Rm 4.25 The focus of this message is on what God did to Christ in order to accomplish our justification. The words of our text present a dramatic picture. God delivered over the Son [same word as ‘betrayed’ when used of Judas] because of our offenses [a word describing sin as a fall beside the road – but not just a little stumble, a collapse off the cliff]. God, in essence, … [Read more...] about God’s Gospel [Romans]
Changing our Face in the Community
Here is our photo album for our recent exterior upgrade. A long project, many volunteer hours, and a blessing to be finished. Proverbs 13:19a The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul. … [Read more...] about Changing our Face in the Community
Charge Certain Men [1 Timothy]
1 Tim 1.3-4 Our second message in the Pastoral epistles looks at Paul’s first instructions to Timothy. In these instructions, Paul authorizes Timothy to command the teachers of the church concerning both ‘other-doctrine’ and ‘foolish doctrine’. These prohibited activities are at best distractions of the Christian faith and at worst distortions of the Christian faith. Their … [Read more...] about Charge Certain Men [1 Timothy]
Christ’s Teaching Concerning Sin (3) [Basic Theology]
In this lesson we continue our look at our Lord’s teaching concerning sin. Our object in this chapter is to show Christ’s view of sin and to encourage the hearer to adopt the same view. Read the notes while you listen (p. 2 for this session). … [Read more...] about Christ’s Teaching Concerning Sin (3) [Basic Theology]
Our Faith Compared [Romans]
Rm 4.23-24 As Paul draws to the conclusion of his lengthy discussion of Abraham as the model of justifying faith, he underscores the fact that Christian faith corresponds exactly to Abraham’s faith in its effect (imputation) and its object (life from death). If we believe like Abraham, we will be justified like Abraham. Read the notes as you listen. … [Read more...] about Our Faith Compared [Romans]