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In this episode Pastor Ian Thompson explores the divinity, personhood, and essential work of the Holy Ghost, the third Person of the Trinity. Using the imagery of a protective wall, the sermon shows how the Spirit safeguards the Church against theological error, human self‑reliance, and internal division.

Pastor Thompson clarifies the historical language of the Church, noting that “Holy Ghost” and “Holy Spirit” are synonymous titles for the same divine Person. The episode highlights the Spirit’s active role in convicting, regenerating, indwelling, and preserving the believer throughout the life of faith.

The sermon emphasises that the Spirit is the divine mediator who anchors spiritual life in Scripture, empowers the Church for witness, and keeps believers rooted in orthodox truth. Without His presence, the Christian life collapses into mere human effort.

Ultimately, the Holy Ghost is presented as an eternal, indispensable presence — the Spirit of truth who protects, guides, and sustains the people of God.

Know Surrender is a weekly Bible study and reflection podcast offering gentle, scripture‑rooted teaching to help believers grow in faith and walk closely with God.

Welcome to Know Surrender—a podcast about learning what it truly means to surrender to Jesus Christ. Not in defeat, but in devotion. Here we explore scripture, history, and the call to follow Christ with heart, mind, and life. To know surrender… is to know Him.

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In this episode Pastor Ian Thompson reflects on the Second Coming of Christ in the Nicene Creed through the lens of Revelation 21:1–7, exploring how the return of Jesus marks not destruction but the restoration of creation. The sermon emphasises that divine judgment is not a cause for fear but a source of hope and justice for the faithful — the moment when God sets right what the world has broken.

Pastor Thompson contrasts the humility of Christ’s first coming with the majesty of His return, encouraging believers to live with spiritual readiness, courage, and purpose. The episode highlights how biblical prophecy points toward an everlasting kingdom where God dwells with His people, wipes away every tear, and brings an end to suffering, injustice, and death.

Ultimately, the message presents the return of Christ as the fulfilment of God’s promises — the moment when the Alpha and Omega makes all things new and establishes a kingdom that cannot be shaken.

Know Surrender is a weekly Bible study and reflection podcast offering gentle, scripture‑rooted teaching to help believers grow in faith and walk closely with God.

Welcome to Know Surrender—a podcast about learning what it truly means to surrender to Jesus Christ. Not in defeat, but in devotion. Here we explore scripture, history, and the call to follow Christ with heart, mind, and life. To know surrender… is to know Him.

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In this episode Pastor Ian Thompson shares a St George’s Day sermon delivered by Reverend William Anderson, using the legendary figure of St George as a vivid metaphor for spiritual perseverance in a secular age.

Reverend Anderson urges believers to “slay the dragons” of modern life — the pressures, temptations, and cultural forces that seek to weaken Christian conviction. He calls Christians to stand as ambassadors for Christ, remaining faithful even through personal hardship.

Central to the message is the biblical command to put on the whole armour of God: the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shield of faith, and the sword of the Spirit — the living presence of God within the believer.

The sermon emphasises that avoiding being “left behind” at Christ’s return requires more than outward virtue; it demands a sincere, internal decision to follow God wholeheartedly.

Ultimately, this message becomes a call to action: for Christians to remain courageous, visible, and steadfast in their convictions rather than quietly withdrawing from society.

Know Surrender is a weekly Bible study and reflection podcast offering gentle, scripture‑rooted teaching to help believers grow in faith and walk closely with God.

Welcome to Know Surrender—a podcast about learning what it truly means to surrender to Jesus Christ. Not in defeat, but in devotion. Here we explore scripture, history, and the call to follow Christ with heart, mind, and life. To know surrender… is to know Him.

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