In this episode, we spoke to William Taylor about John 13-17, a section commonly referred to as the upper room discourse. We spoke to William about his view on how this section is structured, as well as its key thematic content in preparing his disciples to live as Christians without him. Questions answered in this episode: - What is the upper room discourse about? - What is the Holy Spirit? - What is Jesus' teaching on the Holy Spirit? Got a question about John’s Gospel? Send us a message and we’ll try and answer it in a video! The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project on this link: https://sthelensbishopsgatechurch.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/saainnwx The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. To contact us, email office@biblematters.org #gospelofjohn #WilliamTaylor #HolySpirit

In this episode we feature a talk by Dave Jensen on John 19 and Jesus' death on the cross. It was a talk delivered to enquirer's and guests to a midweek church service, and serves as a great example for how to preach the Gospel effectively and winsomely. Questions answered in this episode: - Why did Jesus die on the cross? - Does Jesus' death matter to me? - Why did Jesus say 'it is finished'?   Got a question about John’s Gospel? Send us a message and we’ll try and answer it in a video! he Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project on this link: https://sthelensbishopsgatechurch.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/saainnwx The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

In this episode we sat down with Felicity Carswell and Sarah Dargue, otherwise known as the Two Sisters & a Cup of Tea. We spoke to them about their work in creating a Bible study podcast, how they keep themselves faithful to the word of God, and how their work has encouraged believers across the world. Questions addressed in this episode: - How do you stay faithful to God? - Why should you keep studying in the Bible? - Does John's Gospel make a difference to my life? Got a question about John’s Gospel? Send us a message and we’ll try and answer it in a video! The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project on this link: https://sthelensbishopsgatechurch.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/saainnwx The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. To contact us, email office@biblematters.org #gospelofjohn #2sistersandacupoftea #biblestudypodcast

In this episode we feature a talk from William Taylor on John 15:1-17. It explores Jesus' statement that 'I am the true vine', and also considers how we should understand the New Testament's use of the Old Testament.  Questions answered in this episode:  - How do we be fruitful? - What is the fruit that Jesus talks about in John 15?  - How should we understand Old Testament allusions in the New Testament?  Got a question about John’s Gospel? Send us a message and we’ll try and answer it in a video! he Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project on this link: https://sthelensbishopsgatechurch.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/saainnwx The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

In this episode we spoke to William Taylor about the second half of John's Gospel, and particularly chapters 11-12 and 18-20, which covers the narrative of Jesus' crucifixion. Questions covered in this episode: - Why did Jesus have to die? - How does the Old Testament explain the cross? - Why do so many people misunderstand the crucifixion? Got a question about John’s Gospel? Send us a message and we’ll try and answer it in a video! The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project on this link: https://sthelensbishopsgatechurch.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/saainnwx The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. To contact us, email office@biblematters.org #gospelofjohn #williamtaylor #Jesusdeathexplained #oldtestament

In this episode we feature a talk by Dick Lucas on John 11. In the talk, Dick considers Jesus' claim that 'I am the resurrection and the life' and how such a statement gives believers hope in the face of death.  Questions answered in this episode: - Is there life after death? -Can Jesus help someone facing death?  -Why should I trust in Jesus? The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project on this link: https://sthelensbishopsgatechurch.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/saainnwx The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. To contact us, email office@biblematters.org #DickLucas #resurrectionandthelife #facingdeath #hopeinJesus

In this episode we spoke to Dave Jensen, an evangelist based in Sydney, Australia. We asked Dave about his story in becoming a Christian having abandoned him years before. We also spoke to him about his work as an evangelist, as well what he thinks Christians get right and wrong about evangelism. Questions in this episode: - How can I be effective in evangelism? - Are Christians becoming too obsessed with apologetics? - Why should I teach the Bible to my non-believing friends? Got a question about John’s Gospel? Send us a message and we’ll try and answer it in a video! The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project on this link: https://sthelensbishopsgatechurch.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/saainnwx The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. To contact us, email office@biblematters.org #DaveJensen #evangelism #apologetics #bibleteaching

In this episode we feature a talk by Gwilym Davies on John 9. In it, Gwilym explores the question of why Jesus left his people, and what we're supposed to do in his absence. Questions covered in this episode: - Why did Jesus leave?  What's the point of Jesus' miracles? - Why don't people believe in Jesus? Got a question about John’s Gospel? Send us a message and we’ll try and answer it in a video! The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project on this link: https://sthelensbishopsgatechurch.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/saainnwx The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. To contact us, email office@biblematters.org #johngospel #jesuschrist #truehealing

In this episode we spoke to Gwilym Davies about John 5-10. Gwilym talked about how it continued themes of Jesus being the promised messiah, but how his coming also clashes with those who do not want his salvation. Questions covered in this episode: - What do Jesus' 'I am' sayings mean? - Why does Jesus heal on the Sabbath? - How is it that Jesus is doing the work of God? Got a question about John’s Gospel? Send us a message and we’ll try and answer it in a video! The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project on this link: https://sthelensbishopsgatechurch.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/saainnwx The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. To contact us, email office@biblematters.org #gospelofjohn #lightoftheworld #goodshepherd

In this episode we feature a talk from Dick Lucas on John 5:1-15. It's a talk on the account of the healing at the pool of Bethesda, and a deeper understanding of God's work to have mankind.  What does the healing at the pool of Bethesda teach us about Jesus’ power? Why did Jesus ask, “Do you want to be healed?” in John 5? How does this passage reveal God’s work in restoring humanity? The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project on this link: https://sthelensbishopsgatechurch.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/saainnwx    Got a question about John’s Gospel? Send us a message and we’ll try and answer it in a video!   The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill.   To contact us, email office@biblematters.org #gospelofjohn #DickLucas #JohnsGospel#christianpodcast #christiantheology #ComeToJesus

In this episode, we sat down with Rob Scott, and evangelist working particularly among Sylheti people in London. Rob talked about his experience in taking the Gospel to Muslim people, initiatives he's been involved in that have helped him, as well as ways he's been challenged to love his neighbour. How can Christians share the Gospel with Muslim friends respectfully and clearly? What challenges and opportunities come with evangelism among Muslims? What lessons can we learn from Rob Scott’s ministry experience in London? The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill.  To contact us, email office@biblematters.org #Gospel #BibleMattersPodcast #RobScott #ReachingMuslims #BibleforMuslims #JesusisGod #JesusTheMessiah

In this episode we feature a talk by John Chapman on John 3:16-18. It's an excellent example of simple expository preaching delivered in a winsome manner.   What does John 3:16 really mean for us today? How does God’s love shape the message of the Gospel? Why is John 3:16 called the “heart of the Bible”?   The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey you can give on this link:  https://sthelensbishopsgatechurch.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/saainnwx    Got a question about John’s Gospel? Send us a message and we’ll try and answer it in a video!   The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill.   To contact us, email office@biblematters.org #gospelofjohn #JohnChapman #ForGodSoLoved #christianpodcast #christiantheology #ComeToJesus

In this episode we sat down with Gwilym Davies to discuss the first section of John's Gospel, John chapters 1-4. We asked Gwilym about why he things this section is a discrete unit within the book, and what it's ultimately teaching us about who Jesus is. Gwilym Davies is a senior lecturer on the Cornhill Training Course. Got a question about John’s Gospel? Send us a message and we’ll try and answer it in a video! What does John 3:16 really mean for us today? How does God’s love shape the message of the Gospel? Why is John 3:16 called the “heart of the Bible”? The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill.  To contact us, email office@biblematters.org #GospelOfJohn #BibleMattersPodcast #JohnsGospel #GwilymDavies #BiblicalStructure #JohnsGospel #JesusTheMessiah

In this episode, we share a talk by William Taylor on John 1:1-18. It's a talk that concerns why we need to know Jesus in order to truly know God. What does it mean that “the Word became flesh”? How does John 1 show us that knowing Jesus is the way to know God? Why is the prologue of John’s Gospel so foundational for Christian faith? The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project here.   The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.      To contact us, email office@biblematters.org   #gospelofjohn #WilliamTaylor #HowToKnowGod #christianpodcast #christiantheology #UnderstandingTheBible

In this first episode of a new series, we feature a conversation considering an overview of John’s Gospel with William Taylor and Gwilym Davies. We asked William and Gwilym about how they begin studying any book of the Bible, how they consider its genre and structure, and how they apply these principles to studying John’s Gospel.    William Taylor is the rector of St Helen’s Bishopsgate in London, and Gwilym Davies is a senior lecturer on the Cornhill Training Course.   What's the purpose of John's Gospel? What role do genre and structure play in understanding Scripture? How can John’s Gospel help us see Jesus more clearly? The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project here.    Got a question about John’s Gospel? Send us a message and we’ll try and answer it in a video!  The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.       To contact us, email office@biblematters.org    #GospelOfJohn  #BibleMattersPodcast  #JohnsGospel  #BibleOverview  #NewTestamentStudy  #ChristianTeaching  #BibleStudyPodcast     

In this episode we sat down with Rico Tice once again, this time to speak about a talk he gave at Christmas. We spoke to him about how to make the most of Christmas as a time for evangelism, as well how evangelists can improve.  How can Christmas be used as a powerful opportunity for evangelism? What makes an evangelistic talk clear and compelling? How can preachers grow in their evangelistic speaking? The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project here.   The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.      To contact us, email office@biblematters.org  

In this episode we feature a talk by Rico Tice on Luke 2:1-12 which was given at Christmas time. It's a talk concerning the offer of life that comes at Christmas, and on the next episode we'll be talking to Rico more about giving evangelistic talks at Christmas.  What does Luke 2 teach us about the birth of Jesus? How does Christmas reveal God’s offer of life to the world? Why is the Christmas story central to the Gospel message? The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project here.   The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.      To contact us, email office@biblematters.org  

In this episode we spoke to Rico Tice. Rico is the creator of the Christianity Explored course, as well as the author of numerous books. We spoke to Rico about what he understands his role as an evangelist to be and how its informed by the Bible, as well as getting insights into his method of evangelistic preaching, with particular reference to a talk he gave on Luke 16 which you can listen to on our channel.  The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project here.   The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.      To contact us, email office@biblematters.org  

In this episode we feature a talk on Luke 16:19-31 by evangelist Rico Tice. It's a talk which concerns the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, and in it, Rico warns people who do not yet know Jesus about the dangers of meeting God as an unforgiven person, even when they enjoyed many blessings in this life. On the following episode, we'll be speaking to Rico more about this talk and asking him more about his work as an evangelist.  The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project here.   The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.      To contact us, email office@biblematters.org  

This episode was the second recorded with a live studio audience. Tiff and Leo sat down once again with three Christians in three different forms of employment to discuss with them the challenges and opportunities that being a Christian in their workplace presents to them.  The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project here.   The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.      To contact us, email office@biblematters.org