For our Bible Study session, we begin a discussion on the subject of Evangelizing Children. We are basing it on an article published by Grace Community Church of Sun Valley, CA. We have certain distinct differences with this ministry, but nevertheless find the materials they produce and the preaching ministry of their pastor, John MacArthur to be very beneficial. The first … [Read more...] about Evangelizing Children (1)
Boasting Excluded [Romans]
Rm 3.27-28 – Boasting is (and has always been) a symptom of the world we live in. Our culture even thinks pride is a good thing, as long as it isn’t 'abused’. In the gospel, Paul finds one of its benefits is that all boasting is ‘shown the door’, excluded. The great blessing of the gospel is that no one has anything to boast of in their salvation – they simply believed God and … [Read more...] about Boasting Excluded [Romans]
Deceitfulness of the Flesh [Galatians]
Our study brings us to Gal 5.19-21, the works of the flesh. The message today points out the deceptive character of the flesh. As we look at the sins listed as 'works of the flesh' are truly fleshly - the basest expressions of human lusts. Most Christians and professing Christians would agree that these are not something the Christian should pursue nor would they even admit to … [Read more...] about Deceitfulness of the Flesh [Galatians]
The Creation of Man (3) [Basic Theology]
We conclude our discussion of the Creation of man with a brief review of the characteristics of creation, the pattern for man's creation and close with a look at the transmission of man's being from generation to generation. Read the notes while you listen. … [Read more...] about The Creation of Man (3) [Basic Theology]
The Righteousness of God in Forgiving Your Sins [Romans]
Is God right to forgive sins? We look to the public propitiation-in-his-blood on the cross of Calvary and find that it justifies God in two ways. First, it makes God's long forbearance over sin righteous, because it is clear that God judges sin - he has done so in his Son and will do so one day against all who are not in his Son. Second, it makes God's justification of sinners … [Read more...] about The Righteousness of God in Forgiving Your Sins [Romans]