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Brief background and motivation:

Thomas completed a Diploma in Divinity in 1968, pastored Full Gospel and Baptist churches in South Africa while continuing further studies until 1991. He subsequently taught adult extra-mural classes at Salem College while supporting the ministry of the local pastor, and moved to the UK in 2001.

He returned to Cape Town, South Africa, in September 2005, but on a preaching tour in October 2006 was persuaded to accept the pastorate of a Baptist church in Prince Rupert, northern British Columbia, Canada, to which he moved in January 2007 and served there until end February 2009.

abiding passion has been to understand the Bible in its own context, as its first readers did. To this end, ancient history has been a continuing interest. Accordingly, the only ultimate authority for him is the Holy Spirit whose basic directions are given in the Bible's words and perspectives, against which every understanding of His directions today must be measured.

his pivotal persuasion is –

of this, the effective identity of every authentic Christian, which was described by the Lord Jesus as –

"the light of the world" and "the salt of the earth",

has become a profound conviction concerning Christian conduct on social and moral issues of society in general, and on matters of justice in particular.

this therefore, he believes that Christ's salt and light comments about the influence of believers in this world do not mean adding 'flavour' to human society or changing the 'hue' of this world, as some Christians today foolishly believe, but that, within their own context, Christ's words have specific reference to stopping corruption and exposing evil in order to publicly show at personal cost the way forward for all humanity, regardless of creed or culture, in all places and at all times.

he believes that the New Testament's summary statement of Christ's coming in 1 John 3:8 is also applicable today, namely –

This remains today a direct personal navigation reference for everyone who claims to follow Christ, and less than this is simply unbelief/disobedience!

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see also — HIS SUMMARY STATEMENT OF FAITH —

For those who wish to know –	Brief background and motivation:
Lloyd	Thomas completed a Diploma in Divinity in 1968, pastored Full Gospel and Baptist churches in South Africa while continuing further studies until 1991. He subsequently taught adult extra-mural classes at Salem College while supporting the ministry of the local pastor, and moved to the UK in 2001.
	He returned to Cape Town, South Africa, in September 2005, but on a preaching tour in October 2006 was persuaded to accept the pastorate of a Baptist church in Prince Rupert, northern British Columbia, Canada, to which he moved in January 2007 and served there until end February 2009.
His	abiding passion has been to understand the Bible in its own context, as its first readers did. To this end, ancient history has been a continuing interest. Accordingly, the only ultimate authority for him is the Holy Spirit whose basic directions are given in the Bible's words and perspectives, against which every understanding of His directions today must be measured.
In view of this,	his pivotal persuasion is –
	the unfading dynamic of God's infinite affection — and His awesome purpose for humanity!
In consequence	of this, the effective identity of every authentic Christian, which was described by the Lord Jesus as – "the light of the world" and "the salt of the earth",
has become a profound conviction concerning Christian conduct on social and moral issues of society in general, and on matters of justice in particular.
On	this therefore, he believes that Christ's salt and light comments about the influence of believers in this world do not mean adding 'flavour' to human society or changing the 'hue' of this world, as some Christians today foolishly believe, but that, within their own context, Christ's words have specific reference to stopping corruption and exposing evil in order to publicly show at personal cost the way forward for all humanity, regardless of creed or culture, in all places and at all times.
Hence,	he believes that the New Testament's summary statement of Christ's coming in 1 John 3:8 is also applicable today, namely –
	“The reason* the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil”*
	This remains today a direct personal navigation reference for everyone who claims to follow Christ, and less than this is simply unbelief/disobedience!

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