Peter Adam | July 2020
Many preachers include ‘points’ in their sermons. It is a useful teaching device, which helps people grasp the heart of our message. It is no … Read the rest
Category: Bible
Meditating on the Bible: meditating on God’s goodness
Paraklesis [‘encouragement’, ‘exhortation’, for life and ministry]
July 2026
Beloved followers of Jesus,
In this Paraklesis, I explain how to meditate on the Bible, and give an example of this, … Read the rest
Wrestling in prayer for all God’s saints
Paraklesis – encouragement, exhortation, for life and ministry
JUNE 2026
Dear friends,
I am immensely encouraged by the example of Epaphras, in his ministry to the Colossians. He not only … Read the rest
Why you must belong to a church (revised)
Peter Adam
[Revised 2026]
Because you need the regular support and encouragement of Christian fellowship!
The Christian life is not designed to be lived in isolation, and those who try … Read the rest
The 2 Eras of New Testament revelation
a crucial clue to reading and preaching the Gospels
Paraklesis – encouragement, exhortation, for life and ministry
April 2026
Dear fellow-workers!
We are well used to the 2 Stages of … Read the rest
Why I am glad to be an Anglican!
If we decide to follow the Lord Jesus, and join his church, we will need to think through how to live as a believer, and how to function as a … Read the rest
‘Run for your life’ from idolatry!
Paraklesis [‘encouragement’, ‘exhortation’, for life and ministry]
February 2026 | Peter Adam
Dear friends,
Paul warns us to flee idolatry, as urgently as he warns us to flee sexual immorality!!! … Read the rest
Pleasing God with our bodies, including our sexuality!
Peter Adam
October 2025
Sometimes we think that God values us in terms of what we don’t do, rather than what we do! We assume he wants negatives, and not … Read the rest
Reflections on Paul’s words, “as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing” in 2 Corinthians 6:10
Christopher Ash
Many years ago, as a young Christian, I listened to some tapes (!) from the All Souls Tape Library of a series of talks by John Stott entitled … Read the rest