Death and the Intermediate State
When people die, their soul continues in conscious existence while awaiting the resurrection of the body on the last day.
Luke 23:38-43
Living by the Spirit in the Now But Not Yet
Believers have been given the Holy Spirit. Who gives us a first taste of the coming age and is a guarantee that all the blessings God has promised will be given to us.
Ephesians 1:14-15
New Testament Eschatology – The Now But Not Yet
The key to New Testament eschatology is understanding the difference between this age and the age to come, the now and the not yet.
1 John 3:1-3
The Cosmic Scope of Christ’s Redemptive Work
Christ’s redemptive work affects not only the human spirit, but all of our human nature, and all of creation as well.
Colossians 1:15-20
Our Redeemer – Christ the Second Adam
As the Second Adam, Christ has worked redemption and is restoring God’s original purposes for mankind.
1 Corinthians 15:20-22, 45-47; Romans 5:14
The Method of Redemption – The Incarnation
Since we could not save ourselves, God the Son became human to work redemption for us.
Galatians 4:4-6
The Blessings of Redemption
We should praise God for the Power of Redemption He has shown toward us.
Ephesians 1:3-14
Our Redemption in Christ (God’s Saving Grace)
Salvation from sin comes by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.
Romans 3:9-26
Common Grace – Restraining the Effects of the Fall
Despite the catastrophic effects of the fall, God continues to be gracious and has provided various ways of restraining the effects of the curse so that it does not destroy everything.
Matthew 5:43-45; Romans 2:14-15
Why the Resurrection Matters
Christ’s physical resurrection is central to our faith, and His resurrection guarantees our own future resurrection.
1 Corinthians 15:12-23
God’s Creative Work
God created everything that exists — including the heavenly and earthly realm, and the spiritual and physical aspects of the universe.
Genesis 1:1; John 1:1-3; Colossians 1:16
Report on 2007 Missions Trip to Niger
Report on 2007 Missions trip to Niger
Matthew 28:18-20
Job – Part 2 – Wisdom on Suffering
True wisdom is humble, knowing its own limits, and trusting in the limitless wisdom of God.
Job 3-42 (1 Peter 4:19)
Job – Part 1 – His Story
Those who fear God and follow His ways can still face great suffering in this life.
Job 1-2 (James 5:11)
Christmas Joy
Christmas is a time of great joy because God has come to us in Christ and reconciled us to Himself.
Luke 2:8-20
Prayer
Prayer is powerful and effective, and God will hear and answer our prayers.
Luke 11:9-10
Christ the Wisdom of God – Seeing Christ in Proverbs
Jesus is the Wisdom of God Incarnate, fulfilling and exceeding the metaphors for wisdom in Proverbs.
1 Corinthians 1:30
Grace in Communion
God’s desire is that we understand and partake in the grace found in the sacrament of communion.
Luke 24:13-35
Serving as a Means of Grace
We have been called to be servants of Christ, giving from his riches and not our own, knowing that serving him will bring us face to face with him.
1 Peter 4:10
Disciples and Grace
The life of discipleship is one of grace from beginning to end.
2 Timothy 2:1-7
Disciples and the World
The disciple understands and embraces their role in blessing the nations of the world.
Acts 2:6-8
Disciples and the Local Church
Disciples recognize that God commands them to become active, participating, committed members of a local church.
1 Peter 2:4-5
Disciples and Worship
Disciples recognize and embrace their need for corporate praise and worship, as the body of Christ, to God.
Colossians 3:15-17
Disciples and Their Cross
Disciples recognize that true life – both now and in eternity – comes from denying self, picking up our cross, and following Christ.
Mark 8:27-38
Disciples and the Cross of Christ
Disciples recognize and embrace their constant need for the Cross of Christ within their lives.
1 Corinthians 1:18-25