Pilgrim's Progress (2): Gaius Welcomes the Pilgrims In this section we cover two homes which host the pilgrims (and provide brides for Christiana's sons). One of these houses is in the midst of Vanity Fair, where they find less trouble than Christian and Faithful did, due to a greater number of pilgrims and the guilty consciences of those who dwell in the Fair. The pilgrims … [Read more...] about 2.15.09 Study • Pilgrim’s Progress
2.15.09 AM • Romans
Guilty as Charged (Rm 3.10-12) In this message we begin to consider the proof of Paul's proposition: all men are sinners under the wrath of God. The proof comes from God's written revelation, the only authority for faith and practice. It conclusively proves man's guilt as the depravity of his character is revealed. Read the notes while you listen. … [Read more...] about 2.15.09 AM • Romans
2.8.09 PM • Galatians
The Violent Christian in the World (Gal 6.14) In this message we reprise the teaching concerning the vigour which a Christian needs to live a Spirit filled life – he must crucify the flesh. But even beyond that we find that Paul teaches the world has been crucified to him and he to the world. As we work our way through the passage, we see that the particular aspect of the … [Read more...] about 2.8.09 PM • Galatians
2.8.09 Study • Pilgrim’s Progress
Pilgrim's Progress (2): Trials in the Valley of Humiliation In this section, the Christian family travels through the Valley of Humiliation, the place where Christian fought Apollyon. They find this to be very fruitful ground for Christians. Then they enter the Valley of the Shadow of Death, a place of much temptation and trial for believers. They learn here the value of … [Read more...] about 2.8.09 Study • Pilgrim’s Progress
2.8.09 AM • Romans
The Charge - All Under Sin (Rm 3.9) As we come out of Paul's argument with an imagined opponent (Rm 3.1-8), we are moving into the section where Paul proves his assertions by using God's Word, the only authority for faith and practice. Just before laying out his proof, Paul states his proposition one more time, with this addition: all men are under sin. The emphasis of this … [Read more...] about 2.8.09 AM • Romans