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The Bible Talks’ (TBT) is a non-denominational Christian organisation at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, and a ministry of ENTRUST, which seeks to raise up and train a new generation of Gospel workers
At TBT we aim to help you hear God speak as His Word, the Bible, is faithfully and clearly taught. We believe that the Bible is all about salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ and so we endeavour to teach people this! We run group bible studies in the res’s, and services on Sunday and Friday lunchtimes. We also arrange one on one Bible studies and other meetings. As the Scriptures about the Lord Jesus are explained, it is our belief that the Holy Spirit is at work in God’s power, changing and transforming lives.
We have members from all year groups, and a variety of different courses. Everyone is welcome!! Click on the ‘your campus’ link to find out more details….
Our need: We believe that humankind was created to rule the world under a loving and committed Creator, God. We believe that humankind refused to be ruled by the loving creator, and rebelled against Him. As a result, humankind has infuriated God, incurring His wrath to be against us. The Bible tells us that God will not allow us to rebel forever. His punishment for our rebellion is death and judgement.
God’s response: Being unable to do anything about this situation ourselves, our judge [God] has mercy on us and puts into action a plan of rescue. God, the offended party, decides to have mercy on the offenders by paying the price for rebellion against God, himself. He does this by becoming a man [the Lord Jesus Christ] and dying on the cross in our place, thus taking the punishment and dying the death that we deserved. Jesus rose from the dead as the judge of the world. Having survived death, he now has the right to call for a response.
The only response: The Bible records only two responses to this news. We accept God’s plan for rescue by relying on the death of Jesus to bring us forgiveness and on His resurrection to give us hope of surviving death. Alternately we can ignore God’s plan, continuing to run life on our own. We believe that there cannot be any spiritual life without the death of Jesus. There cannot be any hope for life after death without the resurrection of Jesus.
To read more about this click HERE or click HERE for a brief video (9 mins)
At TBT we run a variety of meetings and events to keep you occupied, and to teach you what the Bible says about Jesus Christ. Click on the ‘your campus’ link to find out times and venues…
Sunday church service: We meet every Sunday very close to campus at Christ Church, Glenwood at Durban Girls’ High School. We have a church service including singing, prayer and a sermon from the Bible. This is followed by a time to make a comment about the sermon, or ask questions about anything you don’t understand or agree with. We always have tea, coffee and some eats afterwards too!
“I love being part of the church because the word of God is at the centre of the preaching, singing and in our prayer time after the service. After church we have tea and biscuits/sandwiches where we get to know other people more. I am always amazed and thankful to God for the work He`s doing through His word by the power of the Holy Spirit”
Makhosi.
Friday lunchtime sermon: On Fridays we have a short talk from the Bible, with a chance to ask questions afterwards about anything you don’t understand or agree with. We always aim to clearly explain the message of Jesus, so bring your lunch, your questions and your friends! Look out for us doing the questionnaires before this meeting too….
“What I love about TBT is that the bible is really taught and explained well. Hearing God’s word radically changes ones life. It has definitely changed mine. How cool is that!!”
Musa.
Bible Studies: We get together in smaller groups to study the Bible. Sometime we go through topical studies, such as looking at the basic beliefs of Christianity, and sometimes we work through a book of the Bible. The aim of our Bible studies is to sink our teeth into Gods word, to see what it really has to say, and how it should affect our lives.
“I really enjoy our Bible study, as I get to catch up with my friends, and pray with them. I also learn how to study the God’s word, and feel equipped to study the Bible myself.”
TBT member
Other Stuff: During the year we also arrange one off events, such as the Mid-year Conference, where we go away together for a weekend of Bible teaching and fellowship, and our Mission week, where the focus particularly on evangelism for a week and aim to tell everyone on campus about our Saviour Jesus Christ! Keep watching the website for more details….
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Scott Seivewright, Campus director: My job is to head up the team, and organise the Mid-year Conference and Mission week. I’m involved with training the Bible study leaders, and preaching at the services. I collect comics, and love Star Wars, Batman and Spiderman. |
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Thembeka Hadebe, TBT apprentice: Hi, im Thembz, from Umlazi, and I’m 23 years old. I became a Christian while I was a student, in 2004, and a member of TBT later that year. I now work for TBT on the Westville campus. I’m involved in leading Bible studies, and running the TBT library. I love talking to people (especially about Jesus and the Bible), music, babies, cooking, walking, dancing, and Jesus!! |
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Subz (Sibusiso Sibisi), TBT apprentice: Hey guys my name is Sibusiso Sibisi and most people just call me Subz. I am 21 years old and I serve as a part-time apprentice at Christ Church Glenwood in Durban, I am also completing my Honours degree in Industrial Psychology. My favourite past time activities include listening to music, reading a good book by Spurgeon or Piper and yes also Stott. I also happen to enjoy watching movies and a game of sitting ninjas. On the football scene I am a Manchester United fan. |
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Meetings Mondays – Bible Ministry Training from 5-7pm in Shepstone 12 Thursdays – Bible Study from 12.20-13.05 in various venues (plz ask!) Fridays – A talk with question time from 12.20-13.05 in L6 Other times of week – meet up one-to-one with an older Christian at time that suits you! |
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Goodenough Mthembu, Campus director: Hi, im Goodenough, and I’m the assistant minister at a church in Hillcrest, from where I oversee four Zulu congregations in the Upper Highway area. I grew up in KwaZulu-Natal, and worked as a shepherd boy for a while. Later, I joined a gang, but they turned against me and tried to kill me. Whilst I was on the run from them, I met a lady who told me about Jesus, and I became a Christian. I haven’t stopped telling people about Jesus since!! My role is to oversee TBT on Westville, and preach at some of the meetings. I am married to Mary, and we have two children. My hobbies include kick-boxing, cooking, and watching young people fall in love! |
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Nerena Neathercoat, Assistant Campus Leader: Hi! I have been living in Durban for 5 years after moving from the UK. It’s been great to be involved at Westville TBT during this time. I love meeting up with students on some part of campus as we consider who Jesus is and how we should live before Him. I help with the teaching and running of things at TBT and also the Entrust Training Course. When not at work you can find me enjoying running, jazz, food and whatever else is good! |
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Stephen, Assistant Campus Leader: Hi I’m Stephen, from Ghana and currently leaving in Durban. I am finishing a bachelor of commerce degree in Information Systems in Technology and God has been grateful enough to allow me the opportunity to help out with the His work on campus. I’m involved in Bible studies, meeting up with the guys and organizing the music for The Bible Talks on Sundays. I love playing my guitar and playing computer games like FIFA 10, Battle for Middle-earth, etc (wish there was a way to do both hmmmmmm….) |
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Westville Meetings Friday – talk with question time from 12.20-13.05 in G2 Thursday – Bible study from 12.20-13.05 in L2 Thursday – Bible Ministry Training from 5.30-7.30pm in J106 Other times of week – meet up one-to-one with an older Christian at time that suits you! |
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Kim Carr, Campus Director: I’m a Capetonian & studied a BA @UCT before I went to Bible College. I came to know Jesus as my King when I was quite small thanks to my Mom who introduced me to Jesus & told me about his awesome rescue. I head up the latest addition to the TBT family (so exciting!), help organise our Mid Year Conference & teach the bible to female students on campus. I love most things you can do outside on a sunny day, especially the beach & hiking…and there’s nothing like a bit of Indie Rock, Electro or Thai food to put me in a good mood! Oh, and my name only started sounding Japanese when I married my awesome husband, Ant, on National Braai Day in 2007. |
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Ant Carr, TBT Staff: I am from Cape Town (although i spent the first 18 years of my life in Jo’burg..!), and have moved up to KwaZulu-Natal to join some friends in Gospel work in the City of Choice (so i’m told) of PMB. I used to think Christians were lame until I realised that Jesus was real, that the Bible was true & that I needed rescue! I spend most of my week at a church learning how to teach God’s Word to other people, equipping them to teach other people about Jesus. I teach regularly at our TBT Friday Lunchtime Talks, run a students bible study and head up the young adults & young families groups at church. I surf, cycle, run, enjoy outdoor stuff, like braaiing, and love a rowdy game of Risk. |
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Sam Groves, TBT Staff: My name is Sam. My lovely wife, Sarah and I have three delightful children, so far. I am currently the Pastor of Church on the Ridge, an independent church that meets in the commerce block on Sundays. Before studying for a degree in theology (in Cape Town) I was a mechanic for a number of years. My interests are: Jazz, Art, Architecture, Photography, South African soccer and dead Dutch theologians & philosophers. I also frequent the Curry Pot far too much. |
PMB MEETINGS TBT @ PMB UKZN
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Bible study: Wednesdays in venue 25 from 12:00- 12:50
Contact: Stuart on 082 215 7676
Sermon Downloads
Mid-Year Conference (MYC) - 2005
Mid-Year Conference (MYC) - 2007
Mid-Year Conference (MYC) - 2008
Mid-Year Conference (MYC) - 2009
Jonah (Raymond Brown)
Videos
A gospel perspective on the 2010 World Cup
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2010 Mid Year Conference
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The Library
At TBT we have a library of books for you to borrow. Our top 10 reads this year are:
- Basics for Believers – Don Carson
- Christianity Explored – Rico Tice
- Cross-examined – Mark Maynell
- Distinctives – Vaughan Roberts
- Don’t waste your life – John Piper
- God’s Big Picture – Vaughan Robert
- Guidance and the voice of God – Jensen & Payne
- Know and Tell the Gospel – John Chapman
- Out of the Storm – Christopher Ash
- The enemy within – Kris Lundgaard
- The Single Issue – Al Hsu
- What’s so amazing about grace? –Phillip Yancey
The library is available after the Sunday Church service on Howard Campus. For more info, or to reserve a book, please contact Nerena on 074 272 1262.
We have on Sale:
- Sermons CD’s on sale in MP3 format for R10.
- Bible Talks T-shirts from R40-R45.
- Bibles from R30.
‘The Bible Talks’ (TBT) is a student church started by David Ng and Sihle Mooi with two apprentices at the University of KwaZulu-Natal Howard College campus back in 2003. The vision of the founding members was: To Glorify God by reaching out, building up and sending people out through and with the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ into the province of KwaZulu-Natal and beyond.
With this purpose and by the grace of God, TBT was established and can be found at the Howard College, Westville, Edgewood and Pietermaritzburg campuses, as well as in Pretoria. The mere fact that you’re reading this letter is evidence of the success of this ministry! Not too long ago, you sat in the lecture theatres for the Friday talks, Sunday meetings, participated in the Bible-studies and attended the various church and social events organized by TBT.
Today TBT still has Friday lunch-time talks, Thursday Bible-studies, weekly 1-2-1 meetings, Sunday morning services, seminars and Monday evening Bible Ministry Training (BMT) sessions for small group leaders. There are also 3 annual events: Orientation-week, Mission-week and MYC (Mid-Year Conference), where the TBT staff works extra-hard to draw student’s to hear the gospel, enjoy fellowship with God and His people through the teaching of the Bible. In the future, TBT hopes to continue reaching out to the UKZN students with the gospel, recruiting those who are godly, desire to do full-time ministry and are gifted for ministry into the Apprenticeship Program. There are currently 4 apprentices working at TBT.
As past members of TBT, we would like to invite you to seriously consider partnering with us through prayer and financially support. This will enable TBT to continue its work on the campuses while seeking to:
- Train up more and more former students for full-time Christian ministry.
- Fund the Mid-year conference
- Meet the costs involved in running TBT
Please email to be a part of 'FRIENDS OF TBT'
Email or call him on 074 584 5339