Let There be Light (Gen 1.1-5) From our "Moravian star" Christmas theme: Of course we are talking in our passage about our natural, material universe, but light and darkness are emblematic of spiritual themes, not only in the Bible but in the consciousness of man. Thus we see these themes recurring in other religions as well, albeit corrupted as all false religions … [Read more...] about 12.7.08 AM – Christmas
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11.30.08 PM • Christmas
The Moravians and their Star (Lk 18.18-30) We begin our Christmas season with an introductory message. The Moravians have a Christmas ornament that is a multi-pointed star. It began as an educational project but quickly became a beloved symbol of Christmas. Four passages are associated with its meaning, these will form our theme for the month of December, all related to the … [Read more...] about 11.30.08 PM • Christmas
11.30.08 Study • Pilgrim’s Progress
Pilgrim's Progress: The Celestial City We conclude the first half of The Pilgrim's Progress as we see Christian and Hopeful finally reach the destination of all believers, the Celestial City. We see them linger first in Beulah land, the land where the seasoned saint is partly in this world and partly in the next, then they cross the river of death, entering into the joy of … [Read more...] about 11.30.08 Study • Pilgrim’s Progress
11.30.08 AM • Romans
Not by Rite, Not by Power, but by My Spirit (Rm 2.28-29) or, What makes a True Jew? Our concluding message for the second chapter of Romans concludes Paul's main argument against the Religious man. The Religious man thinks he is exempt from God's judgement because he has divinely revealed Rites and special judgement escaping Power because of his superior morality and way of … [Read more...] about 11.30.08 AM • Romans
11.23.08 PM – Galatians
Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5.16-24) Our message this afternoon returns to a theme we considered eight years ago, the fruit of the Spirit as taught in Galatians. Today's message looked at the whole idea of spiritual fruit, the desirability of spiritual fruit, and the method of cultivating spiritual fruit. For cultivation, we must crucify the flesh — weed the … [Read more...] about 11.23.08 PM – Galatians