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As God’s exile, sojourning people, Christian wives are called to submit to the husbands God has placed over them – even if they are ungodly, and Christian husbands are called to show honor to their wives.
1 Peter 3:1-7
As God’s exile, sojourning people, Christians are called to submit to the authorities God has placed over them – even if they are ungodly and unjust.
1 Peter 2:11-12, 18-25
As God’s exile, sojourning people, Christians are called to submit to the authorities God has placed over them – even if they are ungodly and unjust.
1 Peter 2:11-17
As God’s exile, sojourning people, Christians are called to resist sin and live lives devoted to good works, hoping that God will use these to draw unbelievers to the Gospel.
1 Peter 2:11-12
As God’s chosen people, we are called to be nourished spiritually and to love our fellow believers fervently.
1 Peter 1:22-2:3
As God’s chosen people, we are called to lives of holiness, built upon an eternal perspective that generates hope no matter our present circumstances. 1 Peter 1:13-21 Reading: 1 John 3:1-3 Listen to the teaching Look at the teaching outline
God’s chosen people live as exiles in this world, but are sustained by the covenant grace and peace of the Father, Son, and Spirit. 1 Peter 1:1-2 Reading: Hebrews 11:8-16 Listen to the teaching Look at the teaching outline
To be part of God’s people I must know how great my sin is, how God has delivered me from my sin and misery through Jesus Christ, and how I can show my gratitude to God for delivering me. Ephesians 2:1-10 Reading: Titus 2:11-14 Listen to the teaching Look at […]
This 7-week series takes a detailed look at water baptism, looking at the what, why, how, and who of this important sacrament that Christ gave to the Church. Water Baptism Series Outline
Because of the meaning of ‘baptism’ and especially the symbolism of being placed in, buried, raised, and clothed with Christ, full immersion is the best mode for water baptism. Galatians 3:26-27 Reading: Mark 1:1-8 Listen to the teaching Look at the teaching outline
Water baptism is done under the authority of the Trinity in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:38 Reading: Acts 10:34-48 Listen to the Teaching Look at the Outline
In view of the biblical teaching on the New Covenant and water baptism, only those who have personally professed faith in Christ should be water baptized. Acts 2:38-39; Acts 8:18; 1 Corinthians 7:14 Reading: Hebrews 8:6-13 Listen to the teaching Look at the teaching outline
Christ’s resurrection is the basis of our salvation so that we can rejoice in what has come to us entirely by grace. Ephesians 2:4-10 Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:12-23 Listen to the teaching Look at the teaching outline
Water baptism does not remove original sin or produce regeneration or justification, but it is the sign that these things have been already done by God and received by faith alone. John 3:3-7; Romans 4:9-12 Reading: Romans 4:16-25 Listen to the teaching Look at the teaching outline
Water baptism is the sign and seal of our union with Christ, a means of grace to provide strength in our struggle against sin, and the medium through which we testify of our faith in Christ and membership in the church. Romans 6:1-7 Reading: Colossians 2:9-15 Benediction: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 […]
Christ commands His followers to be baptized in water as the sign and seal of our union with Him, to receive power in our struggle with sin, and testify of our faith in Him.
Matthew 28:19-20
A sacrament is a special symbol given by God to His people that, when received in faith, serves as a sign and seal of His promises to us, functions as a means of grace to strengthen us, and through which we testify of our faith in Him and His promises.
Romans 4:11; 1 Corinthians 10:16-17; Romans 6:3-4
There are many sections in the Bible, each with their own unique role, but they all point to Jesus and His work for us.
Luke 24:44
There is great joy that comes from gathering with God’s people.
Psalm 122:1
This lengthy series is a detailed overview of the book of Isaiah. It is meant to give a good understanding of Isaiah, his times, and his message, with a special emphasis on showing how Isaiah’s prophecy looks forward to and finds fulfillment in Christ and His church. It also concludes with a question and answer session on the book and its theology.
This is a question and answer session on the Book of Isaiah. It includes an overview of the message of the book, key themes from the book, discussion of a few passages, and a lot of application to today.
The Bible is the only infallible and inerrant rule of faith, sufficient for salvation and holiness. Other creeds and confessions may be helpful summaries, but must be tested by Scripture, which is the final authority.
2 Timothy 3:14-17
The Bible is the only infallible and inerrant rule of faith, sufficient for salvation and holiness. Other creeds and confessions may be helpful summaries, but must be tested by Scripture, which is the final authority.
Colossians 3:16
Where do we learn how to glorify God and enjoy Him forever? In His Word, the Bible.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
Why did God create humans? To glorify God and enjoy Him forever.
1 Corinthians 10:31; Psalm 16:11