From the introduction to “1689 A MODERN EXPOSITION.” This book is a commentary on the 1689 London confession of faith. “Alongside of our appreciation for the great reformed confessions, we must remember that each generation must ground its faith in the Bible. People’s faith must not be rooted only in an allegiance to the confession. […]
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 […]
God’s Mercy – Adapted from Richard Sibbes, Exposition of 2 Corinthians 1 (Richard Sibbes – English Puritan, 1577 – 1635) The Lord is merciful (Jonah 4:2). God’s mercy is His kindness to a person in misery (Matt. 9:27). The apostle Paul wrote, “Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the […]
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. […]
GALATIANS Sunday February 16, 2014 The Fruit Of The Spirit 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. […]
Many Bondages, One Remedy This article is adapted from Sinclair B. Ferguson’s book “By Grace Alone.” (Reformation Trust Publishing; A division of Ligonier Ministries, Orlando, Florida) “Our sinful hearts share a common bondage, although its forms may differ. Some people have bondages that bring them down to the gutter. But there are […]
GALATIANS Sunday February 9, 2014 Free To Serve 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. Resist the […]