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- Jan 21, 2024God’s Mindfulness of Man
- Jan 21, 2024Contented and Compassionate
Jan 21, 2024Contented and CompassionateSeries: The Book of RomansOur call to contentedness means we genuinely share in each other's joy without looking at ourselves and our wants or needs. In Christ, we have all that we need, even if all else were to be withheld or taken away, and when we get to a place where we are unable and unwilling to rejoice with others' successes, gifts, or joys, that we also desire, we are ultimately saying that God is not enough. We are also called to have compassion for others and avoid the dangers of losing patience or being resentful insofar as we do not cross the line of indulging sinful behavior. The implications of our attitudes toward contentedness and compassion say much about where we are in our walk with Christ, and we must soberly and honestly reflect on where we may fall short.Scripture: Job 2, Romans 12:15
- Jan 17, 2024Attributes of God Study: Week 13
- Jan 14, 2024A Motto, Our Attitude
Jan 14, 2024A Motto, Our AttitudeSeries: The Book of RomansOur attitude and actions as believers should and will look different than the world or those who merely profess to believe in Christ. We rejoice always and in all circumstances, because we know the sure and steady hope that awaits us in Christ. We are constantly praying, not simply to get us out of a situation or for something we want, but to give thanks, praise, and intercession, all according to His will. Our attitude ought to be one of sharing, generosity, and hospitality. To unbelievers, all of these characteristics are arbitrary. To those who merely profess to know Christ, these demands are too much, but for true believers, these are our expectations because he transforms us and is accomplished not as we try harder on our own but as we yield to Jesus Christ, who is our model.Scripture: Psalm 13, Romans 12:9-13
- Jan 10, 2024Attributes of God Study: Week 12
- Jan 7, 2024Essentials, Not Add-Ons
Jan 7, 2024Essentials, Not Add-OnsSeries: The Book of RomansThe characteristics of Christians set them apart from unbelievers and show they belong to the Lord. They are essential to the faith, not to show that we're Christian, but because we're Christian. We ought to have genuine love, hate for what is evil, love for what is good, show honor to one another as believers, and be zealous for things of God. The example has been laid out for us in Christ, and we are to walk in a manner worthy of our calling.Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-9, Romans 12:9-13
- Jan 3, 2024Attributes of God Study: Week 11
- Dec 31, 2023Forward In Faith
Dec 31, 2023Forward In FaithBy: Aaron PrattSeries: (All)In his letter to the Philippians, Paul sets the tone of chapter 3 by reminding believers to rejoice in the Lord always. With that in mind, he cautions to beware of false teachers, or reliance on yourself and your works. Moving forward in faith may cost you, and we need to be willing to suffer loss for the sake of Christ. We are to follow Christ's example, not return evil for evil, be reminded of the joy of knowing Christ, and keep our eye on the prize of an eternity spent in the presence of God, living this life each day.Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21
- Dec 24, 2023Born Unto You
Dec 24, 2023Born Unto YouSeries: The Birth of ChristThe birth of Jesus Christ is the most significant of all time because of who he is and what he would do for his people. The good news the angel of the Lord brought was the greatest news ever given because it brings about peace forever, and the joy this brings stands above our temporal circumstances. It never fades, wavers, or changes.Scripture: Psalm 4, Luke 2:8-14
- Dec 20, 2023Attributes of God Study: Week 10
- Dec 17, 2023Is God Pleased With My Worship?
- Dec 17, 2023Walk In The Light
Dec 17, 2023Walk In The LightBy: Aaron PrattSeries: (All)To walk in the light of Christ is to have fellowship with other believers, with God, and Christ, which brings about a zeal for Christ that cannot be contained. It produces joy in the life of believers and shows a continued progression toward holiness. It first requires us to be cleansed from sin, practice the truth and aim for holiness, have fellowship with other believers, and realize the value of the cleansing blood of Christ. It means confessing our sins to the one who can and does forgive but does not dishonor the Lord by excusing sin or using God's forgiveness as a license.Scripture: 1 John 1:1-2:6
- Dec 13, 2023Attributes of God Study: Week 9
- Dec 10, 2023Your Obligation
- Dec 6, 2023Attributes of God Study: Week 8
- Dec 3, 2023Distinct Because There’s A Difference
Dec 3, 2023Distinct Because There’s A DifferenceSeries: The Book of RomansThere are distinct characteristics of Christians that are the natural outworking of the Christian life. While we still battle indwelling sin, live in a fallen world, and are constantly tempted by Satan, Christ gives us the foundations for living that give us the ability to live in a way that honors him. No one or nothing is more central to a Christian than Jesus Christ and obeying, pleasing, and serving him as a living sacrifice. We are not to be conformed to this world or the things in it and should not count on these things to bring us our purpose, joy, or meaning. Be transformed by the renewing of your mind and view everything through the lens and objective truth of the Bible.Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-13, Romans 12:1-8
- Nov 30, 2023Week 9: Bible Translations
- Nov 27, 2023Legalism vs Holiness
Nov 27, 2023Legalism vs HolinessBy: Luke GriffoSeries: (All)Just as in Colossae, those who tend toward legalism are characterized by focusing on works, adding to the law being concerned with external appearances, and imposing those same things on others. It often leads to despair and frustration and is not a result of what Christ has done in us but trying to add to what he’s already done. The other temptation is to minimize the law and obedience to it, which also must be avoided. We ought to be concerned with holiness, which is always concerned with how God sees us rather than others and is a matter of the heart. It’s about applying the law of God to all of life, where there are no loopholes or corners to be cut. Though it doesn’t preclude a strong confrontation of sin since we are to be concerned with the holiness of God, it’s ready to give others the benefit of the doubt and is quick to forgive repentant hearts as Christ forgave us.Scripture: Psalm 119:97-104, Colossians 2:16-3:17
- Nov 19, 2023A Time For Confidence
- Nov 19, 2023The Savior of All
Nov 19, 2023The Savior of AllSeries: The Book of RomansAlthough most civilizations throughout history are extinct, the Jews have been held together throughout, and God is not done with them as a people. As unfaithful as the Jews were in their rejection of the Messiah, his covenant promise remains that all of those whom he calls will be saved. Nobody is beyond his reach, and his promises and plan will not fail. Just as the Gentiles were very far away 2000 years ago, the Gospel turned the world upside down, and the same will be true for the Jews in that a great multitude of them will be saved at the appointed time.Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:1-11, Romans 11:25-26
- Nov 16, 2023Week 8: The Divine Qualities of the New Testament Canon
- Nov 12, 2023Grafted In
Nov 12, 2023Grafted InSeries: The Book of RomansThis text shows Paul's concern for the unbelieving Jews he was ministering to. Although physical Israel rejected Christ, it will and has led to the salvation of the people of many nations. It has been beneficial to us as Christians because the Gospel has gone out to the nations as a part of God's plan and is used as righteous jealousy to wake up the Jews to Jesus being the Messiah. Paul wants people to see what they have that they took for granted, such as being a part of the covenant community.While they will not be fully restored, God is not done with Israel in the sense that many will be saved through Jesus Christ. As we see today and throughout history, Jews have been disproportionately despised, and as Christians, we are not to be arrogant toward them. While they are not to be considered de facto Christians and need the Savior, we have much common ground in the 39 books of the Old Testament, and we need to make them jealous for Christ by living faithfully and showing them the Messiah with love, patience, and humility.Scripture: Psalm 22, Romans 11:11-24
- Nov 9, 2023Week 7: The Components of the Self-Authenticating Model
- Nov 5, 2023The Remnant
Nov 5, 2023The RemnantSeries: The Book of RomansBeing born into a Christian family or having been descended from a Jewish community has many benefits, but it does not mean that one is saved. Paul was the "perfect" Jew in every way, but that did not save him; instead, it was his faith in Jesus Christ alone that transformed his life. Many people who are merely religious or profess to be believers will reject the faith, compromise the gospel, affirm sin, and eventually leave altogether, demonstrating that they never truly believed in one true gospel in the first place. But amid widespread rebellion and throughout history, God has always kept his remnant as a witness to the nations, as soldiers in his army, so that he might show his power through them. We need to guard against remaining only in our Christian huddles and be instruments in the hand of our Redeemer to an unbelieving world.Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-15, 18, Romans 11:1-6
- Oct 29, 2023What About Israel?
Oct 29, 2023What About Israel?Series: The Book of RomansHas God forgotten about Israel? In these verses, there is underlying tension as Paul is speaking to the ethnic Jews, whom God has used throughout history as a part of God's unfolding redemptive plan. Ethnic Israel rejected the Messiah, and many of the laws, ceremonies, and traditions that the Jews held pointed to and were fulfilled by Jesus Christ and his work on the cross. With that said, God has not absolutely rejected all Jews, and Paul himself, as a Jew, was an example of this. He was seen persecuting the church and not seeking salvation in Jesus Christ alone, but God saw fit to invade Paul's life and call him to himself, and he will do the same to a multitude in the future. We must come alongside Israel and preach the Gospel as we must to all others.Scripture: Isaiah 65:13-16, Romans 10:16-11:10
- Oct 26, 2023Week 6: Community Determined Models
- Oct 22, 2023Everyone Who Calls
Oct 22, 2023Everyone Who CallsSeries: The Book of RomansSalvation is not for one particular group of ethnic people. It's for all sinners and for all time. We've sinned against God our creator and God alone, and it's to him that we must be reconciled to, not nature or some other person or being. Only Jesus could do for us that which we could never do for ourselves, and when we truly trust in him alone, lives and cultures are changed.Scripture: Isaiah 52:1-10, Romans 10-11-15
- Oct 19, 2023Week 5: The Canon of Scripture Introduction
- Oct 15, 2023The Blessed King Eternal
Oct 15, 2023The Blessed King EternalBy: Aaron PrattSeries: (All)The language of Psalm 72 is fit for an eternal king. While King Solomon's reign produced blessings for those under his rule, his short reign as king was only a foretaste of the eternal blessing bestowed upon the servants of Christ's eternal kingdom. Christ is the king who reigns eternal, and his blessing extends to all ends of his kingdom and will not end.Scripture: Psalm 72
- Oct 15, 2023No Shame
Oct 15, 2023No ShameSeries: The Book of RomansWhen God lifts the restraints on a godless world, and sin abounds, there is no shame when there ought to be. Sinful behavior is normalized, a sign of man’s arrogance, selfishness, rebellion, and deep fallen nature.The world will seek to shame those who hold to Christian convictions and hold to what the Bible teaches into silence or embrace the lie that what we believe is shameful, bigoted, old-fashioned, etc. This is all done to justify their own sin. As Christians, we are reminded that there is no shame for those in Jesus Christ, and we are called to live our faith and the truth of Scripture unashamedly and with boldness and love.Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-8, Romans 10:8-11
- Oct 8, 2023You Put This Faith In My Heart
Oct 8, 2023You Put This Faith In My HeartSeries: The Book of RomansHow are you able to please God? It's not on your own. It's all of God and all of grace, all the time. Salvation is not about making a decision for Christ or somehow being convinced. You can't be saved by doing your best or trying harder because you will always fall short of the standard and may not be saved if you merely profess to believe in Christ. Salvation results from the change the Lord makes in our hearts. Because of this, when we confess with our mouths that Jesus is Lord and believe in our hearts that God raised him from the dead, we give all of ourselves and our lives to him to be used for the building up of his kingdom and his glory.Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:1-14, Romans 10:5-10
- Oct 5, 2023Week 4: An Embarrassment of Riches
- Oct 1, 2023Zeal Is Not Enough
Oct 1, 2023Zeal Is Not EnoughSeries: The Book of RomansIn Chapter 10 of Romans, Paul continues to press on about salvation and true saving faith and that simply having zeal or sincerity alone for religion or even for God doesn't equate to salvation. The Jews had the things of God all around them but sought their own righteousness by trying to keep the law, adding to it, or lowering that standard, rather than being humbled by it and looking to Christ, who kept it perfectly. As Christians, when we live for God, we don't do it to gain favor or earn salvation but because of the gift we've already been given in Christ.Scripture: Hosea 4:1-9, Romans 10:1-6
- Sep 28, 2023Week 3: Those Pesky Variants!
- Sep 24, 2023God’s Sovereign Election (Part 5)
Sep 24, 2023God’s Sovereign Election (Part 5)Series: The Book of RomansIn conclusion to the 5 part mini-series on God’s sovereign election in the salvation of his people, we are reminded that all people are sinners who, apart from God’s grace, cannot seek after God due to their nature. This is why we see those we would never expect come to Christ and those we would otherwise expect, ultimately miss and reject God.Scripture: Isaiah 44:9-20, Romans 9:13-33
- Sep 20, 2023Week 2: The Inspiration of Scripture
- Sep 18, 2023Law, Kingdom, and Mercy
Sep 18, 2023Law, Kingdom, and MercyBy: Luke GriffoSeries: (All)The Psalms, primarily when understood as a whole, organized collection, lay out major themes of Scripture. They especially highlight the ultimate hope of god's people--the establishment of His law and the vindication of His kingdom, accomplished through His mercy throughout history.Scripture: Psalms 1-3
- Sep 17, 2023God’s Sovereign Election (Part 4)
Sep 17, 2023God’s Sovereign Election (Part 4)Series: The Book of RomansAs he continues through the subject of God's sovereignty, Paul anticipates the question of one's free will and doubles down on the authority of God in all areas, including this. While we can have very sincere questions if we're hoping to gain greater understanding, we must remember that all of our actions are tainted by sin due to our fallen nature, and absent God's grace, we are all vessels of destruction, which are used to show his power and to make known the riches of his gloryScripture: Job 40:1-15, Romnans 9:19-24
- Sep 13, 2023Week 1: Introduction
- Sep 10, 2023Down To The Water!
Sep 10, 2023Down To The Water!Series: Baptism: Raised To LifeAs believers, we need to be willing to be an instrument in our Lord's hands, have a genuine heart for the lost, and be willing to do whatever it takes to preach the gospel. In Acts 8, we see God using Philip in the salvation of the Ethiopian eunuch, who was highly regarded and seemingly had much of what the world has to offer, yet something was still missing. After God opened his heart, he partook in baptism, which is the outward witness to others of the inward change that God has made.Scripture: Isaiah 53, Acts 26-39
- Sep 3, 2023God’s Sovereign Election (Part 3)
Sep 3, 2023God’s Sovereign Election (Part 3)Series: The Book of RomansIn part 3 of this section on God's sovereign election of his people, Paul impresses upon us what it means for God to "harden" someone, which is simply an act of his leaving someone to their own way. It can be an act of judgment, to show us how sinful we truly are or to accomplish his will and purposes.Scripture: Exodus 7:1-13, Romans 9:16-18
- Aug 27, 2023God’s Sovereign Election (Part 2)
Aug 27, 2023God’s Sovereign Election (Part 2)Series: The Book of RomansThere are two major categories of objections to the reality of God's sovereign election in salvation, fairness and personal freedom, that Paul anticipates and addresses as we wrestle with this challenging doctrine. Just as a governor, who has the authority and prerogative, can pardon the convicted, so too does God in choosing to show mercy on some and not others. This is not based on anything that we do but is the free gift of mercy shown to convicted and underserved sinners.Scripture: Exodus 33:1-6, 12-19, Romans 9:1-16
- Aug 20, 2023God’s Sovereign Election
Aug 20, 2023God’s Sovereign ElectionSeries: The Book of RomansWhile a sometimes difficult doctrine, all of scripture shows us that God is sovereign over the salvation of those whom he chooses for the purpose of carrying out his plans and decrees. It's God's gift of election that determines our faith, and for those in Christ, this gives us great assurance of our faith. Far from being blind, true faith is trust with all of the knowledge that he's revealed to us.Scripture: Psalm 135, Romans 9:1-13
- Aug 13, 2023Always Preach. Never Presume
Aug 13, 2023Always Preach. Never PresumeSeries: The Book of RomansWhile God is always sovereign in the salvation of his people, this fact does not negate our responsibility as Christians to preach the Gospel, with love and without partiality, to all people, whether they're sympathetic to us or not. We also cannot make the mistake that someone having all of the advantages of growing up around the church and being surrounded by the things God equates to salvation in Christ. Always preach, never presume, because what's at stake is everything.Scripture: Isaiah 48:12-19, Romans 9:1-5
- Aug 6, 2023He Will Never Remove His Love
Aug 6, 2023He Will Never Remove His LoveSeries: The Book of RomansThe passages at the end of Romans 8 remind us that nothing can separate us from his love. Though we do not yet experience the same trials, tribulations, and persecution as other Christians in different parts of the world, a time will come when we face these in various forms. Because of his love for us, we know that we can be ever dependent on him, no matter what we face.Scripture: Psalm 44:9-26, Romans 8:35-39
- Jul 30, 2023All Other Ground Is Sinking Sand
Jul 30, 2023All Other Ground Is Sinking SandSeries: The Book of RomansThe end of Romans 8 gives us the crescendo of assurance through confident assertions grounded in Christ that Paul is impressing upon us. Though the world, our own flesh, and the devil may be against us, he is always on our side and will see us through. Our salvation is secure, and this frees us up to love our enemies all the more because we know what and who they need.Scripture: Psalm 27, Romans 8:31-38
- Jul 27, 2023Week 6: Is Hell Emptied? Universalism
Jul 27, 2023Week 6: Is Hell Emptied? Universalism
- Jul 23, 2023Five Realities of Redemption
Jul 23, 2023Five Realities of RedemptionSeries: The Book of RomansGod's work in our salvation is deeply personal. He knew us and chose us before the foundation of the world, and as the followers of Christ, we are justified in his eyes and will one day be glorified with him. This gives us great assurance to be courageous, bold, and fearless for Jesus Christ.Scripture: Isaiah 44:1-8, Romans 8:29-30
- Jul 20, 2023Week 5: Is Hell Eternal? Annihilationism
Jul 20, 2023Week 5: Is Hell Eternal? Annihilationism
- Jul 16, 2023All Things?
Jul 16, 2023All Things?Series: The Book of RomansThe well-known Romans 8:28 encapsulates much about God and His divine sovereignty and providence for all things and applies to every situation. We can know that no matter the situation, we can be certain that God is using it for our good and his glory. This applies to both a macro level through God's unfolding plan throughout redemptive history and on a personal level and the difficulties we face. Though he may test, teach, humble and refine us, he has those who love him in each place for a good reason, and that allows us to be more patient and to trust and depend on him amid our trials.Scripture: Genesis 45:1-8, 50:15-21, Romans 8:18-28
- Jul 13, 2023Week 4: What Does The Loving Jesus Teach About Hell?
Jul 13, 2023Week 4: What Does The Loving Jesus Teach About Hell?
- Jul 9, 2023Not Worth Comparing
Jul 9, 2023Not Worth ComparingSeries: The Book of RomansTrue believers in Christ can expect hardships to come their way in this life, but none compare to the glory that belongs to us in eternity. Though created beautifully, the things of this world are affected by the fall and will not satisfy because they cannot satisfy. One day, corruption will give way to perfection, futility will be replaced with fruitfulness, and this life's pains will be exchanged with everlasting joy.Scripture: Psalm 148, Romans 8:18-25
- Jul 2, 2023Tell Me Lies
Jul 2, 2023Tell Me LiesSeries: Living Under JudgmentIn a culture as hostile as this, there's a demand to affirm lies, and proclaiming the truth can be costly. This was seen in the time of Micaiah, the prophet, who held fast in proclaiming the truth despite the masses around him affirming untruths. Evil will accumulate as many voices as possible to lend credibility to its lies, but Christians must be the ones who stand for the truth, no matter the cost. We can expect to face hatred, intimidation, persuasion to give in, and even persecution, but it is our duty to proclaim the truth to a world that desperately needs it.Scripture: 1 Kings 22:1-28
- Jun 29, 2023Week 3: Why Every Single Person Deserves To Be In Hell
Jun 29, 2023Week 3: Why Every Single Person Deserves To Be In Hell
- Jun 25, 2023How To Live Under Judgment
Jun 25, 2023How To Live Under JudgmentBy: Luke GriffoSeries: Living Under JudgmentWe in today's world find ourselves in a similar place as the nation of Israel in the time of the prophet Amos. It was a time of great sin, yet the nation of Israel, who was called to be the light in the world, disobediently opted to maintain their peace while unrest happened all around them. While not the covenant nation of Israel, America's sin is grievous, and we can't expect to avoid judgment by a Holy and just God. As Christians, we need to repent for how we have contributed to the problem by protecting our peace and then live sacrificially and faithfully. We need to proclaim Christ everywhere, as God gives us the opportunity, whether to the grossly immoral or to our conservative unbelieving friends and family who are bothered by what they see but may not see why.Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, 25-29, Amos 6
- Jun 22, 2023Week 2: How Could A Loving God Send Anyone To Hell?
Jun 22, 2023Week 2: How Could A Loving God Send Anyone To Hell?
- Jun 18, 2023Deeds of Darkness Exposed By The Light
Jun 18, 2023Deeds of Darkness Exposed By The LightBy: Aaron PrattSeries: Living Under JudgmentImmorality, filthy talk, and all the deeds of darkness that are all too common in the life of the unbeliever have no place in the lives of Christians. Not only are we not to partner with those who practice such things by participating, condoning, or even standing silent as they occur, but rather we are called to lovingly expose them to their sin and the good news of the Gospel we represent. Scripture: Ephesians 5:5-14
- Jun 15, 2023Week 1: Who Can Judge The World?
Jun 15, 2023Week 1: Who Can Judge The World?
- Jun 11, 2023The Battle Rages: Are You Prepared?
Jun 11, 2023The Battle Rages: Are You Prepared?Series: Living Under JudgmentWe find ourselves in a time where an all-out war against God and his standards is being waged. Whether Christians want to be or not, we are firmly a part of this battle and are called to engage. Although the battle will not be easy, we need to be strong in the Lord, knowing that the battle belongs to Him, and have been equipped with the whole armor of God for such a time as this.Scripture: Isaiah 59:14-20, Ephesians 6:10-17
- Jun 4, 2023One Assurance, Three Privileges
Jun 4, 2023One Assurance, Three PrivilegesSeries: The Book of RomansChristians can be sure of their salvation as the Holy Spirit testifies, and He assures us even when we doubt. We have earned the privilege to be heirs with Christ by having a relationship with God and all that comes with it, to suffer well with Him for Christ's sake, and to share in the glory that is to come, where we can be unashamed in His presence.Scripture: Psalm 119-73-80, Romans 8:12-17
- May 31, 2023Week 20: The Kingdom of God
- May 28, 2023The Spirit of Adoption
May 28, 2023The Spirit of AdoptionSeries: The Book of RomansChristians have been adopted into the family of God and have access to all the rights and privileges that come with it. In light of this truth, we need to cultivate our "family" of brothers and sisters in Christ by caring for one another as we would for a biological family and forge deeper familial relationships as we stand together to face the issues of our day.Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-8, Romans 8:12-15
- May 21, 2023Comparing and Complaining
- May 21, 2023Assurance By Way of Contrast
May 21, 2023Assurance By Way of ContrastSeries: The Book of RomansThose who belong to Christ can be assured of their salvation by way of contrast with unbelievers. The unbeliever doesn't factor God into their thoughts. Morality becomes relative, ethics are situational, and there is no ultimate consistent standard by which they live. By contrast, the believer has their mind set on things of the spirit, and all former "goals" of this life have become eclipsed by the love of Christ, and those things are no longer the basis for the Christian's identity. We are no longer hostile to God but instead are at peace and in agreement with Him.Scripture: Psalm 116:1-14, Romans 8:1-11
- May 17, 2023Week 19: Signs of the New Covenant
- May 14, 2023Saved and Secure
May 14, 2023Saved and SecureSeries: The Book of RomansThere is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the sinner saved by grace, this gives us great assurance and confidence in our salvation in Christ, and it can never be lost. This frees us from worldly expectations and motivates us to live freely and bravely for Jesus Christ.Scripture: Psalm 34:11-22, Romans 8:1-5
- May 10, 2023Week 18: Old Covenant Final Judgment
- May 7, 2023Every Believer’s Battle (Part 2)
May 7, 2023Every Believer’s Battle (Part 2)Series: The Book of RomansBecause we're sinners, even as Christians, we will always have an ongoing battle against sin due to the barrage of temptations that come our way. The struggle is real and should be expected in believers, but in Christ, who sets us free and gives us strength for battle, we should not be discouraged. We must embrace the Holy Spirit and his Word and be in prayer and fellowship with other believers. In this life, sin is not eradicated but is mitigated as we live for him.Scripture: Psalm 130, Romans 7:14-26
- Apr 30, 2023Every Believer’s Battle (Part 1)
Apr 30, 2023Every Believer’s Battle (Part 1)Series: The Book of RomansAs believers, we are saved but still struggle with sin. Although the war has been won in Christ, the battle rages on. Sin hurts our walk with the Lord, our witness for Christ, and the relationships around us. We must fight, flee, and resist, looking to Christ and not ourselves, and when we do sin, we must genuinely see our sin for what it is, the God who it is against, and truly repent, knowing that he will forgive us if we come to him in the right spirit.Scripture: Isaiah 1:12-20, Romans 7:14-20Sunday, April 30th, 2023 www.redeemerchurchofsouthhills.org
- Apr 26, 2023Week 17: The Mystery Revealed and Rejected
- Apr 23, 2023Our Relationship To The Law (Part 2)
Apr 23, 2023Our Relationship To The Law (Part 2)Series: The Book of RomansScripture: Isaiah 42:18-25, Romans 7:7-13
- Apr 19, 2023Week 16: The Blessings of the New Covenant
- Apr 16, 2023Christ, The King of Glory
Apr 16, 2023Christ, The King of GloryBy: Aaron PrattSeries: (All)Christ's glory is seen in creation, in salvation, and in his ascension and entry into heaven. Christ is the King of Glory, and it is only through Him alone that the believer can ascend the holy hill and stand in the holy place of the Lord.Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10
- Apr 16, 2023Our Relationship To The Law
Apr 16, 2023Our Relationship To The LawSeries: The Book of RomansThe purposes and functions of the Law of God are to restrain evil, to serve as a guide, to show that man cannot keep it, and ultimately, to drive us to Christ. Christ, in sinless perfection, fulfilled the Law, and through him, the believer obediently lives it out.Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-6, 15-20, Romans 7:1-6
- Apr 12, 2023Week 15: The Blood of the New Covenant
- Apr 9, 2023Because Christ Was Raised
Apr 9, 2023Because Christ Was RaisedSeries: The Hope of EasterIf Christ was not raised from the dead, then our preaching, faith, and hope are meaningless. Christ's resurrection means everything, and because he was raised, we can boldly stand for him, knowing that life in Christ is not in vain.Scripture: Psalm 16, 1 Corinthians 15:12-22
- Apr 7, 2023Good Friday Tenebrae Service
- Apr 2, 2023Good News For Bad People
Apr 2, 2023Good News For Bad PeopleSeries: The Book of RomansGod's covenantal love for his people is freely given and is an unmerited, undeserved gift of God. This free gift is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Praise God that life lost in the Garden of Eden is overcome by life gained in Jesus Christ!Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-5, 10-13, John 3:1-21, Romans 6:23
- Mar 29, 2023Week 14: God’s Plan of Redemption
- Mar 26, 2023Bad News For Good People
Mar 26, 2023Bad News For Good PeopleSeries: The Book of RomansAn honest worker should expect to receive the wages due their labor. The Bible uses this same principle regarding sin and warns rebellious sinners to expect just payment from God for their sin, for the wages of sin is death.Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-33, Romans 6:23
- Mar 22, 2023Week 13: The Messianic Mystery
- Mar 19, 2023The Priestly King
Mar 19, 2023The Priestly KingBy: Luke GriffoSeries: (All)At the height of the old covenant, David confidently penned Psalm 110, knowing that God would subdue the enemy. David, however, looked to One greater than himself who would destroy the enemies of God, either by wrath or grace. He looked to the Priestly King!Scripture: Psalm 110
- Mar 19, 2023Slave (Part 2)
Mar 19, 2023Slave (Part 2)Series: The Book of RomansThe progressive nature of sin in our lives is from lawlessness to more lawlessness, for sin begets sin and leads to unimaginable deeds of darkness. But thanks be to God, believers in the Lord Jesus Christ have been set free from the power of sin!Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9, Romans 6:15-22
- Mar 15, 2023Week 12: Old Covenant Consummation
- Mar 12, 2023Slave
Mar 12, 2023SlaveSeries: The Book of RomansYou are either a slave to sin or a slave to God. Sin blinds the one who serves it, leading them to death. The person set free from sin is enslaved to God and set apart for eternal life. Is sin your master, or is God?Scripture: Daniel 3:8-18, Romans 6:15-19
- Mar 8, 2023Week 11: Who Is The King?
- Mar 5, 2023Consider Yourself Dead To Sin
Mar 5, 2023Consider Yourself Dead To SinSeries: The Book of RomansFor believers, our union with Christ has set us free from the reign of sin. The old self has been crucified, the power of sin has been broken, and we walk in the newness of life. Believers should consider themselves dead to sin.Scripture: Numbers 14:1-4, 11-12; Romans 6:1-14Sunday, March 5th, 2023 www.redeemerchurchofsouthhills.org
- Feb 28, 2023Attributes of God Study: Week 7
- Feb 26, 2023What Shall We Say?
Feb 26, 2023What Shall We Say?Series: The Book of RomansEvery person is either under the reign of sin or under the reign of grace. Under the reign of sin, a person is enslaved to sin, and they still serve it. However, under the reign of grace, a person is dead to sin, alive in Christ, and free to love and serve the Lord Jesus Christ.Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10, Romans 6:1-2
- Feb 21, 2023Attributes of God Study: Week 6
- Feb 19, 2023The View of Proper Repentance
Feb 19, 2023The View of Proper RepentanceBy: Aaron PrattSeries: (All)Genuine repentance is the contrite sinner's way to restoration by God. Psalm 51 gives the penitent sinner a correct view on approaching God for merciful pardon.
- Feb 19, 2023Wrong Responses To Grace
Feb 19, 2023Wrong Responses To GraceSeries: The Book of RomansOne of the most dangerously sinful responses to free grace is legalism. Legalism focuses on performance and appearance, emphasizing external conformity over true heart change and the actual fruit of repentance and obedience. Scripture: Hosea 14:1-7, Romans 5:20-6:2 Sunday, February 19th, 2023 www.redeemerchurchofsouthhills.org
- Feb 12, 2023In Christ
Feb 12, 2023In ChristSeries: The Book of RomansPeople are either guilty in Adam or righteous in Christ. Because Jesus perfectly obeyed the law, salvation through Him is a free gift that provides us justification and the guarantee of eternal, glorified life. Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-20, Romans 5:12-21
- Feb 7, 2023Attributes of God Study: Week 5
- Feb 5, 2023In Adam
Feb 5, 2023In AdamSeries: The Book of RomansSin entered the world through one man, Adam. Death, through sin, entered and spread to all men because of Adam's transgression. All humankind falls short of God's glory and stands sinfully guilty before Him.
- Jan 31, 2023Attributes of God Study: Week 4
- Jan 29, 2023Only Two Kinds of People
Jan 29, 2023Only Two Kinds of PeopleSeries: The Book of RomansGod deals with His people by covenant, and in Romans 5, Paul lays out the two possible covenant relationships men have with God: death in Adam or life in Christ.Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16, Romans 5:12-21
- Jan 24, 2023Attributes of God Study: Week 3
- Jan 22, 2023A Call For Just Judgment
Jan 22, 2023A Call For Just JudgmentBy: Aaron PrattSeries: (All)Governing authorities are accountable to God. When they stray from just judgment, the Lord is not pleased. Ruling authorities should know that God stands in their midst, and they should judge accordingly. Scripture: Psalm 82
- Jan 17, 2023Attributes of God Study: Week 2