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The Holy Spirit our guarantor
The Holy Spirit our guarantor
by Colin Smith
This short reflection (1270) words examines St Paul's metaphors of seal, deposit and guarantee In 1 Corinthians1:21-22.The Holy Spirit is seen as the guarantor of God's presence and love, made visible through the fruits of the spirit. The Holy Spirit is also seen as a down paymen…
The rich young man (ruler)
The rich young man (ruler)
by Colin Smith
This short reflection/sermon (1190 words) examines the situation of a rich young man who is troubled by his wish to inherit eternal life. The relationship of his wish to his riches are identified as acting as a blockage to finding a solution to his dilemma. His situation is comp…
The Psalms - An introductory overview
The Psalms - An introductory overview
by Colin Smith
This reflection/short talk (933 words) positively compares Psalms to modern hymns. Their importance in the New Testament is highlighted. Also, their poetry and their frequent use of vivid imagery and metaphors is emphasised and illustrated with apt examples.
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