Know Surrender
Ian serves as the unpaid pastor and a trustee of Bootle Protestant Free Church, guiding the fellowship with a blend of biblical conviction, historical awareness, and gentle pastoral care. After a lifetime of professional work, he now devotes his time to preaching, teaching, and helping the church think faithfully about Scripture in a changing world.
His ministry is shaped by a commitment to clear, accessible exposition of the Bible, a love for church history, and a desire to help believers understand the depth and beauty of the Christian faith. Know Surrender extends that ministry beyond Sunday, offering reflective conversations that help listeners engage more deeply with the themes raised in the weekly sermon.
Ian’s approach is steady, thoughtful, and rooted in the conviction that true life is found in knowing surrender to the Lord Jesus Christ.
Episodes
87 episodes
The Noahic Covenant: Judgment, Mercy, and the God Who Remembers”
In this episode Pastor Ian Thompson continues the series on the seven biblical covenants, exploring the Noahic covenant as a profound revelation of both divine judgment and divine mercy. The sermon examines the depth of human corruption,...
The Adamic Covenant: Divine Purpose and the Promise of Redemption
In this episode Pastor Ian Thompson begins a new series on the seven biblical covenants, exploring the Adamic covenant as the foundation of the entire scriptural narrative. The sermon traces the movement from the covenant of works in Ede...
The Final Stones: The Church, Resurrection, and Life Everlasting
In this episode Pastor Ian Thompson explores the concluding doctrines of the Nicene Creed, presenting them as the final stones in a protective wall that secures the Christian faith against modern errors. The sermon reflects on the four d...
The Whole Armor of God and the Spirit of St. George
In this episode Pastor Ian Thompson shares a St George’s Day sermon delivered by Reverend William Anderson, using the legendary figure of St George as a vivid metaphor for spiritual perseverance in a secular age.Reverend An...
The King Returns: Judgment and the Everlasting Kingdom — Revelation 21:1–7
In this episode Pastor Ian Thompson reflects on the Second Coming of Christ in the Nicene Creed through the lens of Revelation 21:1–7, exploring how the return of Jesus marks not destruction but the restoration of creation. The se...
The Holy Ghost: The Spirit of Truth and Protection
In this episode Pastor Ian Thompson explores the divinity, personhood, and essential work of the Holy Ghost, the third Person of the Trinity. Using the imagery of a protective wall, the sermon shows how the Spirit safeguards the Church a...
The Malefactor and the Martyr: A Testimony of Grace
In this episode Pastor Ian Thompson reflects on the transformative nature of faith by contrasting two striking biblical figures: the criminal on the cross and Stephen, the first Christian martyr.The sermon highlights how th...
The Pillars of the Gospel: Crucified, Risen, and Ascended
In this episode Pastor Ian Thompson examines the Nicene Creed’s affirmation of the suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ — the historical and theological pillars on which the entire Gospel stands. The sermon empha...
The Hinge of Salvation: The Mystery of the Incarnation
In this episode Pastor Ian Thompson explores the profound mystery of the Incarnation, the belief that Jesus Christ is both fully divine and fully human. The sermon emphasises that this dual nature is not an abstract doctrine but a fun...
The Descent of the Saviour for Human Redemption
In this episode Pastor Ian Thompson explores the Nicene Creed’s declaration that Jesus Christ descended from heaven for our salvation. The sermon emphasises that because humanity is fallen and incapable of self‑rescue, the incarnation is...
The Eternal Son: Begotten Not Made
In this episode Pastor Ian Thompson explores the profound Christology of the Nicene Creed, focusing on the declaration that Jesus Christ is “begotten, not made.” The sermon distinguishes between being begotten — eternally sharin...
I believe in One Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son
In this episode Pastor Ian Thompson explores the Christological heart of the Nicene Creed, focusing on the confession: “I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only‑begotten Son of God.” The sermon presents this declaration not ...
The Foundation of Faith: God as Maker of All Things
In this episode Pastor Ian Thompson reflects on the doctrine of God as Creator, exploring why this truth forms the indispensable foundation of the entire Christian faith. By affirming that the universe is an intentional work of God rathe...
The Nicene Foundation: One God and Father Almighty
We discuss a recorded sermon and its written transcript focusing on the In this episode Pastor Ian Thompson explores the foundational opening of the Nicene Creed: “We believe in one God, the Father Almighty.” By turning to...
The Legacy of Jacob and the Faith of Joseph
In this episode Pastor Ian Thompson explores the closing chapters of Genesis, reflecting on the final years and deaths of Jacob and Joseph and the enduring legacy they leave for the people of God.The sermon highlights how J...
Prophecy, Promise, Purpose: Lessons from Jacob’s Last Words — A Study in Genesis 49
In this episode Pastor Ian Thompson explores Genesis 49, where Jacob delivers his final prophetic blessings to his sons — words that reveal how character shapes destiny and how God’s purposes unfold across generations.The s...
Jeremiah’s Pattern: A Call to National Repentance
In this episode Pastor Ian Thompson examines Jeremiah 7, using the prophet’s message as a spiritual framework for evaluating the moral condition of the modern United Kingdom. Rather than treating prophecy as a prediction of future events...
The Heritage and Principles of Protestant Dissent
In this episode Pastor Ian Thompson explores the heritage and principles of Protestant Dissent, a tradition shaped by conviction, conscience, and a deep commitment to the authority of Scripture. Rooted in the aftermath of the 1662 Act...
Providence and Power: Liturgies for King William III
In this episode Pastor Ian Thompson explores a specialised liturgy established during the reign of Queen Victoria to commemorate the arrival of King William III, whose coming secured the preservation of the Church and the constitu...
The God Who Blesses the Next Generation — A Study in Genesis 48
In this episode Pastor Ian Thompson explores Genesis 48, where Jacob blesses his grandsons, Ephraim and Manasseh, in a moment that reveals the surprising and sovereign ways of God. By deliberately crossing his hands to favour the younger...