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 […]
The Passion and the People: Caiaphas
March 22, 2017 by
John 11:45-53: Pragmatism During the Passover In our Lord’s killing, who plays the most active part in His death? Many take part, and without their involvement, Jesus will not die. […]
Psalm 136:1-16: God’s Chesed
March 19, 2017 by
The highest mountain in the world, Everest, stands. The majestic mountain remains unmoved before your birth and after your death. So permanent in our minds is this tallest peak, stamping […]
The Passion and the People: Nicodemus
March 19, 2017 by
John 3:1-9, 14-16: From Bystander to Believer With Jesus crucified, the Apostle John identifies Nicodemus as “the man who earlier visited him at night” (John 19:39). So, we travel […]
Romans, Lesson 25: The Proper Understanding and Use of Christian Freedom
March 19, 2017 by
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?
March 19, 2017 by
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 […]
Genesis 32:22-30: Best of Luck or Blessing?
March 19, 2017 by
A saying we use in our everyday lives is “Best of luck.” Through those words, we wish another well—whether on the phone, at work, or somewhere else. The idea behind […]
The Passion and the People: Peter
March 9, 2017 by
John 18:4-11: Not by Sword but Cross Perhaps, you faced some inconvenience to be here today. Did you miss a TV show or needed to change a mealtime? The food […]
Matthew 4:1-11: Not By Bread Alone
March 8, 2017 by
Such a generous offer the Devil makes, proposing to share the stage of God with Jesus Christ. The Devil can be such a charmer, offering our Lord bread, glory, and […]
Romans, Lesson 23: Living with Authorities
March 8, 2017 by
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 […]
