The Judgement of Secrets (Rm 2.16) Our message today sums up the case against the moral man - God will judge all men, pagans and moralists, on the day when God judges the secrets of men by Jesus Christ. The whole argument of Rm 2.1-16 comes to completion in this reference to this black day. The darkness of the day makes the gospel stand in sharp relief, like a sparkling … [Read more...] about 10.12.08 – The Judgement of Secrets [Romans]
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10.5.08 – Strange Fire is Not Good [Leviticus]
Strange Fire is Not Good (Lev 10) [Communion] Our Communion service brings us back to Leviticus where we consider the death of Nadab and Abihu, Aaron's eldest sons, on the first day of Aaron's priesthood. The shocking death of these two priests, for what appears to be a minor deviation, illustrates God's exacting standard for worship. This standard is not reduced in the New … [Read more...] about 10.5.08 – Strange Fire is Not Good [Leviticus]
10.5.08 – Two Dark Valleys [Pilgrim’s Progress]
Pilgrim's Progress: Two Dark Valleys This week we had a brief review of a couple of points from last week's lesson and began to look at Christian's progress through two valleys. The first involves his encounter with Apollyon, where Christian wins the day by virtue of his humility and use of the Word of God. The second is the Valley of the Shadow of Death where Christian must … [Read more...] about 10.5.08 – Two Dark Valleys [Pilgrim’s Progress]
10.5.08 – A New Perspective or an Old Lie? [Romans]
A New Perspective or an Old Lie? (Rm 2.13) In our message today, we look again at Rm 2.13, a passage that is much misinterpreted by the false teachers of the "New Perspective on Paul". In this message, we briefly summarize these false teachings and point out the subtlety that unstable Christians may miss in the teachings of these or any false teacher. One goal of local church … [Read more...] about 10.5.08 – A New Perspective or an Old Lie? [Romans]
9.28.08 The House Beautiful [Pilgrim’s Progress]
Pilgrim's Progress: The House Beautiful Another one of our deacon's, Bill Miner, led our Pilgrim's Progress study this week due to the pastor's absence. This session dealt with Christian's time in the House Beautiful, a picture of the local church. He is guided by four sisters who equip him with the armour of the Spirit to protect him against the fiery darts of the wicked … [Read more...] about 9.28.08 The House Beautiful [Pilgrim’s Progress]