Back to the Bible Canada with Dr. John Neufeld

Fishermen have the reputation for exaggerated stories. Minnows can become whales! Is that what happened to the story of Jesus? Are the gospels exaggerated accounts? Today Dr. John reminds us that the historical Jesus and the biblical Jesus are the same. Disbelief and skepticism are often rooted in personal bias and agenda. Defending the Faith: When we enter into spiritual conversations with non-believers, all kinds of questions can arise. Often Christians are asked hard questions; questions that take some insight, thought, and time to answer. In this 3-week series, Dr. Neufeld offers practical and biblical insight into learning how to defend your faith. This series will help believers address the sincere questions that can be obstacles to faith.

Often in our defense of the gospel, we wind up defending the wrong things. We argue for the church, denominations, church history or personal lifestyle. But we ought to be speaking about Jesus. In today's message, Dr. John looks at 7 mistakes about Jesus that are common in our day.Defending the Faith: When we enter into spiritual conversations with non-believers, all kinds of questions can arise. Often Christians are asked hard questions; questions that take some insight, thought, and time to answer. In this 3-week series, Dr. Neufeld offers practical and biblical insight into learning how to defend your faith. This series will help believers address the sincere questions that can be obstacles to faith.

Apologetics is the field of theology which offers a defense of the gospel. Dr. John reminds us from 1 Peter that the first best defense is not an argument, but a Christian life that is grace filled, gentle and courageous.  Defending the Faith: When we enter into spiritual conversations with non-believers, all kinds of questions can arise. Often Christians are asked hard questions; questions that take some insight, thought, and time to answer. In this 3-week series, Dr. Neufeld offers practical and biblical insight into learning how to defend your faith. This series will help believers address the sincere questions that can be obstacles to faith.

In our witness, we focus on the central question of Jesus' death and resurrection. Of course, that is central to the gospel. Dr. John reminds us to address other questions even before the matter of faith. There is debris that needs to be cleared to offer an unobstructed path to faith in Jesus. Defending the Faith: When we enter into spiritual conversations with non-believers, all kinds of questions can arise. Often Christians are asked hard questions; questions that take some insight, thought, and time to answer. In this 3-week series, Dr. Neufeld offers practical and biblical insight into learning how to defend your faith. This series will help believers address the sincere questions that can be obstacles to faith.

We have whittled the word "encouragement" down to a good feeling, a lifting of spirits. But it is more. Encouragement means to nurture courage. Listen as Dr. John brings the epsitle of 2 Thessalonians to an end with Paul's words of courage for them - and for us.Persevering in Hope: In order to persevere through any trial, hardship, persecution, affliction you have to believe that things will get better. Under such conditions, Paul writes this letter of hope to the church in a dark time of persecution and affliction, a persevering hope. 2nd Thessalonians is written to give suffering Christians a reason to remain steadfast. Hope is the fuel for perseverence and is focused on the certain return of Jesus Christ. In this series, we will not only discover more about the Lord’s return but stand on the same hope the Thessalonian believer possessed. A hope that can be passed on to every believer.

It may be that on a Monday morning you ask yourself, "Why am I going to work?" If we are just working for a paycheque, our motivation can wane. Today Dr. John reminds us of both God's intent for work and His blessing upon it.Persevering in Hope: In order to persevere through any trial, hardship, persecution, affliction you have to believe that things will get better. Under such conditions, Paul writes this letter of hope to the church in a dark time of persecution and affliction, a persevering hope. 2nd Thessalonians is written to give suffering Christians a reason to remain steadfast. Hope is the fuel for perseverence and is focused on the certain return of Jesus Christ. In this series, we will not only discover more about the Lord’s return but stand on the same hope the Thessalonian believer possessed. A hope that can be passed on to every believer.

Life is not a dash but a marathon. Faith for today must stretch into all of our tomorrows. How can we persevere to the finish line? Dr. John echoes Paul's encouragement to the Thessalonians. Listen and take hope. Persevering in Hope: In order to persevere through any trial, hardship, persecution, affliction you have to believe that things will get better. Under such conditions, Paul writes this letter of hope to the church in a dark time of persecution and affliction, a persevering hope. 2nd Thessalonians is written to give suffering Christians a reason to remain steadfast. Hope is the fuel for perseverence and is focused on the certain return of Jesus Christ. In this series, we will not only discover more about the Lord’s return but stand on the same hope the Thessalonian believer possessed. A hope that can be passed on to every believer.

When things are hard and we're told that they are going to get worse, we may wonder if we can endure. How do we not feel overwhelmed? Dr. John points to three truths that fortify us in the midst of trouble.Persevering in Hope: In order to persevere through any trial, hardship, persecution, affliction you have to believe that things will get better. Under such conditions, Paul writes this letter of hope to the church in a dark time of persecution and affliction, a persevering hope. 2nd Thessalonians is written to give suffering Christians a reason to remain steadfast. Hope is the fuel for perseverence and is focused on the certain return of Jesus Christ. In this series, we will not only discover more about the Lord’s return but stand on the same hope the Thessalonian believer possessed. A hope that can be passed on to every believer.

The capacity for human evil seems unbounded. We can be shocked by the wrong that people do. And yet - God is restraining the evil on earth. What will be when that restraint is lifted? Today Dr. John speaks of the lawless time to come, but with this encouragement. Regardless of the rise of sin, Jesus remains Lord over all creation.Persevering in Hope: In order to persevere through any trial, hardship, persecution, affliction you have to believe that things will get better. Under such conditions, Paul writes this letter of hope to the church in a dark time of persecution and affliction, a persevering hope. 2nd Thessalonians is written to give suffering Christians a reason to remain steadfast. Hope is the fuel for perseverence and is focused on the certain return of Jesus Christ. In this series, we will not only discover more about the Lord’s return but stand on the same hope the Thessalonian believer possessed. A hope that can be passed on to every believer.

We learn to discern the signs of a storm. Thick clouds, strong winds, distant thunder. Are there signs of Jesus' return? Dr. John points to three signs of immanence for Jesus' second coming. The signs do not offer a date, but suggest a nearness that invites preparation. Persevering in Hope: In order to persevere through any trial, hardship, persecution, affliction you have to believe that things will get better. Under such conditions, Paul writes this letter of hope to the church in a dark time of persecution and affliction, a persevering hope. 2nd Thessalonians is written to give suffering Christians a reason to remain steadfast. Hope is the fuel for perseverence and is focused on the certain return of Jesus Christ. In this series, we will not only discover more about the Lord’s return but stand on the same hope the Thessalonian believer possessed. A hope that can be passed on to every believer.