Divine Pleasure and Paul

Paul’s ministry demonstrates three key aspects: his divine appointment as minister through grace, his willingness to suffer afflictions for the church’s sake, and his accomplishment of presenting believers perfect in Christ. Every believer receives a ministry and must faithfully fulfill their God-given responsibilities before Christ’s return.

Divine Pleasure in Reconciliation

This sermon explores the concept of divine pleasure in reconciliation based on Colossians 1:19-20, discussing how God desires to reconcile all things to Himself through Christ. Br. Thomson examines this reconciliation in three aspects: its essential requirement (Christ as mediator), its extent (things in heaven and earth), and its means (the blood of Christ’s cross).

THE CHURCH – Hope of the Church – Br Thomson. B. Thomas – [Audio sermon]

Posted here is the sermon delivered by Br. Thomson B Thomas at Assembly Bible Classes between 23rd April to 29th April.Passage of Reference: 1Thess 3:13’The Lord Jesus loved the church and gave Himself for it. Anybody who loves the Lord can only love it and labour for its progress. They shall have delight in its principles and practice. Now the doctrines related to church are corrupted or neglected. It is high time to get to the Bible and see the will of God concerning it. In the eight Bible studies uploaded here by brother Thomson B Thomas, Mumbai, gives the elementary and essential teachings of the church. The name the Lord gave to it, it’s various metaphors and the two aspects of it are presented in simple terms. The ordinances, offices and its autonomy are taught clearly. The series takes the student till the blessed hope of the church. Anyone, beginner or scholar, may find help in listening to these.’In this sermon Bro. Thomson mentions about 4 Hopes of the Church. Those are:Account of his ComingAim of his ComingAssurance of his ComingApplication of his Coming

THE CHURCH – Believer’s Duties to the Church – Br. Thomson B Thomas – [Audio sermon]

Posted here is the sermon delivered by Br. Thomson B Thomas at Assembly Bible Classes between 23rd April to 29th April.Passage of Reference: 1 Timothy 3:14’The Lord Jesus loved the church and gave Himself for it. Anybody who loves the Lord can only love it and labour for its progress. They shall have delight in its principles and practice. Now the doctrines related to church are corrupted or neglected. It is high time to get to the Bible and see the will of God concerning it. In the eight Bible studies uploaded here by brother Thomson B Thomas, Mumbai, gives the elementary and essential teachings of the church. The name the Lord gave to it, it’s various metaphors and the two aspects of it are presented in simple terms. The ordinances, offices and its autonomy are taught clearly. The series takes the student till the blessed hope of the church. Anyone, beginner or scholar, may find help in listening to these.’In this sermon Bro. Thomson mentions about the seven duties of the Believers to the Church. Those are:We must be WitnessesDon’t neglect the gathering of the AssemblyGive importance to FellowshipSubmit to EldersExercise your Spiritual GiftsSupport the need of the Assembly(Materially)Conduct Yourself

THE CHURCH – Administration of the Church – Br. Thomson B Thomas – [Audio sermon]

Posted here is the sermon delivered by Br. Thomson B Thomas at Assembly Bible Classes between 23rd April to 29th April.Passage of Reference: Mathew 16:18’The Lord Jesus loved the church and gave Himself for it. Anybody who loves the Lord can only love it and labour for its progress. They shall have delight in its principles and practice. Now the doctrines related to church are corrupted or neglected. It is high time to get to the Bible and see the will of God concerning it. In the eight Bible studies uploaded here by brother Thomson B Thomas, Mumbai, gives the elementary and essential teachings of the church. The name the Lord gave to it, it’s various metaphors and the two aspects of it are presented in simple terms. The ordinances, offices and its autonomy are taught clearly. The series takes the student till the blessed hope of the church. Anyone, beginner or scholar, may find help in listening to these.’In this sermon Bro. Thomson mentions about the seven offices of the Church that help in the administration of the Church. Those are:ApostlesProphetsEvangelistsPastor TeachersBishop (Overseer, Shepherds)DeaconsDeaconessesHe also explains how our attitude should be towards this office. He gives seven points for this also:1Thes 5:12 – Respect1Thes 5:17 – Double Honour1Thes 5:13 – Esteem Them1Tim 5:17 – TrustHeb 13:7 – RememberHeb 13:17 – Submit & ObeyHeb 13:24 – Salute

THE CHURCH – Ordinances of the Church – Br. Thomson B Thomas – [Audio sermon]

Posted here is the sermon delivered by Br. Thomson B Thomas at Assembly Bible Classes between 23rd April to 29th April.Passage of Reference: Mathew 16:18’The Lord Jesus loved the church and gave Himself for it. Anybody who loves the Lord can only love it and labour for its progress. They shall have delight in its principles and practice. Now the doctrines related to church are corrupted or neglected. It is high time to get to the Bible and see the will of God concerning it. In the eight Bible studies uploaded here by brother Thomson B Thomas, Mumbai, gives the elementary and essential teachings of the church. The name the Lord gave to it, it’s various metaphors and the two aspects of it are presented in simple terms. The ordinances, offices and its autonomy are taught clearly. The series takes the student till the blessed hope of the church. Anyone, beginner or scholar, may find help in listening to these.’In this sermon Bro. Thomson mentions about the important Ordinances of the Church. There are two ordinances in the Bible. They are:BaptismLord’s SupperBro. Thomson explains the importance of both of these Ordinances and also gives a brief detail in the method and the way both of these Ordinances used to be followed.

THE CHURCH – Autonomy – Br. Thomson B Thomas [Audio sermon]

Posted here is the sermon delivered by Br. Thomson B Thomas at Assembly Bible Classes between 23rd April to 29th April.Passage of Reference: Mathew 16:18’The Lord Jesus loved the church and gave Himself for it. Anybody who loves the Lord can only love it and labour for its progress. They shall have delight in its principles and practice. Now the doctrines related to church are corrupted or neglected. It is high time to get to the Bible and see the will of God concerning it. In the eight Bible studies uploaded here by brother Thomson B Thomas, Mumbai, gives the elementary and essential teachings of the church. The name the Lord gave to it, it’s various metaphors and the two aspects of it are presented in simple terms. The ordinances, offices and its autonomy are taught clearly. The series takes the student till the blessed hope of the church. Anyone, beginner or scholar, may find help in listening to these.’In this sermon Bro. Thomson mentions about a common word in both the References (given above) that is ‘MY’. He gives three aspects related to the word ‘MY’.RelationshipRepresentationHounorshipHe also gives three areas where the church needs to be independent.Self GoverningSelf PropogatingSelf Supporting

THE CHURCH – Formation of the Church – Br. Thomson B Thomas – [Audio sermon]

Posted here is the sermon delivered by Br. Thomson B Thomas at Assembly Bible Classes between 23rd April to 29th April.Passage of Reference: Mathew 16:18’The Lord Jesus loved the church and gave Himself for it. Anybody who loves the Lord can only love it and labour for its progress. They shall have delight in its principles and practice. Now the doctrines related to church are corrupted or neglected. It is high time to get to the Bible and see the will of God concerning it. In the eight Bible studies uploaded here by brother Thomson B Thomas, Mumbai, gives the elementary and essential teachings of the church. The name the Lord gave to it, it’s various metaphors and the two aspects of it are presented in simple terms. The ordinances, offices and its autonomy are taught clearly. The series takes the student till the blessed hope of the church. Anyone, beginner or scholar, may find help in listening to these.’In this sermon Bro. Thomson mentions about the Day the Church was born and how it was formed. He mentions about 2 kinds of baptism which are mentioned in 1Cor 12:12,13. The two kinds of Baptism areBaptism in water.Baptism in the Spirit.He mentions 7 references of the Baptism in the spirit. He also segregates the references into 3 points.Prophetic References. (Mat 3:11, Mark 1:8, Luke 3:16, John 1:33, Acts 1:5)Historical References. (Acts 11:15-18)Doctrinal Refernces. (1Cor 12:13)