Open the Bible UK Broadcast
Open the Bible UK presents engaging and accessible Bible teaching from Pastor Colin Smith. This programme is the radio broadcast also available on our website (www.openthebible.org.uk) and at 7:30pm each weekday evening on Premier Christian Radio.
With Zeal, Part 2

Are you feeling a bit jaded or lacking enthusiasm? You're not alone, and today’s broadcast is here to help. Pastor Colin explores how to reignite your spiritual fervour and overcome feelings of lethargy, with guidance straight from the Scriptures in Romans 12.
This encouraging message, "Overcoming Evil with Zeal," will provide you with practical truths and personal insights to renew your passion. Discover the three key aspects: Christ redeems, Christ restores, and Christ reigns, and learn how to apply these invigorating truths to your life.
With Zeal, Part 1

Today, we're diving deep into the heart of spiritual passion. Pastor Colin takes us on a journey through Romans 12, reminding us of the importance of rekindling our fervour for Christ.
Have you ever felt like your zeal for the Lord was dwindling? You're not alone. In this episode, we explore the natural tendency for Christians to lose their initial burning passion. Pastor Colin offers us practical insights into reigniting our love for Jesus and serving Him with renewed energy and purpose.
Discover the secret to overcoming spiritual lethargy and learn how to keep your faith...
With Love, Part 2

This broadcast dives into the challenges of genuine love, urging us to love those close to us—the people in our homes, churches, and communities. Pastor Colin shares profound insights from Romans chapter 12, highlighting the call to "let love be genuine" and overcome evil with good, just as God loves us in our imperfect state.
Throughout the episode, Pastor Colin beautifully articulates that true love goes beyond vague notions and slogans, urging us to embody love in our daily interactions, even with those we find difficult. By sharing historical examples, he illustrates how Christians have exemplified genuine lo...
With Love, Part 1

Today we are looking at the biblical concept of overcoming evil with good, guided by the profound wisdom in Romans chapter 12. Surprisingly, scripture emphasises that the journey to overcoming evil begins not with grand gestures, but with genuine love. Love might not top the list of strategies we'd instinctively think of—many might opt for prayer or leadership as key—but today we explore why authentic, sincere love is the foundation. Join us as we uncover how love not only transforms our personal walk but also enables us to genuinely engage with the world, even in challenging times.
With Good, Part 2

Welcome to a new episode of Open the Bible with Pastor Colin Smith. In today's uplifting and insightful broadcast, Pastor Colin delves deep into Romans 12, reminding us not to be overcome by evil but to overcome evil with good. As he explores the challenges faced by early Christians under the Roman Empire, Pastor Colin offers timeless wisdom and hope for modern listeners navigating a world that often seems filled with fear and negativity.
Join us as we embark on this journey through Romans 12, learning how to replace fear and pessimism with faith, hope, and love in the...
With Good, Part 1

In today's broadcast, we dive into a pressing question that many are grappling with – how do we navigate the deep divisions in our society today? From issues of life, marriage, and gender to the challenges surrounding death, we explore what the Bible has to say. Join Pastor Colin as he takes us on a journey through Romans 12, offering biblical insights on overcoming evil with good. It's a message filled with hope and practical guidance for how Christians can respond to the fractured world we live in.
The Gospel Glorifies God, Part 2

Have you ever asked yourself, "Does the new life live in me?" It's not just about living a moral or successful life, or even feeling part of a church. The heart of the matter is whether the life of Jesus Christ is within you. Pastor Colin explores how to discern this vital spiritual state through insights from Galatians. Whether you've been pondering your spiritual journey or just curious about this topic, we invite you to join us in this thought-provoking discussion.
The Gospel Glorifies God, Part 1

Pastor Colin delves into the heart of Galatians chapter 6, tackling the intriguing contrasts between viewing Jesus as merely a teacher and acknowledging Him as our Saviour. The discussion highlights the profound challenge of confronting our own inadequacies and the natural human tendency to want to earn salvation rather than accepting it as a free gift from God. This episode is part of our "Grasping the Gospel" series and focuses on the centrality of the cross in the Christian faith.
Pastor Colin eloquently elaborates on the three versions of Christianity: self-centred, church-centred, and Christ-centred, ultimately emphasising the need...
The Gospel Bears Good Fruit, Part 2

Today, we're looking into the ongoing spiritual battle Christians face in navigating life with the 'flesh'. Pastor Colin elaborates on the powerful analogy of gardening to illustrate sin's persistent pull and how we can weaken its hold with determination and by living through the Spirit. Drawing on the wisdom of John Owen, a renowned Puritan writer, Colin helps us understand that while the struggle against the flesh is lifelong, nurturing the 'good fruit' of the Gospel is possible and rewarding.
In this message, aptly titled "The Gospel Bears Good Fruit," we delve into Galatians chapters 5 and 6 — exploring ho...
The Gospel Bears Good Fruit, Part 1

Today we look at the heart of Christian life as Pastor Colin explores what it means to live by the Spirit. Discover the encouragement that comes from knowing that the very fact you're battling with sin is a sign of the Holy Spirit at work within you. Using the book of Galatians, chapters 5 and 6, Pastor Colin explains how true believers are not only at peace but also in the midst of a struggle against the flesh. He brings to life the profound truth: though the flesh battles against us, the Spirit gives us strength for the fight.