Faith, Grace, Hope, Joy
Mark Perry
We are justified by faith (5:1). We have access to God through grace (5:2). We enjoy the hope of glory (5:2). We manifest joy in suffering (5:3). This is how we can rejoice in suffering, knowing that God will continue and complete his sanctifying work in us.
Good Start—Bad Finish (part 1)
Pastor Hamilton
The beginning of King Asa’s rule was marked by his seeking the Lord (2 Chron 14:2, 4, 7; 15:15) and relying on the Lord (2 Chron 14:7, 11). He set his heart against idol worship (2 Chron 14:3–5), but set his heart on true worship (2 Chron 15:8–15).
The Despised One (part 1)
Pastor Hamilton
In a dramatic fashion, Jesus asserts his authority as the heir of God’s vineyard, the One from God and despised by his people. There is life for all who receive Jesus, and eternal death to all who reject him and his offer of salvation.
True Conversions: Reason to Rejoice!
Brian Bollon
We’re tempted to rejoice in numbers or professions, rather than patterns of true repentance and faith (conversion). Instead, we should rejoice in real conversions—nothing less—because they display God’s salvation at work.
Repentant Faith
Joel Arnold
Why is repentant faith necessary for salvation? God’s intention is not just to deliver people from hell, but to deliver them from sin—changing them from the inside out!
The Response to Missions
Brian Bollon
What should be our first response when we are brought face to face with the needs of the mission field? Jesus said we should pray. We should pray because: The needs are primarily spiritual, not physical. The needs are overwhelming and we need wisdom. The needs are greater than we can meet. The Lord of […]
Repentance and Saving Faith
Mark Perry
God commands all men to repent and believe in his Son, Jesus Christ (Acts 17:30; John 3:18). What is saving faith? Why is it necessary? In what or whom must trust? Where does it come from? Regarding repentance, why is it necessary? How does it relate to saving faith? What is it?
A Missionary Heart
Pastor Hamilton
What does a missionary’s heart look like? The apostle Paul lays bare his own heart to the Ephesian elders in Acts 20.
The Ministry of Friendship (part 3)
Pastor Hamilton
Friendships should be purposeful and deliberate. We are commanded to love one another (Prov 17:17). We are expected to serve one another (Prov 20:6). We are needed to correct and rebuke one another (Prov 12:26).
Temple Turn-Out (part 2)
Pastor Hamilton
The religious leaders claimed to have authority, but their message was not in line with that of John or Jesus. So then, was theirs legitimate (from God) or not? Instead of endangering or incriminating themselves, they chose the cowards way out. They were out to hang Jesus, not to put the noose around their own neck.
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