60 seconds of commentary on issues of faith, religion, and culture by Dr. Andrew Corbett of Finding Truth Matters.

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The most natural response that people have toward someone who hurts them is anger, and a desire for vengeance. This inevitably leads to bitterness, excuses, and blame, that can poison our soul. The only way to move past this hurt is to forgive. But how? Forgiving someone who has hurt you is perhaps the most unnatural response for a hurt person. In this short sermon series, Dr. Andrew Corbett introduces the Bible's step-by-step journey for learning how to forgive and be forgiven.

Forgiveness-series, Part 4 - How To Be Reconciled After Being Forgiven (Premium Edition)

The Eight Greatest True Stories in the Bible overviews the 8 most important stories in the Bible which, when understood, reveals that the Bible is one story told over a series of what appears to be quite different stories.  This is Part 1, The Beginning.

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The Eight Greatest True Stories in the Bible overviews the 8 most important stories in the Bible which, when understood, reveals that the Bible is one story told over a series of what appears to be quite different stories.  This is Part 4 of 8, The True Story of King David - Jesus Christ's Ancestor.

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The 8 Greatest True Stories in The Bible, Part 4 - The Story of King David

The Eight Greatest True Stories in the Bible overviews the 8 most important stories in the Bible which, when understood, reveals that the Bible is one story told over a series of what appears to be quite different stories.  This is Part 6, The Story of the Author's Entrance Into His Story.

The 8 Greatest True Stories in The Bible, Part 6- The Story of The Author's Entrance Into His Story

Christ's Lordship over heaven and earth will ultimately culminate in the judgment of all mankind, the resurrection of the righteous to receive glorified bodies, and a new dimensional heaven-earth realm where death will be no more.

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The Lordship of Jesus Christ- Part 10, Will culminate in a New-Heaven-Earth

Understanding Christ's identity is to understand His claim to supreme Lordship. This intimately involves His Lordship over His Body - the Church. This is why being a part of a local church is not an optional thing for anyone professing to be a Christian.

The Lordship of Jesus Christ - Part 9, He is Head over the Church

The Temple had been cobbled together in 516BC, repaired in 350BC, and in 156BC was desecrated by Antiochus Epiphanes.
- Coincidentally, it would not be rebuilt until king Herod the Great (37BC - 4BC) began work to dismantled it, enlarged its boundaries to around 30 acres, raised its elevation and rebuild it commencing around 20BC and continued after he death being finally completed in AD63. God’s Gift of The lease of “The Promised Land” To Israel was meant to be a wWitness to the nations.

Malachi - Part 2 - Where Was Malachi?

What Were The Priests Doing That Upset Malachi So Much?  "Cursed be the cheat who has a male in his flock, and vows it, and yet sacrifices to the Lord what is blemished. For I am a great King, says the LORD of hosts, and my name will be feared among the nations."

God Expected His Levitical Priests To Obey and Honour Him

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Malachi - Part 4 - What Were the Priests Doing that Upset Malachi so Much?

In this powerful sermon, we explore the book of Malachi and its deep connections to the prophet Jeremiah's message. Discover how Malachi's words—though not fully understood by his original audience—speak profoundly to us today, especially as we reflect on God's unwavering love and mercy. The closing verses of Malachi, some of the heaviest in the Bible, remind us of God's unique, incomparable greatness. Join us as we delve into the beauty of Psalm 86, unpacking the God Malachi speaks of—a God of steadfast love, mercy, and grace, who is far more than just another option among many gods

Malachi - Part 10 - Who Needs a 'Book of Remembrance'?

In this powerful sermon, we explore the book of Malachi and its deep connections to the prophet Jeremiah's message. We will discover how Malachi's words—though not fully understood by his original audience—speak profoundly to us today, especially as we reflect on God's unwavering love and mercy. The closing verses of Malachi, some of the heaviest in the Bible, remind us of God's unique, incomparable greatness. Join us as we delve into the beauty of Psalm 86, unpacking the God Malachi speaks of—a God of steadfast love, mercy, and grace, who is far more than just another option among many gods

Malachi - Part 9 - Where Did All The Tithes Go?

The Prophetic Book of Malachi is written using a unique literary style called ‘a Disputational’. The Lord would bring a charge of wrongdoing and the people would dispute the charge. Malachi 1:2, '“I have loved you,” says the LORD. But you say, “How have you loved us?”' This constant disputing by Malachi’s audience reveals their stubborn hearts. With each charge against the people by GOD, the LORD also introduced another theme He wanted To re-emphasise through the prophet Malachi:

Theme #1 / God’s Love For His People
Theme #2 / The Father-Heart of God
Theme #3 / God is Worthy of Sacrificial Worship
Theme #4 / The Obligations of The Mosaic Covenant
Theme #5 / The Marriage Covenant is a Type of Covenant with God
Theme #6 / The Coming of the Messenger-Redeemer
Theme #7 / The Separating of the Righteous from the Wicked / (Final Judgment)
Throughout the Old Testament, GOD is often described as being a like the sun - Psalm 84:11, "For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favour and honour. No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly." And the prophet Malachi brings his prophecy to close by declaring that GOD would one day rise like the sun upon His people to bring judgment. Mal. 4:1-3, “For behold, the day is coming, burning like an oven, when all the arrogant and all evildoers will be stubble. The day that is coming shall set them ablaze, says the LORD of hosts, so that it will leave them neither root nor branch. But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall. And you shall tread down the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet, on the day when I act, says the LORD of hosts." 
For the wicked there will be condemnation, but for the righteous there will be healing, life, and bliss. Thus, when Jesus the Christ came, He came as the Sun prophesied by Malachi, and because of His atoning, sacrificial death and then resurrection, He now extends this offer of healing, life, and bliss, to all who will turn to Him as the Saviour.

Malachi - Part 11 - The Sun Will Rise To Bring Healing

The Book of Acts describes this most unlikely partnership between Barnabas and Saul of Tarsus. Barnabas, the older, genteel, devout, kind and gentle man, who sought out and brought into the attention of the world, a brash, younger, hold, confrontational, zealot, man named Saul (who would take on the name, Paul. These two men formed a formidable partnership which literally went on to change the course of history and the very world itself.

Barnabas And Paul Part 1

This is the second part in this look at, The Book of Acts, which describes this most unlikely partnership between Barnabas and Saul of Tarsus. Barnabas, the older, genteel, devout, kind and gentle man, who sought out and brought into the attention of the world, a brash, younger, hold, confrontational, zealot, man named Saul (who would take on the name, Paul. These two men formed a formidable partnership which literally went on to change the course of history and the very world itself.

Barnabas and Paul Part 2 - Their extraordinary world-wide legacy

The Epistle to the Romans, Study 14 - Leaders' Coaching

Every Christian should know about ecclesiology. Ecclesiology, from the two Greek words ecclesia and logos is the study of the church. The reason every Christian should be increasingly aware of ecclesiology is quite simple. When someone becomes a follower of Christ because of the miracle of conversion, they are “baptised into the body of Christ” as Paul told the Corinthians: 

For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit. (First Corinthians 12:13)

Therefore, what many new Christians may not know is that when the Spirit leads you to surrender your life of Christ, you are instantly spiritually “baptised” into the family of God! To put this in another way, a Christian is a follower of Christ and thereby a member of the household of God, which is the body of Christ, which is the Church. 

The risks of not being familiar with the biblical foundation for ecclesiology include being misled into thinking that a church is about entertainment and therefore its weekly gathering is merely about attending a performance, a show. Further risks include being told that the church is a corporation to be led by a CEO-type-leader whose primary concern is to the grow ‘the business’ by focusing on financial growth. Both of these two category of risks put vulnerable Christian at risk of being spiritually abused and deceived. 

But the benefits of developing a biblically sound ecclesiology includes:
(i) The avoidance of fads, gimmicks, new trends, which do not comport with what the Scripture teaches.
(ii) A local church is more likely to missiologically adaptive. Churches are subject to the Great Commission of Christ, but they also can adapt the compliance with that mission accordingly to their cultural context.
(iii) Believers can develop the security that their church leaders are not whimsical and are subject to the revelation of God’s Word which has served the Church well since it founding.

The foundation for biblically informed ecclesiology is found in Matthew 16 and in Paul’s Epistles.

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Ecclesiology, Part 1 - Introduction

The reason every Christian should be increasingly aware of ecclesiology is quite simple. When someone becomes a follower of Christ because of the miracle of conversion, they are “baptised into the body of Christ” as Paul told the Corinthians. 
In this episode we discuss the principles for revitalising and refocusing a local church so that it can "glorify Christ throughout generations" (Ephesians 3:20-21).
Read: 'The 10 Biblical Priorities for a Local Church' - https://www.findingtruthmatters.org/articles/theology/the-10-biblical-priorities-and-purposes-for-a-local-church/
And, https://andrewcorbett.blogspot.com/2024/11/ecclesiology-part-2-ecclesiology-has.html

Ecclesiology Part 2 - Refocusing and Revitalising a Local Church

Becoming a Christian is the entrance to belonging to a church family. There is a growing trend for Christians looking for a more meaningful engagement with their local church when they gather. The Apostle Paul described the gathering a church as being a time when the presence and power of the Lord Jesus Christ was experienced and obvious. In this episode of the ecclesiology series we discuss what the New Testament says about what the church is to do when it assembles.

Ecclesiology Part-3 - When a Church Assembles

Ecclesiology is the study of the church. Local churches are all a part of the global Church which made up multiple denominations and traditions. There is one thing that is often neglected by a local church and it is not just their foyer or carpark - it is their pathway. In this session Dr. Andrew Corbett discusses how a local church can begin to develop their pathway.

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It is known as Good Friday. But why? It is the penultimate moment in human history when the Creator of the Universe entered into His creation. In this message, Kim and I share why Good Friday really was GOOD Friday.

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Jesus gave a series of speeches just before He was betrayed which were comprised of stories. Each of these stories revealed something profound about Him, His Father, and how we can have a relationship with God.

The Kings Speech, Part 2, "Weed Better Not"

Believers often experience doubts. Many are told that the remedy to doubt is more faith. But the remedy and antidote to doubt is not more faith, but: the truth. In this series we explore Doubt and how best to deal with it.

I Doubt - Part 4, How The Truth Is The Antidote To Doubt

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I Doubt - Part 1, I Have Doubts

Being in a hole may make you holey but it does not make you wholly holy. This is Episode 4 of the Ten Proven Life Balance Keys.

Being In A Hole May Make You Holey But It Does Not Make You Wholly Holy

The Book of Revelation is the most speculated book of the Bible. Sadly, much of this speculation has been proven wrong. After years of study, lecturing, and research, this is the foundation for how the Book of Revelation is meant to be understood.

Understanding The Book of Revelation Series, Part 1

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Understanding The Book of Revelation Series, Part 2

The Book of Revelation has been subject to more speculation than just about any other Biblical Book. By and large this speculation has resulted in failed prophecy predictions and therefore much discredit to the Bible’s authority. This has led some people to claim that the Book of Revelation cannot be understood. But then well we might ask, “In what way then is it a ‘revelation’? Dr A introduces how we might best understand this Book.

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Over a period of 8 years, Dr Andrew Corbett preached a 200 part series on the Old Testament prophet Jeremiah. The book of Jeremiah is rich with timeless messages and evidences of God' sovereignty. In this part of the Jeremiah series, Dr Corbett looks at Habbakuk, a contemporary prophet to Jeremiah. In this instalment: The Whole Earth Shall Be Filled With The Glory Of The Lord.

Habakkuk Part 2, The Whole Earth Shall Be Filled With The Glory Of The Lord

In 61 AD, the Apostle Paul arrived in Rome and was imprisoned to await his hearing before Caesar. It was during this occasion that he wrote to the Philippians. We have the account of how Paul first went to Philippi recorded in Acts 16. Using this as some of the background to understanding his epistle to the church there helps us to see two great things. Firstly, that the now senior apostle had mellowed and grown. Despite being in adverse circumstances he was grateful and thankful for Christ had done for him. Secondly, despite the Philippian church’s poverty and their adverse circumstances, Paul could encourage them to rejoice in it! He coveted their prayers - not for a change in his circumstances, but that Christ might be glorified as the Gospel advanced (Phil. 1:19)

Paul's Prison Epistles Part 1

Join Dr Corbett as he, for the first time, adapts a sermon from his posthumous mentor F. W. Boreham. Looking at the concept of ‘shutting the gate’, Dr Corbett navigates us through the beautiful writing of F. W. Boreham and the invaluable wisdom which it contains.

Please Shut The Gate

Throughout your life, have you ever found yourself asking the question, why? Perhaps why God? This question reveals one of mankind’s greatest desires; to understand. And by understanding, have a sense of control! This 4 part series explores some of the most common why questions. In this episode Dr Corbett looks at evil, what it can look like and why it is in our lives.

Why Evil?

This is the podcast, Audio the Matters, where I take the ancient truth of God's Word, explain it, and show how it is relevant for today. I blog. I write. I  eBook. I am currently undertaking another doctorate where I am researching the work of C.S. Lewis in regard to his theological contribution to our understanding of the imago Dei.

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