The Ever-Living One
Pastor Hamilton
Jesus offered himself as our vicarious substitute and rose as our victorious Savior. We live rejoicing that “if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his” (Rom 6:5).
Ruth: Loyal Love
Mark Perry
The book of Ruth is about loyalty or “kindness.” In this short book, we see over and over loyalty (or a lack of it). The main character of the book of Ruth is God himself, and the book shows God’s loyalty to Naomi, Ruth, Boaz, Elimelech, and the entire nation of Israel!
Him We Proclaim
Pastor Hamilton
As a local church we must not only guard against doctrinal error, but we must exalt Christ and live in a manner worthy of our calling.
God’s Righteous Ruler
Pastor Hamilton
On this Palm Sunday let’s worship the overlooked Jesus who became our Savior and will return as the world’s King.
Do Not Grow Weary
Mark Perry
Having thanked God for his work in the Thessalonian believers and addressed their concerns about the Day of the Lord, Paul confronts a problem in the church. He shows himself a model of spiritual diligence (3:1–5) as well as working hard physically (3:6–12), and he encourages the believers to do the same.
God’s Dear Remnant
Pastor Hamilton
God does not leave himself without a witness. Those who love and serve him faithfully may be in the minority, but we are not alone. In every age God has a remnant according to the election of grace. Press on in faithfulness, for he who called you is faithful.
Titus 3
Mark Perry
When God’s grace appears in our lives, it not only brings salvation, but it teaches us how to live and how to wait eagerly for Jesus’ return (2:11–15). God’s grace demands a change in how we interact with unbelievers (3:1–7). God’s grace to us will result in God’s grace through us (3:8). Professing Christians who do not display […]
Stand Firm and Wait
Mark Perry
The second chapter addresses specific questions the Thessalonian believers had for Paul (2:1). These questions involved the timing of Jesus’ second coming and the gathering of believers to be with the Lord. In spite of present persecution and impending evil, Paul encourages the believers with God’s election and calling, and commands them to persevere through […]
God’s Holy Wrath
Pastor Hamilton
Isaiah does not try to conceal God’s righteous wrath, but instead claims that vengeance and fury are his alone.
Perseverance and Prayer
Mark Perry
As Paul opens this letter to the Thessalonian church (1:1–2), he thanks God for working through persecution to make the believers more like Jesus Christ (1:3–12).
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