People Who Have Changed The World Series...

with Dr. Andrew Corbett

Part of a six part series on World religions

Too few people know about one of the greatest men to have ever lived- William Wilberforce. What he achieved in the 18th and 19th century is a legacy that the world enjoys and takes for granted today. He is almost universally honoured as the model of political and social statesmanship. The lessons that can be learned from his life are desperately needed for a society that has misplaced 'true north' on their 'moral compass'.

In the 1790s a young English politician, from a wealthy background, had a radical religious encounter with the followers of the famous Revivalist preacher, John Wesley. William Wilberforce's life was so transformed that he questioned whether he could remain in the service of the infamously corrupt 18th century British Parliament.

After consulting with his mentor, John Newton, he was advised to serve where he was saved. He went back to his political career with a fresh vision for how God and His Word could transform all of society.

The result of Wilberforce's poitical campaigning was the single greatest period of social reformation in the history of any Western society.

Wilberforce influenced Kings, Political Leaders, and entire nations, yet for most of his life faced huge opposition.

This DVD presentation briefly overviews the life of William Wilberforce. It discusses the key people and moments in his life where he made significant strides in the social reformation of England. It seeks to show how these same principles could be applied today and highlights some people who have done just that.

This was recorded before a live audience at Legana Christian Church in Tasmania. The tenor of the session was to carefully examine William Wilberforce's life in the light of what the New Testament teaches. This would make an ideal resource for either personal investigation or small group discussion.

RRP $A14.95

Dr Andrew Corbett is President of ICI College Australia (A Distance Theological Education College). He holds degrees in Biblical Studies and Theology. His popular radio program "Finding Truth Matters" is aired across Northern Tasmania by WayFM.

 

Also included with this DVD is a bonus eBook-

Why Christians Should Get...Involved In Politics & Society

by Dr. Andrew Corbett

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