Nathan Andrew Hughes is a British Writer and Preacher. He is a conservative author of Christian material. Nathan was born in Wrexham, United Kingdom on 29th March 1994 and grew up in the town. Up until the age of 14, Nathan did not believe in God and rejected all forms of religion. In 2008 during a difficult period in his life, he started to attend his local Anglican Church and soon became involved in church life. This was an important time in his early teenage years as God showed him a better way of life. During his teenage years, Nathan held to an Anglo-Catholic viewpoint.
In 2012 Nathan was invited to an event at a local Baptist Chapel in Llay, Wrexham. This event put everything he believed in doubt as it was there that he realised that salvation is based on faith in Jesus Christ and not good works. For several weeks, Nathan stopped attending the Anglican Church and used this time to search the Scriptures to see what the Bible teaches about salvation. Upon the revelation, he realised that his faith was based solely on his works and that he was not a Christian.
On the morning of 20th September 2012 during a Bible study with the Baptist Pastor of the same church, Nathan committed his life to the Lord Jesus Christ. He decided to get baptised as a believer on 25th November 2012 at Bethel Baptist Chapel, Llay, Wrexham.
In March 2023, Nathan married his Ghanaian wife, Abena. Nathan and his wife fellowship with like-minded Christians within the Wrexham area and are both committed to Gospel work. On Sunday 15th October 2023 Nathan was formally accepted into membership of Wrexham Gospel Hall. Nathan and his wife are committed members of the Brethren Movement. Nathan preached his first sermon at the Gospel Hall in Wrexham on Sunday 31 December 2023.
Personal Life & Interests
Nathan lives in Wrexham, North Wales with his wife. He is an avid reader and collector of books. He also enjoys cricket, rugby union, and football. Nathan is a fan of Cardiff City F.C. Nathan also enjoys classical music, history, art, travel, and horticulture. He works in the healthcare sector.
Statement of Faith
Holy Scripture
The 39 books of the Old Testament and the 27 books of the New Testament make up the 66 holy, inspired, and perfect Word of God. The Bible alone is the supreme authority for all matters of faith, doctrine, and practice. The translations of God’s Word that I use are the Authorised (King James) Version and the New American Standard 1977. On occasion, I use and quote the Darby Bible. I use the Thompson Chain Reference Bible and the Scofield Study System for personal study and preparation for articles, sermons, devotions, and content published online. I also use the Ryrie Study Bible in the KJV text. I have been using Ryrie’s study Bible for over 10 years. I also use the Open Bible in the New American Standard 1977 text.
I affirm a Classic Dispensational view of Holy Scripture. I believe in seven dispensations. The seven are as follows, innocence, conscience, human government, promise, law, grace, and kingdom.
Doctrine on God
God is the creator of everything (Gen. 1:1, Col. 1:16). God created everything in 6 literal days. The universe is less than 10,000 years old. God spoke all things into existence (Psa. 33:9). The Godhead also known as the Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost were all present in the creation of the universe and all that is in the world (Gen. 1:26). All of mankind is created in the image of God (Gen. 1:26–27). All mankind is made of one blood (Acts 17:26, Gen. 3:20). Therefore, God created all mankind of every creed, tongue, and nation. God created man first then woman (Gen. 2:17-22).
Almighty God is the creator of the earth (Gen 1, John 1:3). God is sovereign (Rom. 8:28-29). God is holy (Isa. 6:3) God is immutable, He never changes his nature (Heb. 13:8, Jas. 1:17). God is omnipotent, He is not limited in power (Jer. 32:17, Rev. 19:6). God is omnipresent, meaning He is always present (Psa. 139:7-10, Job. 6:9, Col. 1:17). God is omniscient, He is all-knowing (Ps. 139:1-2, Mat 10:30). God is truth (Jer. 10:10, John 14:6, John 17:17). God is Spirit (John 4:24). God is self-existent (John 5:26). He is outside of time (Isa. 57:15). God is righteous (Psa. 11:7). God is love (1 John 4:8). God is perfect (Mat. 5:48). God is faithful (1 Thess. 5:24). God is merciful (Eph. 2:4). God is gracious (1 Pet. 5:10). God is triune, meaning God has revealed Himself in three divine persons. God, the Father, God, the Son, and God, the Holy Ghost. (John 1:1, 1 Tim. 3:16).
The Doctrine of Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is both divine (God) and man (human). Jesus Christ is truly God and truly man (1 Tim. 3:16). He is the sinless Son of God (1 Pet. 2:22, 2 Cor. 5:21, Luke 1:35). Jesus Christ was born of a virgin named Mary (Gal. 4:4, John 3:13). He left the glory of Heaven and took on human form (1 Tim. 3:16). He is Lord and Saviour to all who repent and believe in Him (Rom. 10:9). He was crucified in the place of His people (Rom. 10:13) and paid the price of sin (1 Cor. 6:20, 1 Pet. 3:18). Christ also overcame sin and death by rising from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion (John 11:25, 1 Cor. 15: 12-15). His resurrection was physical (Luke 24:39). After His resurrection he ascended to Heaven and sat down at the right hand of God (Mark 16:19). Christ is the one and only intercessor for His people (Heb. 7:25). Christ is the only mediator between God and man (1 Tim. 2:5). Jesus Christ is now in Heaven preparing a place for His people (John 14:2). In the future Jesus Christ will return to earth as judge, this is known as the Second Coming or the Second Advent of Jesus Christ.
After a period of tribulation on the earth the Lord Jesus Christ will return to earth and reign as the King of kings and Lord of lords. This will be a reign of perfect peace for a literal one thousand years. This will be followed by the eternal state. This view of eschatology is known as Premillennialism.
The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the divine Godhead (1 Cor. 2:11) The Holy Spirit is omniscient (1 Cor. 2:11), eternal (Heb. 9:14), omnipresent (John 14:17), omnipotent (Zec. 4:6), and holy (Luke 11:13). The Holy Spirit is the author of divine revelation (2 Pet. 1:21). The Holy Spirit dwells in a believer at the point of regeneration (Rom. 8:9-11). Only a believer can rightly discern the Word of God (1 Cor. 2:11-14, Eph. 1:18).
The Doctrine of the Fall of Man
When both Adam and Eve sinned, they brought sin and death into the world. As a result, God pronounced the punishment of death for sin. We are all born sinners. This means that we fall short of God’s standard of perfection (Rom. 3:23). The law of God is written on the heart of every living soul (Rom. 2:15). God is not responsible for sin, man is the author of sin (Job 34:10, Jam 1:13-15). The heart of man is sinful (Mat. 15:19, Heb. 3:12, Jer. 17:9). All mankind is defiled by sin (Psa. 51:5, Tit. 1:15, Rom. 3:10). Man must be drawn to God by the proclamation of the Gospel for salvation (Eph. 2: 8-9, John 1:13, John 6:44). God does not allow man to be as wicked and sinful as he can be. However, the wicked will wax worse (2 Tim 3:13). Sin is the only thing that separates mankind from God (1 John 1:6). The penalty for sin is death both physical and spiritual (Rom. 6:23). Spiritual punishment is an eternity in Hell. In Hell, the wicked are separated from God and under His just condemnation. God will cast Hell into the lake of fire (Rev. 20:14).
The Doctrine of Salvation
Salvation is only for those who repent and believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Man in his natural state cannot repent and believe, so God grants us the grace to believe (Eph. 2:8-9, Rom. 3:24). A sinner is justified by faith alone without works (Rom. 3:28). God chose to save sinners before the foundation of the earth. This election is based on God’s will and his pleasure alone (Eph. 1:7-14). Christ’s death on the cross was sufficient for all mankind but only effectual to those who repent and believe in Christ with a contrite heart (Rom 10:13). God regenerates the believer to new life (2 Cor 5:17). All believers in the only Saviour Jesus Christ are declared righteous (Rom 5:1) and thus freed from the penalty and condemnation of sin. Holiness and sanctification are the outworking of the Holy Ghost in the heart and life of a believer and the fruits thereof (Eph. 4:24, Tit. 3:5). The Christian grows in grace and becomes more conformed to the image of Christ as sin no longer controls them (Rom. 6:12, 2 Pet. 3:18). Sinless perfection is not possible on earth (1 John 1:8). Sinless perfection is only possible when a believer is taken from earth to the Kingdom of God (Rom. 8:30, 1 Cor. 15:51-52). True believers in Christ have an assurance of salvation from God (1 John 5:13). A believer can never lose their salvation (John 10: 27-30, 1 John 5:10-13).
Doctrine on The Church
The only legitimate Church is made up of sinners who have been redeemed by Christ. The true marks of a biblical Church are correct preaching of God’s Word, the faithful declaration of the Gospel, the partaking of the ordinances of Believer’s Baptism and the Lord’s Supper (Communion), the discipline of Church members, contending for the faith, encouraging evangelism and/or missions, the teaching and training of members, and complete submission to Christ (1 Tim. 3:13; Matt. 28:19; 16:19; 1 Cor. 11:24-26).
A local Church should be governed by the elders and members. The local Church is to be independent from other local churches. The autonomy of the local can be found in Acts 14:23, 20:28-32, and 1 Pet. 5:2). The Holy Spirit ministers through the male leadership and preachers of the Church. I affirm the dispensational view of Israel and the Church. God has a plan for Israel and the Jewish people. The Church is not Israel and Israel is not the Church.
The Church is not a building but an Assembly of God’s people. The Lord’s people ought to meet on Sundays for the purpose of worship, fellowship, praise, preaching, teaching, and celebrating the Lord’s table. How often the Lord’s table ought to be observed is not explicitly given in Scripture. However, whenever the people of God meet the Lord’s table ought to be observed. I believe that the Lord’s table ought to be observed weekly.
The Church are called to be in the world not of the world. Christian people ought to stay out of the affairs of the world and the world ought to stay out of the affairs of the Church. I reject the idea and belief of a state church or a national religion. I also affirm the belief that Christian people ought to avoid voting and taking part in political matters and from joining military service. However, having said that I believe voting and military service is a matter of Christian liberty and conscience before God and each Christian ought to decide for themselves this matter before the Lord.
This is my personal statement of faith.
Nathan A. Hughes
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