Category Archives: Judgement

511. THE JESUS WHO CANNOT BE IGNORED. [Hebrews 1:1-4.]

Posted on January 6, 2024 by Jim Holbeck

In the first four verses of this epistle, the writer describes Jesus as being pre-eminent in every way, both in his Personhood and in His ministry on behalf of humans. 1]. Jesus Revealed God’s Will To Humans. [1:1-2]Heb 1:1 “Long … Continue reading →

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No.504.  The RAPTURE. If Only It Were True! 1 Thessalonians 4:17.

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

Is there a Rapture [a being caught up to meet Christ in the clouds ] that takes place before the Second Coming of Christ?  Some writers have expressed the view that the word Rapture is not in the Bible. It is … Continue reading →

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501. How Acceptable Are Believers To God? The Message Of Ephesians 2:1-7

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

THE PASSAGE FROM EPHESIANS 2:1-7. Eph 2:1 “And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is … Continue reading →

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500. BECOMING THE PERSON GOD WANTS US TO BE

Posted on September 24, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

There is one thing that is certain in this universe that can never be prevented. That is, the Second Coming of Jesus. Jesus is coming again. This time as the judge of all people. St  Peter asked the question, “What sort of people … Continue reading →

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495. Sermon on Matthew 18:15-20.  “How to prevent hurt and how to heal hurting people.” Gospel reading for Sunday 10 September 2023

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

[A reprint of a sermon preached at the 6pm Healing Service in St Andrew’s Cathedral, Sydney  by Canon Jim Holbeck on Wednesday 27th Feb 2002] In this passage Jesus spoke about attitudes to be adopted by the people of God that … Continue reading →

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492. The Freedom of Forgiveness. Psalm 103.

Posted on August 6, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

I will soon lead a Bible Study on Psalm 103 but remembered I had written on that several years ago. In that article, I recalled the liberating experience of a full-time pastoral worker who had acted on the truths of … Continue reading →

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488. Whom Do We Need To Fear? “Fear Him!”

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

In my previous article I addressed the topic “Fear not!” I gave many reasons from the Bible why believers as the children of God do not have to be fearful in God’s world. However there is a place for the … Continue reading →

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487. “Fear Not!”  Why Believers Have No Need To Fear

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

The phrase, “Fear not!” is found 33 times in the ESV Bible. When fear is so prevalent in today’s world it would help us to understand why God in His word tells us not to be afraid. Let’s see in … Continue reading →

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486. RECONCILIATION. What Does It Mean For Today?

Posted on July 1, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

There are many nations in our present day world where the word “Reconciliation” is being used widely. However it is not easy to ascertain what people mean when they  use the term. Over all it appears to mean the situation where … Continue reading →

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485. Changing The Upside Down, Back to Front World In Which We Live.

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Jim Holbeck

As many people look at what is happening in many countries of the world and even in our own country they believe that the world is becoming upside down with a reversal of values where good is being called evil … Continue reading →

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