God promises to preserve His people, to grant them grace that they might persevere in love and service of Him throughout the course of their lives. So how do we reconcile this teaching with Paul’s warnings in Hebrews about apostasy?
Hebrews Part XIV – Maturity is Not Optional
March 3, 2013 inUnfortunately, the insistence that Christianity is Good Advice and not merely Good News has been routinely distorted to justify all kinds of misbehavior. Today we study the subject of Christian maturity.
Hebrews Part XIII – Our Called and Compassionate High Priest
February 24, 2013 inIn the first verses of Hebrews chapter 10, the theme of this section of the book is presented. The levitical priests were a type of Jesus, our exalted priest.
Hebrews Part XII – Our Great High Priest
February 17, 2013 inOn what must our perseverance be based? On the power of our will? Or on the help of our great and compassionate High Priest?
Hope for the Family
February 10, 2013 inThe Christian family finds its strength in the future hope of the gospel. Because we expect the growth of the Kingdom of God on earth, we can labor toward that goal by investing in the coming generations.
What and Why 2013
January 27, 2013 inWhat are we doing and why is it important? Mission drift can affect any organization, and the church is no exception.
God of Vengeance
January 20, 2013 inHow are we, as God’s people, to respond to moral evil in the world? As we observe Sanctity of Human Life Sunday and the 40th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, we must consider–how are we to respond to such injustice, especially when this injustice enjoys the sanction of our law?
Nativity Songs Part VI – Nunc Dimittis
January 6, 2013 inSimeon composes the Nunc Dimittis as he faces his own death in peace, knowing that his Savior has come. Likewise, Paul points to Jesus’ resurrection as the source of our hope and peace.
Nativity Songs Part V – Gloria in Excelsis
December 30, 2012 inToday we examine the 5th nativity song, Gloria in Excelsis, from Luke 2:8-20.