1 Cor 12 Bob Fricks Our thanks to bro. Fricks for standing in for our pastor during an unexpected absence. (We also thank the pastor and people of Galilee Baptist in Kent, WA for sharing bro. Fricks with us with very short notice.) … [Read more...] about Don’t Think Too High
Archives for November 2009
The Pre-Eminent Place of the Church
Heb 10.25 Bob Fricks Our thanks to bro. Fricks for standing in for our pastor during an unexpected absence. (We also thank the pastor and people of Galilee Baptist in Kent, WA for sharing bro. Fricks with us with very short notice.) … [Read more...] about The Pre-Eminent Place of the Church
Using the Law Lawfully [1 Timothy]
1 Tim 1.8-11 The suggestion that false teachers in Ephesus desired to be ‘law-teachers’ gives rise to a discussion of the proper use of the law. When the law is used properly, its inherent goodness is made plain to all. The lawful use, then, is to reprove, rebuke, and correct sin and sinners. And Paul goes further – this use of the Law is connected with the Gospel – it is … [Read more...] about Using the Law Lawfully [1 Timothy]
The Imputation of Sin (2) [Basic Theology]
Our lesson today continues the teaching begun last week concerning imputed sin. Last week gave the basics of the doctrine, this week we look at the two main views that explain the doctrine. We see that we are organically connected to Adam and join with him in guilt for the first transgression as a result. Physical death now reigns on all as a result. In Christ, physical death … [Read more...] about The Imputation of Sin (2) [Basic Theology]
Tribulations Work! [Romans]
Rm 5.3-4 The real world benefit of justification is an entirely new attitude to trouble and pressure in our lives. Instead of bitterness, anger at God, or despair we have joy because tribulations produce endurance which in turn produces proven character and the whole results in evidence of our hope of the glory of God. The living presence and power of Christ in your … [Read more...] about Tribulations Work! [Romans]