Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 23/02/25. Building Yourself Up. The revelation from God that we are created for a positive purpose and the fact that he is prepared to reveal these purposes, is the most wonderful knowledge that any human could ever experience. The opportunity to be anointed (enlivened) by God's Spirit and the promise of eternal life almost seems too good to be true. The bible not only reveals these truths, but also reveals the best way to deal with problems as well. Scriptural References. Pro 27:23, Rom 8:24-25, Psa 51:8-13, Rom 4:18, Psa 86:5, Pro 16:6, 1Cor 1:8-9, Rom 8:15, Rom 15:2, Jude 20-25. A MP3 audio of this talk is available to listen to or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/audio/audio.jsp?category=1 A MP4 video is also available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2 A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/6Kk0FQN30i4

Delivered by Pastor Arthur Marshman 02/03/25. In a world where there appears to be a thousand religious arguments it is good to go back to the source. Eight of the New Testaments most influential characters had the same idea... Jesus's purpose on earth was to prepare the people for baptism in the Holy Spirit. The experience of the day of Pentecost is still available today. Scriptural References. Joh 1:29-33, Mat 3:11, Mar 1:8, Luk 3:16, Act 1:4-5, Act 1:8, Act 2:1-4, Act 2:37-38, Act 11:15-17, Act 10:43-48, Act 19:1-6. A MP3 audio of this talk is available to listen to or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/audio/audio.jsp?category=1 A MP4 video is also available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2 A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/x83U1q2CNzw

Delivered by P Brad Smith 23/02/25. Regardless of how long or by what manner the judgement of God comes, the actual time before the judgement seat is a very fearful thing to those who fail. Judgement and punishment are two different events... First a judge determines guilt or innocence, then upon that determination, reward or punishment is enacted. A PDF copy of the complete main article is available at: https://cdnarticles.brf.org.au/20240919_pbs_main_points_death_and_hellV1.0.pdf A MP3 audio of this talk is available at: https://www.brf.org.au/audio/audio.jsp?category=1 A MP4 video is also available at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2 A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/L5Eie7mDZRM

Death And Hell. Part - A. One of the common mistakes made when trying to interpret the Bible, comes from overlooking the most basic rule of study... comparing scriptures with themselves. The concept of eternal punishing after judgement, is strangely missing from every prominent Old Testament reference. It is very hard to imagine why God would not warn Adam and Eve and numerous other key players in their times right up to Christ, that death would include eternal torment filled with unrelenting pain and horror for all time... with no relief whatsoever. Adam was warned that he would surely die and that is exactly what happened. There is a huge difference between death (which is often quick and uneventful) compared to eternal torturous pain. Why would God hide, or disguise such a hideous result for thousand years, if such a terrible punishment were literally true? A YouTube link to the Part A uploaded video. https://youtu.be/Ipyutj72hks Death And Hell. Part - B. God created the earth and all the various forms of life upon it... he created all the life cycles, all the majesty of perfect function and all the beauty and harmony they reveal. Likewise, God created and controls the spiritual world (he set the conditions for heaven, earth and for hell). Whatever happens to those that fail judgement(the vast majority of everyone ever born), is a choice that God has made, designed created and supported... thus it must reflect his nature. God is not stuck with laws that go against his will or choices... he designed them. A YouTube link to the Part B uploaded video. https://youtu.be/Tr-Pu4p438g A PDF copy of the complete main article is available at: https://cdnarticles.brf.org.au/20240919_pbs_main_points_death_and_hellV1.0.pdf A MP3 audio of this talk is available at: https://www.brf.org.au/audio/audio.jsp?category=1 A MP4 video is also available at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2

These notes address the perceived scriptural differences relating to the nature of eternal death.. termed the 'second death'. For many people this is a great concern and needs a simple and honest answer. The two main beliefs are directly opposed to each other and need to be resolved for clarity and truth's sake. One belief is, that eternal death is to be in a state of torment and distress for eternity; the opposing view holds that eternal death is no different than normal death, where the soul loses consciousness, without thought, eternally.A simple disclaimer that... whatever we believe, right or wrong, God will do what he does despite our opinion. These notes are formulated with that principle in mind. That is why a greater effort to follow scriptural principle and details has been presented.* It is most important that we answer questions with clarity, clearly based on scriptural evidence.

Delivered by Pastor Arthur Marshman on 26th January 2025. The apostle John had a special relationship with Jesus. He was the only apostle to reach an old age and he also looked after Mary, the mother of Jesus. It is no surprise that his gospel id full of spiritual treasures. In chapter one, he explains the meaning of God's creation and the treasure that is the baptism of the Holy Spirit. A PDF copy of the Powerpoint presentation is available at: https://www.brf.org.au/articles/articles.jsp?category=9 A MP3 audio of this talk is available at: https://www.brf.org.au/audio/audio.jsp?category=1 A MP4 video is also available at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2 A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/hZa9PaNgYE8

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 19th January 2025. There are those who believe that certain sins are unforgivable. Others rightly identify sins that have very serious consequences, with many others giving certain sins more power than they actually hold. In light of these mixed beliefs, a few explanations are offered below. A MP3 audio of this talk is available at://https://www.brf.org.au/audio/audio.jsp?category=1 A MP4 video is available at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2 A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/bOQkNGvdQQw

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 12th January 2025. The Holy Spirit (supernatural power of God) has been the essential source of life from the very beginning. The first miracle enjoyed by mankind was the contents of the fruit from the tree of life... it made eternal possible due to the miraculous life forces it contained. After the fall of man, the Holy Spirit appears as 'fire' in nearly all scriptural observations. It interacts with water, being the two major principles of Spiritual life. The old/first deliverance of mankind which led to the first covenant was supported by the fire... the life saving power of God. And the YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/nNTtEk8iR9s

Delivered by Pastor Arthur Marshman on 5th January 2025. God's creation was made to be good; nature obeys his commandments and as a result it reflects God's creative power and goodness. Mankind on the other hand was created in God's image. They were given the ability to be creative beings themselves. Unlike God's natural creation, man has the ability to choose to disobey God's commandments. God's overwhelming desire is for all mankind to be reconciled to him. Jesus came to bridge the gulf between man and God. By receiving the Holy Spirit, individuals can be reconciled to God.

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 27th December 2024. One of the greatest causes of the problems we face is that we continually forget (overlook) simple truths. We become so engrossed with short term goals and needs, we tend to overlook far more important long-term requirements. One example of such actions happens very obviously within friendships and marriages. People overlook lifetime opportunities because of momentary disappointments and setbacks... disputes lead to arguments; bitterness sets in, and the relationship can be permanently destroyed. This is also true of those who serve God. We can be momentarily distracted by pressures or problems and before we know it, we stop serving God and his people. We forget the most basic of all truths... prayer, reading, fellowship, serving one another, tithes and offerings, etc. The plan God has for us is put on hold until we are motivated once again to walk in the true light of the gospel. The scriptures repeatedly remind us of such truths.