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Paul J. Bucknell
Discover many practical and helpful topics discussed from a Biblical perspective. Articles, powerpoints, videos, and more! Powerful messages include topics such as: anxiety, worry, marriage, family, discipleship training, leadership training, small groups and much, much more! https://www.foundationsforfreedom.net
When tragic circumstances occur such as the recent horrifc killing of 20 elementary school children, we are forced to ask a lot of serious questions. This brief article helps us understand why such an event can happen.
Biblical Foundations for Freedom has a great many articles and videos on prayer. We have begun a list below.
Exposes the bankruptcy of humanistic secularism against the backdrop of God's glorious kingdom. This is part 2 of 4 in a larger series 'The Choice Against Secularism.'
Portrays the glorious operations of the Kingdom of God in against the frail, corrupt and feeble expressions of humanistic secularism. This is part 4 of 4 of a larger series 'The Choice Against Secularism.'
Introduces the inferiority and limitations of humanism and secular philosophies against the power and design of God's glorious kingdom. This is part 3 of 4 in a larger series 'The Choice Against Secularism.'
Reveal the brokenness of humanistic secularism against the glorious power of God's grace through which He willingly pours out His goodness into our personal lives and society. This is part 1 of 4.
Show the need and means of cultivating self-control in our children from an early age in order that they may please God and serve others.
This video introduces the various BFF materials available through Biblical Foundations for Freedom.
Video on Continuous Personal Renewal: A lifelong personal growth plan provides a basic understanding how spiritual growth takes place and practical steps on how to renew that growth throughout our lives.
Video podcast on New Values' from Matthew 6:32-33 shows how the new believer because of his trust in God as His Father can overcome his selfish nature and focus on God's purposes and properly relating to others.
Pray for Biblical Foundations for Freedom (BFF) #173 seeks support for his next leadership training seminars in East Asia.
Pray for Biblical Foundations for Freedom (BFF) #172 New Ideas which shares the tension of developing new materials such as Lessons for the New Believer with neglecting updating older materials.
Share the journey how God led us from having a typical birth control and family planning mentality to a biblical one regarding having children along with the different ways each philosopy and practice shaped our lives. Part 3/3 of Birth Control and Family Planning in Christian Families. Updated 2010
Birth Control and Family Planning in Christian Families from Genesis 1:28 - is a biblical examination of using birth control from Genesis 1:28. This is 2/3 of Birth Control and Christian Family Planning. Updated 2010
Birth control and family planning has largely been accepted around the world as normal and good. This is the first article of three that challenge the basic assumptions underlying family planning. Make sure you read of our personal journey away from using family planning practices. Updated 2010
The strength of our Christian lives is conditional upon our prayer lives. Numerous descriptions of prayer are provided to help us get a better grasp on our own prayer lives.
The Developing Prayer Life of the Mature Believer analyzes how prayer develops at the last stage of Christian living by identifying what problems occur when prayer does not properly develop and how to strengthen our intimacy with God and bearing fruit at this level of spiritual growth.
The Developing Prayer of the Young Believer analyzes how prayer develops at the young believer stage including the identification of what problems occur when prayer does not properly develop and how to strengthen our prayer lives at this level of spiritual growth. Special training is given to overcome temptation.
The Developing Prayer Life of the New Believer analyzes how prayer develops at the most basic level of his or her Christian life when a person becomes a believer and begins to pray to God the Father. The important foundation for a good prayer life are set up early in a believer's life. A spiritual evaluation is available at the end.
The Development of One’s Prayer Life analyzes how prayer develops at various levels of Christian living through The Flow including identifying what problems occur when prayer does not properly develop and how to strengthen our prayer lives at each level of spiritual growth.
Pray for Biblical Foundations for Freedom (BFF) #161 the special way God has developed discipleship concepts and materials at BFF through these last years.
Pray for Biblical Foundations for Freedom (BFF) #160 shows the difficulty for Paul in making priority: creation of materials, distribution of them and the instruction of them.
Pray for Biblical Foundations for Freedom (BFF) #159 provides a summary and video of the trip to India.
Pray for Biblical Foundations for Freedom (BFF) #158 has four prayer notes sent out while in India.
Seeking God's Will explains two ways to live out your Christian life, one with much defeat and the other with delight and success. It is simple and yet profound and can change your life!
Pray for Biblical Foundations for Freedom (BFF) #156 which provides an update on preparation for BFF as well as a testimony of a Philippino pastor as to how the BFF website has been helpful to him.
Pray for Biblical Foundations for Freedom (BFF) #156 which provides an update on preparation for BFF as well as a testimony of a Philippino pastor as to how the BFF website has been helpful to him.
Paul list the reasons why the extra work of forming outlines and creating podcasts are important.
Paul list the reasons why the extra work of forming outlines and creating podcasts are important.
Quality Biblical teaching on discipleship with slides translated from English into Swahili (Kiswahili) helps pastors, evangelists and church planters understand and develop the growth of the church. Hii semina ya uwanafunzi ilipewa kwa kikundi cha wachungaji wa kenya katika mwaka 2009 na kasisi paul bucknell imetafsiriwa kutoka kimombo kwa kiswahili, kimetolewa na Biblical foundations for Freedom pamoja na Manna Ministries Kenya.
Paul with photos reflects on the Romans and Building a Great Marriage seminars in Benin City, Nigeria
Updates with pictures from the field as the Discipleship Training seminar on The Flow in Nairobi, Kenya (near Kasarani) went on.
Romans 11:25-36 "Some Gentiles and Israel Will be Saved" is the last of four parts to the BFF Romans 11:11-36 Living Commentary on Romans: Salvations's Great Plan (Romans 11:11-36). Paul reveals how he sees things happen in the end when God softens the Jews. This is God's great mystery that He has been carrying out all along despite Israel and Gentile's disobedience.
Romans 11:16-24 "The Gentiles engrafted onto Israel's Olive Tree" is the third of four parts to the BFF Romans 11:11-36 Living Commentary on Romans: Salvations's Great Plan (Romans 11:11-36). Paul uses an image of a tree and grafting branches to better understand how God incoporates Jews and Gentiles together.
Romans 11:11-15 is the second of four parts to The Bible Teaching Commentary on Romans: Salvations's Great Plan (Romans 11:11-36). Paul engages us by sharing how the Lord would do greater things through Israel upon her warm response.
Romans 11:11-36 is the first of four parts to The Bible Teaching Commentary on Romans: Salvations's Great Plan (Romans 11:11-36). An overview for both Romans chapters 9-11 as well as more specifically Romans chapter 11.
We should expect changes in our lives due to Christ's indwelling. The Spirit of God reveals to us what these changes will be. This article provides basic instruction on how to work with the Spirit of God in this sanctifying work. This is part 3 of 3 of Restoration of Our Lives named 'An Ongoing Work.'
We cannot find complete restoration without a thorough examination of our hearts. This is the reason repentance must precede faith. This article examines Mark 7:21-23 to help us along in this discipleship process. This is part 2 of 3.
The restoration of our lives is best seen as a discipleshp process. God does much to get us going but unless we think of the changes in our lives as ongoing, then we will not be good disciples of Christ. This article has a diagram which shows the different stages of the discipleship process. This is part 1 of 3.
Paul reflects on evangelism and witnessing in today's world and introduces a podcast on witnessing.
If you want to learn how to witness in our modern society, this podcast is for you. We first train you to understand what new life is through a Bible study in 1 Peter and then Paul shares how he has learned to share the Gospel with others over these many years.
Special advice for refraining from lusts on our walks is adapted for safe viewing on the web. We give practical suggestions but focus on how to protect your eyes during sudden sexy sights. Part 3 of 3.
This is part 2 of 3 which presents specific advice which one can take when confronted with sights that stir up one's lusts so that you can enjoy your walk!
Overcome lusts so you can enjoy your walk and view web pages! Stay sexually pure. If you as a man are having problems controlling your eyes when walking down the street or in a classroom, then the this article will bring help.
The Cycle of Deliverance for Depression, part 12 of 12, provides a five point summary on the steps to overcome Depression. 'Adopting God's Hope, Overcoming Depression' is the ninth lesson in a series on "Reaching Beyond Mediocrity."
Two Truths Needed to Heal Depression, part 11 of 12, shows how two truths are critical to know and embrace in order to overcome depression. Do you know what they are or how they help? 'Adopting God's Hope, Overcoming Depression' is the ninth lesson in a series on "Reaching Beyond Mediocrity."
Deepening Our Trust, part 10 of 12, shows the important role of our trust through how Moses fought a problem of depression in Exodus 5 because his dreams were broken and he faced failure. 'Adopting God's Hope, Overcoming Depression' is the ninth lesson in a series on "Reaching Beyond Mediocrity."
Rebuilding the Foundation of Hope is part 9 of 12 which clarifies the importance of establishing trust and faith to overcome depression for the long term. 'Adopting God's Hope, Overcoming Depression' is the ninth lesson in a series on "Reaching Beyond Mediocrity."
Sharpening our shield is part 8 of 12 shows through Ephesians 6:16 how truth helps a person overcome depression. 'Adopting God's Hope, Overcoming Depression' is the ninth lesson in a series on "Reaching Beyond Mediocrity."
Finding Hope to Combat Depression is part 7 of 12 which provides three lessons on overcoming depression from the way Jesus responded to that dark, dark night. 'Adopting God's Hope, Overcoming Depression' is the ninth lesson in a series on "Reaching Beyond Mediocrity."
The 5 Ds: The Path of Disobedience is part 6 of 12 that shows how a depression cycle progresses from bad to worse. Hope comes from recognizing each stage and how to handle its temptation. 'Adopting God's Hope, Overcoming Depression' is the ninth lesson in a series on "Reaching Beyond Mediocrity.
The Downward Cycle of Depression Linked to the Root Problem is part 5 of 12 that shows the root cause of depression normally stems from some form of disobedience. 'Adopting God's Hope, Overcoming Depression' is the ninth lesson in a series on "Reaching Beyond Mediocrity."
Gaining Discernment of Depression is part 4 of 12 that helps identify and improve our perceptions which influence our susceptibility to depression. Learn also how we can train our mind senses. 'Adopting God's Hope, Overcoming Depression' is the ninth lesson in a series on "Reaching Beyond Mediocrity."
Emotions, Feelings and Depression is part 3 of 12 that clarifies how and why a person does not need to follow his or her emotions into depression. 'Adopting God's Hope, Overcoming Depression' is the ninth lesson in a series on "Reaching Beyond Mediocrity."
Obtaining Hope from Depression is part 2 of 12 that helps us obtain hope for depression that a person might face in his or her life. 'Adopting God's Hope, Overcoming Depression' is the ninth lesson in a series on "Reaching Beyond Mediocrity."
Looking for relief from depression or find a cure to help the depressed? 'Adopting God's Hope, Overcoming Depression' carefully examines the root sources for depression from a Biblical perspective. If a person avoids dealing with the sources of depression, his or her depression will continue to disturb one's life. Learn how to overcome depression, and you can bring God's hope into your soul and others! Depression in the News is part 1 of 12 that describes depression in today's society. 'Adopting God's Hope, Overcoming Depression' is the ninth lesson in a series on "Reaching Beyond Mediocrity."
This podcast shares how the truth enables God's people to overcome depression and discouragement and find God's hope. 'Adopting God's Hope, Overcoming Depression' is the ninth lesson in a series on "Reaching Beyond Mediocrity." Looking for relief from depression or find a cure to help the depressed? 'Adopting God's Hope, Overcoming Depression' carefully examines the root sources for depression from a Biblical perspective. If a person avoids dealing with the sources of depression, his or her depression will continue to disturb one's life. Learn how to overcome depression, and God will use you to bring His hope into your soul and others!
This podcast on The Flow shows how Christians grow, how to detect where they are in their spiritual growth and what they need for further spiritual growth. The power of this presentation is in the overall view of the whole Christian life, and its use of a familiar analogy to help us apply it to our spiritual lives.
Too many Christians for too long have hung around in a pit of despair and retreat than have seen and displayed the power of God in their lives. Lusts have become so common among some believers that it is considered normal. Not! The Lord shows us how we must overcome such lusts in order to live out the Christ-like life of devotion to God and love toward one another. Lusts, after all, is just another form of selfism. This lesson on 'Embracing God's Love, Overcoming Lust' is the seventh in a series on "Reaching Beyond Mediocrity."
This podcast shares how the truth enables God's people to overcome lust and embrace the much more nobler way of God's love. Embracing God's Love: Overcoming Lust is the seventh lesson in the Discipleship Level 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series. Lusts can seem overwhelming, but this podcast step by step reveals biblical truths that show how you can overcome strong desires with God's strength. Listen and see how you can live out God's love rather than consuming your energies on your flesh!
Free downloadable and printable Bible reading bookmarks with Old Testament (OT) and New Testament (NT) chronological timeline charts on the back. Included are both traditional Bible book order and chronological Bible book order Bible reading record!
Anxiety arises because of impossible situations but this lesson puts everything in perspective by showing how you can practically get God's strength to handle overwhelming situations. Overcoming Anxiety: Possessing God's Precious Peace shares how the truth enables God's people to overcome worry and possess God's precious peace.
This podcast, Overcoming Anxiety: Possessing God's Precious Peace, shares how the truth enables God's people to overcome anxiety and worry and possess God's precious peace. Anxiety can look impossible to handle but this podcast puts everything in perspective and shows how you with God's strength can handle. Listen and see how step by step to find God's peace!
A podcast that helps believers see why they end up with mediocre and dull lives rather than Christ-filled lives. You can begin to see the reason for this in Discovering Choices, the second lesson in the Discipleship 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series. Learn how our choices are related to our hope and confidence.
A pdf exercise for Discipleship Lesson #2 that sharpen our understanding of the three confidence categories. Answer sheet on page 2.
Sharpening the Mind, the sixth part of the second lesson in the Discipleship 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series, provides two exercises to help build discernment necessary to understand and deal with our spiritual problems.
Three Choices, the fifth part of the second lesson in the Discipleship 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series, presents the three choices that we choose in any given situation and how our choices reveal what we really believe.
Gaining an Overview of the Situation, the fourth part in the second lesson of Discipleship 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series, points out the beauty of the path of life and how this second level focuses on obtaining the fullness of Christ in our lives now!
Processing the Spiritual Growth Self-Evaluation Exercise Sheet, the third part of the second lesson Discipleship 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series, helps analyze the personal growth self-evaluation sheet so that one can see a person's strong areas as well as areas that God is interested in developing.
Victory on the Battlefield, the second part of the second lesson Discipleship 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series, helps us see the faith that we need to have and the importance this faith has upon our spiritual growth.
Why do believers end up with mediocre and dull lives rather than Christ-filled lives? You will begin to see the reason for this in Discovering Choices, the first part in the second lesson of Discipleship 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series. Learn how our choices are related to our hope and confidence. This is a foundational lesson that leads to significant improvement in our lives.
A podcast that helps believers see why they end up with mediocre and dull lives rather than Christ-filled lives. You can begin to see the reason for this in Discovering Choices, the second lesson in the Discipleship 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series. Learn how our choices are related to our hope and confidence.
Establishing Hope, the first of ten lessons in the Discipleship 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series, shows the importance of hope and how to gain a strong confidence in the Word of God so we can move onto the third level of discipleship.
Strengthening our Hope, part 4/4 of Lesson #1 Establishing Hope, shows how we step by step gain a strong confidence in the Word of God so that we can grow strong in our spiritual lives.
Path of Discipleship, part 3/4 of Lesson #1 Establishing Hope, shows and explains The Flow, three discipleship levels as one progresses into spiritual maturity.
Understanding Spiritual Growth, part 2/4 of the Discipleship 2 Establishing Hope series, gives a good overview of the whole process of spiritual growth from the beginning of spiritual growth to full maturity.
Establishing Hope, part 1/4, the first of ten lessons in the Discipleship 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series, shows the importance of hope and how to gain a strong confidence in God's Word so we can move onto the third level of discipleship.
Jadav, a man from West Bengal in India, almost committed suicide, but God wonderfully rescued and changed him.
Listen how God miracuously delivered Jatin, a man from West Bengal in India, from bad habits through a loving evangelist.
Special Prayer Bulletin on Orissa There is a special urgent situation that I want to report on but first let me share a praise item.
A Spiritually Balanced Life teaches how to live a Spirit-filled life in a busy modern world through discussing how planning, scheduling and spiritual disciplines are integrated together in the Christian life. The philosophy of ministry as well as many practical aspects such as calendars and resolving conflict are discussed.