In conversation with Nicky Gumbel at the HTB Leadership Conference 2103, the Archbishop of Canterbury said he is "more optimistic about the church now than I have ever been in my life".
I regret that you did not have a good experience with ALPHA. I understand but I listened. He talks about how ALPHA changed his life and that of his family. Life has been extremely difficult for this family. I would urge you with an open mind to listen to Justin. He speaks for us all. The path he has traveled to become Archbishop is one of great sacrifice. You deserve to hear his story, he is very honest and you will appreciate his honesty.
Clive Cook It is nonsensical to those inclined to disparage what the have never before considered. As in all of life, one’s capacity to adopt a new idea depends upon whether one is prepared to reconsider his/her present convictions on related matters. Until that happens, until one develops a humble self doubt and curiosity, nothing happens. Meanwhile. I suggest flinging insults accomplishes nothing good.
@@mercian-man7116you're quite judgemental aren't you even though presumably you are filled with the holy spirit and should not judge lest you be judged? But then your god is very judgemental needing a blood sacrifice to be appeased. It's a kind of vampiric, death cult religion with a very dark history over the centuries, condemning eternal judgement and suffering to those who don't align with this philosophy. Yet god loves you! Awomen.
Jesus said.. But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death... And the time will come when death ceases upon you as the arresting officer and drags you before the judge of the universe to answer for violating his law.. All the crying of innocence in the world won't help you in this court.. The truth will come out.. Your thought life will come out .. All the lies.. The lusts..hate.. Adultery.. Fornication.. Stealing...pride.. Blasphemy..abominations.. God is holy Jesus said all the idol words a man speaks he will give account for on the day of judgement.. So we need to repent and trust in God's mercy.. Jesus died on the cross for our sins so we wouldn't have to go to hell.. We violated God's law the ten commandments and Jesus paid the fine...bibles says Let everyone who names the name of Christ Depart from inequity. That won’t save you, but you don’t want to play the hypocritic and say I’m a Christian and still fornicate.. lust.. lie.. hate.. Steal.. blasphemy... you have to be genuine in your repentance and trust in Jesus, your fear is an intrical part of salvation. The bible says through the fear of the lord men depart from evil.. The reason you need a saviour is because you’ve sinned against God and his wrath abides upon you, and you need to be washed.. cleansed and a new heart with new desires created within you.. and that’s what true conversion is and then you’ll bring forth fruits of righteousness 🕊️
Gumbel had something to do with the Archbishop's change to faith ! who is the author of our faith ?...............Is this a comedy show as there is a lot of laughter.
Many years later.....Yes, remember the cross Justin W. Remember the only way to the Father is through repentance, turn from what we know to be wrong , pick up our cross and follow Jesus. No one said it would be easy. No one said we should celebrate our sin but lay down our lives , it's a narrow road, difficult, weigh up the cost but it's a worthy walk.
Now, February 2024, Archbishop allows for a Rave in the Nave to happen - young people (18+) will attend a disco in the Canterbury Cathedral partying to the music of Britney, and others. This is a betrayal of Christians, sacrileage of one of the holiest place in England. And Welby allows for that. Shame on him. Listening to him now, we see how false he was, career man and not a man of the cloth.
Matt I checked records and they showed the number of Christians increasing, not just in the UK but globally. Your average Anglican is a 25 year old African female.
@@ralpsimpson3925 Hey Ralp, I wholeheartedly agree! But then obviously you have never taken the time to do proper scientific research on the authenticity of the Bible and Christian faith. My faith is based on sound documented evidence. Do the Alpha Course with an open mind, look at the evidence and then make your judgement
I think when someone talks or hears about the Cross then int is not so much of our sudden understanding at first, it is about the immediate presence in such a talk of the Holy Spirit. Because it is Him who immediate enters such conversation and the rest is also His guide.
More evangelical than I'd expected, and might have included more reference to the diversity of the church in and outside the UK in a positive sense rather than abstract references to unity and reconciliation. However I am not a practising Christian although attended church as a child.
My Parents never had me christened, 'though this would never have had any bearing on my life. I am happy to go through life knowing that this is all I will experience. I do not use faith, I use facts and reason.
@@ralpsimpson3925 How Smart of you, Ralp! I am a physicist. One learns nothing about God in a science lab. There are other facts that must be investigated to have an honest conversation about God. One can ignore facts and reason and thus be ignorant about his existence... but then we must choose to be blind.
@@mikemonahan6720 A science lab is not, and will never be the place to learn about Myths. You need to learn that Science is about establishing Truths, Facts and the furtherance of Understanding, using Reason and Education. We also need to keep religion out of school classrooms.
Dear the Archbishop: With all my admiration and respect. I write you to ask and implore you; to rise your voice about the current political and social issues in our world. Like; the Trump administration, the banning of Muslims into USA and his future visit our country. The Pope Francis has been very vocal about this issues. We need your voice and advice. Kind Regards.
He said the Rotary Club does very good work, and they do. Never before heard them called Masons, where does that come from. The ones I know are devout Christian people just wanting another avenue to serve mankind.
No, no actually he does not mention Masons at all. Not sure what you heard but what you think you heard, Alice, never occurs. From 26:26 to 26:49, the only place during the talk where Rotary is mentioned neither Welby nor Gumbel mention the Masons directly or indirectly. Jolly good try though.
@@JimTaylor42 Hi, Jim, I miss typed due to the booze. Sadly I can't remember what I meant to say. However it was meant to be derogatory. Immediately I posted it I tried to go back but alas it was out there. My apologies and thanks for your comment.
@@ralpsimpson3925 Hi Ralp, did you know that you can edit your own comment after you have posed it. Look to the far right of your comment and you will see 3 vertical dots - click on them and chose the 'Edit' option and this will enable you to edit your comment and re-post it. I hope this helps.
Churchill is`nt great........only Christ is great. Where is Churchill now who was a mortal man...dead...where is Christ now.....sitting at the right hand of The Father. Who is greater..........??........have a think about it...............
"There is an absolute security in HIM but not safety as we should take risks to do the work of Jesus!" So convicting!!! "We can not work to win our cause but should work for HIS cause! The most deepest wound comes from fellow Christian and we can only be healed together w the Holy Spirit!" Justin Welby's authentic interview is so powerful.
Two men whose beauty in Christ is just so evident. Nicky Gumble is an old friend from having done so many Alphas and l’ve read Canon Andrew White, The Vicar of Baghdad’s 3 books- yes dangerous times indeed.
30 mins 'the Cathedral should be a safe place to do risky things in Christ's service.' Is a very honourable thing to want. However, the church is strong at building local communities but as a religious institution, I feel it increases political unrest. Transform churches into sports and exercise centres, or put the church in charge of sports and exercise centres, will reduce political unrest. But not in my lifetime.
Did Jesus not threaten the political establishment? The Pharisees had a lot of political influence, yet Jesus did not shirk God's best to appease them and keep them happy.
Alex Jeffs I am reading Proverbs, but I may start to read the new testament next and not Ecclesiastes. Because I maybe missing something. The strongest belief Jesus has left me, was a man as you say threatening the political system. But he was also a man coerced into saying he was god. For that he was killed. A leader, a man of miracles. We cannot abandon religion, healing, motivation, grace, becoming aware of god: it appears to even stop me thinking. But religion appears to be at a price: Political unrest. Children are not adults, they can and probably should be taught religion, and why some think it maybe beneficial in some ways, but toxic to adults in others. And as they turn into adults, they are taught Exercise and Sport, by and large recognises God, but avoids by and large political unrest. And I think of the recent Afghan volleyball match where a suicide bomber blew himself up, and think of those mosques full of adults fuelling their political unrest. And our Synagogues and Churches, apart from teaching children, doing much the same thing: fuelling political unrest. I have emailed the Archbishop, Prince Charles, Teresa May, to say I think religion increases political unrest. So things may change, or they may not.
So God may have given us exercise and sport to minimise political unrest. Proverbs 16 : 7 When a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies be at peace with him.
@@SynthFreq yeah I've been doing some Research the last couple of days and the Archbishop has admitted that he can't talk about certain things and there's a lot of cover ups, perhaps the queen would have him assassinated if he spoke out, Looks like the Reptillian Freemason Satanist Nonces have wormed their way into Christianity but God Knows all, the knower of everything.
