RSS FeedTHE FOOLISHNESS OF THE CROSS
“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” (1 Cor 1:18) What is the message of the cross? Why is it foolishness to those who are perishing? Why is it the power of God to those who are...
THE LORD’S SUPPER OR HOLY COMMUNION
Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday is when we commemorate the Last Supper when Jesus ate the Passover with his disciples and instituted for us the remembrance of his coming crucifixion for our salvation. It is good for us to reflect upon the importance and significance...
ROMANS 14-16
LESSON 10 ROMANS 14:1-15:13 Our relationship to the weak: welcoming and not despising, judging or offending them 14:1-15:13 The positive principle (1). The negative consequences (14:2-15:13). It is particularly impressive to see how the apostle buttresses his ethical...
ROMANS 12 – 13
LESSON 9 RELATIONSHIPS ROMANS 12 Our relationship to God 12:1-2 Therefore: “With eyes wide open to the mercies of God, I beg you, my brothers, as an act of intelligent worship, to give him your bodies, as a living sacrifice, consecrated to him and acceptable by him....
HOMILY FOR ED SPROAT
To me Ed Sproat will always be the incarnation of James Arness, Marshal Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke and other movies. At six feet seven he stood tall, stood his ground, and was unafraid in the face of opposition and disagreements. On the Governing Board of the Chapel he...
ROMANS 9-11
LESSON 8 ROMANS 9-11 What is the relationship between Jews and Christians? Romans 9 Paul speaks personally about his own grief (9:1-3). He lists their privileges (4,5): He asks himself four questions. Question 1: Has God’s promise failed? (6-13). There are two...
ROMANS 7:1-8:39
LESSON 7 TEMPTATION, SUFFERING & GLORY ROMANS 7:1-8:39 What does it mean when Paul says that we are “not under the law”? Romans 7. Release from the limitations of the law: a marriage metaphor (1-6). A defense of the law: a past experience (7-13). The weakness of...
ROMANS 5:1-6:23
LESSON 6 PEACE WITH GOD ROMANS 5:1-6:23 He sums up his argument of the first four chapters: “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith:” Six assertions. The results of justification (5:1-11) We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ (1)....
ROMANS 3:9-4:25
LESSON 5 JUSTIFICATION AND FAITH ROMANS 3:9-4:25 The human predicament is described in Romans 1:18-3:20: the whole world is held accountable to God. But now in Christ God himself has intervened. The light of a new day has dawned. Over against God’s judgment Paul...
ROMANS 2:17-3:8
LESSON 4 MISPLACED CONFIDENCE ROMANS 2:17-3:8 2:17-24 Religion cannot save you. You cannot rely on your church background and religious teaching. What Paul applies to Jews can also apply to church members, or those raised in a Christian culture. As the law and...
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