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The Bible and Origins (2) We continue our discussion of what the Bible says about human origin. Our lesson touches on the Gap Theory. We will discuss it in a bit more detail next week, but begin its discussion this week. Notes A and Notes B to follow this discussion … [Read more...] about 4.5.09 Study • Basic Theology

The Righteousness from God (Rm 3.21-22) After almost a year of sermons on the ‘sin-section’ of Romans, today we don’t move very far in our exposition. We just want to bask with delight in the new concept of without-law righteousness from God revealed in the work of Christ. By faith we are made new in Him. Read the notes as you listen. … [Read more...] about 4.5.09 AM • Romans

Perseverance in Christian Liberty (Gal 5.1) Christian liberty is the purpose of Christ's liberating work. The Lord did not save us that we should any longer be in bondage, he saved us to live the full liberty of Christian life, the life of a Christian citizen of the Kingdom of God. The imperative of this verse calls us to persevere in our liberty, never again being entangled … [Read more...] about 3.29.09 PM • Galatians

The Bible and Origins (1) We turn to the subject of origins according to the One Source of Truth, the Bible. Our faith in the inerrancy of the Bible is the essential presupposition that guides our study, and those facts that may be certainly known are those the Bible reveals. We begin with the first principles of creation: it is the work of the One Creator God, the God of … [Read more...] about 3.29.09 Study • Basic Theology

But Now! (Rm 3.21) The gospel revolutionizes everything. There is no defense against the charges of the law. Nothing can be said… but incredibly there is a defense! A defense hidden through the ages in type and symbol, but witnessed by Law and prophets of a 'without-law' righteousness, now fully manifested and in full effect. But now! Delivered from sin at last! Read the … [Read more...] about 3.29.09 AM • Romans