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Chigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingIntroduction BS 12019-05-3000 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingJob BS 172019-05-3000 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingWhat is a Church? CL 1The beginning is always the best place to start and so in this opening talk Beresford takes nothing for granted and commences with the absolute basics. Working through both Old and New Testaments he shows the way in which God carefully paved the way for His master plan of the church with a series of types, or foreshadowings, of what was to eventually come to pass. The differing aspects of the church relative to time and space, and life and death, are outlined, with everything coming together in a full and biblical definition of what a church actually is. So...2019-05-2800 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingThe Threefold Aim of a Church CL 3If you aim at nothing in particular and everything in general then it's usually nothing in particular that actually happens, so Beresford therefore explains the way in which a church can avoid that trap. However, it is also vital that where things are being got on with, they are actually the things which are supposed to be going on and which honour the biblical order of priorities. This biblical order is therefore clearly outlined, along with the reasons for the priorities being such as they are. If a church gets this wrong then it will, at worst, be sowing the...2019-05-2800 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingAn Obedient and Mature Church CL 5Part of God's plan is for each believer to have their lives sorted out and their minds renewed by the Holy Spirit, and this study shows the importance of being part of a church in order for this to be accomplished in us. Although one must never lose sight of the fact that each of us must grow and mature individually in the Lord, it is also of the greatest importance to realise that such individual growth can only occur properly when experienced corporately. As Beresford puts it, "We must grow individually, but we must grow individually together." He also...2019-05-2800 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingServing One Another CL 7The second aspect of our responsibility towards one another in the family of the church is that of practical service and caring. Love can only be verified in the nitty-gritty process of getting stuck in to the job of meeting each others needs on whatever level they arise. Various ways in which this can be done are suggested, and with particular emphasis on the part that financial giving ought to play. (See as well 'Is Tithing Scriptural?' GT 36-37). Only through mutual servant hood can we take our place in the church and truly prove to each other our...2019-05-2800 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingDoing Good Works in the World CL 9Unless we are serving the world and showing forth God's love for the people in it, then the message of the gospel will simply be discredited through our own hypocrisy. There are two aspects to this: firstly, the way we treat people and regard them, and secondly, what we actually do for them. The fact of unbelievers being made in the image of God is fully explored and the implications made clear, and Beresford warns against the danger of seeing people as merely souls to be saved and mere salvation fodder. The uniqueness and dignity of every individual as created...2019-05-2800 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingCommitment and Membership CL 10This talk lies at the heart of the entire series and deals with the nature of commitment and membership. Beresford explains why it is not biblical to have official church membership, or commitment forms and the like, and demonstrates what the Bible actually does teach concerning being a member of a church. The extent and limits of genuine commitment is dealt with, along with the reasons why it is important that people be free to be less than fully committed to their church without being subjected to any kind of pressure.2019-05-2800 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingBody Life CL 11If the church is the body of Christ, then the dynamic behind it is that it's members move together only at the direction of it's Head, Jesus Himself. It is the nature of this dynamic, along with its practical implications that are explored in this talk. Growth, development, even biblical patterns of structure and the like must only be implemented as directed by the Lord Himself, and according to His timing. This is what differentiates churches which are organisms from those which are merely organisations. Beresford also deals with the issue of the clergy/priesthood and laity divide, demonstrating just...2019-05-2800 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingThe Nature of Eldership CL 15Without a proper understanding of the nature of eldership the risk is all too great of simply replacing the old heresy of the clergy/laity divide with that of a shepherd/sheep one. The idea of an elder being just a fellow pleb - one of the lads, so to speak - is not everywhere adhered to, and yet is, as Beresford here clearly demonstrates, what the Bible teaches in no uncertain way about leaders. Authoritarianism, along with leadership from above, rather than among the people, have blighted many churches, and the failure to see leadership as functional, rather than...2019-05-2800 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingEldership Authority and Submission CL 16The New Testament says virtually nothing about the authority of elders in the church, and absolutely nothing about believers who comprise a church having to submit to them. In fact, the only reason most people think such submission is taught in the Bible is because of wrong translation in our New Testaments. Beresford therefore deals with this from the original Greek. Further, what transpires is that elders don't actually govern the church at all, and Beresford shows from scripture that church government is actually meant to be both corporate and consensual. This is all far from the usual understanding on...2019-05-2800 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingDeacons CL 18What exactly are deacons? What do they do? How are they appointed? What qualifications are needed for the job? This talk clarifies the issues and answers these important questions from the Bible. And in so doing Beresford returns to the vitally important principle, first encountered in the earlier study on Body Life (CL 11), that any development in church structure, even biblically based developments, must only occur at God's leading and in His timing. We must constantly keep in mind that the church is an organism of the life of Jesus, and not an organisation of mere people.2019-05-2800 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingWhat Are Apostles? Part 1 CL 23Only two ministries remain to be covered now: apostles and prophets! In this first of two talks on the subject of apostles, Beresford demonstrates that the New Testament reveals that there are actually three different types, with two no longer being around today. The two which are no longer around are examined in this study with special emphasis on demonstrating their totally unique and unrepeatable nature, and explaining clearly just why they were one-offs and can never happen again. The danger of getting this teaching wrong is outlined in no uncertain terms.2019-05-2800 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingWhat Are Apostles? Part 2 CL 24Having shown in the previous talk what an apostle today most definitely isn't, Beresford now turns to explaining what a 'type 3 apostle' actually is. The nature and function of this ministry is clearly outlined, and its relationship to eldership and church authority shown. Though having nothing whatsoever to do with being at the top of some spiritual pyramid over subordinate churches, as some erroneously teach, it does, however, have everything to do with one Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of a certain Starship Enterprise.2019-05-2800 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingWhat Are Prophets? CL 25The key to the subject of prophets in the church today is not so much in understanding what they are, but rather, as we saw with the question of apostles, understanding what they are not. Beresford therefore manages to identify five distinct and different kinds of prophet in the Bible, and clearly demonstrates which of these ministries are still functional today, and which are not. So is there an ongoing ministry of prophet today then? And if so, which kind is it? And what does it actually entail? This talk is of the utmost importance to any who wish to...2019-05-2800 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingThe Church Under Attack CL 26Satan doesn't waste his ammunition, so it is clear that any church which is truly in obedience to the Lord will at times come under carefully planned demonic attack. Beresford outlines the devil's strategy and shows that he has two quite different approaches in his bid to hinder the Lord's work. However, only one of these approaches seems to prove effective, and only then if the Bible's teaching is not carefully and properly followed. Should that not be the case though, then any church experiencing such attack will eventually find itself in deep trouble. This talk clearly shows the way...2019-05-2800 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingPutting the Crowd Outside CL 28Continuing the theme of the last two talks a tremendously important biblical principle is here outlined in this final study of the series, and it is the danger of what Beresford terms the crowd. Exactly what he means by this is clearly explained and its inherent dangers fully dealt with. This talk hits hard and is controversial, but if being part of a church is on the kind of wrong footing that Beresford identifies here, then progress won't be properly made. Not one for the spiritually faint-hearted2019-05-2800 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingThe Lord’s Supper CS 1This first talk is concerned with demonstrating just one truth: that communion, the breaking of bread, the Lord's Table or Supper, call it what you will, should be a full meal shared and eaten together when the church meets. Once placed in the context of three other feasts in the Bible - the Passover, the Last Supper and the Marriage Supper of the Lamb - a proper understanding of this comes quite naturally into focus. Quoting from top ranking evangelical biblical scholars, Beresford shows that this isn't just a matter of how one interprets various scriptural passages, but is actually...2019-05-2700 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingThe Setting of the Lord’s Supper CS 2Having shown the Lord's Supper to be a full meal, it now becomes necessary to show where the church should be on the Lord's Day in order to eat it - and what emerges goes right to the heart of the very nature of the church! Beresford shows from the New Testament that the churches at the time of the apostles were based in people's homes, and therefore greatly limited regarding to how large numerically each one could actually be. This was firstly because each church was an extended family of God, and secondly, because they worshipped and mutually edified...2019-05-2700 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingThe Significance of the Lord’s Supper – Part 1 It’s Individual Aspect! CS 3This talk shows how the Lord's Supper is tied in with the idea of there being covenants between God and His people. Beresford explains the various types of covenants in the Bible and how they worked, carefully distinguishing between conditional and unconditional ones. The difference between a covenant and a testament is highlighted, and the way in which Jesus closed the old covenant of law, and established the new testament of grace is outlined. The love-feast is duly shown to be the covenant meal celebrating what the Lord has done regarding salvation.2019-05-2700 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingThe Significance of the Lord’s Supper – Part 2 It’s Corporate Aspect! CS 4We are called to follow Jesus as individuals in order to become part of a corporate body of other believers who are doing likewise, and this is the aspect of the Lord's Supper explored here. Our individual relationship with the Lord is actually gauged by our relationship with others, and Beresford shows how this principal is even written into the Ten Commandments, and can be found all over the Bible. Right relationship with, and reconciliation to, each other is at the heart of discipleship, and therefore at the heart of church life. No-one can go it alone in following the...2019-05-2700 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingSome Last Points and a Summary! CS 5Beresford puts a last few pieces of the jigsaw puzzle in place now in order to fully complete the picture. One is to do with the forward looking aspect of the Lord's Supper and how the Bible seems to suggest that the eating of the meal somehow comprises a cry for His return - a putting Him in remembrance - and of the day when the whole church throughout time will be together eating with Him at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb. Another is a look at the actual cup and loaf that Paul talks about, and the mechanics...2019-05-2700 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingRefuting False Teaching DS 2The reason this series is so long, given the fact that the Bible does say so little about the subject, is precisely because there is so much false teaching around and so many wrong ideas which need to be explained and refuted in some detail. Beresford here does this with a thorough critique of the teaching of two of today's most influential and predominant exponents of these errors.2019-05-2700 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingDo Demons Have Names? DS 3Further false teaching is dealt with in this study which tackles the area of demons names. Beresford's answer to the question posed in the title of this talk is, "A definite maybe!", but he doesn't mean what you probably think he means. (Work that one out then!) Every verse in the New Testament that pertains to the subject of demons is covered in this talk, and whereas that might make for some concentrated listening, it also makes it all the more fascinating. An absolute must for aficionados of biblical demonology!2019-05-2700 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingIs ‘Possession’ a Biblical Concept? DS 4What does the Bible mean when it talks about people having evil spirits? How do they get in? What do they do once they are in? Can they possess someone? These are the kind of questions clearly answered in this talk. Common misunderstandings are tackled and sorted out, and Beresford deals in some depth with the fact of men and women having God given free-will, and the way in which this relates to the whole area of demonisation.2019-05-2700 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingDeliverance Ministry – Part 3 DS 7Discerning and Casting Demons Out
In covering the whole area of just how you cast demons out of people, Beresford also answers here the question of discerning demonisation in non-obvious instances. As always there is no ABC or technique as to how to do it: it's just down to trusting the Lord. So then, how do you cast demons out of people? Are we supposed to send them anywhere? And why is it that we are able to cast them out in the first place? These are the kinds of questions covered here. Beresford shows clearly that, armed with a...2019-05-2700 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingBehind the Cosmic Curtain: Principalities and Powers! DS 8Moving away from the specific area of the indwelling of individuals by evil spirits, Beresford now moves on to the much wider sphere of their influence over the whole world of humanity. A dip into the book of Daniel in the Old Testament gives a quite staggering insight as to what is actually going on behind the backdrop of human affairs: a battle that is raging between the Lord, His angels and the hosts of Satan! What can, and can't, be deduced from the Bible in regards to this is examined, including a thorough look in the New Testament at...2019-05-2700 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingSpiritual Warfare – Part 2 DS 10The Question of Location
Before entering into battle with an opposing army it really does help to know precisely where that army is, and it is no different with the demonic hordes against whom we are called to do battle either. So where, exactly, are the demons? Where do the principalities and powers actually hang out? Well, believe it or not, the Bible answers these questions for us quite literally, and Beresford lays it out here as clear as a bell.2019-05-2700 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingA Summing Up DS 12With the hard work done, and the details safely covered in the previous talks, Beresford here puts the whole thing into one readily digestible, if rather large, mouthful. The complete picture is reduced to a manageable canvas and false teaching pertaining to it given a last quick run through with the Sword of the Spirit. It's all here, the battle of the ages, with the victory going to the Lord Jesus Christ! On yer bike, Satan! Hallelujah!2019-05-2700 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingNothing! GT 2Most of us have listened to preachers who, even though speaking for an hour or so, end up talking about absolutely nothing. So not wishing to be left out Beresford here makes his contribution to the genre - an hour's talk about absolutely nothing! Intrigued? Then we suggest you hear this talk to find out what he's going on about.2019-04-2900 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingLiving in the Light GT 5Without remaining in fellowship with God through ongoing repentance and confession of sin we will never grow as Christians. The Bible's teaching about this is clearly explained, along with the way in which we can stay in right relationship with those around us. The wonderful simplicity of repentance is revealed, and Beresford shows that this is quite different from the heavy and somewhat negative affair that many imagine it to be. You will feel differently about this whole area of the Christian life after listening to this encouraging and light-hearted talk.2019-04-2900 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingWhat is the Bible For? GT 6This may seem to be a rather obvious question with an equally obvious answer, but it is, nevertheless, an extremely important one. Beresford therefore sets out to answer it in as definitive a way a single talk allows and makes it very clear that the answer is not actually as known and understood as it should be. If it were then a very much more robust discipleship would be the norm, rather than the exception, amongst today's Christians.2019-04-2900 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingGender Differences: a Biblical Perspective GT 10Few things are doing more damage to both church and family life today than the rise amongst Christians of feminism. The biblical distinctions regarding both role and responsibility between the genders is being blurred by a profusion of completely unscriptural ideas, and predominantly the notion that the headship of husbands over wives was the result of the Fall, and has therefore been both countered and rendered obsolete by Jesus' death. By examining both Genesis and the New Testament, Beresford shows just how totally contrary to the Word of God this false teaching is.2019-04-2900 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingNot Peace But a Sword GT 14Somebody once made the mistake of saying to Beresford that when anything is properly done or said in the power of the Holy Spirit it won't upset people, so here the utter fallacy of such an ignorant and ridiculous statement is clearly revealed. Beresford shows how the Lord actually works on the principle of dividing people from each other, believers included, and the part the sword of the Spirit, convicting of sin, plays in the process.2019-04-2900 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingBaptism GT 17This talk was given at an actual baptism and shows its absolute necessity, as soon as possible, after becoming a Christian. The practice of the early churches in the Acts of the Apostles is studied in detail and shown to be very different from current practice, be it amongst Anglicans, for example, at one end of the spectrum, or Baptists and the like at the other. Beresford therefore makes a strong plea for a return to biblical practice and for the renunciation of anything that is merely human tradition, whatever that particular tradition may be. The significance of baptism is...2019-04-2900 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingTribulation and Comfort GT 21The Bible teaches that we do not go through suffering in spite of being Christians, but precisely because we are Christians. Beresford here examines the work which the Lord accomplishes in our lives through hard times and by everything actually going wrong for us. This talk might not suit those who expect, or want, the Christian life to be a bed of roses, but it will most certainly help and encourage any who are actually going through it in any way because of their faithfulness to the Lord. The story of the caterpillar alone makes this talk worth hearing and...2019-04-2900 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingDavid and Goliath GT 26Demonstrating the fact that the power of God is sufficient to overcome every barrier which we find to be in our way, Beresford clearly shows the difference between those Christians who do plough through problems in faith and those who do not. A challenge to greater faithfulness in the Church is made as this famous story is applied to the contemporary Christian scene, and some of the issues raised here are actually quite profound. Just who is bigger anyway, Goliath or the Lord? Well, the answer depends, as you will see, on just who you happen to be looking at.2019-04-2900 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingThe Catholic Church GT 30This Question Time arose out of an enquiry regarding Jesus' teaching about church unity in the light of today's ecumenical movement, and with particular reference to the Catholic Church. This led to a critique of Catholicism, both historically and doctrinally, with Beresford unequivocally outlining the position any faithful, Bible-believing Christian ought to take concerning it. Few believers today actually realise the truth about the Catholic faith and stand in great danger of associating with things which the Lord would have us steer well clear of. This is not an easy talk, but with deception so widespread amongst believers today it...2019-04-2900 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingPraise and Worship GT 33A tremendously helpful study on the nature and practice of praise and worship in the Bible with clear advice as to how we can all move into a greater freedom in this area! Desmond Morris wasn't the first to draw attention to the subject of body language, or people-watching as he calls it, because the Word of God beat him to it by a few thousand years: and nowhere is this seen more clearly than in the understanding we can gain from the Scriptures on this subject. The Bible shows us how, by using our bodies, we can actually experience...2019-04-2900 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingMan on a Cross GT 35This talk was given at a baptism and homes in on its aspect of the believer being united to the death of Jesus. Taking the picture of a man being crucified Beresford demonstrates the implications of living the Christian life for our past, present and future, thereby explaining what is meant by what some term the crucified life. There are more than a few laughs on this talk and the joy of the Christian life exudes from it. We warmly commend it to you!2019-04-2900 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingSharing the Sufferings of Jesus GT 38What does the Bible mean when it speaks of sharing Jesus' sufferings? What exactly is this suffering? And in what way can we share it? This talk answers these questions in great detail and then challenges Christians to become those people who will actually end up suffering with the Lord. Such suffering can often be avoided, but if we do dodge it we will miss out on one of the greatest blessings that God has for us. This talk also contains a timely warning about the phenomenon known as Healing of the Memories or Inner Healing, clearly demonstrating its dangers...2019-04-2900 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingDeception in the Church GT 39In this Question Time someone asked about praying for those who have died in the light of Paul's comment in 1 Corinthians 15 concerning being baptised on behalf of the dead. Beresford explains what Paul meant and then shows clearly from the Bible that the state of the dead is unalterable and that any idea of praying for them, or of doing anything for them at all, is completely unscriptural. This led to a warning against occult involvement of any kind and a demonstration of how occultism is actually creeping into the Christian Church via the charismatic movement through some of the...2019-04-2900 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingWhen God Became a Man GT 40This Question Time answered an enquiry concerning the body Jesus had in His pre-existence and what happened to it. Beresford establishes the fact that He did have one, duly outlining the implications of this, and then proceeds to show what the Bible says about the change that happened to Him in becoming human. Was Jesus really an ordinary man? Or was He God just dressed up, so to speak, to look like one? Could He have sinned? Or was it impossible for Him to have done so? And what does all this have to do with fighter jets and low...2019-04-2900 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingReligion and Psychology GT 41The issue raised in this Question Time session was that of the difference between Christianity and religion. A definition of each was duly given which led on to Beresford demonstrating the way in which beliefs held prior to conversion, be they religious or otherwise, can be carried over into our discipleship and Christianised. It is largely in this way that the spirit of the age, the world's wrong beliefs, philosophies and practices, infiltrates the Christian Church leading believers into deception. Indeed, this is why absolutely everything must be tested by the Word of God and why absolutely nothing can be...2019-04-2900 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible Teaching‘Do-It-Yourself’ Christianity GT 42DIY has become one of the great phenomena of the twentieth century and whether you're decorating a room, or building a garden shed, just about anyone who is anyone nowadays has a crack at it themselves. In this talk Beresford shows that whereas this is fine when talking about practical work, DIY Christianity is actually the last thing the Bible teaches. There are two ways of living the Christian life: you can let the Lord do it through you, or you can do-it-yourself. The way the Lord works in us to bring us out of what discipleship isn't, and into...2019-04-2900 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingCheering Yourself Up GT 46A most fascinating talk resulted from this Question Time which covered some extremely important issues indeed. Starting off with how to overcome life's downers, Beresford explains why you need to learn to talk to yourself (Yes, really!), and why Christians need to meditate in order to live above their problems. It really is quite possible to do so when you have the Lord in your life, and this talk will help to show you the way.2019-04-2900 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingTo Judge or Not To Judge GT 47In this Question Time session the subject raised was that of judging. Is it ever right to judge people? Or is it always wrong? In answering this Beresford clears up the confusion as to what the Bible does actually say about it and explains why Jesus, in the Sermon on the Mount, taught against judging others, whilst Paul positively instructed the Christians in Corinth to judge each other. The occasion of Jesus' words, "Let him who is without sin cast the first stone..." is also thoroughly reviewed, with a clear demonstration that all is not necessarily what it appears to...2019-04-2900 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingThe God of Suffering GT 48In this talk the subject of suffering is covered. Why is there suffering, why does God allow it anyhow, and what should be our response to it? Beresford deals with these questions both scripturally and from his own experience of having gone through cancer along with its immensely unpleasant medical treatment.2019-04-2800 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingThe Pros and Cons of Being Sheep GT 56One of the Bible's favourite pictures of Christians is that of the flock of sheep. Therefore, by taking the characteristics of sheep that represent both what we should, and shouldn't, be like; Beresford outlines various aspects of following the Lord which arise naturally out of this symbolism.2019-04-2800 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingMoney- the Root of all Evil? GT 57In this Question Time the subject raised was that of money. Is it neutral, or is it endowed with spiritual power, and therefore potentially dangerous? The key to this lies in Jesus' teaching wherein He personified it as mammon and therefore as a potential for idolatry in all our lives. The way of safety and blessing regarding financial matters is covered, and Beresford emphasises just how crucial a biblical understanding and practice of this is in today's consumer society.2019-04-2800 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingThe Trinity GT 61Fundamental to the nature of the one true God is that He exists in a plurality beyond our understanding. Not only is this clearly demonstrated from scripture, but Beresford also shows how only such a God could explain existence as it actually is. He also demonstrates clearly how not only our relationship with ourselves, but also with others, is contingent upon the fact and nature of the relationships experienced by the three divine Persons Who exist within the Godhead. The key to this is the realisation that in the Bible the Lord frequently speaks of Himself in the plural, but...2019-03-2500 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingPart 1: The Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing But the Truth GT 63This study asks the question as to whether it's sufficient for Christians to live merely on the basis of the teaching of the Bible. Beresford's answer to this is a rather surprising "No!" We'll have to keep you guessing until you actually hear the talk itself, but we do assure you that it really is something of a hum-dinger.2019-03-2500 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingPart 2: The Trinity, Election and Man’s Responsibility GT 64Beresford here demonstrates the way in which the correct application of the principle outlined in the previous talk paved the way for a biblical understanding of the Trinitarian nature of God, but how it's misapplication led to the historic scandal of the conflict between two of the most harmful unbiblical 'isms' Christians have traditionally embraced; that is, Calvinism and Arminianism!2019-03-2500 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingLove – the Heart of Discipleship! GT 66It is just not possible to give enough attention to considering and applying the glorious truths revealed in 1 Corinthians 13, and in this study Beresford returns, as he so often does, to what is undeniably one of the most majestic passages in the whole of scripture. Nothing matters more than experiencing, and living in, the love of God and this talk will increase your understanding thereby better enabling you to do just that.2018-10-2400 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingThe Toronto Blessing GT 67Although this talk deals specifically with the whole phenomenon of what became known as 'the Toronto blessing' it really covers the whole area of charismatic excess and wrong practice in general. Although clearly affirming the reality and importance of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, Beresford nevertheless exposes the terrible errors and wrong practises that occur when they are not used in accordance with the teaching of the New Testament concerning them. The refusal to test all things according to scripture, the use of the gifts of the Spirit included, is both at the heart of charismatic error and the...2018-10-2400 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingPart 2: Can Salvation Be Lost? GT 72Other theological systems do accept that genuine believers can fall away though, but maintain that in so doing they forfeit their salvation and end up eternally lost in the Lake of Fire just like unbelievers. This study shows such a conclusion to be manifestly at variance with what both Jesus and Paul the apostle clearly taught on the subject. Beresford then takes each of theses conclusions and puts them alongside the clear teaching of the New Testament - that salvation is absolutely guaranteed, and that believers should have full assurance of salvation - and examines each in the light of...2018-10-2300 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingWhat’s in a Name? Paul the Apostle Uncovered! GT 73Paul's name is of far more significance than most Christians realise. If you want to know why Beresford has three nicknames for him, all coming straight out of the inspired text but relating to different aspects of his discipleship, then this talk is for you. Intrigued? Go on then, treat yourself and get hold of this study immediately!2018-10-2300 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingWhat is a Church? Or…Doing it the Family Way! CT 1In this talk Beresford defines what a church actually is and reveals it to be simply an extended family of God’s people relating together as such. He also outlines what he calls the minimum requirements for a biblical church and appeals for believers to return to the way shown us in the New Testament as opposed to the traditions of mere men that go completely against it.2018-10-2300 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingOpen Participatory Church Gatherings CT 2When churches in New Testament times met they proceeded in a way totally at variance with the differing forms of church services found today. In fact, the early church didn’t have services at all, and Beresford shows clearly from scripture just what they did do, where they did it, and why! If a believer from the apostolic church went to what passes for a church gathering today - indeed, for the last 1800 years- they would wonder what on earth we thought we were doing and ask why we don’t just do things the way the apostles taught them to.2018-10-2300 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingThe Nature of Eldership CT 3Nothing has so damaged the church as the false teaching brought in by the Early Church Fathers concerning leadership. Beresford here examines biblical eldership in the apostolic church and shows clearly it’s functional, as opposed to positional nature. He further demonstrates that, far from being governed by elders, each church was actually run along purely consensual lines with the decision making process in the hands of the church corporately. Verses traditionally used to teach that leaders are supposed to be in charge, and are somehow over the people in a church, are dealt with from the original Greek and sh...2018-10-2300 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingThe Divine Design: Apostolic Patterns as the Authority for Biblical House Church CT 4The title for this talk is a bit of a mouthful but Beresford was glad to have been given it to do. In fact, he maintains that it is one of the most important subjects going given that it demonstrates that, contrary to most people’s understanding, scripture clearly reveals a set way to do church, and that the apostles planted one type of church, and one type only, and that they did this because they had been commanded to do so by the Lord Himself. The idea that we are free to just have whatever different types of church we...2018-10-2300 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingTowards a Thoroughly Biblical Church: Why Pragmatism and Mysticism Will Utterly Fail! CT 5A lot of church planters and believers today are trying various models of house church in the belief that it is the best approach for effective evangelism whilst others are trying it just because they feel led to by the Holy Spirit. Beresford here explains that the only really legitimate reason for how one does church, indeed, does anything, is because of what scripture teaches. It is actually possible to end up doing the right thing for the wrong reason, but when that is the case the foundation is shaky at best and ultimate failure will probably be the end...2018-10-2300 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingThe Ministry of the Ephesians 4 Pastor/Teacher CT 6It is clear from the New Testament that the Lord raises men up with itinerant ministries who can come in from the outside to help and strengthen churches they are not themselves actually part of. This talk homes in on the pastor/teacher and outlines in detail the importance of what his function actually is, Beresford being well qualified to do so, himself having just such a function. However, the New Testament also outlines important safeguards surrounding such ministries, and it is vitally important to understand the basis upon which any such men can be considered as being safe. The...2018-10-2300 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingConsensual Church Government and the Role of Elders CT 7In most churches once you have established what leadership structure they have you have also established what church government they adhere to. Or to put it another way, leadership equates to executive authority in the church. However, in this talk Beresford clearly shows from the New Testament that this is far from being the scriptural way. Biblical churches do indeed have leadership, but it is of a completely different kind from unbiblical churches, and is quite distinct from the scriptural basis for a church’s decision-making. Church government, he shows, should be on the basis of the consensual and collective de...2018-10-2300 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingThe Old Covenant – Law! LG 2The Error of Legalism
The Mosaic Law is shown to be the fifth of the six covenants in question. Its nature, scope and purpose are defined, followed by a clear demonstration that this is the Law which Paul tells us we are not under. The reasons for this are outlined, as is the uniqueness of this particular covenant amongst all others God has made. Until the actual reason for the giving of this Law is understood, in contrast to the misunderstanding Israel was under, confusion will always surround it. This talk takes care of the error of legalism once and...2018-10-2300 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingThe New Covenant – Part 1 LG 3Grace
With the first two questions answered Beresford now moves onto the third and demonstrates the nature of the sixth covenant in the Bible, and it's the one that, as Christians, we are under - the New Covenant of Grace! Its difference from the Old Covenant is explained, and the very basis of our salvation, through faith in Jesus, is brought out. A very real issue hit up against here is the question of how one actually gets into this covenant, and there you may well be in for something of a surprise. A talk to really get you thinking!2018-10-2300 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingThe New Covenant – Part 2 LG 5The Error of License
We now move on to answering the last of our four questions and turn to the issue of whether or not being under grace, as opposed to law, is a form of lawlessness. Beresford demonstrates that nothing could be further from the truth, and that grace is itself a covenant with its own demands and restrictions which God expects those within it to be faithful to. Indeed, the purpose of grace goes beyond merely saving us from the penalty of sin, and includes within itself God's provision for sanctification; that is, being saved from the power...2018-10-2300 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingThe Great Divide SA 2The origin of man and the appearance of sin in the world are here examined in detail. The question as to why man is separated from God is clearly answered, and the four-fold barrier, likened by Beresford to a series of electric fences, that was erected as a consequence, is outlined. The opening chapters of Genesis are shown to be entirely historical with the whole edifice of the Christian faith being built upon their literal truth. Without a clear understanding of the part played by Adam and Eve at the beginning of human history the subject of salvation cannot even...2018-10-2300 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingSalvation – Past, Present and Future! SA 9Many Christians think that salvation is only to do with being delivered from eternal separation from God, or from the penalty of sin. However, in this talk Beresford shows how that particular aspect - Justification by Faith - is merely one part of a much wider whole. The sheer comprehensiveness and scope of what God has accomplished through Jesus is here outlined. This talk is sort of a 'bridge study' between the first and second phases of the series. I remind you here of the chart mentioned earlier that lays out in diagram form the ground we are covering. The...2018-10-2300 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingSanctification – The Caterpillar Syndrome! SA 10In this introductory talk to the second phase of salvation, God's provision for deliverance from the power of sin in the life of the believer, or Sanctification, as it is called, is outlined. Paul's teaching in the sixth chapter of Romans about being crucified with Christ is clearly explained, and some of the misunderstandings and wrong ideas about it cleared up. Reference is made to Jesus' allusion to the vine and the branches which, when linked in with Paul's teaching, makes everything abundantly clear. The ministry of the Holy Spirit regarding this is also covered, and what Beresford calls the...2018-10-2300 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingBrokenness – The Jacob Factor! SA 12Wrestling with God may not be your idea of fun but it does just happen to be a vital part of growing in the Lord. And it might well come as a bit of a shock to discover, as did Jacob - and very much to his own cost too - that it is Jesus Himself Who actually starts the fight. Although this study covers a tremendously serious and important aspect of God's work in our lives, Beresford nevertheless really did have some fun communicating it. Seconds away!!! Round 2!!!!2018-10-2300 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingWork Out Your Own Salvation – Part 1 SA 13The meaning of these words written by Paul to the Philippian church is outlined, and the first of the two keys which, when used together, unlock the door to Christian maturity, is also explained. Key number one turns out here to be confession of sin and repentance, and Beresford shows from the Bible what it means to be out of fellowship with God and how to get back in. Wrong ideas about this whole subject are dealt with, and fears will be laid to rest by the teaching contained in this important talk.2018-10-2300 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingThe Rapture – Part 2 SA 20The Church and the Tribulation
There is much confusion today over the question of the timing of the Rapture. Is it before the Great Tribulation, or after it and therefore at the same time as the Second Coming? By examining Old Testament teaching to Israel about Messiah establishing His Kingdom on earth and His personal reign from Jerusalem, and then contrasting this with Jesus' own teaching in the New Testament, Beresford clearly demonstrates the truth of this controversial aspect of the Bible's teaching. The belief that the Rapture occurs at the Second Coming entails that the Church will go through...2018-10-2300 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingThe Judgement Seat of Christ SA 21In this talk Beresford reveals where the Church actually will be whilst the Great Tribulation is raging on earth, and precisely what we will all be getting up to. And we shall, in fact, be in Heaven having our works, or service, assessed by the Lord. The nature of this judgement, how it works, and the way in which its outcome will affect us from that moment onwards, are all discussed in detail. The difficult passages in the sixth and tenth chapters of Hebrews, which some maintain indicate that salvation can be lost, are fully dealt with and shown to...2018-10-2300 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingCan Salvation Be Lost? Part 1 SA 24If the most important question in the universe is, "Do you have salvation?", then the second most important one must therefore be, "Can you lose it?" So Beresford now demonstrates quite clearly that you can't lose your salvation, and that the fundamental nature of what God has done, of what salvation actually is, totally precludes, by very definition, even the very notion. The Bible clearly and firmly teaches that believers are eternally secure and the relevant passages are here duly explained. There is, however, someone who very much wants believers to have doubts about this, and Beresford clearly shows that...2018-10-2200 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingCan Salvation Be Lost? Part 2 SA 25In this last talk of the series Beresford tackles the remaining passages in the Bible which, according to some, teach that salvation can be lost. Jesus' teaching in John 15 about the branches being cut off the vine and thrown into the fire is covered, as is the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Also covered is the content of 2 Peter 2, plus the problem presented by Judas, the betrayer. These scriptures, plus others which cause difficulties to some people, are examined and explained quite clearly. The question of whether or not salvation can be lost is here answered once and for all...2018-10-2200 min
The Not So Dissident FutureTNSDF Spiritual Warfare with Beresford Job pt4Andy and Mel wind up their chat with Beresford Job about spiritual warfare. A truly eye opening discussion on the nature of Satan, fallen angels, demons and our fallen rebellious nature. You'll be even more excited about Jesus and what he has achieved for us by the end of this series... He's the best.For Beresford Job's ministry and to contact him go to: http://house-church.org/youtube video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEJj-EqX7bA&t=1359sFor dissident prophet music :https://dissidentprophet.bandcamp.com/Like...2018-07-1228 minThe Not So Dissident FutureTNSDF Spiritual Warfare with Beresford Job pt3Andy and Mel chat with Beresford Job about spiritual warfare. A truly eye opening discussion on the nature of Satan, fallen angels, demons and our fallen rebellious nature. You'll be even more excited about Jesus and what he has achieved for us by the end of this series... He's the best.For Beresford Job's ministry and to contact him go to: http://house-church.org/youtube video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEJj-EqX7bA&t=1359sFor dissident prophet music :https://dissidentprophet.bandcamp.com/Like us on face...2018-07-0528 minThe Not So Dissident FutureTNSDF Spiritual Warfare with Beresford Job pt2Mel and Andy continue their chat with Beresford Job on the subject of spiritual warfare, who we are in Jesus once we're saved and the battles for the mind we experience once we wind up in Satan's cross-hairs.For Beresford Job's ministry and to contact him go to: http://house-church.org/youtube video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEJj-EqX7bA&t=1359sFor dissident prophet music :https://dissidentprophet.bandcamp.com/Like us on face book at:https://www.facebook.com/dissidentprophet/Twitter at...2018-06-2428 minThe Not So Dissident FutureTNSDF Spiritual Warfare with Beresford Job pt1Andy and Mel chat with Beresford Job about spiritual warfare. A truly eye opening discussion on the nature of Satan, fallen angels, demons and our fallen rebellious nature. You'll be even more excited about Jesus and what he has achieved for us by the end of this series... He's the best.For Beresford Job's ministry and to contact him go to: http://house-church.org/youtube video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEJj-EqX7bA&t=1359sFor dissident prophet music :https://dissidentprophet.bandcamp.com/Like us on face...2018-06-1728 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingIntroduction SG 1In this introduction the place of spiritual gifts in the life of the believer is explained, and their nature made clear. Their relationship to the Trinity is also shown along with the reason why Paul, in his introductory remarks on the subject, parallels them with dumb idols. Beresford explains too why the actual term spiritual gifts can be misleading and demonstrates that they are far from being the big deal some seem to make of them. They are actually quite ordinary and not special at all. You therefore don't have to be a special person to use them - any...2018-06-0800 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingTongues and Interpretation SG 2There are some Christians for whom speaking in tongues is a bit of a taboo subject and best not mentioned at all, whilst for others it seems to be about the most important thing in their lives. Balance is needed as the essential ingredient here and, whilst keeping tongues carefully in its scriptural place, Beresford demonstrates just how important it actually is, and what a source of blessing it can be. The difference between the private and personal ministries of tongues is also explained, along with the rules for its public use and the subsequent interpretations which should follow. The...2018-06-0800 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingInterpretation and Prophecy SG 3Many people are confused as to whether or not an interpreted tongue is the same thing as a prophecy, and although the standard approach is to say that it is Beresford clearly shows that this view is actually incorrect. There is a profound and fundamental difference between the two things, and the failure to realise this can actually lead to the true gift of public tongues, with its subsequent interpretation, becoming practically non-existent. A severe diminution in the true gift of prophecy is also shown to stem from this. Corporate worship and sharing together among God's people can never be...2018-06-0800 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingHindrances to Using the Gifts SG 6When we eventually realise the means by which Satan holds us back in the use of the gifts of the Spirit then more can be done to enable us to be set free and to really get motoring. Beresford therefore outlines the strategy the devil uses, and the weaknesses and sin in us which actually enable him to be successful. He also points out how we can learn even by our mistakes, and how we therefore need the freedom to be able to make them. He provides some hilarious, to say nothing of embarrassing, examples from his own experience regarding...2018-06-0800 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingThe ‘Difficult Bits’ in 1 Corinthians 14 SG 7Paul writes two passages in 1 Corinthians 14 which do appear to be quite problematic. The first difficulty arises when, in the space of just four verses, he seems to completely contradict himself over what he says about prophecy and tongues being a sign. The second is his statement that "...women should keep silence in the churches." Beresford deals with these passages in a clear and simple way and explains what Paul was actually saying.2018-06-0800 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingHope – the Way Ahead! SG 8The questions addressed in this talk are these: "Why have we seen such a decline in recent years in the ministry of the gifts amongst us, and how do we overcome the unbelief which prevents us from moving out in them?" Beresford believes that part of the problem has been wrong teaching that has been unbalanced in its emphasis on faith, and which has consequently left believers just not knowing what else to do in order to believe properly or hard enough. He shows that Paul himself was far from being a faith teacher such as we have among us...2018-06-0800 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingBuilding the Church SG 10If the last talk was of a general nature then this one is somewhat more specific. The Body of Christ includes all believers, past, present and future, yet this huge conglomerate body of people is broken down at any one time, and in any one place, into the smaller units of individual churches. And it was this particular manifestation of it to which Jesus referred when He said, "I will build my church." The nature of such churches is therefore examined, and the term defined according to the Bible as distinct from some usual, but incorrect, Christian definitions. The part...2018-06-0800 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingLove SG 11You may not know now what Paul's first letter to the Corinthians has to do with sandwiches, but you certainly will after listening to this. Beresford explains why, of all the different Greek words for love available to them, the writers of the New Testament chose agape in order to define the love of God which we are called to show both to each other, and to the world. But before defining what this agape love actually is, he gives a somewhat unnerving demonstration as to what it isn't necessarily. 1 Corinthians 13 is just about one of the best known chapters...2018-06-0800 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingCompassion SG 12Having given a general introduction to the subject of love in the previous talk, Beresford now begins to break it down into some of its component parts, with compassion being one of the most important, yet also least understood, aspects. What has compassion to do with being angry? Why does philosophical romanticism and scepticism need to enter the picture here? Why did Jesus snort like a stallion and then burst into tears? These and other questions are answered to show that compassion is actually what the incarnation of Jesus, and therefore Christianity itself, is all about.2018-06-0800 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingThe Fruit of the Spirit SG 14The series continues with an examination of the fruit of the Spirit as outlined by Paul in his letter to the Galatians, and in the light of the previous talk Beresford shows how it relates to our relationship with the Lord, our relationships with other people, and our relationship with our own selves. Common misconceptions are dealt with and the true nature of this fruit clearly defined. Once again the original Greek is explored, this being the only way to fully understand what Paul was actually meaning. And the truth of this passage is shown to be that it is...2018-06-0800 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible Teaching1 Corinthians 10 – 14: An Exposition! SG 15The series concludes with this talk which was added at a later date. The whole thing about the gifts of the Spirit is put into its biblical context in this study of the five chapters in which Paul deals with the issue as to how a biblically based church ought to meet and function when it comes together on the Lord's Day. Beresford brings out some things from these chapters which most believers are completely ignorant of and demonstrates just how wide of the mark most churches are regarding these issues. A fascinating and fitting end to the series!2018-06-0800 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingJesus and the Tradition of the Elders TR 2Having seen what this tradition of the elders actually is we now move on to find out what Jesus thought about it. And what we discover is that far from being neutral, or somehow accepting of it, Jesus' reaction was actually one of complete non-acceptance and total and open antagonism! In fact, He absolutely hated it and declared war against it, and some of the ways in which He did this are actually rather amusing. And something quite fascinating emerges as Beresford shows how Jesus proved that He was Israel's Messiah not only according to the Old Testament and its...2018-06-0700 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingThe Tradition of the Early Church Fathers – Part 1 TR 3These studies now move uncomfortably close to home as, having demonstrated the serious error of Israel's tradition of the elders, Beresford proceeds to show how Christian version emerged. We are introduced to the Early Church Fathers through their own writings, and the uniqueness of their position, that they did not then have the fully compiled New Testament as did the church later on, is explained. Quite understandably in such circumstances wrong teachings began to appear, but the real problem was that they were not corrected once the church did have the entire New Testament at its disposal. And it is...2018-06-0700 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingThe Tradition of the Early Church Fathers – Part 2 TR 4Beresford now demonstrates, again by comparing the actual writings of the Early Church Fathers with the New Testament, the other false teachings which sprang up from their foundational one. He also demonstrates how Bible-believing scholarship is unanimous in its understanding of the fact that these traditions and practices are not what the Bible teaches, but are rather just what the Fathers handed down to us. However, Beresford puts himself at variance with these scholars, and with most other believers as well, by arguing the simple point that such practises should therefore be totally renounced and rejected, and that Christian churches...2018-06-0700 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingA Summation TR 5Beresford chose to call this talk a 'Summation' as opposed to a 'Summary' due to the fact that it is an American legal term denoting the concluding statements made by opposing counsel in a court case. And this nicely sums up his contention, here outlined, that the Christian church is actually well and truly in the dock' over these issues, and somewhat without excuse regarding them too. And although fun was had by all during this talk it is not really what one would call a fun subject. We truly are convinced that the issues dealt with in this series...2018-06-0700 minChigwell Christian Fellowship Bible TeachingQuestion and Answer Session TR 6Various questions from the floor are here answered and Beresford clarifies issues surrounding what churches should actually be like in practical terms. He describes in detail the life and practice of the church here in Chigwell, and deals with the vitally important questions concerning leadership, church government and the relationship of itinerant/apostolic ministries to the individual churches they work with. A fascinating and practical end to this most important of series.2018-06-0700 minThe Not So Dissident FutureTNSDF The Dangers of the TRADITIONS of THE ELDERS with BERESFORD JOB Pt4Mel and Andy wrap up their chat with Beresford Job on the subject of traditions v biblical faith in Jesus.For Beresford Job's ministry and to contact him go to: http://house-church.org/youtube video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEJj-EqX7bA&t=1359sFor dissident prophet music :https://dissidentprophet.bandcamp.com/Like us on face book at:https://www.facebook.com/dissidentprophet/Twitter athttps://twitter.com/dissidentpsubscribe to our youtube at:https://www.youtube.com/user/werenotgrasshoppers2018-04-0128 minThe Not So Dissident FutureTNSDF The Dangers of THE TRADITIONS OF THE ELDERS with BERESFORD JOB PT3Is what parses for structural Church today actually anything resembling the apostolic church of the first century? Although many Christians put up with traditions and practises that we take for granted are we depriving ourselves of the benefits of a functional as opposed to dis-functional church experience? Mel and Andy continue their discussion with Biblical Church advocate Beresford Job on this subject.For Beresford Job's ministry and to contact him go to:http://house-church.org/youtube video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEJj-EqX7bA&t=1359sFor dissident prophet...2018-03-1830 minThe Not So Dissident FutureTNSDF The dangers of the Traditions of the Elders with BERESFORD JOB Pt1Mel and Andy discuss with Beresford Job the fascinating subject of unbiblical traditions which have infiltrated Christianity since it's birth nearly 2000 years ago. Just as the Rabbinic oral law traditions had infected biblical Judaism by the time Jesus came, 'early church fathers' were introducing new teachings and practises as church structure changed. We hope that this discussion will maybe help you see the wood for the trees and simplify a few things for you.For Beresford Job's ministry and to contact him go to:http://house-church.org/youtube video:https://www.youtube.com...2018-03-0628 minThe Not So Dissident FutureTNSDF BERESFORD JOB INTERVIEW: BIBLICAL CHURCH (REBOOT)Beresford Job, a believer who shortly after getting saved realised that many church practices and traditions that even evangelicals observed were unbiblical, talks with us about some of these issues. You may find it refreshing to blow a few cob webs away and rethink the simplicity of biblical christianity.Check out Beresford's teaching series' and blogs at: http://www.housechurch.co.ukFor dissident prophet music :https://dissidentprophet.bandcamp.com/Like us on face book at:https://www.facebook.com/dissidentprophet/Twitter athttps://twitter.com...2018-01-161h 11