We conclude our summary of Christ’s teaching concerning sin with this lesson. In it we see some of the consequences of sin, teaching concerning the forgiveness of sin, and a section called ‘the eschatology of sin’. Read the notes as you listen (today’s discussion covers pp. 4-5). … [Read more...] about Christ’s Teaching Concerning Sin (5) [Basic Theology]
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So Abraham Believed … So What? [Romans]
Rm 4 Our message today summarizes the arguments of Romans 4. We have been in this chapter almost 4 whole months, analyzing the argument in detail. But we don’t want to give the impression that Christianity is just a matter of having the right doctrine. Right doctrine is the foundation of right living. Abraham’s faith was the foundation for his spiritual life, just as our … [Read more...] about So Abraham Believed … So What? [Romans]
25 Surprising Marriages and Will Medicine Stop the Pain? [Book Reviews]
Another pastor mentioned to our pastor that he used one evening service a month for book reviews, in order to help his people find disciple-building material for themselves. Taking that suggestion to heart, this is our first attempt. 25 Surprising Marriages is a book that looks at 25 well-known Christians and their marriages. The focus is on the biography of the men and … [Read more...] about 25 Surprising Marriages and Will Medicine Stop the Pain? [Book Reviews]
Christ’s Teaching Concerning Sin (4) [Basic Theology]
In this lesson we conclude looking at some categories of sin and some sources of sin as taught by our Lord. The Lord’s teaching concerning sin is comprehensive and certainly mirrors all the apostle’s taught. The teaching of the apostle’s is not inferior and no less inspired since they were chosen by God to be God’s mouthpiece in the world after the Lord departed. But the … [Read more...] about Christ’s Teaching Concerning Sin (4) [Basic Theology]
God’s Gospel [Romans]
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]