Additional Learning – Requires Login – Caversham Park URC https://cpurc.org.uk One in Christ Jesus, engaged in God's Mission, empowered by the spirit. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 21:03:12 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://cpurc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/URC-logo-favicon-64x64-1.jpg Additional Learning – Requires Login – Caversham Park URC https://cpurc.org.uk 32 32 Guide to using this study material https://cpurc.org.uk/2020/10/28/guide-to-using-this-study-material/ Wed, 28 Oct 2020 22:16:40 +0000 https://cpvc.org.uk:5152/?p=92233 [Read more...]]]> General

These multi-media study courses are produced in a study/discussion format and may be used in a group or for self-learning.

These study sessions are based on books that are available from the Open Bible Trust.

It is not essential to have the book available but would be useful for reference, where possible we have added links to each session description to the book at the Open Bible Trust, so if you decide to purchase it, you can find it easily.

Website for more information: Open Bible Trust

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]]> An Overview of the Bible study (OBT) https://cpurc.org.uk/2020/10/28/an-overview-of-the-bible-study-obt/ Wed, 28 Oct 2020 22:08:34 +0000 https://cpvc.org.uk:5152/?p=92231 [Read more...]]]> An Overview of the Bible is a series of 6 talks, this series starts in Genesis 12 with the call of Abram, and then follows chronologically God’s dealings with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, who became Israel and the father of the Twelve Tribes. Then comes Moses and the Law, the Judges and the Kings, and finally the Prophets.

What was the role of the Judges?
Why did Israel have Kings?
What was the purpose of the Prophets?

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Useful free reference material: Overview of the Bible

Website for more information: Open Bible Trust

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]]> Theories of Creation study (OBT) https://cpurc.org.uk/2020/10/28/theories-of-creation-study-obt/ Wed, 28 Oct 2020 22:07:38 +0000 https://cpvc.org.uk:5152/?p=92229 [Read more...]]]> This is a series of 14 talks, based on Sylvia Penny’s book ‘Theories of Creation‘ published by The Open Bible Trust.  It gives details of five main interpretations of Genesis and links this with different scientific views.

Creation is a fascinating subject! It is a subject about which there are many theories, in both the Christian and the Scientific worlds, but which one is correct? In this series outlines a number of the theories put forward by different Christians, and each one is linked to a different Scientific scenario.

  • Non-literal Theories and Theistic Evolution
  • Day-age Theory and Progressive Creation
  • Six Literal Days Creation and Scientific Creationism and the Young Earth Theory
  • The Gap Theory and Ruin – Six Days Reconstruction Theory
  • Creation Revealed in Six Days and Any Scientific Scenario

Explanation is given as to how each interprets the account of creation as detailed in Genesis 1 & 2. However, the aim is to provide information about each theory in an objective manner, so that viewers can decide for themselves which theory they favour.

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The reference book can be ordered: Theories of Creation

Website for more information: Open Bible Trust

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]]> Introducing God’s Plan study (OBT) https://cpurc.org.uk/2020/10/28/introducing-gods-plan-study-obt/ Wed, 28 Oct 2020 22:06:17 +0000 https://cpvc.org.uk:5152/?p=92227 [Read more...]]]> This is a series of 16 talks, Now many people have a good knowledge of some of the events recorded in the Bible. However, they are less sure as to the order of these events, or how they fit into God’s plan and purpose. They are aware of certain details in the Bible, but lack an appreciation of the total picture, and of what God’s overall plan is.

Introducing God’s Plan seeks to address this problem. It gives an overall perspective into which we can fit the knowledge we have, and the future knowledge we will gain. However, this is not a theological book in which the reader will get bogged down. Rather, it is a straightforward approach and the authors are hopeful that the reader will enjoy it and find it helpful in coming to a better understanding of the Bible and a greater appreciation of God’s plan and purpose for the people of this world.

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The supporting Book can be ordered: Introducing God’s Plan

Website for more information: Open Bible Trust

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]]> Living According to the Spirit study (OBT) https://cpurc.org.uk/2020/10/28/living-according-to-the-spirit-study-obt/ Wed, 28 Oct 2020 22:05:43 +0000 https://cpvc.org.uk:5152/?p=92225 [Read more...]]]> This series of four studies focuses on Romans chapter 8, and one particular aspect of that chapter – Living According to the Spirit. This first study, and the second one, considers what Paul means by ‘Living in the Spirit’, and the third and fourth studies looks at ‘how’ we can live that way, a way which is pleasing to God.

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Website for more information: Open Bible Trust

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]]> The Fruit Of the Spirit study (OBT) https://cpurc.org.uk/2020/10/28/the-fruit-of-the-spirit-study-obt/ Wed, 28 Oct 2020 22:04:55 +0000 https://cpvc.org.uk:5152/?p=92223 [Read more...]]]> This is a series of 11 talks, in this series we look at Galatians 5:19-23 where Paul contrasts ‘The Acts of the Sinful Nature’ with the ‘The Fruit of the Spirit’. The virtues associated with ‘The Fruit of the Spirit’ are well-known, but are they fully understood?  If we need to practice these, we really do need to know exactly what is meant by then.  In this series Michael Penny does an excellent job in explaining just what is meant by … love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control..

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Reference book may be ordered: The Fruit of the Spirit

Website for more information: Open Bible Trust

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]]> In Heavenly Places study (OBT) https://cpurc.org.uk/2020/10/28/in-heavenly-places-study-obt/ Wed, 28 Oct 2020 22:04:10 +0000 https://cpvc.org.uk:5152/?p=92221 [Read more...]]]> This is a series of 6 talks, based on Sylvia Penny’s book ‘Theories of Creation‘ published by The Open Bible Trust.  It gives details of five main interpretations of Genesis and links this with different scientific views.

Click here to go to study modules.

Website for more information: Open Bible Trust

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]]> Titus: The man and the Letter study (OBT) https://cpurc.org.uk/2020/10/28/titus-the-man-and-the-letter-study-obt/ Wed, 28 Oct 2020 22:03:27 +0000 https://cpvc.org.uk:5152/?p=92219 [Read more...]]]> This is a series of 5 talks about Paul’s little letter to Titus which is a masterpiece. It keeps the Christian focused on God’s priorities. – it contains the gospel of salvation by grace through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, it contains teaching for good living, and it contains nothing else!

But, some may object, where is the theology?

Where is the prophecy?

Where is the …..?

Whatever place theology has, whatever place prophecy may have, whatever place anything else may have ….. all these come after the gospel and after the good works.

As Paul put it in Ephesians 2:8-10:

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

Titus, if you like, is an expansion of those three verses. It is the core of Christianity. The videos are easy to understand, and the Christian’s goal is to put it into practice.

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Reference books may be ordered:

Studies in Titus – Click
Teaching from Titus – Click

Website for more information: Open Bible Trust

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]]> The life of Paul study (OBT) https://cpurc.org.uk/2020/10/28/the-life-of-paul-study-obt/ Wed, 28 Oct 2020 22:02:45 +0000 https://cpvc.org.uk:5152/?p=92217 [Read more...]]]> This is a series of 16 talks covering the Apostle Paul who has often been considered a controversial character. Some writers have suggested that on certain doctrines he changed his mind. Other claim that as Paul grew older he developed his theology and changed some of his teachings.

“One good reason why Christianity was triumphant was that it found in Saul of Tarsus, later St. Paul, a missionary of genius … Though himself a Jew, Paul took this new and startling religion out of Judaism into the world of the Gentiles,” wrote the novelist J B Priestley.

But what do we know about this man Saul, who became Paul? This videos deal with the life and work of the only person the New Testament calls “The Apostle to the Gentiles.”

As well as covering all his life (from Tarsus, to Jerusalem, to Antioch and eventually on to Rome), this book also covers all his teaching from his two-fold commission in Acts (to go to the Gentiles as well as Jews) to his final commission relating to the Body of Christ, where there is neither Jew nor Gentile.

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Reference Books may be ordered:

Paul’s Three Ministries – Click
Paul: A Missionary of Genius – The life and work of the Apostle to the Gentiles – Click

Website for more information: Open Bible Trust

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]]> Proverbs study (OBT) https://cpurc.org.uk/2020/10/28/proverbs-study-obt/ Wed, 28 Oct 2020 22:01:56 +0000 https://cpvc.org.uk:5152/?p=92215 [Read more...]]]> This is a series of 7 talks, looking at the wisdom of Proverbs which may be an Old Testament book, but it says much of value for those living in the 21st century..

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Website for more information: Open Bible Trust

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