Scottish Baptist Lay Preachers Association

As we begin another new year it is worthwhile reflecting on life in general and on our Christian commitment in particular for we will not journey this way again as we make our way towards the eternal city of which we are citizens by the grace and mercy of God through the sacrifice of Christ [...]

By definition Christians – “Christ’s ones” are under the rule of the Lord Jesus Christ. The picture of Christ as head over His body, the church would suggest that He plays a role of giving direction to the members of that body.  “If you love me,” the Lord said, “you will obey what I command.” [...]

New immigrants to the United Kingdom are expected to prepare for their new life by learning about the country in which they are about to live. They must learn something of its history, customs, lifestyle and language among other things. The Home Office offers applicants help with the application process which will require them to [...]

Lionel Gibbs (St Ninians, Stirling) Matthew 21:28-32 (ANIV) 28 “What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ 29 ” ‘I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. 30 “Then the father [...]

“Let Christ himself be your example as to what your attitude should be. For he, who had always been God by nature, did not cling to his prerogatives as God’s equal, but stripped himself of all privilege by consenting to be a slave by nature and being born as mortal man. And, having become man, [...]

Marie Cameron (Strathendrick) I am constantly amazed at my ability to fool myself and it usually takes someone else – often my husband – to make me aware of my hypocrisy. For instance I can see some lovely knitting yarn and say “I could make something lovely with that” and Lachlan will say “Yes, but [...]

Thine is the power: behold I sit In willing bonds beneath Thy feet                                        Isaac Watts The New Testament uses paradoxical language when speaking of the believer under Christ’s rule: ‘he who was a free man when he was called is Christ’s slave’ 1 Cor 7:22.  Can true Christian liberty be associated with the thought [...]

Chris Rosie (Queen’s Park) Rule of Christ- Standing Out “You are the light of the world… let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:14, 16) ‘The Sermon on the Mount’ (Matthew 5-7) is probably the nearest thing we have to a “Rule [...]

Living under Christ’s rule is our perfect challenge for 2012. What does it mean for us?  Does this imply I haven’t been living under Christ’s rule, no! Just that I thought I was.  In fact I was a lot of the time, O how much I need and how fortunate I am to have Christ’s [...]

Nimal Wijesignhe (Airdrie) It is an undeniable fact that over the years increasing numbers of people have stopped attending Sunday Church Services. The drop in attendance has been gradual but continuous and the prognosis for the future ominous. Congregations are becoming smaller and with it a significant drop in income to pay salaries and maintain [...]