Pilgrim's Progress (2): Entering the Celestial City Our study of Pilgrim's Progress comes to a close this week. We follow the pilgrims through the last period of danger, the Enchanted Grounds, then watch their sojourn in Beulah Land. It is from here that pilgrims are called to the Celestial City and we see numbers of them called on to glory as Bunyan's allegory closes. Next … [Read more...] about 3.1.09 Study • Pilgrim’s Progress
3.1.09 AM • Romans
As a Man Does (Rm 3.15-17) depravity displayed by conduct Our text is essentially a quotation from Isa 59.7-8, part of Paul's proof of the proposition that all men are sinners in need of righteousness from God. These verses point to the violence and wickedness that are seen everywhere in the world. The violence of some men proves the depravity of all men because though all … [Read more...] about 3.1.09 AM • Romans
2.22.09 Special
What Dost Hinder Me to be Baptized? Guest Speaker: Bill Carter, Capital City Baptist Church This afternoon we had the great joy of offering our church building and baptistry to our fellow-workers and friends, the people and pastor of Capital City Baptist Church for a baptismal service. Three were baptized today, a great blessing to see. Several of our folks stayed for the … [Read more...] about 2.22.09 Special
2.22.09 PM • Our Church
Our Church and Evangelism (Mk 16.15) In this message we talk about our responsibility in the world as Christians, the business of preaching the gospel to the world. In our passage, as in Mt 28, going is the assumption, not the command. The activity to which we are called is preaching (heralding) where every task in the ministry of a church plays a part. And every creature is … [Read more...] about 2.22.09 PM • Our Church
2.22.09 Study • Pilgrim’s Progress
Pilgrim's Progress (2): The Delectable Mountains In this section, we see the pilgrims working their way along the way from just past Vanity Fair to the Enchanted Ground. On the way, the men of the party dispatch Giant Despair and rescue two fainting pilgrims, they meet the Shepherds of the Delectable Mountains and learn more spiritual lessons there, and meet a new manly … [Read more...] about 2.22.09 Study • Pilgrim’s Progress