As a Man Thinks (Rm 3.18) depraved in every thought & impulse Our message this morning focused on the simple text, "There is no fear of God before their eyes." This text is Paul's final proof of man's depravity, summing up all the rest. We can demonstrate this reality quite simply by taking examples from Scripture of people who had direct contact with God himself, yet … [Read more...] about 3.8.09 AM • Romans
Creation Science Seminar – Saturday, March 7, 10 AM & 11:30 AM
We'd like to announce a special meeting for this coming Saturday at Grace Baptist Church of Victoria. Dr. Emil Silvestru of Creation Ministries International will be with us for two sessions. Creation vs. Evolution is a long-standing debate. Some may think the debate is settled in favour of evolution, but the truth is that many credible scientists hold that the Bible's … [Read more...] about Creation Science Seminar – Saturday, March 7, 10 AM & 11:30 AM
3.1.09 PM • Communion
He is Clean (Lev 14) Our series in Leviticus takes us to the regulations for restoring a healed leper to the congregation. The ritual teaches us that access to God is available only under God's terms, not man's. It also makes a visual parable for us of the new birth, as the cleansed leper is covered by the blood of the sacrifice and sanctified by the oil of … [Read more...] about 3.1.09 PM • Communion
3.1.09 Study • Pilgrim’s Progress
Pilgrim's Progress (2): Entering the Celestial City Our study of Pilgrim's Progress comes to a close this week. We follow the pilgrims through the last period of danger, the Enchanted Grounds, then watch their sojourn in Beulah Land. It is from here that pilgrims are called to the Celestial City and we see numbers of them called on to glory as Bunyan's allegory closes. Next … [Read more...] about 3.1.09 Study • Pilgrim’s Progress
3.1.09 AM • Romans
As a Man Does (Rm 3.15-17) depravity displayed by conduct Our text is essentially a quotation from Isa 59.7-8, part of Paul's proof of the proposition that all men are sinners in need of righteousness from God. These verses point to the violence and wickedness that are seen everywhere in the world. The violence of some men proves the depravity of all men because though all … [Read more...] about 3.1.09 AM • Romans