https://sermons.theupperroomfellowship.church/We are The Upper Room Fellowship, a young church plant in Southampton, UK. You can find out more about us on our website. We are members of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches, and hold to a traditional evangelical theology. https://theupperroomfellowship.church: Understanding the BibleenSun, 25 May 2025 10:30:00 +0100https://ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/yash/media/itunes/logo_blue_1800.pnghttps://sermons.theupperroomfellowship.church/The Upper Room Fellowshiphttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-upper-room-fellowship-teaching/id1750829121?itsct=podcast_box_badge&itscg=30200&ls=1Archived and current Bible teaching from The Upper Room Fellowship, a church in Southampton, UKThe Upper Room Fellowshipmedia@theupperroomfellowship.churchnohttps://sermons.theupperroomfellowship.church/sermons/72242/Joe SuttonSun, 25 May 2025 10:30:00 +0100https://sermons.theupperroomfellowship.church/sermons/72242/53:53Joe Sutton<p>The Word of God for Everyone</p><p><strong>Series: </strong>Understanding the Bible </p><p><strong>Teacher: </strong>Joe Sutton</p><p><strong>Sunday Morning</strong></p><p><strong><strong>Date:</strong> 25th May 2025</strong></p><p><strong><strong>Passages: </strong></strong></p><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+55%3A11&amp;version=NASB1995">Isaiah 55:11</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Timothy+3%3A16&amp;version=NASB1995">2 Timothy 3:16</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+4%3A12&amp;version=NASB1995">Hebrews 4:12</a></strong></li></ul><p><strong>-------------------</strong></p><p><strong>In the final message of this series, we explore how to study the Bible for ourselves. Discover the interconnectedness of Jesus Christ and Scripture, the role of the Holy Spirit, and practical study techniques to unlock God's Word for everyone. Are you ready to "stand under" the authority of Scripture? Are you ready to invest time in learning how to conduct an inductive Bible study or a word study? We cover this and more in today's message.</strong></p><p><strong><strong>Some Useful Links</strong><a href="https://www.remem.me/">Remember Me Bible Memorisation app</a><a href="https://www.precept.org/">Precept Ministries</a><a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/">Blue Letter Bible</a><a href="https://app.logos.com/?homePage=true">Logos Bible Software</a></strong></p><strong> </strong>https://sermons.theupperroomfellowship.church/sermons/71957/Joe SuttonSun, 18 May 2025 10:30:00 +0100https://sermons.theupperroomfellowship.church/sermons/71957/50:55Joe Sutton<p>The Nature and Reliability of Scripture</p><p><strong>Series: </strong>Understanding the Bible </p><p><strong>Teacher: </strong>Joe Sutton</p><p><strong>Sunday Morning</strong></p><p><strong><strong>Date:</strong> 18th May 2025</strong></p><p><strong><strong>Passage: </strong><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+5%3A1-32&amp;version=NASB1995">Genesis 5:1-32</a></strong></p><p><strong>-------------------</strong></p><p><strong>In today's message we delve into the nature and reliability of Scripture, exploring the canon, inerrancy, and God's design in distributing key doctrines throughout the Bible. And we conclude by looking at some compelling evidence for the Bible's supernatural origin and its prophetic relevance in contemporary times.</strong></p><strong> </strong>https://sermons.theupperroomfellowship.church/sermons/71836/Joe SuttonSun, 11 May 2025 10:30:00 +0100https://sermons.theupperroomfellowship.church/sermons/71836/56:32Joe Sutton<p>From Manuscripts to Modern</p><p><strong>Series: </strong>Understanding the Bible </p><p><strong>Teacher: </strong>Joe Sutton</p><p><strong>Sunday Morning</strong></p><p><strong><strong>Date:</strong> 11th May 2025</strong></p><p><strong>-------------------</strong></p><p><strong>In part 3 of our series on Understanding the Bible, we ask: how did the Bible get from ancient manuscripts to your modern translation? Join us as we explore textual criticism and the art of translation, revealing why we can be confident in the Bibles we read today. Uncover the fascinating journey of Scripture across centuries!</strong></p><p><strong><strong>Useful links:</strong></strong></p><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.die-bibel.de/scholarly-bible-editions/biblia-hebraica-stuttgartensia">Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia (BHS)</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.originalbibles.com/erasmus-greek-new-testament-1516-pdf/">Erasmus' Greek New Testament 1516</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.die-bibel.de/en/scholarly-bible-editions/novum-testamentum-graece-nestle-aland">Nestle-Aland Novum Testamentum Graece (NA28)</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.ancient-hebrew.org">Jeff Benner's site</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.hebrew4christians.com">Hebrew4Christians</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/help/greekverbs.cfm">The Blue Letter Bible</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://sgbiblestudies.org/how-study-tips">Overview of Greek tense, mood and voice</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://koine-greek.com/2021/12/15/a-brief-guide-to-aspect-in-greek-part-i/">Useful overview of Greek aspect</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://netbible.org/">NET Bible Online</a></strong></li></ul><strong> </strong>https://sermons.theupperroomfellowship.church/sermons/71576/Joe SuttonSun, 04 May 2025 10:30:00 +0100https://sermons.theupperroomfellowship.church/sermons/71576/53:52Joe Sutton<p>The History of Scripture</p><p><strong>Series: </strong>Understanding the Bible </p><p><strong>Teacher: </strong>Joe Sutton</p><p><strong>Sunday Morning</strong></p><p><strong><strong>Date:</strong> 4th May 2025</strong></p><p><strong>-------------------</strong></p><p><strong>Dive into the fascinating history of the Bible! Today in part 2 of our 5 part mini-series, we explore how Scripture was compiled, the ancient languages it was written in, and how God has preserved its accuracy across millennia. Discover the miraculous nature of this unified book!</strong></p><li><strong>The Compilation of Scripture: how did the books of the Bible come into being?</strong></li><li><strong>The Languages of Scripture: which languages were originally used? Did writing really exist as early as the books are purported to have been written?</strong></li><li><strong>The Preservation of Scripture: how did God safeguard the Bible text from corruption? What documents exist today?</strong></li><p><strong><a href="https://flshare.net/b36da2">Link to sermon notes in Logos Bible Software</a> (Also available in MS Word format attached to the sermon).</strong></p><p><strong>Some websites and resources mentioned in the message:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Jeff A. Benner's website: <a href="https://ancient-hebrew.org/">https://ancient-hebrew.org/</a></strong></li><li><strong>Link to the <a href="www.ancient-hebrew.org/alphabet/files/alphabetchart.png">Alphabet Chart</a> mentioned</strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://hebrew4christians.com/">https://hebrew4christians.com/</a></strong></li></ul><strong> </strong>https://sermons.theupperroomfellowship.church/sermons/71535/Joe SuttonSun, 27 Apr 2025 10:30:00 +0100https://sermons.theupperroomfellowship.church/sermons/71535/50:33Joe Sutton<p>The History of Revelation</p><p><strong>Series: </strong>Understanding the Bible </p><p><strong>Teacher: </strong>Joe Sutton</p><p><strong>Sunday Morning</strong></p><p><strong><strong>Date:</strong> 27th April 2025</strong></p><p><strong>-------------------</strong></p><p><strong>Ever wondered how the Bible came to be? Joe Sutton kicks off a fascinating 5-part series exploring the history of God's revelation, from direct speech with Adam and Eve to the scriptures we hold today. Discover why God wants us to <strong>KNOW</strong> Him, not just know ABOUT Him, and how the written word became His <em>primary means of communication</em>. We conclude looking at the incredible privilege we have to hold the Bible in our hands today, along with the Holy Spirit given to help us understand it!</strong></p><p><strong>Some <strong>useful links</strong></strong></p><ul><li><strong><a href="https://dl0.creation.com/articles/p018/c01865/Bible-timeline.pdf">Link to Bible Timeline</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://flshare.net/a96mj4">Link to notes in Logos Bible Software</a></strong></li></ul><strong> </strong>