The Book of Revelation and Theology “Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of him. Even so. Amen.” (Revelation 1:7). It would be a big mistake to use the Book of Revelation simply as […]
The following outline contains the Scriptures read at our outdoor service on July 13th. OUR KING REIGNS FOREVER Sunday, July 13, 2014 1. The Ancient Of Days and The Son Of Man – Daniel 7:9 – 14; 7:21 – 22; 7:26 – 27 2. Behold The Lamb – John 1:29 3. Behold The King […]
“Admire Where You Cannot Fathom” By Thomas Watson (1620 – 1686) The following quote is taken from Thomas Watson’s book “A Body of Divinity.” Thomas Watson is becoming one of my favorite English Puritans. “A Body of Divinity” is a part of his three-volume commentary on the Westminster Shorter Catechism. The other two volumes […]
GOD’S MERCY – “Oh give thanks to the LORD; for He is good; for His mercy endures forever” Ps. 136:1. “God’s mercy is free. To set up merit is to destroy mercy. Nothing can deserve mercy, because we are polluted in our blood (whole being); nor force it. We may force God to […]
The Mystery Of Godliness A Meditation by A. W. Tozer “And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.” – 1 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) “Let’s remember […]
A PASSION FOR CHRIST Mark 14:1 – 11 Sunday, April 6, 2014 Theme: Affectionately acknowledging Christ’s worth – worship. This section is bookended with the Chief Priests and Scribes’ plot to kill Jesus and ending with Judas’ betrayal. Mark’s gospel has been described as a passion account with and extensive introduction. […]
GALATIANS Sunday March 30, 2014 Rejoicing In The Cross Of Christ III. A Call to Freedom from the Law and Freedom in the Spirit (4:12 – 6:10) IV. Final Summary (6:11 – 18) A. The Importance of the Conclusion (11) B. The Opponents’ Desire to Avoid Persecution (12) C. The […]
The Gardener March 23, 2014 Psalm 46 1. Genesis 1:26 – 28 – Man is created in the image and likeness of God 2. Genesis 2:4 – 25 – Genesis 1 – God revealed as transcendent. Genesis 2 – God revealed as immanent – Man is […]
Thoughts for Personal/Family Worship: Chapter 1 From the “Reformation Heritage King James Study Bible” sampler. “The whole message of Hosea ought to generate thoughts of the wonder of God’s gracious love for His people. The apostle John declared that ‘God is love’ (1 John 4:16). There is more talk and less understanding about God’s […]
GALATIANS Sunday February 23, 2014 Sharers In The Divine Nature III. A Call to Freedom from the Law and Freedom in the Spirit (4:12 – 6:10) A. Live in Freedom from the Law: Argument from Friendship (4:12 – 20) B. Stand in Freedom: Argument from Allegory (4:21 – 5:1) C. […]