A Rite is Right only if Law is not Wronged (Rm 2.25) Our study of Romans moves from showing the insufficiency of even revealed religion to eradicate sin (Rm 2.17-24). Now Paul attacks confidence in the rites of revealed religion. Men made idols out of the rites of Judaism, thinking that their possession and performance of the rites meant they escaped God's wrath towards sin, … [Read more...] about 11.16.08 AM [Romans 2.25]
11.9.08 Entering the Harvest (Jn 4.27-35)
Entering the Harvest (Jn 4.27-35) In our afternoon service, Scott Holloway presented his vision and plans for a church planting ministry in Kindersley, Saskatchewan. He gave the presentation on overheads, then preached another message for us. The message comes from the Lord's teaching of his astonished disciples when they discover him speaking to the Samaritan woman. He … [Read more...] about 11.9.08 Entering the Harvest (Jn 4.27-35)
11.9.08 Wayward Travelers [Pilgrim’s Progress]
Pilgrim's Progress: Wayward Travelers Our study of Pilgrim's Progress leads out of the Delectable Mountains into new encounters with various travelers. For this session, we first covered a few points of clarification from last week's lesson and then plunged into this week's reading. This week begins with an initial encounter of 'a very brisk lad,' Ignorance, who is unwilling … [Read more...] about 11.9.08 Wayward Travelers [Pilgrim’s Progress]
11.9.08 An Open Door and many Adversaries (1 Cor 16.9)
An Open Door and many Adversaries (1 Cor 16.9) Today we had the great privilege of a guest speaker in our services. Scott Holloway is our pastor's cousin (technically, 1st cousin once removed!). He received his training for the ministry in a local church Bible institute in Trail, BC where he currently serves as an assistant pastor. He plans to begin a church planting ministry … [Read more...] about 11.9.08 An Open Door and many Adversaries (1 Cor 16.9)
11.2.08 – Chosen for Cleanness [Communion]
Chosen for Cleanness (Lev 11) Our Communion message this month comes again from Leviticus. We begin the section on the laws of cleanness and uncleanness which lead up to the Day of Atonement in Lev 16. Our first chapter in this section concern the laws of clean and unclean animals for food. As we seek understanding, we discover that the clean and unclean animals fit in with … [Read more...] about 11.2.08 – Chosen for Cleanness [Communion]