Great Bible Truths with Dr David Petts
282 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDr David Petts is an international speaker and author who is best known for his 27 years as Principal at Mattersey Hall Bible College and his in-depth but easily understood teaching on the Holy Spirit. Now retired, he enjoys preaching locally and sometimes further afield. These podcasts are your opportunity to experience Dr Petts' teaching first hand!
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032 Jesus' Second Coming (7 Key Truths about Jesus)
May 10, 2019 06:01 - 27 minutes - 28.6 MBSeven Key Truths about Jesus Talk 7: His Second Coming So far: Virgin birth Sinless life Substitutionary atoning death Bodily resurrection Triumphant ascension Abiding intercession We must now turn our attention to an event which has yet to take place in world history – the second coming of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The fact of his coming Our certainty about the second coming of Christ is based upon the definite statements of the word of God. ...
031 Jesus' Abiding Intercession (7 Key Truths About Jesus)
May 03, 2019 06:01 - 19 minutes - 20.7 MBSeven Key Truths about Jesus Talk 6: His Abiding Intercession The heavenly ministry of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ is closely connected with the subject of his ascension into heaven which we considered last time. It would be a mistake to imagine that when Jesus cried It is finished on the cross he had done all that he ever could do for his people Certainly his work as a substitute and a sacrifice for our sins was complete. But his resurrection, ascension and g...
030 Jesus' Triumphant Ascension (7 Key Truths about Jesus)
April 26, 2019 06:01 - 31 minutes - 32.1 MBThe Importance of the Ascension The triumphant ascension of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ is a sadly neglected subject. And yet it’s of great importance to us as Christians. In his book Accent on the Ascension Carl Brumback claimed that if the Lord Jesus Christ had not ascended: The infallible proof of the incarnation would be lost His sacrificial death on Calvary would have been in vain Access into the presence of God would be denied to all It would be impossible to be sav...
029 Jesus' Bodily Resurrection (7 Key Truths about Jesus)
April 19, 2019 06:01 - 33 minutes - 33.7 MBSeven Key Truths about Jesus Talk 4: His Bodily Resurrection This talk will be divided into two parts: The evidence for the resurrection The implications of the resurrection 1 I have titled The Most Important Question in the World 2 I have titled Ten Truths from the Empty Tomb The Most Important Question in the World (Taken from Nicky Gumbel’s Bible Reading Plan 2019) The brilliant professor of philosophy at London University, C.E.M. Joad, was not a Chri...
028 Jesus' Substitutionary Atoning Death (7 Key Truths about Jesus)
April 12, 2019 06:01 - 19 minutes - 20.1 MBSeven key truths about Jesus Talk 3: His atoning death Of the 89 chapters of the Gospels, no fewer than 30 (i.e. over one third) centre around the death of Christ. The gospel by which we are saved is that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:1-4) We believe in the substitutionary, atoning death of the Lord Jesus Christ We’ll start with the meaning of atonement The word atonement is best understood if we break it into three part...
027 Jesus' Sinless Life (7 Key Truths about Jesus)
April 05, 2019 06:01 - 31 minutes - 31.5 MBThe Sinless Life of Jesus Last time we saw that the Virgin Birth is important because: The Bible clearly teaches it It is entirely consistent with what the Bible teaches about Jesus We could never have been saved without it It is a wonderful illustration of how we ourselves can become children of God This time: · The fact of his sinless Life The importance of his sinless life To save us from the PENALTY of sin To save us from the POWER of sin The fact of His Sinless ...
026 Jesus' Virgin Birth (7 Key Truths about Jesus)
March 29, 2019 06:01 - 22 minutes - 54 MBThe Virgin Birth It is important to believe in the Virgin Birth because: A. The Bible clearly teaches it Matthew 1:18-25 18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. 20 But after he ha...
025 The Christian's Inheritance
March 22, 2019 06:01 - 37 minutes - 43.2 MBConcluding this series on the Holy Spirit, this episode is an inspiring sermon preached by Dr David Petts. For more information visit davidpetts.org Next week, a new series begins on Seven Key Truths about Jesus. Don't miss it - Make sure you're subscribed! God Bless You.
024 The Holy Spirit and the Future 3 of 3 - The Holy Spirit as Firstfruits
March 15, 2019 06:01 - 16 minutes - 18.2 MBWe have seen in the last 2 podcasts the Holy Spirit as a deposit which guarantees our future, and as a seal. Here, we learn the exciting message of the Holy Spirit as Firstfruits. Scripture References: Romans 8:18-23 Exodus 23:16, 19; 34:22, 26 Leviticus 23:9-17 1 Corinthians 15:20-23 Ephesians 1:13-14 Hebrews 6:4-5 Romans 8:18
023 The Holy Spirit and the Future 2 of 3
March 08, 2019 06:06 - 26 minutes - 26.8 MBDr David Petts explains the meaning of the Holy Spirit as a Seal in the second of his talks on the Holy Spirit and the Future. Scripture references: 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 Ephesians 1:13-14 Romans 4:11 Jeremiah 32:10ff Genesis 41:41-44 Isaiah 29:11 Romans 8:18-23 Ephesians 4:30 1 Corinthians 15:50-54
022 The Holy Spirit and the Future 1 of 3
March 01, 2019 06:00 - 26 minutes - 27.4 MBThe Bible teaches us that the Holy Spirit has an important role to play in the future. Find out more by listening to this and the next two episodes! Scripture References: Hebrews 6:4-5 Romans 8:11 1 Corinthians 15:20, 23 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 2 Corinthians 5:1-5 Ephesians 1:13-14 Genesis 38:15-18. Ephesians 5:22-33 Revelation 19:7-9
021 The Holy Spirit in the Church 2 of 2
February 22, 2019 06:00 - 19 minutes - 19.6 MBIf God is worthy of our worship at all, he is worthy of worship that he himself desires! Dr David Petts outlines 10 principles that will bring the Church today back to the biblical norms of early charismatic Christianity. If church leaders take note of these things they will do much to bring any local church toward what God intends it to be - a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit. Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 12:14-26 1 Corinthians 12:18 1 Corinthians 14:26 1 Corinthi...
020 The Holy Spirit in the Church 1 of 2
February 15, 2019 06:00 - 15 minutes - 15.6 MBScripture References: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Ephesians 2:10-22 1 Corinthians 3:16-17)
019 How to receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit 2 of 2
February 08, 2019 06:00 - 27 minutes - 27.9 MBScripture References: Ephesians 5:18 2 Timothy 1:6-7 1 Corinthians 14:13 Mark 16:17-18 Romans 12:6 James 2:17
018 How to receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit 1 of 2
February 01, 2019 06:00 - 22 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this podcast Dr David Petts brings a 'bible first, experience second' approach to understanding how to receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 12:31, 14:1, 12 1 Corinthians 12:4 Romans 12:6-8 Romans 6:23 1 Corinthians 1:7, 3:3, 5:1-12, 11:21 1 Corinthians 12:1 1 Corinthians 12:7 cf. v.6 Philippians 2:10-11 Romans 1:11
017 Why are spiritual gifts important? 2 of 2
January 25, 2019 06:00 - 26 minutes - 27.2 MBSpiritual gifts were important in the early church and they are just as important today! Listen here to the second part of this vital message from Dr David Petts to the Church. Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 12:7 1 Corinthians 12:13 1 Corinthians 14:5 Romans 1:11 1 Corinthians 12:1-3 1 Cor. 10:19-21 1 Corinthians 14:23-25 Philippians 2:10-11
016 Why are spiritual gifts important? 1 of 2
January 18, 2019 06:00 - 30 minutes - 31 MBSpiritual gifts are important because God does not want us to be ignorant about them and because they are vital to effective evangelism. More next week! Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 12:1 Mark 16:17-18. Hebrews 2:4 Romans 15:18-19 Acts 4:29-31
015 Baptism in the Holy Spirit as the gateway to spiritual gifts
January 11, 2019 06:00 - 24 minutes - 25.1 MBIf we wish to see more of the supernatural in our lives and in our churches we need to understand that the gateway to supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit is to be first baptised in the Holy Spirit with the initial evidence of speaking in tongues! Scripture References: Acts 1 :4-5, 8 Acts 2:4, 10 :46, 19:6 1 Corinthians 12 :8-10 Romans 12 1 Corinthians 12:28-31, 13 :1-3 Ephesians 4:11 1 Corinthians 12:1-13 cf. 10:19-20 John 14 Acts 1:4-5 and 2:4 --- www.davidpetts.org - Grea...
014 How to receive the Holy Spirit and speak in tongues 2 of 2
January 04, 2019 06:00 - 35 minutes - 35.5 MBDr David Petts encourages all who love Jesus to come to Him for cleansing in faith, expecting God to give good gifts to his children. One such gift is that of speaking in tongues as a way of edifying ourselves once filled with the Holy Spirit. Scripture references: Come to Jesus: John 7:37 Come for cleansing: Romans 5:1 1 John 1:9 Come in faith: Luke 11:11-13 Expect God to give: Expect God to give what you ask for: Expect to speak in tongues: Acts 2:4, 10:46, 19:11 1 Corint...
013 How to receive the Holy Spirit and speak in tongues 1 of 2
December 28, 2018 07:00 - 31 minutes - 44.7 MBListen here to Dr David Petts' bible-based teaching on how to revieve the Holy Spirit and speak in tongues. Part 2 next week :-) Scripture references: The Holy Spirit is a gift: Acts 2:38, 5:32, 8:20, 11:17 Luke 11:13 The Gift cannot be earned: No Scriptures quoted The Gift has already been given: Joel 2:28 and Acts 2:17 Acts 1:4 and John 7:39 Who may receive the Gift? Acts 2:38 John7:37-39
012 The initial evidence for the baptism in the Holy Spirit
December 21, 2018 06:00 - 23 minutes - 24.2 MBSome of us may feel we just 'know' we are filled with the Spirit. Others of us may say there is evidence in our lifestyles. Listen to Dr David Petts for a fully Biblical (rather than experiential) explanation that there should be evidence and what it should be. Scripture references: Ephesians 5:18 Evidence is to be expected: Acts 2 Acts 6:3 Acts 8:18 Acts 10:44-46 Acts 19:1-7 What Evidence is to be Expected? Acts 2:1-4, 8:14-24, 10:44-48, and 19:1-7. Acts 2:7-12 Acts 2:16-17 ...
011 Baptism in the Holy Spirit - Distinct from Regeneration
December 14, 2018 06:00 - 27 minutes - 28.6 MBDespite the Holy Spirit's work at conversion, here Dr David Petts refutes the arguments that suggest that all believers are baptised with the Holy Spirit at conversion. Scripture References: A Distinct Purpose: Luke 24:49 Acts 1:4-8 Mark 16:15ff Hebrews 2:4 1 Corinthians 12:7, 13 A Different Manner of Reception: Acts 8:18, 19:6 Acts 2:4, 10:46, 19:6 A Delay in Timing: after water baptism: Acts 8:4-25 Acts 19:1-6 Acts 2:38 Mark 16:16 Matthew 28:19 The Meani...
010 The Baptism in the Holy Spirit - Introduction
December 07, 2018 06:00 - 38 minutes - 38.9 MBIn this podcast, Dr David Petts outlines the foundational doctrines of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit. Scripture References: Acts 1:1-9 The Spirit coming ON you: Acts 2:17 Acts 8:15-17 Acts 10:44 Acts 19:6 Interchangeable expressions: being baptised in the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:5, 11:16) receiving a promise (Acts 1:4, 2:39) receiving a gift (Acts 1:4, 2:38, 8:18, 8:20, 10:45, 11:17) receiving power to be witnesses (Acts 1:8) receiving the (gift of the) Holy...
009 Baptism in the Holy Spirit - Testimony
November 30, 2018 06:00 - 41 minutes - 41.1 MBDr David Petts tells the exciting story of how he came to believe in and experience the baptism in the Holy Spirit. Future podcasts will unpack the biblical foundations.
008 The Fruit of the Spirit
November 23, 2018 06:00 - 24 minutes - 23.9 MBOne of the great works of the Holy Spirit is the fruit that can grow in our lives. Hear Dr David Petts' teaching on the subject. Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 6:11 1 Peter 1:2 Galatians 5:22-23 Fruit not Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:11 1 Corinthians 12:30 Galatians 5:22-23 The Fruit in the Life of Jesus 1 Corinthians 13:13 Matthew 4:3-4 Matthew 27:40 John 13:1-17 Acts 10:38 John 14:9 Romans 5:1 Psalm 16:11 Luke 10:21 Colossians 3:...
007 The Holy Spirit in the work of Sanctification
November 16, 2018 06:00 - 20 minutes - 21.5 MBWhat is sanctification? What indeed is holiness? How can I become holy? Or am I holy already? Hear answers to all this and more! Scripture references: 1 Peter 1:16 2 Peter 1:4 The Meaning of Holiness: Genesis 2:3 Exodus 13:2 Exodus 19:10 1 Thessalonians 4:7 Exodus 28:3 How can I live a holy life? Holy already: 1 Corinthians 1:2 1 Corinthians 6:11 1 Peter 2:9 Hebrews 10:10 Not yet holy: 1 Peter 2:9 cf.1 Peter 1:16 1 Thessalonians...
006 The Holy Spirit in the work of conversion
November 09, 2018 06:00 - 18 minutes - 20.3 MBDr David Petts outlines how the Holy Spirit is the agent at work when people are saved. Scripture References: John 3:5 Titus 3:5 The Spirit inspired the Scriptures: 1 Peter 1:23 James 1:18 2 Peter 1:20 2 Timothy 3:16 The Spirit inspires the Preacher: Acts 1:8 Acts 4:31, 8:29, 16:6-9 Romans 15:18-19 1 Corinthians 2:1-4 1 Thessalonians 1:5 Hebrews 2:3-4 Romans15:18-19 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 1 Thessalonians 1:5 Hebrews 2:3-4 The Spiri...
005 The Holy Spirit in the teaching of Jesus
November 02, 2018 06:00 - 35 minutes - 47.5 MBDr David Petts deals with some difficult passages where Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit. Scripture References: The Synoptic Gospels The Holy Spirit is a gift from the Father Luke 11:9-13 Miracles performed by the Spirit bear witness to the nearness of the kingdom of God Matthew 12:28, cf. Acts 1:4-8, Mark 16:16ff The Spirit helps Christians on Trial Matthew 10:19-20 Mark 13:9-11 Luke 12:11-12 The Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit Matthew 12:2...
004 The Holy Spirit in the life of Jesus
October 26, 2018 06:00 - 23 minutes - 33.3 MBScripture References: The Spirit at Jesus' Baptism: Matthew 3:1-15 Mark 1:1-8 Luke 3:1-18 John 1:6-28 Matthew 3:11 Mark 1: 8 Luke 3:16 John 1:33 Matthew 4:1 Mark 1:12 Luke 4:1 Luke 4:18ff Baptism and the Spirit: Acts 1:4-8 Matthew 3:16 Mark 1:9-10 Luke 3:21-22 Acts 2:38 The Temptation in the Desert: Matthew 4:1 James 1:13 1 Corinthians 10:13: Hebrews 4:15 Genesis 3 Hebrews 9:14 Luke 4:1 Ephesians 6:17 Matthew 4...
003 The Holy Spirit in the New Testament before Pentecost
October 19, 2018 06:00 - 18 minutes - 20.2 MBDr Petts continues his explanation of the Holy Spirit's nature and work by outlining New Testament references before Pentecost, and in this episode, before Christ. Scripture references: Zechariah, Elizabeth, and John the Baptist: Luke 1:5-7, 15 , 67 Acts 2:38-39 Luke 1:15-16 Acts 1:8 Mary - The Virgin Birth: Matthew 1:18-25 Mark 6:3 Luke 1:30-32, 34, 35-37 Luke 3:23 Luke 2:48-49 Galatians 4:4 1 Corinthians 15:47
002 The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
October 12, 2018 11:00 - 22 minutes - 53.1 MBHear Dr Petts outline the work of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament and the indication of what would come after Pentecost. Scripture References: The Meaning of ‘Spirit’: Ezekiel 37:1-14 ...spirit (vv1, 14) ...wind (v9) ...breath (vv5, 6, 8, 9, 10) The Spirit of God: Psalm 51:11 Isaiah 63:10, 11 Genesis 1:2 Psalm 33:6 Psalm 104:30 Job 33:4 Psalm 139:7-10 The Spirit in Relation to Man: Genesis 6:3 Ezekiel 36:26-27 Power for Service: Genesis 41:38 Numb...
001 Who is the Holy Spirit?
October 05, 2018 11:00 - 39 minutes - 91.9 MBDiscover the biblical basis for understanding the Holy Spirit as fully God, the third person of the Trinity. Scripture References: A Wonderful Person: Personal Activities: John 14:26 John 15:26 John 16:13 Acts 13:2 Personal Attributes: Romans 8:26 Ephesians 4:30 Isaiah 63:10 Acts 5:1-10 1 Corinthians 12:11 Personal Pronouns: Acts 13:2 John 16:13 Just like Jesus John 14:16 A Divine Person: Attributes of Deity: Genesis 1:1 Genesis 1:2 Job 33:4 Matthew 19:26 J...