Know Surrender
A Podcast discussion on events and talks given at Bootle Protestant Free Church . These are not sermons but thoughts on a sermon. You can find the sermon on our youtube site https://www.youtube.com/@bpfc
Why "know Surrender" it is taken from a pamphlet I was given some years back and is a play on words. "No Surrender" is of course a well know phrase but to "know Surrender" that is to surrender your self to the Lord Jesus, the Christ is more than a well known phrase. It is the key to eternal life.
Episodes
79 episodes
The Descent of the Saviour for Human Redemption
In this podcast we examine the theological significance of the Nicene Creed’s declaration that Jesus Christ descended from heaven for the sake of human salvation. They emphasise that because humanity is inherently fallen and incapable of self-r...
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18:49
The Eternal Son: Begotten Not Made
We examine the theological weight of the Nicene Creed’s declarations regarding the eternal nature of Jesus Christ. By distinguishing between being "begotten" and "made," the texts argue that Christ is not a created being but shares the ex...
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I believe in One Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son
We examine the Christological foundations of the Nicene Creed, specifically focusing on the declaration of Jesus Christ as the "only-begotten Son of God." The text presents this confession not as a human invention, but as a protective wal...
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The Foundation of Faith: God as Maker of All Things
In this podcase we dicuss if the doctrine of God as Creator serves as the indispensable theological foundation for the entire Christian faith. By affirming that the universe is an intentional divine work rather than an accident, the texts argue...
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33:26
The Nicene Foundation: One God and Father Almighty
We discuss a recorded sermon and its written transcript focusing on the foundational opening of the Nicene Creed. By examining Genesis 1, the text establishes that monotheism and the sovereignty of God as the sole creator are the essentia...
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40:45
The Legacy of Jacob and the Faith of Joseph
In this episode explore the conclusion of the book of Genesis, focusing on the deaths of Jacob and Joseph and the theological significance of their final years in Egypt. They highlight how Joseph exercised divine sovereignty to forgive hi...
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Prophecy, Promise, Purpose: Lessons from Jacob's Last Words - Genesis 49
Genesis 49 records Jacob’s final prophetic blessings for his sons, revealing how character shapes destiny. While Reuben, Simeon, and Levi forfeited privileges through sin, Judah received the royal sceptre. This points to Shiloh, the Messiah and...
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28:09
Jeremiah’s Pattern: A Call to National Repentance
We examine the biblical book of Jeremiah, specifically Chapter 7 as a spiritual framework for evaluating the modern United Kingdom. Rather than viewing prophecy as a mere prediction of future events, the texts define it as a divine revela...
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34:40
The Heritage and Principles of Protestant Dissent
This episode explore the historical foundations and modern applications of Protestant Dissenting identity, a tradition defined by its independence from state control. Originating from the 1662 Act of Uniformity, this movement prioritises the au...
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24:27
Providence and Power: Liturgies for King William III
We discuss a specialised religious service established during Queen Victoria's reign to commemorate the arrival of King William III. The liturgy combines specific prayers and biblical readings intended to express gratitude for the preservation ...
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The God Who Blesses the Next Generation Genesis 48
We examine the biblical narrative of Jacob blessing his grandsons, Ephraim and Manasseh, as a profound illustration of divine sovereignty and generational faithfulness. By deliberately crossing his hands to favour the younger son, Jacob demonst...
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Liturgy of Deliverance: The Gunpowder Plot Commemoration
We explore liturgical service from the Book of Common Prayer intended for annual use on the fifth of November. These religious rites were designed to commemorate the providential escape of King James I and the English Parliament from the Gunpow...
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24:20
Joseph and the Famine: The Price of Survival - Genesis 47
We examine the narrative of Genesis 47:13-31, focusing on Joseph’s management of a severe famine and the subsequent socio-economic transformation of Egypt. While Joseph successfully preserves life, he does so by systematically acquiring the mon...
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24:49
The Divine Shield of the Spiritual Little Ones
We explore the grave spiritual consequences associated with harming or misleading individuals defined as "little ones" in the Christian scriptures. The author argues that this term extends beyond young children to encompass new converts and vul...
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7:02
Providence and Identity in the Land of Goshen - Genesis 47:1-12
The biblical narrative of Genesis 47:1–12, detailing the arrival of Jacob’s family in Egypt and their strategic settlement in the region of Goshen. Through Joseph’s careful preparation, five brothers were presented to Pharaoh to request land, a...
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6:31
Macaulay on the Preservation of the English Constitution
A Christmas Special Thomas Babington Macaulay’s view of the 1688 Revolution as a conservative act that secured England’s future stability. By prioritising historical precedent over abstract theory, the English preserved their ancient laws while...
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7:12
Jesus the Christ man or myth
The provided sources argue for the historical authenticity of Jesus by contrasting the extensive surviving evidence of his life with that of other well-accepted figures like Julius Caesar. These texts emphasise that the sheer volume of ancient ...
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The Sacred Pause Gen 46
An exposition of the biblical narrative concerning Jacob's (Israel's) journey to Egypt to escape famine and reunite with his son, Joseph. The sources focus on the divine assurance given to Jacob at Beersheba, where God commanded him not to fear...
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7:06
Joseph and the Weavers plan Genesis 45
We divine providence primarily through the biblical narrative of Joseph and his brothers, explaining how God uses human sin and suffering to accomplish a greater ultimate purpose. They emphasise that Joseph's enslavement, though resulting from ...
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Judah's Offer: The Path to Sacrificial Redemption
A theological exposition on Genesis 44, analysing the transformative moment when Judah intercedes for his younger brother, Benjamin. The core argument focuses on Judah’s impassioned speech to Joseph, highlighting the dramatic offering of himsel...
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