Who are we?
We are a group of Christians, men and women who believe that Jesus, God's
son, came to earth as a man, died a cruel death
on a cross yet rose from the dead 3 days later. We believe that His death was alone sufficient to purchase our
forgiveness from God and to reconcile us to Him. Nothing we can do ourselves can make us acceptable to God, only that we rely
solely on the work
of His son for our salvation. Yet, this does not allow us the 'freedom' to live however we please. We are no longer
in slavery to sin and death but are pleased to acknowledge that God is our father and we
His children. Like all children
we seek to please our father and it is this bond of love that drives us to work for Him. God loves
us His creation, which is why
he sent Jesus to die in our place. We follow His example and
desire
that all would turn from their
sinful way and turn to Christ. We can do nothing, it is
only God at work that can make this a reality in anyone's life.
Yet, it is part
of the wonder of God's plan that He chose that His children could share the
privilege of His work and deliver His message. This is why this
website exists, that you who do not believe may turn away from your
selfish rebellion against God, acknowledge Him as your creator
and Lord and humbly turn to Him and seek His forgiveness.
Principal Contributors
Mick Lockwood
Mick is pastor at Hall Green Baptist chapel in Haworth, West Yorkshire. For me personally, in my early twenties, with no background of church attendance, and no particular thoughts of religion, it was the idea of resurrection that made me think. When I first heard the Christian message, of how we need to be forgiven before we meet with God on judgement day, it seemed to be only one alternative view of many. How could anybody know the answers? If however a man truly died, (not simply a near death experience!), and came back to life again, surely this man could provide some answers. On investigation I was amazed how much evidence, (yes, I do mean evidence), there was in support of the resurrection of Jesus. I was convinced, and believed in him. Experiences similar to his are happening all the time, because we believe God is alive and constantly working in the lives of all of us.