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The lifestyle that adorns and commends the Gospel induces here obedience to the civil authorities, the only exception being if God's laws are contravened. Here also are the standards of conduct towards unbelievers generally, and the Gospel doctrines such conduct authenticates and commends.

The Apostle emphasises the duty of looking for Christ's return, and here is how this should be done. He then provides aspects of Christ's work to reflect on, urges a sacrificial attitude with fervour for good works, and summarises the work of pastors toward believers

The Holy Spirit works in the mind and conscience to show us a) The disaster of ignoring Christ, b) The gift of righteousness secured for us by Christ, and c) The failed and condemned condition of this present world order.

(3) The Conclusion of Spiritual Warfare in this Age The immeasurable encouragements of the final events seen in the triumph of Christ the Lord and the rewarding, by grace, of his people.

Titus is to be a model of right conduct (speech, actions, possessions, dress) and never accommodate in teaching error, irreverence or entertainment. Words such as gravity (dignity) and sincerity stand out. Here is the believers' deportment.

We all know much about people we have never met. It is empty religion to have only head knowledge of Christ. To be able to say you have met with Him, and that you know his power and love – this is the greatest objective in life.

Christ's (almost) last words, 'It is finished', refer directly to His agonising atoning death, but also to things that His atonement brought to an end in the lives of all who trust in Him, such as guilt, fear of death, alienation from God, and other consequences of being 'lost'.

While possessing much great potential, energy and capacity to learn, young men are vulnerable to many wrong steps. Here is biblical counsel, including treatment of so-called 'intentionality' in courtship – so contrary to major principles of Scripture and potentially deeply harmful.

Pharisees ask another question to trap Christ, but His answer confounds them. The kingdom of God, He says, is in our midst, and within people who believe in Him. Here are the differences between earthly nations and God's Kingdom. How is the latter entered?

All believing men of 55 and over should aim to honour the standards. Here we examine the meaning and fulfilling of the words: sober, grave, and temperate, followed by the robust expression of faith, love, and patience. What are the hindrances and helps to their accomplishment?

(6) How Revelation equips pastors for the work of ministry II Providing abundant insights for encouraging and equipping believers to be overcomers in the battles they face.

(5) How Revelation equips pastors for the work of ministry I Providing abundant insights for encouraging and equipping believers to be overcomers in the battles they face.

The Manual for Spiritual Warfare in this Age How to view Revelation – laying out the groundwork and providing a survey of the purposes and symbols through the book.

(4) How Revelation encourages pastors in the work of ministry Pastors experience relentless spiritual warfare as they shepherd the people of God. Revelation is rich with resources to strengthen pastors in the battles they face.

(2) The Conduct of Spiritual Warfare in this Age The central figures of the beast out of the sea, and the beast out of the dry land, so pivotal to the understanding of all Gospel-age attacks on the true church of God, together with the manner of response.

In the Lord's first resurrection appearance to the gathered disciples we see the significance of His standing in the centre of that small group. Here are the seven hugely significant lessons and the encouragements; why, for example, did the Lord ask them to give Him food?

The only source of knowledge about God and how to know Him comes from the Bible. Here is proof that it is God's infallible truth. And here is what we must believe about Christ to find Him, and to avoid the shame of a lost soul.

We learn that apparent believers enter churches bringing unbiblical activities. Some may be reformable, but their ideas must be refuted, or Christians will be damaged. Here is the authority of Scripture. Here also is the shamefulness of those who make money out of the faith.

By peace, the Bible refers to cessation of war and the close union that replaces it. Whether we are aware of it or not, all are at war with God. Here is how, and here also is the amnesty that transforms life and eternity.