Here is our pastor’s newsletter article for April 2017. In the Nicene Creed, from the original Greek, we confess, “We believe in… one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church.” What is […]
Romans, Lesson 25: The Proper Understanding and Use of Christian Freedom
In “judgment” over the congregation at Rome, the Apostle Paul told them “not to judge.” For “we will all stand before the judgment seat of God… then each of us […]
Romans, Lesson 24: Who Authorizes You to Judge?
After dealing with the topic of paying taxes, about not owing the Government taxes, Paul now transitions to a new topic through the word, “owe.” True Love Fulfills All […]
Romans, Lesson 23: Living with Authorities
In Chapter 12, following 11 chapters on salvation being a result of God’s grace and doing, Paul delved into living the Christian life. He described how one Christian responds to […]
Romans, Lesson 22: Life with Others, Both Christians and Non-Christians
In Chapter 12, Paul brought us to his great “therefore” in the book of Romans. This “therefore” followed his presentation on God’s grace for our salvation, since all things are […]
Romans, Lesson 21: God’s Mercy and Grace Propels the Christian Life
With his use of an olive tree, Paul compared people to tree branches, using “cut off” to show that someone is removed from the tree (the Church) through unbelief. Through […]
David, Lesson 5: The Rebellion and Its Aftermath
The prophet, Nathan, confronted David about his adultery and murder of Uriah. More and more miserable David’s life now becomes. His son, Amnon, becomes smitten with his half-sister, Tamar, and […]
Romans, Lesson 20: The True Israel includes Gentiles
When we take in the macro structure of Romans, we find: Romans 1-8: God’s inclusion of the Gentiles Romans 9-11: God’s inclusion of Israel Romans 12-15: Gentiles and Jews getting […]
David, Lesson 4: Sinner and Repentant
David unites both north and south. The capital is now Jerusalem, but Israel is still not without rancor. The former king, Saul, is dead; yet, some of his sons still […]
Romans, Lesson 19: Jesus Comes to You in the Word and Does the Doing
When we take in the macro structure of Romans, we find: Romans 1-8: God’s inclusion of the Gentiles Romans 9-11: God’s inclusion of Israel Romans 12-15: Gentiles and Jews getting […]