B.C.F., 13.11.2005 Summary of Week 3: New Creation in Christ a. New creation is internal, permanent, participation in the life of God. b. Corruption is in world through false desire. c. Primary passion of Christians must be Christ before all … Continue reading →

B.C.F., 06.11.2005 Summary of Week 2 a. covenant is not contract – conditional cf. unconditional,  law cf. grace. b. contractual behaviour with God- he is watching for mistakes, we rebel. c. new covenant – internalised, full forgiveness, sovereignly effective. d. … Continue reading →

B.C.F., 30.10.2005 Introduction a. topic = newness cf. old perishing world etc. b. new Christians – spontaneous etc, loss of spiritual freshness –letter/law cf. Spirit c. new commandment = “love one another as I have loved you” d. distinctive feature … Continue reading →

B.C.F., 23.10.2005 Introduction Four discussions on “newness” – New Commandment, New Covenant, New Creation in Christ, New Heavens and Earth. Question: Why do you think I might have selected this topic? Question: What does “new” imply in common speech? (young, … Continue reading →