"If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world and its fullness are mine." Psalm 50:12 "The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man, nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, … Continue reading The Independence of God
Month: April 2010
Fully human…
14 Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery.16 For surely it is not angels that he … Continue reading Fully human…
Some thoughts on church…
Tonight, I begin a short series entitle The Church: A Display of God's Glory, pulling from material written by Mark Dever of Capitol Hill Baptist Church and 9Marks ministries. I love the simplicity of this material on deacons, elders, congregationalism, and membership. This isn't the first time we've taught this at UBC. I take our … Continue reading Some thoughts on church…
A few reflections from T4G
It's been a whirlwind few days. After a really good, but long Sunday, I had a pretty productive Monday with a good bit of it getting ready for Together for the Gospel Conference in Louisville, KY. After about 3 hours of sleep I woke up about 3:30 on Tuesday morning to prep and catch a … Continue reading A few reflections from T4G
What if the Bible said, “No sports on Sundays!”
"Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day is a Sabbath of solemn rest, a holy convocation. You shall do no work. It is a Sabbath to the LORD in all your dwelling places." - Leviticus 23:3 What would you do if the Bible, because of the Sabbath, forbid the watching of … Continue reading What if the Bible said, “No sports on Sundays!”
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Bible Fellowships begin Philippians this Sunday…
Certainly any Bible book study would be appropriate to begin on Easter Sunday morning since all of the Scriptures point to Christ and His redemptive work. But there is a sweetness to beginning Philippians on this particular Sunday morning. I exhort you to be there and participate. You'll be blessed by what some call the … Continue reading Bible Fellowships begin Philippians this Sunday…
Passion…
When Jesus had spoken these words, he went out with his disciples across the Kidron Valley, where there was a garden, which he and his disciples entered. John 18:1 What were "these words" that Christ had spoken just prior to going into the Kidron Valley to pray, be betrayed, heal a lopped off ear, and … Continue reading Passion…
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