Sing to the Lord a new song;
Sing to the Lord, all the earth. Psalm 96:1
Monthly Archives:: May 2020
Is God Unjust to Judge Those He Hardened?
Is God unjust to Condemn those He hardens? That’s the question posed in Romans 9:19. In the next five verses the apostle Paul answers that question, but in a way you might not expect. Man has no right to question God’s actions, and God has every right to do whatever He wants with His creation.
Hallmarks Of A Great Church
And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved. Acts 2:42-47
God’s Way of Forming His True Israel
How does God go about forming the True Israel? By calling Gentiles, and preserving a Jewish remnant. The implications for God’s people are staggering: We are the People of God! We are Beloved! We are sons of the Living God! God is saving a remnant and preserving a posterity! All glory to His Name!
Why Isn’t Israel Saved?
What isn’t Israel saved? That was the question people were asking in Paul’s day. Paul’s first answer is in Romans 9:6-29 – God has not included all physical descendants of Abraham in the True Israel. Rather, He has sovereignly chose some, but not all. His next answer, is because of Israel’s failure. Israel sought righteousness by works, stumbled over Jesus Christ, had a zeal for God that was not according to knowledge, and refused to submit to God’s righteousness. Oh, may we not repeat Israel’s mistakes!
How Do Sinners Receive Salvation?
What must a person do to be saved? Paul, with Israel in mind, answers that question. Israel was pursuing righteousness by works, and would not subject themselves to God’s righteousness. Paul teaches that people must abandon that approach, and instead pursue it by faith: faith in what Christ has accomplished, faith in the risen Lord, faith from the heart, and faith that expresses itself in confession.
Israel Has No Excuse
Why is Israel lost? Is she to blame? The apostle Paul declares that she heard the gospel, understood the gospel, but refused the gospel, so she is culpable in the matter.
The Portrait of a True Prophet
Join us as Dave Wagner goes through what makes a false prophet and what are the markings of a true prophet of the Lord!
The Christian’s Identity
“To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus”
Ephesians 1:1
Spiritual Richness In Christ
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ Ephesians 1:3
The Chosen Jewish Remnant
Because the Jewish people by and large rejected Christ and the gospel in the first century, has God rejected them? No, God has a remnant according to the election of grace.
All Israel Will be Saved
What does Paul mean when he says, “so all Israel will be saved?” There is a great deal of disagreement and controversy over the correct interpretation of that statement in Romans 11:26. In order to understand Paul’s teaching in Romans 11, we need to answer 2 questions: 1) who is “all Israel”?; and 2) when will “all Israel” be saved?
The Spiritual Blessing Of Sanctification
even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. Ephesians 1:4
Holy and Blameless Before The Father
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. Ephesians 1:3-4
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The Christian’s Use of Time
Pastor Brian shows how a Christian should use their time wisely.
The Greatness Of God
The apostle Paul winds up his doctrinal section of Romans by extolling God’s riches, and wisdom and knowledge. Here we see logic on fire, truth and passion united in a God-centered vision of all things.
Predestined for Adoption
He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace, which He freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. Ephesians 1:5-6
Dedicate Yourselves to God!
In light of God’s incredible mercies, how should the believer respond? Paul tells us in Romans 12:1, it is by presenting our bodies to Him to be used to do His will and bring Him glory!
How To Experience Spiritual Transformation
We all want to experience spiritual transformation, but how does it take place? Join us as we meditate on Romans 12:2 and see the crucial role that renewing our minds plays in this transformation.
Redemption
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, Ephesians 1:7
The Mystery of God’s Will
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. Ephesians 1:7-10
How the Renewed Mind Kills Pride
How does the Christian with a renewed mind put pride to death? Pastor Brian seeks to answer that question as he expounds Romans 12:3 at The Bridge.
The Gift Of Prophecy
What is the gift of prophecy? Is it still available today? If so, how should it be exercised? These are the questions Pastor Brian seeks to answer in this message.
Our Inheritance in the Lord
In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory. In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory. Ephesians 1:11-14
Encouragement to not be Fearful During the Pandemic
For as we share abundantly in Christ’s sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too. If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; and if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which you experience when you patiently endure the same sufferings that we suffer. 2 Corinthians 1:5-6
The Opportunities God Is Giving Us Through The Coronavirus
The coronavirus has quickly filled people the world over with fear and anxiety. However, this crisis has also provided Christians with unique opportunities to do good and to glorify God.
Exercising Your Spiritual Gifts in The Body
All believers have been given spiritual gifts. Paul describes them and urges us to put them to use to serve His church.
Brotherly Love
How are we to love one another in the Church? Paul answers that question with 5 short exhortations in Romans 12:9, 10, 13. We are to love sincerely, affectionately, selflessly, generously and hospitably.
Read More...Abhor What is Evil – Cling to What is Good
God has called us to be like Him – abhor evil and cling to what is good.
Read More...Full-Time Ministry
All Christians have been called into full time ministry – that is we are to serve the Lord all the time, every day, even in the “secular” and mundane issues of life.
Read More...How To Persevere In Tribulation
Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God. But just how can we persevere in tribulations? We do it by rejoicing in hope, and being devoted to prayer.
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