Monthly Archives: March 2008

The Belgic Confession, Article 10 | The deity of Christ

In this sermon we examine the clear biblical evidence for the deity of Chirst.

Hebrews 11:23-31 | Christ in the Old Testament

Moses, Israel and Rahab were able to choose God over the things of this world because Christ was present with them. Old Testament Text: Isaiah 63:7-9

Belgic Confession, Article 9 | The Trinity part 2

In this sermon we gain a clearer idea of the Trinity by comparing and contrasting the biblical idea with false ideas in history.

Isaiah 25 | Death is swallowed up

The doctrine that gives us hope for eternal life through the resurrection of Jesus Christ springs forth from Isaiah. New Testament Text: 1 Corinthians 15:12-28; 50-58

The Ten Commandments | part 3: more basic principles

New Covenant Christians must understand the Ten Commandments and apply them to their lives. Concerning both internal and external purity, the Ten Commandments encompass all areas of life, and command the opposite of what they forbid. http://media.urclearning.org/audio/SS-Ten_Commandments_3.mp3

What does it mean to be a Protestant? | part 5: To God be the glory

Since God has redeemed sinners by sovereign grace, then He not only receives all the glory for their salvation, but He has the right to receive glory from all that Christians do. Paul proclaims that the aim and goal of Christian living is the glory of God. Whether it is eating, drinking, engaging in commerce, […]

What does it mean to be a Protestant? | part 4: Faith alone

If a contemporary person were to ask any of the Protestant Reformers what the Reformation was all about, to a man, they would say it was about justification by faith alone. Justification by faith alone was so central to the Reformation that Protestants boldly called this the doctrine upon which the church stands or falls. […]

What does it mean to be a Protestant? | part 3: Grace alone

The wonder of salvation by grace alone can only be grasped by first realizing not only the sinful condition of men apart from Christ, but the spiritually dead condition of men in Adam. Since man is dead, he cannot take a single step toward salvation, unless God first makes him alive in Jesus Christ. Paul […]

What does it mean to be a Protestant? | part 2: Christ alone

Protestants insist that salvation is in Christ alone. The church doesn’t supply salvation and men don’t work for it, rather, Christ alone secures salvation and applies it to his elect. Paul grounds the argument for Christ Alone in the two-Adam structure of redemptive history, showing how all of God’s dealings with humanity are through these […]

What does it mean to be a Protestant? | part 1: Scripture alone

Luther’s pithy response at the Diet of Worms, “Here I stand on the Word of God alone. I can do no other. So help me God” summarizes the foundational truth of Protestantism, scripture alone. The final and objective authority for the church is the word of God alone. This message examines the meaning of this […]

Acts 8:25-39 | Whom is the prophet talking about?

The many strange details in this story point to the strange and wonderful truth that people of every unexpected nation and stripe have been brought near to the Christ of Whom the ancient Jewish prophets spoke. Isaiah 53 Acts 8:25-39

The Ten Commandments | part 2: law and covenant

Knowing which commands God wants you to follow is not as easy as just flipping open the Bible and doing the first thing you read. God always gives His commands (laws) to people in the context of different covenants. If you get this, you’ll be ready to apply any of His laws in the Bible […]

Hebrews 11:8-22 | Living and dying like the patriarchs

In Christ, the promise of a future inheritance in heaven helps you to make sacrifices in this life and to greet death courageously. Old Testament Text: Genesis 12:1-9

Belgic Confession, Article 8 | The Trinity

The doctrine or teaching of the Trinity is essential to understand. People will say that they want to know God. Well, you must begin with believing He exists, you must understand His attributes from the Scriptures such as His power, simplicity, sovereignty, holiness, etc. and then believe and understand that He is Triune. You cannot […]

Hebrews 11:1-7 | Faith in the future

Justifying faith will yield faith that grasps the future world, which results in the gratitude of obedience to God. Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 6:5-9

The Ten Commandments | part 1: the law/gospel contrast

The Ten Commandments are big news. Someone is always complaining they are being ignored or abused. Churches fight over whether they even matter today. But you can’t begin to understand and apply the Ten Commandments unless you know and believe the law/gospel contrast. http://media.urclearning.org/audio/SS-Ten_Commandments_1.mp3

Belgic Confession, Article 7 | The Sufficiency of Scripture

The Scriptures are sufficient for things relating to salvation, including worship but are not sufficient for all things in life. That last clause needs to be qualified! 1 Peter 1:3-12

Hebrews 10:26-39 | Rejecting or Accepting the Truth

The author of this passage issues a very stark warning to the church that some may deny Christ. Yet, he also issues comfort that those who are justified by grace through faith alone will never reject the truth of Christ. His point is that Christ preserves those who confess their sin of wanting to stray […]

Acts 8:4-25 | Magician Meets Creator

The power of Christ breaks through into Samaria in a way that even Simon, the arrogant money-grubbing illusionist, must recognize. Be encouraged that the grace and power of Christ are at work in your life, and be warned against false teachers and against your own love of money. Acts 8:4-25

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