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Open Bible Church Waterloo

Open Bible Church Waterloo

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We are a church that reaches those with every ability. We have a passion for special needs families. Every week we post messages from our Sunday service. We believe the Word of God is practical and useful for everyday life. We hope you enjoy our teaching.
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Open the Bible UK presents engaging and accessible Bible teaching from Pastor Colin Smith. This programme is the radio broadcast also available on our website (www.openthebible.org.uk) and at 7:30pm each weekday evening on Premier Christian Radio.
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Do you sometimes find it hard to pick up your Bible? To know where to begin, what you are even reading, how to study + dig deeper?? I get it, friend. I have most definitely been there too! It can be so overwhelming and intimidating for sure. I have discovered over the years that it becomes easier if you have someone to read alongside you, so please join me as we open our Bibles to read together – one chapter at a time.
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Open Handed Bible Podcast

Open Handed Bible Podcast

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A program dedicated to engaging and examining scripture, embracing mystery and ambiguity in interpretation, and uncovering a deeper story pointing us to a wonderful and loving God. Cover art photo by http://joshuapaul.photography
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Eley Ministries' "Open-Discussion" Bible Study

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This is an open-discussion, Christian bible study where we love, learn, and laugh. We read the Word and grow together. We put our focus into learning and speaking from the heart, with God as our foundation, as opposed to being religious and traditional--ergo, anyone asks questions, and we all get to find the specific topics in the bible and gain understanding of exactly what the scripture means. Hosts: Myreah Eley, Marcus "caDASHtrophe" Eley, Vickey Davis, Tyeesha Davis eleybiblestudy.com el ...
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I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 As Christians, we believe Jesus died for our sins, but sometimes we are not sure He is able to deliver us from this present evil age. …
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Have you received Jesus as both Lord and Saviour? In this episode, Colin explores the difference between embracing Jesus merely as a Saviour versus fully submitting to His Lordship. The gospel—according to Pastor Colin—isn't a free version requiring an upgrade, but rather a complete package of truth that transforms lives through a relationship with…
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We did it OOBTers! We’ve made it to the last chapters of Leviticus! Let’s be honest: Leviticus is the book where most Bible reading plans go to die… but not us! We stuck it out, and these final chapters (24-27) are packed with powerful reminders of God’s holiness, His rescue plan, and His desire to walk among us. So good. In this episode, we’re bre…
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To the churches of Galatia. Galatians 1:2 At the beginning of the book of Galatians there is a summary of the gospel: “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father” (1:3-4). Here we see two dimensions of the go…
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“Who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?” But we have the mind of Christ. 1 Corinthians 2:16 Paul makes a remarkable statement here: “We have the mind of Christ” (2:16). If you are in Christ, you really can understand the Word of God, and that means you have access to the mind of Christ. In Christ, you are wise, but you will …
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‘We have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God. 1 Corinthians 2:12 Here is a second thing to know about a life put together with God at the centre: “‘What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love …
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This week, we are looking at the theme of "Restoration," drawing insights from Isaiah chapter one. Pastor Colin encourages us to examine our hearts, urging those who may feel rebellion within to turn to the cross of Jesus Christ and find redemption. This message explores the profound transformation God offers, emphasising the urgency of dealing wit…
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We impart a secret and hidden wisdom of God, which God decreed before the ages for our glory. 1 Corinthians 2:7 God’s secret wisdom is a way of putting your life together with God at the center. This is what Jesus did. He did not ask, “What can I get out of this life on earth?” but, “What has the Father called me to do while I am here? How can I be…
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Join us as we dive into the Book of Isaiah to explore the challenges of maintaining faithful communities in the modern world. In today's episode, Pastor Colin delves into what it means for a church to be unfaithful and the dangers of letting worldly interests replace the core tenets of faith. Discover why the pure silver of God's Word and the fine …
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Among the mature we do impart wisdom, although it is not a wisdom of this age… But we impart a secret and hidden wisdom of God. 1 Corinthians 2:6-7 Paul speaks here of two kinds of wisdom—two ways of putting your life together: the wisdom of this age and God’s secret wisdom. It is important to grasp the difference so that we can choose which one to…
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In today's discussion, Pastor Colin delves into the themes of worship, service, and prayer, exploring whether these actions alone can atone for sin. As Colin walks us through Isaiah Chapter 1, he challenges common religious misconceptions and highlights the essence of genuine faith versus religious rituals. Tune in as he offers hope through God's p…
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Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God. 1 Corinthians 1:30 The fourth dimension of your new identity in Christ is perhaps the most important of all: if you are in Christ, you are wise (though you will still make mistakes). Christ is our wisdom. Here is a simple definition of wisdom: the ability to put things together. In the Old Testament, …
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Today, we're diving into a discussion on spiritual awakening and recognising sin in our lives. Pastor Colin takes us through Isaiah 1, discussing how becoming aware of our sins is actually a significant step forward in our spiritual journey! It's fascinating how when we are distant from God, we believe we are doing just fine, but as the Word of God…
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But of him you are in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption. 1 Corinthians 1:30 We have seen that in Christ, you are clean (though you still sin) because Christ is your righteousness. You are free (though you still struggle) because Christ is your redemption. You are holy (though you …
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[God] made us alive together with Christ. Ephesians 2:5 What’s been taken out of the white-flour gospel? It says nothing whatsoever about becoming a new person in Christ. The nourishment that God put in has been taken out, and the result is that many Christians have missed out on the substance that will build up their spiritual lives. To be a Chris…
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If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Perhaps you have made the switch from white bread to whole-grain bread. You were told that white flour has most of the goodness taken out of it, so you began baking your own bread, and it is fantastic. Some of us have got used to a wh…
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Welcome to another heart-opening episode of Open the Bible with Pastor Colin Smith. As we dive into what it truly means to examine our hearts, join Pastor Colin in exploring how self-examination through an open Bible can illuminate the very sins that lurk within us. Today, Pastor Colin takes us on a journey through Isaiah chapter 1, discussing God'…
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As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. And for their sake I consecrate myself, that they also may be sanctified in truth. John 17:18-19 The fourth dimension of your holiness is that you are sent to the world. When Jesus says, “I consecrate [that is, sanctify] myself,” He is not talking about a gradual growth in holiness.…
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We often strive to be the best parents we can, yet today Pastor Colin Smith reminds us that even God, the perfect Father, experienced rebellious children. Today, we explore Isaiah Chapter 1, which offers comfort and hope for parents navigating similar challenges. Pastor Colin shares a thought-provoking perspective: "You can't be a better Father tha…
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I have manifested your name to the people whom you gave me out of the world. John 17:6 The third dimension of your holiness is that you are called. You may have heard the phrase that we are called to be “in the world but not of it.” That’s a good summary, and it comes directly from John 17. Notice the words of Jesus: “I have manifested your name to…
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In today's episode, we're diving into Romans Chapter 12, exploring a powerful message about living peaceably in a world full of conflict. Pastor Colin focuses on our calling to overcome evil with good and the importance of understanding God's role in justice. Learn the biblical truths necessary to break the cycle of conflict and find peace even whe…
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The glory that you have given me I have given to them. John 17:22 That is a staggering statement. You share in Jesus’ glory! This is the second dimension of your holiness. Donald Grey Barnhouse was a church minister in Philadelphia. He conducted many weddings, but he never took money for doing them. This is what he says: For many years it has been …
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What is the relationship between God's wrath and peace? Pastor Colin explores Romans chapter 12, shedding light on why dismissing the wrath of God might take us further away from true peace. This message, "Overcoming Evil with Peace," tackles tough questions like how a wrathful God can also be a God of love and how these concepts are intertwined to…
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“Yours they were, and you gave them to me.” John 17:6 In making you holy, God has put you in an entirely new position in relation to Christ and to the world. Four things are true of you in Christ: You are given, glorified, called, and sent. The first dimension of your holiness is that you are given. You are the gift of the Father to the Son. You ar…
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Today’s broadcast brings a profound exploration of overcoming evil with humility. Pastor Colin shares the intriguing story of Thomas Oden, a renowned theologian who experienced a significant transformation in his spiritual journey. Once pridefully 'wise in his own eyes', Oden’s dramatic shift towards humility and faithfulness is a testament to the …
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You were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. 1 Corinthians 6:11 Here, Paul is talking about something that has already happened. “You were sanctified.” In this case, it is not an ongoing process. It is a completed act. The word holy, or holiness, is used in two ways in t…
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Christ Jesus, who became to us… sanctification. 1 Corinthians 1:30 We have seen that in Christ you are clean, and in Christ you are free. Now we come to the third dimension of who we are in Jesus Christ: Christ is our holiness. Another word for holiness is sanctification. These words mean the same thing, and it is worth knowing them both. Now this …
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If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 There is a wonderful line in Victor Hugo’s great book Les Misérables. It is the story of Jean Valjean, a heartless criminal. A bishop shows him great kindness, and it changes his life. But later in the story, Jean Valjean’s past gets …
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Today we explore how we as Christians are called to overcome evil with humility. Colin will look at the beauty of living harmoniously, as described in Romans 12:16, and highlight how it's a beacon of hope in our divided world. Discover practical insights from John Newton, the author of Amazing Grace, as Pastor Colin shares his wise counsel on engag…
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Consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus. Romans 6:11 Maybe you are thinking, It’s all very well to tell me that I am free, but I don’t feel very free. In fact, sometimes I feel totally defeated. That’s not surprising. If you have thought of yourself as a slave for years, it’s no easy thing to start living the life of a free…
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Welcome to Open the Bible with Pastor Colin Smith, where we explore how to navigate the challenging landscape of forgiveness and generosity. In today's episode, "Overcoming Evil With Generosity," we delve into Romans 12:14, a scripture urging us to "Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them." Pastor Colin candidly addresses the str…
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Hey friends! In this episode of Open Our Bibles Together with MFahring, we’re diving into Leviticus chapters 20 through 23, and trust me, this isn’t just a list of rules—it’s an invitation to understand God’s heart and what it means to live a life set apart. Leviticus 20 may seem intense with its focus on consequences, but it’s really about the ser…
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Christ Jesus, who became to us… redemption. 1 Corinthians 1:30 Notice the centrality of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is at the heart of everything that is truly Christian. The way in which you become free is not through a technique but through a person. Christ is our redemption. “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8:36). Paul giv…
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How can a generous heart play a crucial role in overcoming evil? That's what we'll be looking at today in Romans Chapter 12. Pastor Colin emphasises the importance of love that goes beyond mere obligation, calling us to embrace a spirit of generosity that extends not only to giving but fostering genuine relationships and empathy. This message is pa…
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How can we who died to sin still live in it? Romans 6:2 What does Paul mean when he says that we have “died to sin”? Most of us find that sin is still pretty much alive, and sometimes very powerful. If you are in Christ, you are now in a whole new position in relation to sin. You are not in the cage, you are in the field. Sin is still your enemy, b…
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Today, hope and encouragement are at the heart of our discussion. In today's broadcast, Pastor Colin delves into Romans Chapter 12, offering words of strength and solace for those who feel crushed, troubled, or burdened. The message is simple yet profound: be patient in tribulation. When life presses you down, remember to hang in there and endure. …
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He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son. Colossians 1:13 Sin is a power. When it gains a grip in your life, it will not let go. Paul says, “Sin reigned” (Rom. 5:21). It is like a tyrant. It bossed you around. The impulses of sin were in the driver’s seat of your life. Sin was your master.…
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This episode is all about hope and its pivotal role in our lives. Pastor Colin delves into the concept of 'rejoice in hope', emphasising that it's not about having an optimistic outlook for tomorrow but rather about clinging to the living hope that is found in Jesus Christ, which assures us of a secure future. Amidst our short-term uncertainties, h…
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Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 The gospel touches the deepest issues of our lives, even the most powerful issues of temptation and …
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Christ Jesus, who became to us… redemption. 1 Corinthians 1:30 If we are in Christ, we are a new creation. The old has gone and the new has come. The heart of the Christian life is that you discover who you are in Jesus Christ, and then be who you are. We’ve seen that the first step in discovering our new identity in Christ is knowing that you are …
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Christ Jesus, who became to us … righteousness 1 Corinthians 1:30 In order to understand your purity in Christ, the first thing you need to know is that Christ is your righteousness. The second thing you need to know is that Christ’s righteousness is yours. Imagine that you are living in a derelict building that will soon be pulled down, and you ha…
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Are you feeling a bit jaded or lacking enthusiasm? You're not alone, and today’s broadcast is here to help. Pastor Colin explores how to reignite your spiritual fervour and overcome feelings of lethargy, with guidance straight from the Scriptures in Romans 12. This encouraging message, "Overcoming Evil with Zeal," will provide you with practical tr…
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That I may… be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own… but that which comes through faith in Christ. Philippians 3:8-9 The issue on the last day will not be how righteous Christ has made you but how righteous Christ is for you. Some think the important thing is how righteous we have become. If you put sugar into a cup of tea, it makes t…
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Today, we're diving deep into the heart of spiritual passion. Pastor Colin takes us on a journey through Romans 12, reminding us of the importance of rekindling our fervour for Christ. Have you ever felt like your zeal for the Lord was dwindling? You're not alone. In this episode, we explore the natural tendency for Christians to lose their initial…
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Christ Jesus, who became to us… righteousness. 1 Corinthians 1:30 If you are to grasp and enjoy your new purity in Christ, there are two things you need to know, and they are both right here in this verse. The first one is that Christ is your righteousness. Your faith does not make you right with God, nor does your repentance, or your performance i…
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This broadcast dives into the challenges of genuine love, urging us to love those close to us—the people in our homes, churches, and communities. Pastor Colin shares profound insights from Romans chapter 12, highlighting the call to "let love be genuine" and overcome evil with good, just as God loves us in our imperfect state. Throughout the episod…
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To the one who… believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness. Romans 4:5 God justifies sinners. This is mind-boggling. You would expect this verse to say that God justifies the righteous. If God is just, surely He should be looking to justify people who have not broken His law. But nobody is righteous—not even on…
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