The Free Gift From God Podcast

The Ministry Gifts given to the Church by God (Ep 119)

God gave gifts of ministry to the church for the purpose of bringing the church to maturity in Jesus Christ. It is important to know that these gifts are given and appointed by God. Men cannot take them because they are gifts from God.

Some churches have men and women with the titles of Apostle, prophet, evangelists, and so on. But unless these appointments are made by God, such titles are meaningless.

Listen now to find out more about the ministry gifts given by God to the church.

Antichrist Structures in the Church (Ep 118)

The Bible says there is an Antichrist coming. But antichrists have been around for the past two thousand years.

What is most concerning is that when these antichrists take control of churches they wreak havoc. They introduce all kinds of false teachings that tear down the congregations of the church.

When the church goes astray and places a man, or a man takes his place at the head of the church, an antichrist structure is created. There are ways to overcome this for it is a dangerous place for both the leader and the congregation.

Listen now to find out more.

Equality of the Brethren (Ep 117)

In Christ, all are equal. No-one is greater or lesser than another in Christ, whether they have walked with him for fifty years or just a few days. All are equal and live as brothers and sisters in Christ.

This is important in understanding the roles of people and the nature of the True Church of God.

Listen now to find out more.

The Role of Deacons in the Church (Ep 116)

Deacons are a role that is sometimes needed in a Church. The role is determined on the basis of needs and growth in the Church.

The primary function of the Deacon is to assist the Elders. Typically this will be with administrative and operation concerns, but not always. The aim of this role is to share the work of the church so that no one person is overly burdened.

Listen now to find out more.

The Role of Elders in the Church (Ep 115)

The Lord has appointed the role of Elders in the church to ensure good governance and right doctrine in the church. Sadly, many churches do not appoint Elders but have a single man at the head of the church. Such a practice is fraught with danger for the individuals concerned and the church as a whole.

Here we will look at why a group of co-equal Elders is important in all churches, as well as how they are to be appointed.

Listen now to find out more.

Jesus is the head of the Church (Ep 114)

Jesus and Him alone is the head of the church.

No man has the right to assume a position at the head of the church for they usurp the role of Christ when they do. As the scripture says, "For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church" (Ephesians 5:23)

Listen now to find out more and to see how some churches today deviate from this truth that Christ is the head of the church.

Recognising the Bride of Christ (Ep 113)

The Church is the Bride of Christ and belongs to no man but Christ alone. “Come, I will show you the Bride, the wife of the Lamb.” - (Revelation 21:9). But what does the Bride of Christ look like? Listen to this podcast now to find out more.

What is the Church? (Ep 112)

What is the church? It is not a building but is the coming together of the people of God to praise and worship the Lord Jesus Christ. As the scripture says, "For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them." (Matthew 18:19)

Listen now to begin to understand what a church really is and is not.

The TWO Ways God Deals with His People (Ep 111)

This podcast considers the two ways God deals with His people. This is taken from the first chapter of the free eBook, "The True Church of God" which is freely available from my website freegiftfromgod.com

God deals with His people both as individuals and as a collective in the Church. It is important that we understand both of these and participate in both of these if we are to understand the fullness of what God offers His people.

Listen now to find out more.

The True Church of God - Introduction (Ep 110)

What does the true church of God look like? This is a question often asked in Christian forums. Here, I will begin a series of podcasts reading from the eBook, "The True Church of God" on my website freegiftfromgod.com, to try and address this issue.

Listen now to find out more.