Pilgrim's Progress: Interpreter's House We come now to the point of salvation for Bunyan's Christian, the entrance at the Wicket Gate. From the gate, Christian proceed's to Interpreter's House, a place where the Holy Spirit (or some say a preacher) guides the new believer through various rooms illustrating the things that make for a stable Christian life. Some are guides, like … [Read more...] about 9.21.08 Interpreter’s House (Pilgrim’s Progress)
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9.21.08 Having the Law is not Enough (Romans)
Having the Law is not Enough (Rm 2.13-15) The impartiality of God's judgement is under further consideration. The religious man (the Jew) might ask, "Aren't we students (hearers) of the Law? Doesn't that count for something?" The answer: No, hearing the Law (being a diligent student) isn't enough. In fact, the sinners of the Gentiles have the Law in a sense by their … [Read more...] about 9.21.08 Having the Law is not Enough (Romans)
9.14.08 – The Head of Our Church
The Head of Our Church In our afternoon service, we begin an intermittent series on the philosophy of our local church and the emphasis we want to promote as we build up a self-supporting church for the Lord's glory. The first of the series speaks to the notion that the head of our church is Jesus Christ. Read the notes as you listen. … [Read more...] about 9.14.08 – The Head of Our Church
9.14.08 Worldly Wiseman [Pilgrim’s Progress]
Pilgrim's Progress: Worldly Wiseman We continue our look at Pilgrim's Progress, discussing the advice of Mr. Worldly Wiseman and the consequences of listening to the same. We also consider how to discern modern parallels to Worldly Wiseman in our secular society (much different from Bunyan's 17th century English society). Click here for audio. Here is the study guide for … [Read more...] about 9.14.08 Worldly Wiseman [Pilgrim’s Progress]
9.14.08 The Moral Man’s Problem is Sin [Romans]
The Moral Man's Problem is Sin (Rm 2.12) Our message today continues to look at God's impartiality in judgement as Paul explains that regardless of racial or religious status, sinners will be judged. No one gets an edge by morality or pedigree. All stand before God who will judge men according to their deeds, delivering sinners over to destruction. Read the notes as you … [Read more...] about 9.14.08 The Moral Man’s Problem is Sin [Romans]