In our Galatians Bible study this week, Paul spoke of something that I have not often pointed out. His message near the end of Galatians 3, is one that helps up to make a separation between grace and the law. He said, “Just as no one can add to a human covenant that has been… Read More »
Joy To Endure The Cross
The writer of Hebrews encourages us by the Spirit of Christ, saying, “Let us throw off everything that hinders, and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith, who for the… Read More »
Soldiers Of The King
I don’t suppose many of you see yourselves as warriors or soldiers, do you? I know that for years, I have not seen myself in that light. But there are several passages in the Bible that speak of the church in this way. We are all involved in a war, whether we want to be… Read More »
These Three Testify
In last week’s bulletin I wrote about God’s work to lead people toward repentance. There are three contributors to this work: Creation, the Covenant of the Law, and the Holy Spirit. These three are always at work on behalf of all unbelievers. Now I would like to share with you the list of three that… Read More »
God’s Work In Repentance
There are three things at work to bring people toward what God calls repentance. This repentance—like true faith—is not of human origin. It is an action of God’s grace to reveal the truth about sin November 16, 2025 and our helplessness to stop it. True repentance is a dark place that the Holy Spirit will… Read More »
The Savior Of All Men
: Did you know that the last two letters Paul wrote were 1 and 2 Timothy? Paul was in prison under the Roman Emperor Nero, and he knew that this time he would not be set free. He knew this not because of Nero’s power, but God’s own revelation to Paul that it was time… Read More »
Faith Came
Paul wrote to the believers in Ephesus, and to us, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith –and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” Eph 2:8,9 Our strength as Christians comes from knowing that faith is a gift.… Read More »
Concerning Forgiveness
As Christians, we enjoy knowing that our sins are forgiven. It is a peace we have with God that could only come through the cross of His Son, Jesus. Speaking about all who are saved by grace, through faith, the Lord said, “…they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest.… Read More »
Water From A Well
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight. Prov 3:5-6. This passage speaks of things I have been receiving from the Lord and sharing with you in recent sermons. There is a difference between what… Read More »
Sing O Barren Woman
“Sing, O barren woman, you who never bore a child; burst into song, shout for joy, you who were never in labor; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband,” says the Lord. Isaiah 54:1 Do you know what this means? This verse is foundational to understanding… Read More »
