Back to the Bible Canada with Dr. John Neufeld

Freedom is worth fighting for. In this message from Galatians 5:1–15, Dr. John issues an urgent call to stand firm in the liberty of the gospel and resist every temptation to trade grace for a system of human effort. A rallying cry to guard the doctrine of justification by faith — because everything is at stake when the gospel is at risk.

No Compromise: The book of Galatians was written because the gospel was under attack — and it still is today. From false teachers in ancient Galatia to the distortions we encounter in our own time, the battle over the hea...

Hagar or Sarah — which woman's son are you? In this message from Galatians 4:21–31, Dr. John unpacks Paul's striking allegory of two women, two covenants, and two ways of seeking God's promise — one by human effort, one by faith. A powerful reminder that the children of grace will always be opposed by the children of the flesh, and why the church must never compromise on it.

No Compromise: The book of Galatians was written because the gospel was under attack — and it still is today. From false teachers in ancient Galatia to the distortions we encounter in our own time...

Why would anyone trade freedom for slavery? In this message from Galatians 4:8–20, Dr. John explores the sobering tendency — in Paul's day and ours — to abandon the freedom of the gospel and return to the bondage of earning God's favour. A deeply personal and urgent appeal not to let anyone rob you of the grace that set you free.

No Compromise: The book of Galatians was written because the gospel was under attack — and it still is today. From false teachers in ancient Galatia to the distortions we encounter in our own time, the battle over the heart of the Ch...

What does it mean to go from slave to son? In this message from Galatians 4:1–7, Dr. John unpacks the stunning change of status that takes place when a person trusts in Christ — from bondage under the elementary principles of this world, to full adoption into the family of God. A message about who you truly are in Christ.

No Compromise: The book of Galatians was written because the gospel was under attack — and it still is today. From false teachers in ancient Galatia to the distortions we encounter in our own time, the battle over the heart of the...

Why did God give the Law if salvation has always been by faith alone? In this message from Galatians 3:19–29, Dr. John explores one of Scripture's most surprising answers — that the Law was never intended to save, but to expose our sin and drive us to the only One who can. A rich and clarifying look at the relationship between Law and Gospel.

No Compromise: The book of Galatians was written because the gospel was under attack — and it still is today. From false teachers in ancient Galatia to the distortions we encounter in our own time, the battle...

Do you want to be great? In today's message Dr. John completes this short series with the greatest King of Judah, King Hezekiah. From him we can learn what true greatness looks like in God's Kingdom. 

King-Sized Lessons on Faith and Failure: The Kings of Judah were a mixed bag like most of us, but their stories are remarkable nonetheless. In this 5 message series, Dr. John walks us through 5 kings of Judah and the king-sized lessons we can all learn from their faith and failures. These include the failure of pride, contending for the faith, keeping our ey...

The secular world longs to be remembered, but the people of God seek His remembrance. Jehoram was a King who was captain of his own soul, and was forgotten quickly except to be a warning to all who follow. 

King-Sized Lessons on Faith and Failure: The Kings of Judah were a mixed bag like most of us, but their stories are remarkable nonetheless. In this 5 message series, Dr. John walks us through 5 kings of Judah and the king-sized lessons we can all learn from their faith and failures. These include the failure of pride, contending for the f...

What if our greatest crisis could be our finest hour? King Jehosphaphat walked with God all his life, and it was all preparing him for his greatest battle, where he trusted in God and was triumphant. 

King-Sized Lessons on Faith and Failure: The Kings of Judah were a mixed bag like most of us, but their stories are remarkable nonetheless. In this 5 message series, Dr. John walks us through 5 kings of Judah and the king-sized lessons we can all learn from their faith and failures. These include the failure of pride, contending for the faith, keeping our e...

Despite all odds, King Asa turned away from the evil he was raised in and fought for the faith to restore Israel to God. But from him we also learn that the fight requires a lifelong, intimate, biblical faith of endurance.

King-Sized Lessons on Faith and Failure: The Kings of Judah were a mixed bag like most of us, but their stories are remarkable nonetheless. In this 5 message series, Dr. John walks us through 5 kings of Judah and the king-sized lessons we can all learn from their faith and failures. These include the failure of pride, contending...

In this first episode of our series learning from the Kings of Judah, Dr. John looks at the failure of King Rehoboam. His is a story about pride, humility, and what it means to truly be great.

King-Sized Lessons on Faith and Failure: The Kings of Judah were a mixed bag like most of us, but their stories are remarkable nonetheless. In this 5 message series, Dr. John walks us through 5 kings of Judah and the king-sized lessons we can all learn from their faith and failures. These include the failure of pride, contending for the faith, keeping...

A God who changes his mind is a God who can't be trusted. In this episode, Dr. John explores Galatians 3:15–18 to show that the covenant God made with Abraham — sealed by God alone, requiring nothing from us but faith — was never cancelled by the law, finds its ultimate fulfillment in Christ, and remains as unbreakable today as the moment God first made it.

No Compromise: The book of Galatians was written because the gospel was under attack — and it still is today. From false teachers in ancient Galatia to the distortions we encounter in our own time, the battl...

The gospel didn't begin at Calvary — it was preached to Abraham four thousand years ago. In this episode, Dr. John takes on the Judaizers' challenge head-on, showing from Galatians 3:6–14 that there has always been only one way to be saved: not by works of the law, but by faith in the promises of a God who never changes.

No Compromise: The book of Galatians was written because the gospel was under attack — and it still is today. From false teachers in ancient Galatia to the distortions we encounter in our own time, the battle over the heart of the...

It's surprisingly easy to drift from the truth — not through obvious sin, but through the persuasive pull of a compelling teacher. In this episode, Dr. John walks through Paul's five searching questions in Galatians 3:1–6, challenging the Galatians — and us — to examine whether we're still standing on the solid ground of faith, or have slowly been talked out of it.

No Compromise: The book of Galatians was written because the gospel was under attack — and it still is today. From false teachers in ancient Galatia to the distortions we encounter in our own time, the battle over the heart of th...

Does grace give us a free pass to live however we want? In this episode, Dr. John tackles one of the oldest objections to the gospel — that justification by faith alone leads to careless living. Working through Galatians 2:17–21, he shows that the life of true faith doesn't produce sinfulness, but something far more powerful: the life of Christ himself, alive and at work within the believer.

No Compromise: The book of Galatians was written because the gospel was under attack — and it still is today. From false teachers in ancient Galatia to the distortions we encounter in our own...

Even the greatest apostles weren't immune to hypocrisy. In this episode, Dr. John examines the dramatic public confrontation between Paul and Peter in Galatians 2:11–16. Why did Peter's behaviour at a dinner table become a theological crisis? This message reminds us that justification rests not on what we bring to God — but entirely on what Christ has done for us.

No Compromise: The book of Galatians was written because the gospel was under attack — and it still is today. From false teachers in ancient Galatia to the distortions we encounter in our own time, the battle over the heart o...

The gospel is one — but the people who need to hear it are vastly different.The gospel is one — but the people who need to hear it are vastly different. In this message from Galatians 2:6–10, Dr. John explores how Paul and Peter preached the same truth to very different audiences, and why that distinction matters when evaluating whether a message is genuinely gospel or a dangerous distortion.

No Compromise: The book of Galatians was written because the gospel was under attack — and it still is today. From false teachers in ancient Galatia to the distortions we encounter in our ow...

Why would Paul — a man personally taught the gospel by Jesus himself — feel the need to check his message with other church leaders? In this message from Galatians 2:1–5, Dr. John explores why there is no such thing as private Christianity. True gospel ministry is never a lone ranger operation, and those who claim special revelation while refusing accountability are a danger the church has always had to resist.

No Compromise: The book of Galatians was written because the gospel was under attack — and it still is today. From false teachers in ancient Galatia to the distortions we encounter...

Paul went from violently persecuting Christians to preaching the very faith he tried to destroy — so how do we know he wasn't just reacting against his past?Paul went from violently persecuting Christians to preaching the very faith he tried to destroy — so how do we know he wasn't just reacting against his past? In this message from Galatians 1:18–24, Dr. John examines Paul's second defense of the true gospel: that what he preached was not his own invention, but the one unified message agreed upon by all the apostles from the very beginning.

No Compromise: The book of Gala...

In this message from Galatians 1:10–18, Dr.In this message from Galatians 1:10–18, Dr. John examines Paul's first defense of the true gospel: that it originates not in human wisdom, but in a direct revelation from Jesus Christ himself. Just as an expert authenticates a genuine work of art, Paul establishes his apostolic credentials — and why that changes everything about how we receive his message.

No Compromise: The book of Galatians was written because the gospel was under attack — and it still is today. From false teachers in ancient Galatia to the distortions we encounter in our own time, the battl...

In this opening message from Galatians, Dr. John explores why the apostle Paul drew a firm and unwavering line around the gospel of Jesus Christ — and why some truths simply cannot be compromised. Likely the first book of the New Testament ever written, Galatians was a war cry from the earliest days of the church, and its message is just as urgent today.

No Compromise: The book of Galatians was written because the gospel was under attack — and it still is today. From false teachers in ancient Galatia to the distortions we encounter in our own time, the...

You can't take it with you — or can you? In this final message from 1 Timothy, Dr. John looks at what Paul has to say to the wealthy in the church at Ephesus. The answer isn't to feel guilty about what you have, but to learn humility, recognize where real security comes from, and become a generous giver. Send it on ahead — and discover what it means to take hold of the life that is truly life.

Living the Truth: In this 3-week study of 1 Timothy 4–6, Dr. John Neufeld walks us through Paul's practical instructions to the church — the house...

What does it look like to finish well? In this message, Dr. John looks at Paul's charge to Timothy in 1 Timothy 6:13–16 — to keep the commandment unstained until Jesus returns. Using Jesus before Pilate as his example, Paul calls Timothy to a faithfulness that holds firm no matter the cost. And for those who do, he closes with a doxology that makes the whole thing worth it.

Living the Truth: In this 3-week study of 1 Timothy 4–6, Dr. John Neufeld walks us through Paul's practical instructions to the church — the household of God. What does it look like to live as a...

What does it really mean to be a Christian leader? In this message, Dr. John turns to 1 Timothy 6:11–13 and unpacks five commands the Apostle Paul gives to Timothy — and to all who want to influence others for Christ. Flee, pursue, fight, hold on, and obey: these are not suggestions, but the marks of a disciplined, Spirit-filled life. Whether you lead at home, at work, or in your church, this message is a call to stop drifting and start influencing — for the gospel's sake.

Living the Truth: In this 3-week study of 1 Timothy 4–6, Dr. John Neufeld walks us through P...

What does your relationship with money reveal about your faith? Drawing from 1 Timothy 6:5–10, Dr. John tackles the age-old temptation to treat godliness as a path to wealth — and offers a far better alternative. True gain, Paul says, is godliness with contentment — and in a world that is never satisfied, that is a gift worth more than any prosperity teacher can promise.

Living the Truth: In this 3-week study of 1 Timothy 4–6, Dr. John Neufeld walks us through Paul's practical instructions to the church — the household of God. What does it look like to live as a genuine believer? What habits...

Have you ever met someone who just loves to argue? In this message, Dr. John draws from 1 Timothy 6:3–5 to explore what Paul has to say about "novelty teachers and hair-splitters" — those who trade in controversy rather than sound, life-giving truth. Left unchecked, false teaching is never just an intellectual problem; it produces a poisonous fruit: envy, dissension, slander, and constant friction.

Living the Truth: In this 3-week study of 1 Timothy 4–6, Dr. John Neufeld walks us through Paul's practical instructions to the church — the household of God. What does it look like to live as a genuine believer? What habi...

Good leadership is one of the most valued — and most scrutinized — things in any community, including the church. From 1 Timothy 5:17–20, Dr. John Neufeld examines what Paul says about the proper care and accountability of elders. Drawing from his own experience in pastoral ministry, Dr. John unpacks what it means to honour those who lead and teach well, why faithful pastors deserve genuine support, and how the church must hold its leaders to a high standard of integrity.

Living the Truth: In this 3-week study of 1 Timothy 4–6, Dr. John Neufeld walks us through Paul's practical instructions to the church —...

What happens when a pastor sins? It's one of the most difficult questions a church can face — and one the Bible doesn't avoid. Drawing from 1 Timothy 5:19–25, Dr. John Neufeld walks through Paul's sober instructions to Timothy on handling charges against church leaders: with fairness, without partiality, and with a courage that answers to God alone. A timely and necessary word for every church.

Living the Truth: In this 3-week study of 1 Timothy 4–6, Dr. John Neufeld walks us through Paul's practical instructions to the church — the household of God. What does it look like to live as a genuine b...

Good leadership is one of the most valued — and most scrutinized — things in any community, including the church. From 1 Timothy 5:17–20, Dr. John Neufeld examines what Paul says about the proper care and accountability of elders. Drawing from his own experience in pastoral ministry, Dr. John unpacks what it means to honour those who lead and teach well, why faithful pastors deserve genuine support, and how the church must hold its leaders to a high standard of integrity.

Living the Truth: In this 3-week study of 1 Timothy 4–6, Dr. John Neufeld walks us through Paul's practical instructions to the church —...

Some of the most faithful servants in the early church were women who had lost everything — and yet gave everything. In 1 Timothy 5:9–16, Dr. John Neufeld uncovers the remarkable story of widows who devoted themselves fully to prayer, service, and the care of others. Drawing from Paul's instructions to Timothy, Dr. John explores what it meant for these women to make a solemn pledge of ministry, and why their extraordinary sacrifice left a lasting mark on the church.

Living the Truth: In this 3-week study of 1 Timothy 4–6, Dr. John Neufeld walks us through Paul's practical instructions to the church...

Every family has rules — and those rules shape who we become.In this message from 1 Timothy 5:1–8, Dr. John Neufeld explores what it looks like to live as the family of God. Drawing from Paul's instructions to Timothy, Dr. John unpacks the relational principles that define a healthy church: honouring those who are older, treating one another with genuine purity, and taking seriously our responsibility to care for those in need. If you've ever wondered what a Christian community should look like from the inside — this message is for you.

Living the Truth: In this 3-week study of 1 Timothy...

What does a successful pastor actually look like — and how would you know if you were one? In today's from Living the Truth, Dr. John works through 1 Timothy 4:11–16, where Paul gives Timothy a clear and practical picture of faithful ministry: teach the Word publicly, live in a way that earns trust, and keep a close watch on both your life and your doctrine. Because in the end, your hearers' salvation — and your own — depends on it.

Living the Truth: In this 3-week study of 1 Timothy 4–6, Dr. John Neufeld walks us through Paul's practical instructions to the church — the household...

What does Paul mean when he calls God "the Savior of all people" — and does that mean everyone ultimately makes it to heaven? In this message from Living the Truth, Dr. John Neufeld works through 1 Timothy 4:10, dismantling two common misreadings before arriving at a richer, more biblical picture of God's saving work — one that stretches from David's battlefield to a pagan harvest, and fuels Paul's relentless labour for the gospel.

Living the Truth: In this 3-week study of 1 Timothy 4–6, Dr. John Neufeld walks us through Paul's practical instructions to the church — the household of God. What does it look l...

What is the most important thing a pastor can do? In today's message, Dr. John opens 1 Timothy 4:6–9 to make the case that job one for every shepherd is protecting the flock through faithful, patient teaching — keeping false doctrine in check while grounding the congregation in truth. But Paul doesn't stop there. The best thing any pastor can offer his people isn't a leadership strategy or a counselling model. It's a life trained in godliness.

Living the Truth: In this 3-week study of 1 Timothy 4–6, Dr. John Neufeld walks us through Paul's practical instructions to the church — the household of God. W...

Can a person truly fall away from the faith — and what does that mean for the security of the believer? In this message, Dr. John continues in 1 Timothy 4:1–5, examining the character of false teachers and the subtle dangers of asceticism. When we view life apart from God's intention — denying what He has called good, or abusing what He has given freely — we open the door to deception. The remedy is simple: receive God's gifts with thanksgiving, and let His Word define what is holy.

Living the Truth: In this 3-week study of 1 Timothy 4–6, Dr. John Neufeld walks us through...

False teaching isn't simply a matter of human opinion — according to Paul, there are demonic forces actively working to lead the church astray. In this first message from Living the Truth, Dr. John Neufeld opens 1 Timothy 4:1–5 and unpacks the Holy Spirit's explicit warning: that throughout the church age, some will depart from the faith. Dr. Neufeld traces this pattern from the early church to the theological drift of the 20th century, and reminds us why faithful, obedient Bible teaching isn't optional — it's the church's first line of defence.

Living the Truth: In this 3-week study of 1 Timothy 4–6, Dr. John...

Why does suffering feel so personal — and could it actually be? In this message from Romans 6:5, Dr. John unpacks one of the most profound doctrines in the New Testament: union with Christ. Far from being random or meaningless, our suffering is the means by which God unites us to Jesus in His death — so that we might also share in His resurrection.

Trusting God in Suffering: One of the obstacles to faith is the problem of pain. Why does a powerful loving God allow suffering? The Scriptures are forthright and do not ignore, diminish or bypass the prob...

When someone we love suffers, what do we say — and what should we never say? Drawing from the story of Job and Paul's words in 2 Corinthians 1:3–7, Dr. John offers a deeply personal and practical message on how to comfort those who are hurting. Along the way, he shares honestly from his own experience of grief — and points to the one source of comfort that never runs dry.

Trusting God in Suffering: One of the obstacles to faith is the problem of pain. Why does a powerful loving God allow suffering? The Scriptures are forthright and do not ignore...

When life gets hard, complaining comes naturally — but gratitude is what God calls us to. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:18 and the repeated failures of Israel in the wilderness, Dr. John Neufeld examines the danger of a grumbling spirit and what it means to give thanks in all circumstances — not just the good ones. 

Trusting God in Suffering: One of the obstacles to faith is the problem of pain. Why does a powerful loving God allow suffering? The Scriptures are forthright and do not ignore, diminish or bypass the problem. Nor do they resolve it. But God does tell us ho...

Suffering is never random — it has a purpose. In this message from 1 Peter 4:1, Dr. John Neufeld explores how God uses suffering to sanctify His people, burning away what is false and producing a faith that is genuine, tested, and eternal. Drawing from 1 Peter and the doctrine of union with Christ, Dr. John shows why trials are not only allowed by God, but appointed by Him — and how, in the hands of a loving Father, even our deepest pain becomes the means of our greatest growth.

Trusting God in Suffering: One of the obstacles to faith is the prob...

When we're suffering, it's tempting to question God's wisdom — or tell Him how He should act. In this message from Romans 11:33–36, Dr. John Neufeld examines what it means to truly submit to God's wisdom, exploring why His ways so often confound our expectations, and why trusting Him is always the wisest response.

Trusting God in Suffering: One of the obstacles to faith is the problem of pain. Why does a powerful loving God allow suffering? The Scriptures are forthright and do not ignore, diminish or bypass the problem. Nor do they resolve it. But God does tell us h...