But Scripture calls us to pause and look deeper. The real issue is not gifting, for all gifts come from the Spirit and He gives them freely to men and women alike. The true issue is authority — who is entrusted with the governing authority of preaching in the church.

The global spread of the NAR shows us again that unbiblical movements recycle under new labels, crossing borders and cultures with alarming speed. But it also reminds us of the urgent need for theological depth, for discipleship that roots believers in Scripture, and for churches that proclaim Christ rather than apostles. The answer to false apostles is not better apostles—it is the one true apostle and high priest of our confession, Jesus Christ.Brothers and sisters, the church's mission is not to sell blessings, not to chase after new revelations, and not to seize cultural mountains. The mission is the same across Africa, Asia, South America, and every nation: to preach Christ and Him crucified. As Paul declared in Romans 1:16, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.” That gospel is enough in wealth or in poverty, in health or in sickness, in peace or in persecution. #brendonnaicker #nar

History has shown us what happens when the church confuses its spiritual mission with political dominion. It breeds authoritarianism, compromises the gospel, and often ends in corruption. The true power of the church has never been in political influence but in faithful witness. The early Christians did not take over Rome by climbing seven mountains. They turned the world upside down by proclaiming Christ, loving their neighbors, and even laying down their lives as martyrs.Dominion Theology is attractive because it promises glory without suffering, victory without the cross, and power without humility. But Jesus told us plainly in Mark 8:34, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” The kingdom comes not through us conquering but through Christ reigning, and through His people bearing witness in weakness, in holiness, and in hope.So let us be clear: the church is not called to establish dominion over the world but to announce the dominion of Christ, who already reigns. He is seated at the right hand of the Father. All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Him. Our task is not to build His throne but to proclaim His gospel until He returns.

What this shows us is that unbiblical movements recycle through church history under new names. The terminology may change—Latter Rain, Apostolic Reformation, prophetic movement—but the core errors remain the same: an undermining of the sufficiency of Scripture, an elevation of human leaders who claim new revelation, and a fixation on power and experience over the gospel of Christ crucified.Scripture warns us repeatedly about this pattern. Ecclesiastes says, “There is nothing new under the sun.” And Paul reminds Timothy that people will accumulate teachers to suit their own passions, wandering off into myths. Our responsibility as believers is not to chase after every so-called new move of the Spirit, but to test everything by the Word of God. As John commands in 1 John 4:1: “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.”The story of the Latter Rain and its modern revival in the NAR teaches us a sobering lesson: whenever the church neglects the sufficiency of Scripture and the finality of Christ's work, we open the door for counterfeit authority and recycled heresy. But the good news is this: Christ remains the cornerstone. The Word of God remains the foundation. And the gospel remains the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.

So can Christians be demon-possessed? No. They are sealed by the Spirit, purchased by the blood, and kept by the power of Christ. Can Christians be influenced? Yes, and Scripture calls us to be sober-minded, to resist, and to stand firm.The task of the church is to comfort believers with the truth of their security in Christ, and to equip them to recognize and resist the schemes of the enemy. The devil is real, but he is defeated. He still roars, but he roars as one declawed by the cross. And nothing—neither angels nor rulers, nor powers, nor anything in all creation—can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

When examined carefully, then, the doctrine of territorial spirits proves to be unbiblical in origin, flawed in theology, and misleading in practice. It exaggerates the reality of demonic power while diminishing the sufficiency of Christ's triumph. It burdens believers with strategies God never commanded, while distracting them from the simplicity of the gospel and the ordinary means of grace—Word, sacrament, prayer, and fellowship.The church does indeed live in the midst of spiritual conflict. But our hope is not in mapping demonic territories or staging spiritual offensives. Our hope is in Jesus Christ, who has already triumphed, who reigns at the right hand of the Father, and who will return to make all things new. In the meantime, we are called not to chase after territorial spirits but to proclaim the gospel, love our neighbors, and stand firm in the armor of God.

The New Apostolic Reformation, we must conclude that its history is rooted not in the apostolic witness of Scripture but in a modern reimagining of authority. Its theology distorts the kingdom into a project of human conquest. Its proponents promote experiences over truth, and its practice undermines the very freedom of the gospel. The church is called not to chase after new apostles and prophets, but to remain steadfast in “the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.”As Christians, our task is not to seize the mountains of cultural dominion but to take up the cross and follow Christ in humility, holiness, and hope. True reform is not found in self-proclaimed apostles but in a faithful return to God's Word, where the voice of the Good Shepherd still speaks with final authority.

Friends, the way back is not to make the church more like the world, but to let the church be the church again. We need to recover the worship of the early church — worship that is saturated with Scripture, centred on Christ, filled with the Spirit, and directed to the glory of God alone. That means singing songs rich in biblical truth, not just catchy melodies. Preaching sermons that open the Bible, expose its meaning, and apply it without fear. Praying prayers that confess sin, plead for the lost, and ask God to make us holy. And gathering as participants, not spectators. Worship is not a performance we attend; it is a holy encounter we enter.

From the starlit call of Abraham to the thunder at Sinai, God doesn't abandon His people—He binds Himself to them. In this episode, we trace the golden thread of covenant through Genesis and Exodus, revealing a God who makes promises not just with words, but with presence, sacrifice, and fire. Discover how salvation begins not with escape, but with relationship.

Exploring the Garden, the Serpent, and the Seed of Redemption

What happens when theology mirrors culture more than it reflects Scripture?In this work, I critically examine how contextual theology, though essential for global Christian witness, becomes dangerous when it elevates experience, politics, or ideology above the authority of the Word. From the Prosperity Gospel in Africa to moral drift in the UK, I argue for a contextual theology that is rooted in Scripture and led by the Spirit.

He used to sleep with the stars above,Crickets singing their songs of love.His hands, cracked like the sunburned land,Held the soil like a father's hand.Up with the dawn, down with the dusk,He whispered prayers through fields of husk.A simple man, with a sacred call—To feed the mouths, to care for all.But now the farm hums a colder tune,Under wires that steal the moon.Barbed wire like a crown of thorn,Where once grew maize and newborn corn.Security lights pierce through night's veil,As if goodness itself is set to fail.Dogs that snarl where lambs once played—The laughter of life now deeply afraid.His children tiptoe where they once ran,His wife clutches hope with trembling hands.Each knock at the door may be the last,Each breath is haunted by the past.For shadows come not from cloud or tree,But from those who say he should not be.“This is not your land, not your skin,You don't belong,” they scream within.But oh, how deeply he belongs.The veld sings his grandfather's songs.He knows each bird, each stone, each tree,Like scripture carved into memory.He's buried kin in this warm earth—Each grave a testament to worth.They loved the land not for power or pride,But for the peace it gave inside.Now that peace is butchered and burned.The tractors rust. The cattle turn.Slaughtered not for need, but hate—A twisted echo of the nation's fate.And who will mourn the one who feeds?Who kneels beside the soil and bleeds?Not the minister in his polished shoes,Who sips and signs and turns the news.We ask, is life so cheap, so small?Is silence all that answers the call?One farmer dies, and with him a stream,A valley, a future, a generational dream.We lose not just a man, but a world—A flag of peace that's torn and furled.This isn't about colour, it's about breath—The sacredness of life, and unjust death.God did not shape the earth for war,But for each soul who labours and sows and adores.And when you kill the farmer, you curse the grain,You drain the rivers, you birth the pain.The earth now weeps in hidden groans,As if mourning for her broken bones.She cries not for drought or fire or flood,But for the farmer's silenced blood.He asked only for the right to live—To wake, to sow, to raise, to give.And if he must be remembered at all,Let it be not in numbers, but in the fall—Of every harvest lost to fear,Of every life we failed to hold dear.Let justice be not a whispered word,But the loudest cry the world has heard.For when we forget the ones who feed,We've starved far more than just our need.

Life in the womb is only the beginning. This world is only a shadow of the greater reality that awaits. And just as the baby is not abandoned after birth, neither are we. The God who sustains us now will carry us into eternity.So the question is, will we live with faith like the believing baby—trusting in the unseen presence of God? Or will we limit ourselves to what we can only perceive with our senses, missing out on the greater reality beyond?

Let me tell you a story—a 1,600-year-old story about a battle that shaped your faith, your church, and maybe even your view of God. It's a tale of two monks, a British heretic and an African saint, whose clash over grace and free will still rages in your Instagram theology debates and Sunday sermons. Strap in.

In this episode of Living Theology, Brendon Naicker reflects on the development of the church from its humble beginnings in house gatherings to today's large, institutionalised structures. He explores what we've gained and what may have been lost along the way in terms of community, mission, and radical love. Tune in for a lighthearted yet thought-provoking discussion on the church's glow-up.#ChurchHistory #EarlyChurch #Community #Mission #RadicalLove #LivingTheology #ChurchEvolution #FaithJourney #brendonnaicker #theologyschool

As followers of Christ, we are called to be ministers of reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:18-19). The divisions created by sin—whether caste, race, class, or status—should not exist in the body of Christ. Instead, we are to model the Kingdom of God, where all are valued, and no one is considered lesser. Where the world builds barriers, the Gospel tears them down. Where sin segregates, Christ unites #brendonnaicker #caste #race #criticalracetheory#livingtheology #theologyschool

Let us walk the narrow road, the way of the cross, that we may bear fruit that endures. Until next time—keep living the theology.

How do we rediscover the church's countercultural calling? We must return to servanthood. We need to reclaim the radical, servant-hearted ethos of the early church. This means prioritising humility, generosity, and love over power, status, and influence. We must focus on eternity. The church must stop chasing cultural relevance and start focusing on eternal impact. Our mission isn't to gain worldly power—it's to proclaim the gospel and make disciples. And we must embrace the margins. Jesus spent His time with the poor, the outcast, and the marginalised. If we want to follow His example, we need to do the same. This means stepping out of our comfort zones and into the places where the gospel is needed most.The church was never meant to be a hierarchy or a power structure. It was meant to be a community of servants, a light to the world, and a foretaste of God's kingdom. As we reflect on the church's journey from servanthood to hierarchy, let's ask ourselves: Are we living out the radical, countercultural mission Jesus gave us? Or have we traded eternity for the fleeting allure of worldly power?

The rise of the internet and social media has revolutionized how we do ministry. Today, a pastor in Kenya can preach to a global audience via YouTube. A small group in Texas can study the Bible with believers in India over Zoom. The possibilities are endless. But with these opportunities come challenges. How do we maintain the relational depth of the early church in a digital world? How do we ensure that our online ministries are grounded in biblical truth and not just driven by trends? The digital age has also given rise to new forms of ministry, like online discipleship, virtual church plants, and global prayer networks. These tools can be incredibly powerful, but they must be used wisely and intentionally.Despite all these changes, the core mission of the church has remained the same. Jesus' words in Matthew 28:19-20 still guide us today: ‘Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.' Whether we're meeting in homes, cathedrals, or online, our mission is still to proclaim the gospel, make disciples, and love our neighbours as ourselves. The methods may change, but the message remains the same.

Christian ministry is the act of serving others in the name of Christ, guided by the Holy Spirit, to fulfill God's purposes on earth. It involves proclaiming the gospel, nurturing believers, demonstrating Christ-like love, and meeting both spiritual and practical needs. Ministry is not limited to clergy but is the calling of every believer, rooted in the example of Jesus, who came “not to be served but to serve” (Matthew 20:28).

Swindon Church's homegroup-based vision offers a return to the biblical foundation of church life, emphasising discipleship, fellowship, and authentic faith over cultural or Sunday Christianity. By rejecting passive religious traditions and prioritising daily spiritual growth, this vision encourages deep community, accountability, and mission-driven faith. As society moves further into an era where institutional religion is losing influence, churches like Swindon Church provide a compelling alternative: a vibrant, engaged, and transformative Christian community that reflects the heart of the early church.

作者：布伦登·奈克（Brendon Naicker）基督徒可能选择不参加中国新年庆祝活动，因为这个节日与传统的中国宗教习俗和信仰有着深厚的联系。活动中常包括诸如祭祖、向神灵献祭以及驱邪避害等迷信仪式。对基督徒来说，参与这些活动可能与他们的信仰相冲突，因为《圣经》教导要单单敬拜上帝（出埃及记20:3），并避免偶像崇拜。他们可能认为这些行为与他们遵循的圣经原则不一致，而这些原则要求信徒远离与基督信仰相违背的风俗习惯。此外，中国新年非常注重运气、财富和占星等概念，这些与基督徒对上帝主权的信仰通常不相容。像避开厄运或通过仪式寻求繁荣的迷信行为，与基督教教导的依靠上帝的供应和保护（马太福音6:25-34）形成了鲜明对比。通过选择不参与这些习俗，基督徒可以专注于对上帝的引领和供应的信靠，而不是依赖根植于非基督教意识形态的文化习俗。然而，一些基督徒可能仍然参与那些与他们信仰相一致的中国新年活动，例如庆祝家庭团聚、展现好客之道以及建立人际关系。他们可能将这个节日视为一个在社区中彰显基督之爱和恩典的机会，而不是参与宗教或迷信元素。归根结底，基督徒是否参与这一节日通常取决于他们的个人信念以及他们如何在特定的文化环境中荣耀上帝的理解（哥林多前书10:31）。

A church without sacrificial love, sharing, and giving is no longer a fellowship—it's a facade. When selfishness reigns, and the world takes precedence over the Kingdom, the church becomes a make-believe institution. Jesus didn't die for entertainment or double standards. He died to create a holy, unified body. Let's return to authentic fellowship, where Christ is at the center, not convenience.#TrueChurch #AuthenticFaith #KingdomLiving #ChristCentered #ChurchFellowship #BiblicalChristianity #NoToCarnality #FaithOverEntertainment #SacrificialLove #WalkInLight

This podcast examines the Christian community's contrasting responses to the moral failings of Ravi Zacharias and Steven Lawson. It explores the theological, cultural, and systemic factors that influence how fallen leaders are judged, highlighting issues of cultural bias, tribalism, and the unequal application of justice and grace within the Church.#Theology #ChristianLeadership #RaviZacharias #StevenLawson #GraceAndJustice #CulturalBias #Accountability #Restoration #ChurchLeadership #LivingTheology #brendonnaicker