Link to sermons on topic: BIBLE

SERMON TOPIC: Y4-M1-L1- Source texts - OT

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 17 January 2023

Sermon synopsis: According to conservative Bible scholars, the OT texts were composed between 1400 and 400 BC. They were mainly written in Biblical (or Classical) Hebrew.

SERMON TOPIC: Source texts - NT

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 31 July 2022

Sermon synopsis: The New Testament has been preserved in more manuscripts than any other ancient work of literature, with: - over 5,800 complete or fragmented Greek manuscripts - 10,000 Latin manuscripts -.....

SERMON TOPIC: Y2-M5-L2- The Apocrypha

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 17 July 2022

Sermon synopsis: The word “Apocrypha” originally denoted “hidden” writings. It comes from Greek and is formed from the combination of apo (away) and kryptein (hide or conceal – origin of the English word.....

SERMON TOPIC: Y1-M1-L6- Understanding the Bible

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 25 February 2022

Sermon synopsis: 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

SERMON TOPIC: Y2-M2-L1- Bible-versions

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 4 February 2022

Sermon synopsis: What criteria do you use when choosing a translation of the Bible? - Accuracy (for study) - Readability (easy to understand) - Underlying text (we’ll cover this in a future study)

SERMON TOPIC: Source texts - OT

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 23 July 2021

Sermon synopsis: The Masoretic Text is the authoritative Hebrew and Aramaic text of the 24 books of the Tanakh in Rabbinic Judaism. It was primarily copied, edited and distributed by a group of Jews known as the.....

SERMON TOPIC: The Apocrypha

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 17 July 2021

Sermon synopsis: The word “Apocrypha” originally denoted “hidden” writings. It comes from Greek and is formed from the combination of apo (away) and kryptein (hide or conceal – origin of the English word.....

SERMON TOPIC: The Apocrypha - Part 2

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 29 June 2021

Sermon synopsis: Although the word apocrypha meant “hidden” it later came to mean works that were theologically suspicious, spurious, or worse – false, bad and heretical.

SERMON TOPIC: Y1-102-CH12-13-14- Understanding the Bible

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 4 June 2021

Sermon synopsis: Why some do not understand the Bible. A. Some do not study the Bible B. Some study with a closed mind C. Some are hindered by tradition D. Some try to prove a point E. Some do not love the.....

SERMON TOPIC: Bible versions

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 6 February 2021

Sermon synopsis: Which version of the Bible should I use? English speakers are in a fortunate position that we can even ask this question. Over the centuries around 450 different versions of the Bible in English.....

SERMON TOPIC: Why study the Bible

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 2 December 2020

Sermon synopsis: 2 Tim 2:15 (KJV) Study to shew (show) thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (NASB) Be diligent to present yourself approved to.....

SERMON TOPIC: M2 - CH 12-14 - Effective Bible Study

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 3 July 2020

Sermon synopsis: How to get to know God’s Word: - Through hearing - Through reading - Through study - Memorise God's Word - Meditate on God’s Word

SERMON TOPIC: Biblical interpretation

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 12 June 2020

Sermon synopsis: We need to accurately handle the word of truth. 2 Tim 2:15 (NASB) Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of.....

SERMON TOPIC: The history of the Bible and Christian Worldview

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 29 May 2020

Sermon synopsis: Chapter 3. The history of the Bible. 66 Books, written in 3 languages, by 40 Writers, on 3 continents, over 1500 years. Chapter 4. Christian Worldview. An atheist would probably say that we.....

SERMON TOPIC: The Bible

BY: Johnray Rennie ON: 22 May 2020

Sermon synopsis: Why do we study the Bible? It is a life fulfilling activity. It is a life enriching activity. (John 10 v 10) It increases our ability to witness to others. It is the chief/main way in which.....

SERMON TOPIC: Wycliffe Bible Translators in SA

BY: Johanna Pillinger ON: 7 July 2019

Sermon synopsis: Bible Translation is at the core of who Wycliffe are. We want to see God’s Word alive in every language, transforming lives and communities in this generation. Almost one third of the world's.....

SERMON TOPIC: One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism - Part 2

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 19 May 2019

Sermon synopsis: Doctrine and Unity are both important. Ephesians 4:2-3 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the.....

SERMON TOPIC: God's Word - Part 2

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 24 February 2019

Sermon synopsis: The three most basic Christian truths 1. God actually exists. 2. He has revealed Himself in a way that is understandable to people. 3. His revelation has been preserved for us in the.....

SERMON TOPIC: God's Word - Part 1

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 23 September 2018

Sermon synopsis: The three most basic Christian truths: 1. God actually exists. 2. He has revealed Himself in a way that is understandable to people. 3. His revelation has been preserved for us in the Bible

SERMON TOPIC: God's witnesses

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 12 January 2014

Sermon synopsis: God has given us many witnesses: 1) Creation 2) Our conscience 3) God's Word 4) Preachers 5) Every Christian

SERMON TOPIC: The Bible - God's Treasure Chest

BY: Graham Sahling ON: 7 March 2013

Sermon synopsis: Different treasures we find in God's Word.

SERMON TOPIC: Greek OT Septuagint - English translation

BY: Bible ON: 12 October 2012

Sermon synopsis: Septuagint (sometimes abbreviated LXX) is the name given to the Greek translation of the Jewish Scriptures. The Septuagint has its origin in Alexandria, Egypt and was translated between 300-200 BC......

SERMON TOPIC: Which Bible version should we use - Part 2

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 7 October 2012

Sermon synopsis: Last time we looked at the importance of being able to understand the Bible you read. In this study we will focus on some of the criticisms levelled by King James Only adherents at the new English.....

SERMON TOPIC: Which Bible version should we use - Part 1

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 12 August 2012

Sermon synopsis: A brief look at the King James Only controversy. Also what criteria do you use when choosing a Bible? 1) UNDERSTANDABILITY - Translation method - Use of modern or simple English 2) ACCURACY -.....

SERMON TOPIC: Reading God's Word

BY: Johan van der Werff ON: 20 May 2012

Sermon synopsis: Enthusiasm originally meant inspiration or possession by a divine afflatus or by the presence of a god - Johnson's Dictionary.

SERMON TOPIC: Thy Word is a light unto my path

BY: Lynne van Wyk ON: 23 October 2011

Sermon synopsis: 2 Kings 22:8 Hilkiah the high priest said to Shaphan the secretary, "I have found the Book of the Law in the temple of the LORD." He gave it to Shaphan, who read it. 9 Then Shaphan the secretary.....

SERMON TOPIC: The Bible - Part 4 - What are you doing with the Bible

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 5 June 2011

Sermon synopsis: Are you using the Bible to try get God to do what you want? In Matthew 4:5-6 we see that this type of manipulation is not new. Satan used it in his temptation of Jesus in the wilderness when he.....

SERMON TOPIC: The Bible - Part 3 - What are you doing with the Bible

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 8 May 2011

Sermon synopsis: A comparison of the Qumran manuscript of Isaiah with the Massoretic text revealed them to be extremely close in accuracy to each other. A comparison of Isaiah 53 shows that only 17 letters differ.....

SERMON TOPIC: The Bible - Part 2

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 27 March 2011

Sermon synopsis: Revelation: Jesus is "A Saviour." Illumination: Jesus is "The Saviour." Appropriation: Jesus is "My Saviour."

SERMON TOPIC: The Bible - Part 1

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 6 March 2011

Sermon synopsis: The three most basic Christian truths are: (1) God actually exists. (2) He has revealed Himself in a way that is understandable to people. (3) His revelation has been preserved for us in the.....

SERMON TOPIC: Understanding Gods instructions

BY: Richard Bandawo ON: 27 February 2011

Sermon synopsis: 2 Tim 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

SERMON TOPIC: 2 Timothy 1

BY: Leston Blackburn ON: 19 September 2010

Sermon synopsis: An exhortation to study God’s Word.

SERMON TOPIC: The Gospels - consolidated

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 14 March 2009

Sermon synopsis: A consolidated and chronological view of the gospels.

SERMON TOPIC: KJV Bible

BY: Bible ON: 1 February 2009

Sermon synopsis: KJV Bible

SERMON TOPIC: World English Bible

BY: Bible ON: 22 January 2009

Sermon synopsis: World English Bible

SERMON TOPIC: Bible - Basic English - HTML

BY: Bible ON: 21 January 2009

Sermon synopsis: Bible - Basic English - HTML

SERMON TOPIC: American Standard Bible - HTML

BY: Bible ON: 20 January 2009

Sermon synopsis: American Standard Bible - HTML

SERMON TOPIC: God's Word

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 16 July 1995

Sermon synopsis: We are to be living epistles read of all men. We need to show by our lives that Jesus can and will make a difference. Why is it important that we regularly read God’s Word? Do we “go by feel”.....

SERMON TOPIC: Prayer

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 30 April 1995

Sermon synopsis: There are three things we should look for before making any important decision: 1) The witness of the Spirit 2) The witness of the Word 3) The witness of the brethren

SERMON TOPIC: William Tyndales translation of the Bible

BY: Bible ON:

Sermon synopsis: William Tyndale's translation of the Bible. Tyndale (c. 1494 – 1536) was a 16th-century Protestant reformer and scholar who, influenced by the work of Desiderius Erasmus and Martin Luther,.....

SERMON TOPIC: KJV Bible with Apocrypha

BY: Bible ON:

Sermon synopsis: KJV Bible with Apocrypha

SERMON TOPIC: Hebrew Bible

BY: Bible ON:

Sermon synopsis: Hebrew Bible