Pilgrim's Progress (2): Great Heart Guides Christiana In this section, the man Great-heart begins to serve as an escort for Christiana and her company on the pilgrim pathway. The chapter begins with a fairly complicated discussion of the particular righteousness from Christ that is imputed to sinners in salvation, that is, the righteousness of his obedience to the Law. The … [Read more...] about 1.25.09 • Pilgrim’s Progress
1.25.09 • Romans
The Faithfulness of God (Rm 3.3-4) – Romans Series The foundation of the Gospel is the doctrine of condemnation as developed in Romans 1 and 2. Paul shows that all men, Jew and Gentile, pagan and moral, infidel and religious, all men are under the judgement of God. Our message today deals with the second typical Jewish objection that Paul raises and answers in Rm 3. This … [Read more...] about 1.25.09 • Romans
1.18.09 PM • Galatians
The Violent Christian (Gal 5.24) Galatians Series This message has been percolating since before Christmas, but was delayed by our snowstorms. We are talking about the fruit of the Spirit passage in Galatians. Part of the passage that is often ignored is Gal 5.24, a verse that reveals the human means in the sanctification process: crucifying the flesh. We couple that … [Read more...] about 1.18.09 PM • Galatians
1.18.09 Study • Pilgrim’s Progress
Pilgrim's Progress (2): The Interpreter's House Christiana and Mercy arrive to a loving welcome in the House of the Interpreter, where they are taught many lessons from Bunyan's homely examples. It seems that the Interpreter represents the Holy Spirit who instructs believers in the way of wisdom. The Spirit also washes, sanctifies and prepares the pilgrim for the journey. All … [Read more...] about 1.18.09 Study • Pilgrim’s Progress
1.18.09 AM • Romans
The Advantage of the Jew (Rm 3.1-2) – Romans Series We resume our Romans series with the first objection of the Jew to the message of the gospel. The gospel is necessary for all men, for all men are under condemnation for their sins, including religious men. In Romans 2, Paul's argument specifically points to the Jews. The Jews are God's chosen people, but in order for them to … [Read more...] about 1.18.09 AM • Romans