Back to the Bible Canada with Dr. John Neufeld

The crucifixion of Jesus was not an accident where details tumble out of control. The details and timing of God's plan would be fulfilled. As Dr. John speaks of Matthew's account of the crucifixion, he notes that the enemies of Jesus had one plan - but God had another. The interplay of divine and human will act like two hands. Even if the left doesn't know what the right is doing - they both fulfill the single will of God. The Death and Resurrection of Jesus: In this series of messages, Dr. John points us to the Gospel of Matthew for the account of Jesus' final days. We hear from an eyewitness, a martyr of Jesus. Matthew bears witness to the words, actions and significance of Jesus' death and resurrection. Listen afresh to a story you already know - then we too are to bear witness. We are to be living martyrs, daily witnesses of the good news of Jesus Christ. 

Too many think of faith like a driver's license. They have passed the test and answered all the questions right - and now they head out to drive on their own. Today Dr. John reminds us that the way we entered this spiritual life is the way we must live it. We began by faith and we continue by faith. We began needing and trusting in Jesus. So we live this life needing and trusting in Jesus. Nothing replaces the centrality of faith for the believer.Your Salvation Story: What happens when someone is converted? Can a person lose their salvation after conversion? Is it possible to keep sinning after being genuinely saved? What is God's role in our salvation, and how is it different from our own role? Dr. John answers these questions in Your Salvation Story, a one-week series on the nature and reality of experiencing true conversion.

We live in a day when many pulpits hesitate to talk about sin. Should we then be surprised that repentance is forgotten as well? In today's message Dr. John teaches on genuine repentance as an essentail part of saving faith. We will find three qualities that accompany true repentance. Your Salvation Story: What happens when someone is converted? Can a person lose their salvation after conversion? Is it possible to keep sinning after being genuinely saved? What is God's role in our salvation, and how is it different from our own role? Dr. John answers these questions in Your Salvation Story, a one-week series on the nature and reality of experiencing true conversion.

Personal conversion is the work of God. It is His to do and only He can do it. But as it is personal conversion, it requires a personal response. Today Dr. John will teach that faith is our response to God's work. Faith is believing, trusting and surrendering to the person and work of Jesus.Your Salvation Story: What happens when someone is converted? Can a person lose their salvation after conversion? Is it possible to keep sinning after being genuinely saved? What is God's role in our salvation, and how is it different from our own role? Dr. John answers these questions in Your Salvation Story, a one-week series on the nature and reality of experiencing true conversion.

If I go to the doctor or hospital, there are obvious markers the doctor looks for to evaluate the presence and quality of life. Pulse, blood pressure and respiration are some of the first signs of life. In today's message, Dr. John offers us seven signs to look to for the presence and quality of spiritual life within us. It's time to take our soul's pulse. Your Salvation Story: What happens when someone is converted? Can a person lose their salvation after conversion? Is it possible to keep sinning after being genuinely saved? What is God's role in our salvation, and how is it different from our own role? Dr. John answers these questions in Your Salvation Story, a one-week series on the nature and reality of experiencing true conversion.

In this first message on recognizing our personal conversion, Dr. John speaks to a simple test. If our spiritual state is the result of our best intentions, efforts and abilities, then all we have is the best we can do. Conversion is a work of God. What He does is genuine and eternal. Your Salvation Story: What happens when someone is converted? Can a person lose their salvation after conversion? Is it possible to keep sinning after being genuinely saved? What is God's role in our salvation, and how is it different from our own role? Dr. John answers these questions in Your Salvation Story, a one-week series on the nature and reality of experiencing true conversion.

The book of Haggai shows Israel, repenting and rebuilidng the temple of God. They have learned that disobedience harvests hardships. Obedience releases the blessings and presence of God. Dr. John points to a greater lesson in Haggai's last sermon. While Israel is building a Temple, God is building a Kingdom - an unending, unshakeable Kingdom. God's Presence Among His People: There are people who believe that their well-being does not depend on God at all. They see His blessings but do not acknowledge their dependence. Believers may think they are immune to this forgetfulness, but experience suggests otherwise. In this one-week series, “God’s Presence Among His People”, Dr. John Neufeld looks at the book of Haggai. The prophet spoke to a people who lived as if they could be independent from God. Their professions echoed the truth, but their practice was self-sufficient. Listen to this series and consider how we are to live for God and with God.

Confined by time and space, we are not very good at recognizing the importance of a moment, event, conversation or kindness. Any one of these can have powerful impact, but we fail to recognize it. Dr. John echoes Haggia's encouragement to Israel. While the rebuilidng of the temple seemed small compared to Solomon's temple, the glory of this structure would exceed the first. Jesus Himself would walk on those stones.God's Presence Among His People: There are people who believe that their well-being does not depend on God at all. They see His blessings but do not acknowledge their dependence. Believers may think they are immune to this forgetfulness, but experience suggests otherwise. In this one-week series, “God’s Presence Among His People”, Dr. John Neufeld looks at the book of Haggai. The prophet spoke to a people who lived as if they could be independent from God. Their professions echoed the truth, but their practice was self-sufficient. Listen to this series and consider how we are to live for God and with God.

We are bombarded with words daily. In print, broadcast or social media, everyone has something to say. Eventually, we tune a deaf ear to the messages. God's Word cannot be ignored. Dr. John reminds us of the power of God's Voice. After the prophetic words of Haggai, revival breaks out and God's people obey. God effects change through His Word.God's Presence Among His People: There are people who believe that their well-being does not depend on God at all. They see His blessings but do not acknowledge their dependence. Believers may think they are immune to this forgetfulness, but experience suggests otherwise. In this one-week series, “God’s Presence Among His People”, Dr. John Neufeld looks at the book of Haggai. The prophet spoke to a people who lived as if they could be independent from God. Their professions echoed the truth, but their practice was self-sufficient. Listen to this series and consider how we are to live for God and with God.

Anyone taking notes from Haggai's sermons would find a clear outline. Repeatedly the prophet commands that we, "Take a good hard look at ourselves!" Today Dr. John repeats four considerations from Haggai for personal reflection. Even today, the questions demand an honest answer from each of us. God's Presence Among His People: There are people who believe that their well-being does not depend on God at all. They see His blessings but do not acknowledge their dependence. Believers may think they are immune to this forgetfulness, but experience suggests otherwise. In this one-week series, “God’s Presence Among His People”, Dr. John Neufeld looks at the book of Haggai. The prophet spoke to a people who lived as if they could be independent from God. Their professions echoed the truth, but their practice was self-sufficient. Listen to this series and consider how we are to live for God and with God.