John Lennox - Work, Wealth, and Living Under the Lordship of Christ

In a bonus interview to mark the launch of the audiobook of 'A Good Return', John Lennox urges us to consider whether we are seeking first the Kingdom of God in our daily work.
Topics covered include
00:17 - Why Christians should invest in eternal things
01:38 - The impact on our own spiritual lives
05:02 - Christianity is fundamentally about sharing Christ with others
06:03 - Humans are made for work
07:22 - The goal of work
10:28 - Debunking the myth of a secular/sacred divide
11:24 - Wealth
14:52 - Gospel patrons
16:46 - Other forms of investment
18:56 - All of life is to be lived for the Lord
21:40 - The church often fails to prepare people for the work place
24:03 - Questions to open up the conversation and a final takeaway
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[@morganmcpherson5343]

Dr John Lennox should be declared an International Treasure. He is without doubt one of the greatest minds of our time.

[@GeoCoppens]

Lennox is a simpleton who believes anything ! He has been brainwashed a a youngster in North Ireland about a so-called "God"!

[@ivans8713]

This guy with his arguments through debates, lectures and interviews had biggest impact on me to come back to Christianity. I will probably never meet you in this life Dr Lennox, but i cannot wait to see you in afterlife. After Jesus ofc :)

[@SashaLipskaia]

Amen, brother.

[@lou-annatkinson4211]

I love you Professor Dr John, over the many, many years I've been following you, I think I've watched every video you've ever been in, several times each 😅 I hope Mrs Lennox is getting a bit more of you these days 😀 You have blessed me in so many ways in my walk with the Lord, your legacy of work will go on helping the Body of Christ for generations to come. Thank you ❤🙏✝️🤠🌏🦘

[@elizabethryan2217]

I identify with and applaud this comment so much 👏👏👏 I'm so grateful for the Legends of the Faith that we still have - I think they've saved many lives and steel-girded the faith of so many struggling Christians: myself included. Serious debts of gratitude owing 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@lou-annatkinson4211]

Amen.

[@F15CEAGLE1]

@@elizabethryan2217Dr. Lennox has been such a strong support for my faith as well. I've been following his lectures on you tube for some years now, and what hope and comfort his messages have brought to myself and so many across the world.🎚️😊

[@joshuaninan263]

I applaud both of your comments 🎉. Yes he lead us to reveal the truth in Yeshua, bravely.

[@josevalverde7431]

John Lenox is a loves son of God, he defends Jesus agains atheism's range.

[@Bradchacha]

So grateful for Professor Lennox. I have not met him, but he feels like my grandfather every time I listen to him

[@kateford8649]

A big thank you to Professor John Lennox - it has often confused me why churches focus so much on ministry work, and not the more common, usual work of many believers. It was all sorted out after I was water baptised and given the gift of the Holy Spirit - I realised I needed to bring Jesus into every aspect of my day - from the moment I woke up until I went to sleep. I would talk to God while I was at work, and ask Him to help me to a good job for the organisation and be a helper and support others. It changed my attitude towards work and colleagues so much - it is far more enjoyable. I walk so closely with God that I find myself talking to Him all the time!! At home, at work, at a cafe with a friend, while gardening, etc..my identity is now found in Him, and I am not the same person.

[@1859958]

Amen!!

[@wallyworld6249]

Nothing can compare to Glorifying Yahweh in our hearts then HE immerses us in the presence of His LOVE. I will gladly die for our loving Savior where I can worship him for all eternity.

[@patrickaylward4807]

How do you do this? I would like to be able to do this.

[@vanessamay3689]

@@patrickaylward4807 Talk to Him as you would your earthly father but knowing that He alone is Holy. Practice. He hears every prayer and will never fail us if we follow hard after Him.

[@patrickaylward4807]

Thank you 👍

[@laurafortier9295]

I'm so happy he is still with us. 😊😊😊

[@lisaregoart285]

Professor John Lennox's teachings have greatly inspired me to continue to share my faith in Christ with my gallery visitors. My faith & work are always connected. Everyone needs to know about the unique hope of eternal life that Jesus Christ offers.

[@ingela_injeela]

I'm so happy to read your comment. God bless you in being salt and light in the unique way God has made and equipped you.

[@jamesmcallister9645]

As a carer for my 84 year old mother i sometimes selfishly thought is there where God really wants me to be . Now I am 100% sure and in no doubt, im learning to be patient along with many other areas in my life as before I became a born again christain after hitting rock bottom from drink and drugs addictions and through Gods grace alone received forgiveness through Jesus's sacrifice on the cross and the gift of the Holy Spirit to teach me all things, to my own shame I must admit I am slow to learn but God can and has now given me conformation from watching this interview that all is well, just keep soldiering on even though being a carer is not as easy as some may think. Glory to God.

[@PhillipLWilcher]

James, I was a full-time carer for my father for 12 years. I lost him 18 months ago, several months shy of his 100th birthday. He died in my arms at hospital. My father and I never got along with one another, but as a result of caring for him across all those years, to take in the very same difficulties I'm sure you are facing, we became the best of friends. My father became my son. I now say that my father and I were living proof Love works. During his final days, I said to my father : "I love you!" He replied: "And I love you!" I swear, although it was my dad's voice I heard speak those words to me, it was my Father in Heaven saying it! There was a different energy to it, a different dynamic. In light of your situation, as it was with my own as I believe it is for all care-givers, the carer's plight as I came to experience it, is the loss of one's identity. Engaging in some creative endeavour helps independently of the creativity within the act of caring. Care-givers! Is there anything more noble, more Christ-like, than caring for another in their time of need as you are now caring for your mother. Trust me, you are doing the right thing! God bless you and your mother!

[@jamesmcallister9645]

@@PhillipLWilcher Thank you and thanks be to God for your words of encouragement. I honestly didn't get along with mother just like your situation with your dad. Very encouraging as i now do get along with my mother, its cruel to see her not being able to go anywhere, homebound using a Zimmer frame. Its a tough task but she had a tough time with me growing up so ive accepted that God placed me here and for good reason as my 2 sisters and brother couldn't careless, sadly these are now the times we live in but God is so good and as you know in all things God works for the good of those who love him. Thank you so much for your time and reply, i really do appreciate this ,and if im honest Ive been praying for some encouragement from God as this is answered prayer. God bless you and your family. Blessings from Ireland.

[@PhillipLWilcher]

@@jamesmcallister9645 Like your two sisters and brother, my elder brother did not help me in caring for our father either; he showed no interest in dad's health concerns. None at all, and he has a medical background! And so, I can sympathise with you in that regard too. It's not easy, but that you have accepted the challenge of carer shows you are the better person, the one in whom God's own Faith resides as are you faithful to Him. Trust me, you are not alone! Stay the distance of your calling, for an even greater strength will come of it, believe me! Continued blessings to you, James! And to your mother!

[@jamesmcallister9645]

@@PhillipLWilcher I forgot to mention a big thank you to John Lennox for explaining the Lordship of Christ, he is such a humble man, even doing debates he never loses his cool.

[@PhillipLWilcher]

@@jamesmcallister9645 I love John Lennox. He is the perfect gentleman, and a gentle man whose Faith is centred in Christ. We are blessed!

[@Mintliam]

I just love listening to him. Thank God for John Lennox.m

[@KathleenWoodman-ob3sm]

I am so grateful for this interview and teaching. It makes me think afresh about what my role is in the kingdom as I do my secular job. I teach and think about my students' future eternity a lot, and while I am prohibited from actual teaching about God, I can always work to make sure that my students see Jesus through the way I love them by my actions and caring toward them. I look forward to reading the book!

[@anneyates696]

Dr. John Lennox, is wonderful!

[@bernhardbauer5301]

Brother Lennox is a Christian, a member of the Body of Christ. His life has been Christ and is still Christ. He understands that everything is about Christ. Romans 11:36: For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory forever. Amen.

[@jackomile1838]

"We live in a world where we know how everything works but we know the meaning of nothing" WOW!!!!!

[@ChrisRockwellRX]

Sharing my testimony to 'Christian' or non believer strivers is contingent on my personal intentions focused on God, not ME (aka money, stuff, status). The subtle delusion of trying to harness God for financial wealth is completely backwards and dark. I now know the difference and am finally FREE. Thank you God. Thank you John Lennox. Great interview.

[@faithlee5035]

So so grateful to You Lord for raising and steadfastly keeping Your faithful, bold and holy Saint John to keep teaching The Truth about You and Your Words and to keep encouraging Your True sheep and church to live Coram Deo! Hallelujah. Amen.

[@edenJesuschildofGod8132]

Love u Dr J-L❤

[@AdelSalti]

Thank you, Dr. Lennox for explaining the meaning of the Lordship of Christ. When you choose Christ as your LORD, He does not give you a job as the world gives; He gives you vocation as only God can give. Thus, your whole being becomes a response to the LORD’s calling for you.

[@SashaLipskaia]

So, so so nourishing SO good. Thank you Profssor Lennox. Thank you for convicting me of my fear and my arrogance. What I needed is to see you embody what you preach, a true man of God, as I look for the right way to serve Christ through my work. And choosing to surrender and Have HIM lead me where he wants me. Every job can serve Him. But not the ego-driven career or purpose that I made up to feel powerful or important. So much Grace in Him. Pray for me.

[@truincanada]

Majestic and monumental WORK for Christ is Dr. John Lennox incarnate. Thank you sir. We are following your earnest example in our worldly work in early education for children.

[@enriquezamora4342]

"Blessed be the God and father of our Lord and Saviors Jesus Christ" for such wonderful mercy that he has shown towards us undeserving sinners.

[@Bluegrassstallion]

This man brought me back to Jesus with his explanation on his love and acceptance is in the beginning and not the end like his wife cooking for him for his acceptance. He's so right so many in the Church get it wrong I felt like it was a in the sky disciplinarian not wanting me to have any fun. But him saying Jesus gives us that love and acceptance in the beginning not as some check list to be a good boy or girl. So good so many in the church have got to hear it 🙏✝️ I would say God bless this man but he already is. Thank you truly and thank Jesus 🙏✝️

[@Deebillzs]

the man in this interview demonstrated to me in a few words which forms a story of equations and which results in the proof among these millions of others of the existence of God

[@Karl-us9pk]

Thanks Dr. John. Sometimes people (you) touch on truths that resonate in the hearers (me) spirit as truths, aha moments, so and when we live for the future it is easier to get to the realization that we need to let go of troublesome emotionally tied ghosts from the past in our thinking, freeing up our thinking so we can devote that space to our Lord rather than be distracted by the devil.

[@mmelimahlobo7656]

My favourite old Folk love him dearly❤

[@rockgrove3]

Thank you John for the challenges in this message. Sadly, you are correct in saying the church has separated our everyday living from our church involvement. Many are not utilising the gifts God has given to them. We need much more teaching about 'Go into all the world and preach the Gospel'. It is a sad fact that many pulpits are void of the teaching of the Gospel- actually telling people about the sacrificial death of Jesus on the cross, repentance, forgiveness, a Heaven to be gained and a hell ro be avoided and the coming again of the Lord. There is so often also a complete avoidance of explaining to people HOW to become a Christan. Many Pastors feature too much on being culturally relevant (which of course is important) to the detriment of telling the people the truth of the good news of the Gospel. Thank you for your input into my life.

[@durhamgrigg3125]

Thank you John❤

[@BrianBatchelor-s4f]

John hits the nail on the head amen

[@F15CEAGLE1]

Agreed. What a blessing his ministering the gospel alongside his scientific perspective has been to many.

[@Sirrus-Adam]

Another way of looking at what John says about work, is that it affords us many opportunities to make moral decisions, which are what develop our souls. Being in relationships also does the same thing. As we choose to desire to do good to others, we also mature and become just a tiny bit more like God all the time.

[@johnbrown4568]

God's blessings to John Lennox as well as all human beings. Jesus is indeed the Way, the Truth and Life.

[@petersexton5681]

John, thank you, and God bless you and your family ❤

[@lorena92966]

Love the Gospel Patronage union talk. As a cross cultural worker ( for 30 + yrs) who trusts people to partner with us often it is so sad when believers can’t because of debt, church debt, or other priorities like purchasing X boxes for each child. But praise God for touching hearts in others and have Kingdom priorities.

[@atamani725]

Great to hear this from somebody of this calibre....Life is already a FULL time ministry...so in EVERY we do, we do as unto God... "full" time religious persons do not hold the monopoly to "full" time ministry for God...

[@desert_rose7171]

Beautiful conversation 😊

[@spiritinmotion1327]

Love Prof John Lennox.he is a mentor

[@felixotuoke5419]

Work as onto the Lord. The Lordship of Jesus Christ, Inspirational ❤.

[@AidanCarroll-mp2mf]

We thank you John for your utter clarity.

[@corneliiuvaida5511]

I really appreciate the Dr Professor John message's clarity and his belief🙏 Ecclesiastes 7:11-12 Wisdom is even better when you have money. Both are a benefit as you go through life. Wisdom and money can get you almost anything, but only wisdom can save your life. Proverbs 16:9 We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps. 🙇‍♂️

[@frankagliotti3626]

I loved listening to the wisdom and insights from Professor John Lennox on work, wealth and living under the Lordship of Christ from a biblical perspective - thank you.

[@elizabethryan2217]

Thank you so much, Prof Lennox. This makes so much sense - on top of all the other nourishment you've provided believers worldwide. Praying you and yours are well and blessed. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@HiggaionSelah_EWFMG]

✅ blessed instruction blessed man of God ; God bless you and this ministry and this message and bless All who hear ✝️ 🙏

[@jasonswami9275]

A very good teaching ❤

[@theeeway7]

Thank you both, very good. Praise Elohim!

[@lukewagner8871]

Four times in the king James version Apostle Paul starts a verse by saying this is a faithful saying. All four of them are very important aspects of the gospel. Titus 3:8 KJVS This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

[@observer1242]

We are saved through grace. We are judged by our works.

[@nostaldamus7773]

what a mind ! may peace be with you!

[@daveyofyeshua]

Access to brother Lennox material is so wonderful. God filled interviews and discussions - thank you 🙌

[@reedsmusic7589]

God bless this man!

[@LeeJones-yb6oc]

Thankyou john lennox and the guy who has made this video❤

[@genemanansala1147]

Glory to God 🇵🇭❤️🙏

[@MelecioRogerJr]

Thank you

[@Erik-sf1iq]

Fittingly to his name he resembles one standing in the wilderness crying out "make straight the way of the lord"

[@mandyvatougios2447]

Thankyou both for this very insightful interview!

[@Virginia.Espinosa]

Thank you so much for this very insightful and informative message. Prof Lennox, thank you. Amazingly clear

[@cyberpunkworld]

Most of what I'm writing online doesn't go through. That's why I write books now.

[@kaijosiahedward8754]

Powerful insight. Hope to get Your book. Thanks Prof. Lenox We thank God for exposing the SSD.

[@KVSimon-fl5ni]

Life and labour in the Lord for the Lord in love are inseparable with eternal consequences . Christ Himself is our wealth and every other wealth comes from Him . Jesus Christ Lord of all and Lord of everything .

[@arniekando6846]

Wow Wow.....

[@davidcloyd1296]

Powerful!

[@RodneyMalesi]

Profound

[@simonekoon4753]

Great interview

[@andreanittel2240]

I think all that we do should be to please God....................

[@joyaclark6171]

I love LORD Jesus and been in prayer ministry in the Church for many years and very sad!!! Today when I’m not able to go out to Church in County of Dorset I requested if the church people who have a Bible study would take me to their Bible study group , just once a month they refused me without telling me the reason so this is the condition of our churches in England Waiting on the LORD to grant a Church that would help me attend their Bible study group Amen 🙏🙏🙏🙏✝️🩸☀️😇🤲

[@SY-jq4yw]

You can only live for the future when there is no time dimension in the eternity, can’t live for the present which passes away.

[@user-ch4ex3yy4l]

Love John Lennox. What does he mean by humble entertainment? Thanks.

[@VIVA4EVER2001]

Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."

[@mpupintoane7090]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jangibson1401]

What is the title of his book ?

[@WatchingThere]

A GOOD RETURN Biblical Principles For Work, Wealth & Wisdom It 💥 up momentarily at the end of the vid 👍

[@bradallen1511]

Does anyone know the location of Jon Manor where this was filmed?

[@bg5760]

Not sure about some of this…it seems someone like David would have fallen short of your view of a Christian (?). Perhaps I’m not hearing clearly but is there room to be a believer and still struggle? I’m hearing you in a black/white manner. I’m a Christian but don’t always do what I want to do as Paul says. Thoughts? Thanks

[@cohleinesmilla9376]

🙏💘🕊

[@chagnebbilton337]

Is it possible to make contact via email with you Dr John Lennox?

[@seansheehy6725]

Given his rational approach to reality why isn't Dr. Lennox a Catholic since he knows that Protestantism is man-made while Catholicism was founded by Jesus on Peter and has continued through the past two thousand years handing on the Apostolic Tradition which Jesus gave to His Apostles and they in turn handed on to their successors, that Church's ordained Pope and bishops?

[@Stupidityindex]

"Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, cursed is everyone that hangeth on a tree:" - Galatians 3:13 Christ says, "Think not I come with peace, but sword" Go with the guy who wants to burn it all down. Think of them as scorched-earth progressives. Believers make up stories to gloss over the fact they are avoided like the old woman with too many cats. Embrace your failure. We have always had nuts in control, the endless wars prove that. You ignore the fact, not all of us can pretend prophesy & God exist.

[@WPFinlay]

I love John Lennox too, but I really wish he would speak up for the huge suffering going on right now in Gaza. At least Dawkins has spoken - spoken up in defence of Israel!!! Please, John, please show Christian compassion where it matters.

[@3joewj]

My thought is in heaven its like earth but Satan has no access...so every thought you think only the truth can be conceived in your mind. No evil idea or confusion of whats true will be there. Its a world with God only. This world is up for grabs...and Satan is influencing our thoughts and actions.

[@PTL32AD]

1 John 2:15-17 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world-the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life-is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.

[@gideonopyotuadebo2304]

THE TESTIMONY OF YEHOVAH THE TRUE GOD IS, KNOWLEDGE, RIGHT, TRUE, SURE, TRUSTFUL, COUNSEL, DELIGHTFUL, REJOICING, LOVELY, HERITAGE WONDERFUL AND HOPEFUL AND SUPERION TO THE TESTIMONY OF ANY OTHER AND PREFERABLE TO ANY CONTRADICTING TRETIMONY OF ANY ONE Isaiah 40:8 ASV The grass withereth, the flower fadeth; but the word of our God shall stand forever. Deuteronomy 29:9,29 ASV Keep therefore THE WORDS OF THIS COVENANT, and do them, that ye may prosper in all that ye do. [29] The secret things belong unto Jehovah our God; but the things that are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do ALL THE WORDS OF THIS LAW. Isaiah 8:13,16,20 ASV Jehovah of hosts, him shall ye sanctify; and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread. [16] Bind thou up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples. [20] To the law and to the testimony! if they speak not according to this word, surely there is no morning for them. 2 Kings 17:13 ASV Yet JEHOVAH TESTIFIED unto Israel, and unto Judah, by every prophet, and every seer, saying, Turn ye from your evil ways, and keep my commandments and my statutes, according to all the law which I commanded your fathers, and which I sent to you by my servants the prophets. Zechariah 7:12 ASV Yea, they made their hearts as an adamant stone, lest they should hear the law, and the words which Jehovah of hosts had sent by his Spirit by the former prophets: therefore there came great wrath from Jehovah of hosts. Nehemiah 9:30 ASV Yet many years didst thou bear with them, and testifiedst against them by thy Spirit through thy prophets: yet would they not give ear: therefore gavest thou them into the hand of the peoples of the lands. Psalm 19:7 ASV The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple. Psalm 93:5 ASV Thy testimonies are very sure: Holiness becometh thy house, O Jehovah, for evermore. Psalm 25:10 ASV All the paths of Jehovah are lovingkindness and truth Unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies. Psalm 99:6-7,9 ASV Moses and Aaron among his priests, And Samuel among them that call upon his name; They called upon Jehovah, and he answered them. [7] He spake unto them in the pillar of cloud: They kept his testimonies, And the statute that he gave them. [9] Exalt ye Jehovah our God, And worship at his holy hill; For Jehovah our God is holy. Psalm 119:1-3,14,22,24,31,36,45-46,59,79,95,99,111,119,125,129,138,144,146,151-152,157,167-168 ASV Blessed are they that are perfect in the way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah. [2] Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, That seek him with the whole heart. [3] Yea, they do no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways. [14] I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, As much as in all riches. [22] Take away from me reproach and contempt; For I have kept thy testimonies. [24] Thy testimonies also are my delight Andmy counsellors. [31] I cleave unto thy testimonies: O Jehovah, put me not to shame. [36] Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, And not to covetousness. [45] And I shall walk at liberty; For I have sought thy precepts. [46] I will also speak of thy testimonies before kings, And shall not be put to shame. [59] I thought on my ways, And turned my feet unto thy testimonies. [79] Let those that fear thee turn unto me; And they shall know thy testimonies. [88] Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; So shall I observe the testimony of thy mouth. [95] The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me; But I will consider thy testimonies. [99] I have more understanding than all my teachers; For thy testimonies are my meditation, [111] Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; For they are the rejoicing of my heart. [119] Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: Therefore I love thy testimonies. [125] I am thy servant; give me understanding, That I may know thy testimonies. [129] Thy testimonies are wonderful; Therefore doth my soul keep them. [138] Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness And very faithfulness. [144] Thy testimonies are righteous for ever: Give me understanding, and I shall live. [146] I have called unto thee; save me, And I shall observe thy testimonies. [151] Thou art nigh, O Jehovah; And all thy commandments are truth. [152] Of old have I known from thy testimonies, That thou hast founded them for ever. [157] Many are my persecutors and mine adversaries; Yet have I not swerved from thy testimonies. [167] My soul hath observed thy testimonies; And I love them exceedingly. [168] I have observed thy precepts and thy testimonies; For all my ways are before thee. Deuteronomy 6:4,6,13,16-18,24-25 ASV Hear, O Israel: Jehovah our God is one Jehovah: [6] And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be upon thy heart; [13] Thou shalt fear Jehovah thy God; and him shalt thou serve, and shalt swear by his name. [16] Ye shall not tempt Jehovah your God, as ye tempted him in Massah. [17] Ye shall diligently keep the commandments of Jehovah your God, and his testimonies, and his statutes, which he hath commanded thee. [18] And thou shalt do that which is right and good in the sight of Jehovah; that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest go in and possess the good land which Jehovah sware unto thy fathers, [24] And Jehovah commanded us to do all these statutes, to fear Jehovah our God, for our good always, that he might preserve us alive, as at this day. [25] And it shall be righteousness unto us, if we observe to do all this commandment before Jehovah our God, as he hath commanded us. 2 Chronicles 23:11 ASV Then they brought out the king's son, and put the crown upon him, and gave him the testimony, and made him king: and Jehoiada and his sons anointed him; and they said, Long live the king. Psalm 132:11-12 ASV Jehovah hath sworn unto David in truth; He will not turn from it: Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne. [12] If thy children will keep my covenant And my testimony that I shall teach them, Their children also shall sit upon thy throne for evermore. 1 Kings 2:1-3 ASV Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying, [2] I am going the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and show thyself a man; [3] and keep the charge of Jehovah thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his ordinances, and his testimonies, according to that which is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself; 2 Kings 23:3 AMP The king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD, to walk after the LORD and to keep His commandments, His testimonies, and His statutes with all his heart and soul, to confirm the words of this covenant that were written in this book. And all the people entered into the covenant. 2 Chronicles 34:31-32 AMP Then the king stood in his place and made a covenant before the LORD-to walk after (obey) the LORD, and to keep His commandments, His testimonies, and His statutes with all his heart and with all his soul, to perform the words of the covenant written in this book. [32] Further, he made all who were present in Jerusalem and Benjamin stand [with him, in confirmation of it]. So the inhabitants of Jerusalem acted in accordance with the covenant of God, the God of their fathers.

[@johnpro2847]

big john has his mate jesus...he would not know him if he met him in an Aldi's supermarket store ..and jesus would not know him either...amen

[@flatearthevidence8473]

Jesus talked about taking his disciples to heaven. He was talking about the rapture. The day no one knows the day or the hour. When he would come like a thief in the night. He was not talking about his return at the start of the millenium reign, as once the 7 year judgment starts we will know when he will return. So he said we/Christians should recognise the signs of the times and the season when the rapture would likely happen. That is NOW. The world will not realise the rapture is approaching but Christians should. This is also the day of visitation and we have seen and can see that judgment is coming on the world. There is great turmoil and uncertainty and Christians should recognise this and act accordingly. They should be helping out those that are suffering in current circumstances and they should be exposing the lies of fake news, fake science, fake knowledge and fake gods and praying for mercy as intercessors. GOD Holds the hammer, the axe, the sword, the rod and the staff. Seeking the kingdom of God is about seeking the Holy Spirit and pleasing and not offending the Holy Spirit. The Kingdom of God is the Holy Spirit in us. This is fundamental to the way we live and work. Modern day entertainment and values vex the Holy Spirit. Sowing a seed is giving 10% of salaries in thanksgiving.

[@doctor1alex]

Friend, you are talking from a dispensationalist perspective about a rapture and 7 years of tribulation which is not the teaching from the Scriptures. The Scriptures speak of no secret rapture. They speak of a single return of the Son of Man in judgment and salvation.

[@godofthegaps6741]

It's crazy how much money he made upon mythology props to him tho.

[@johnjazz2244]

Hi! There are still 6 billion people or more that are not Christian. Also many people from Christian moving to atheism or other religions. So, what is the Christian God's plan? Your God plan was to make the universe, send someone called Jesus 2000 years ago to preach love, and 2000 years afterwards the world still so messy and full of suffering. So, again, what was the point of your God in making the universe and in sending Jesus. By now, it didn't work well.

[@greenguitarfish]

John has sided with the god of this world and accepted Big Bang and even told Dawkins he believes evolution as Darwin saw it. John has decided friendships with the world will get him into comfortable positions in Ivy League places. John rejects what God has told us about creation, then plays a game of avoidance when the obvious ramifications of his compromise comes up. He should not be touted as a great apologist of our time, he is not, he should repent. Instead of destroying arguments and every lofty pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, (2nd Corinthians 10:5). he plays go along, get along. Sad. James 4:4.

[@roypallister2740]

Young earth creationist or old earth creationist... an interesting subject but seems to me to be a very secondary issue to the main point which is the gospel. I believe the devil uses such secondary differences among christians to promote division and weaken our main purpose to be salt and light. Hope that is fair to say.

[@greenguitarfish]

@@roypallister2740 I am a Biblical Creationist. The age of the earth is not the point. What does the Bible say, that is the point. The gospel does not just appear with the birth of Jesus Christ, it is predicated on the history that God illuminated us with in the Old Testament. All scripture is God breathed. Evolution and Big Bang are incomparable with biblical history, and to corrupt scripture with these worldly (Satanic ) ideas is to introduce the idea of millions of years of death and suffering before original sin. That means God instituted death, disease and suffering in his perfect original paradise. That means death and suffering is not our fault, it’s God’s fault ! God had it going on for millions of years before the fall. ( The fossil record record is full of death disease, like cancer and killing and suffering. It’s actually the graveyard of the flood, but not according to Lennox ) God said of His perfect creation “IT IS VERY GOOD.” Do you not see the ramifications of a perversion like this ? What kind of god would call cancer very good ? Death is called the last enemy to be destroyed in 1st Corinthians 15:26. How could death be called an enemy if God instituted it in His original perfect creation ? These glaring inconsistencies are not lost on young minds. They no longer see scripture as authoritative and trustworthy. That is a VERY BIG reason so many are leaving the faith of their parents. John Lennox and his ilk resides over this exodus. So, this is very much a gospel issue.

[@greenguitarfish]

@@roypallister2740 Actually, I’m a Biblical Creationist. The age of the earth is not the point. It’s not a secondary issue because the gospel message is predicated on the biblical history starting with Genesis as a very important foundation ! Satan has undermined that foundation which negatively impacts gospel message in the minds of many. You have underestimated his deceitful power. Lennox and others are pushing Satan’s perversion on the church. They do it because they love the praise of men rather than the approval of God. If the creation account is not defended, but instead Big Bang and evolution is forced into the biblical narrative, the gospel no longer makes any logical sense because it would mean God instituted death before sin. How can Jesus death on the cross redeem the world if death was part of His original plan ? This is another gospel, which is no gospel at all, as Paul would say. It cannot be defended logically once you’ve contaminated holy scripture with the philosophies of this age. Think about it. There is a reason we are loosing generations. Kids aren’t stupid, they see this compromise as lack of faith in scripture, which it is ! Satan rewards people like Lennox with comfy positions and lofty speaking engagements. People like Richard Dawkins don’t mind having debates with Lennox, because they know before they utter a word, they have already won. He is already compromised, and has bowed the knee to them, and accepted their Big Bang evolutionary faith.

[@laugustam]

Nonsense.

[@greenguitarfish]

@@laugustam Which part is nonsense ? The part where Lennox told Dawkins he believes evolution as Darwin saw it? Is that what you think is nonsense, because John’s reply was caught on camera. I can probably find it for you. Or maybe you think something else is nonsensical. Can you be more specific, or are you just lashing out in a fit of rage, and cannot articulate your emotional response?

[@gladtidings6020]

These so called men of God always separate your work from serving the Lord. ANYTIME you do something in love you are serving the Lord. No matter how small it is. The kingdom of God is having that godly attitude and motive. No more no less. Most Christians are told it’s their time/talent/treasure that serves the Lord. BS False ministers are binding people thru guilt and word salad. It is a grave sin and will be judged accordingly. This minister is false

[@johnjazz2244]

Hi, I have a question: Jesus looked like who? A mix of Mary and God? Or Joseph and Mary together? If so, I want to know how God manage to get a woman pregnant. Waiting for an answer.

[@Aliensdontwearsocks]

God created the heavens and the earth. He formed man from the dust and breathed life into him. Do you think that creating a child in a woman would be too much for Him to handle?

[@johnjazz2244]

So, God, the creator of the universe decides to send Jesus through a virgin 2000 years ago in the Middle East area. For what reason? God doesn't seem to care if you are a believer or not. In Asia people are mainly atheists or buddhists, in Middle East muslims and in Europe, Australia and America is full of atheists. If God wanted us to believe in him, he failed. Maybe God is not a genius.

[@julesonthebeach777]

⁠@@johnjazz2244God absolutely does care if you’re a believer or not. Why else would he say to go out into all the nations and share the gospel? There are many believers in the Middle East and Asia. The church is growing in vast numbers in Muslim countries and in China. P.S. if there is failure it’s in people, not in God.

[@johnjazz2244]

God doesn't care if we are believers or not but God says to spread the gospels. That sounds a contradiction to me. If God doesn't care, why you care?

[@cyberpunkworld]

Everyone's lonely these days, sir. High I.Q. makes it worse. :))

[@Socrates...]

Jesus cannot return, because he never left.

[@drackoni-han13]

John Lennox has a new book out: "Grifting for God"

[@davidwelch5186]

Theology is a grift..

[@zzerxes]

If everything is for tomorrow, why does Jesus Himself say take no thought for tomorrow? What you are saying contradicts His teaching.

[@johnpro2847]

john the letter writer and john the gospel writer is not the apostle referred to as John..Big John purposely acts dumb..he just makes stuff up with no issues at all....amen

[@anaccount8474]

I agree there is a crisis of meaning in the modern world but I don't think it's anything to do with naturalism and I don't think it's solved by believing what someone wrote 2000 years ago in Greek recording what a man said based on conversations with someone who talked to someone who talked to someone who might have might have heard this man speak in Aramaic.

[@Yesica1993]

What?

[@paulhaynes3688]

Delusional never any evidence just faith when lack of knowledge

[@Yesica1993]

What? LOL!

[@thegreatgazoo7579]

Professor Lennox is a good example of how a person can be educated, intelligent, and completely deluded. Lennox has this elaborate fantasy world he lives in, where a sky-daddy will take care of him forever. He much prefers it to reality.

[@Sheba_316]

At the end we will see who was deluded, him or you.

[@thegreatgazoo7579]

@@Sheba_316 No, you won't. You will be dead and not see anything, just like you didn't see anything five billion years ago, just like you don't see anything when under medical anesthesia. You have only the now.

[@F15CEAGLE1]

@@Sheba_316I've put my trust in Christ many years ago and await the blessed hope of Titus 2:13, and have eternal security.

[@tomgreene1843]

And you are ?

[@tatie7604]

Lennox is a genius. And a Christian. Without Christian culture, we are doomed. Dawkins said as much. And Darwin's deathbed nurse reported that he repented of ever having written his delusional, fanciful book, The Origin of the Species.

[@mick1gallagher]

How much has the pretty john made from this religious thing. Isn't religion a very profitable tax free industry. does the pretty john dispute this

[@eliada2688]

Thank you

[@Stormlucy111]

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