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The Moral Man's Treasure (Rm 2.2-5) Paul continues to dismantle the justifications of the moral man by noting his agreement that God's judgement is according to righteousness, but then asking, if that is so, how the moral man presumes to escape God's judgement. Or, if that is not enough, does the moral man despise God's goodness and forbearance, presuming it means he has … [Read more...] about 8.17.08 AM – Romans

Son of David, Have Mercy (Lk 18.35-43) In our series looking at prayers to Jesus, prayers of Jesus, or mentions of prayer connected with Jesus, we come now to the prayer of the blind Bartimaeus, calling on the Son of David for mercy. The Lord says that his faith saved him. We connect this with C. H. Spurgeon's testimony of salvation from his autobiography - a conversion that … [Read more...] about 8.10.08 – Prayer

The Reality of Demons (2) In which we consider further the Bible's teaching concerning the origin of the demonic host and the confinement of some demons. Read the notes while you listen. … [Read more...] about 8.10.08 – Study

Paul Gets Personal (Rm 2.1) We move into the second chapter of Romans, a chapter where Paul will 'kick it up a notch'. Moving from 'they' to 'you', Paul first of all brings the full weight of Holy Spirit conviction against the pride of the Amen corner, those who listen to Paul's indictment of mankind in Rm 1 with approval. Do you judge those sinners worthy of God's … [Read more...] about 8.10.08 – Romans

Just as the Lord Commanded (2) (Lev 8.1f) In our last communion service, we looked at the parallels in the ordination of Aaron with the ministry of our high priest, Jesus Christ. But there is more to this chapter than Aaron, there is the ministry of Moses. Moses is a parallel or precursor to our Lord as well, in his role as The Prophet who prefigures Christ. The first Prophet … [Read more...] about 8.3.08 PM – Communion