Psa 2:2-4 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD and against his Anointed, saying, (3) “Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us.” (4) He who...
Continue ReadingWhy do Most People Choose to Ally With Evil Rather than its Victims?Author: Jeff Crippen
I am the pastor of Christ Reformation Church in Tillamook, Oregon, arriving here in 1993. I have been a pastor since 1983 and was a police officer for 12 years before that. My wife and I have been married since 1971. Verla is a medical assistant at a local clinic and in our spare time we like to hunt, fish, and ride our motorcycle.
Announcement: Livestreaming of CRC Worship Service on FB Page
We have just published a new facebook page for Christ Reformation Church. The primary purpose is to faciliate the livestreaming of our Sunday morning worship services. We will give it a run this Sunday and see what glitches we need...
Continue ReadingAnnouncement: Livestreaming of CRC Worship Service on FB PageIs a Christian Absolutely Forbidden to Sue Their Church Leaders?
1 Corinthians 6:1-7 When one of you has a grievance against another, does he dare go to law before the unrighteous instead of the saints? (2) Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if...
Continue ReadingIs a Christian Absolutely Forbidden to Sue Their Church Leaders?The Abuser as Esau — A Sobering and Freeing Truth for Victims
This is a sermon delivered by Jeff Crippen at Christ Reformation Church. It presents a realistic view of the abuser who has persisted in abuse without repentance for many years all the while claiming to be a Christian. ...
Continue ReadingThe Abuser as Esau — A Sobering and Freeing Truth for VictimsGod Curses the Wicked
Galatians 1:8-9 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. (9) As we have said before, so now I say again:...
Continue ReadingGod Curses the WickedThe Faith of Devils
James 2:15-19, “If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, (16) and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what...
Continue ReadingThe Faith of DevilsThe Law Wrongly Used Only Promotes Sin
The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. (1 Corinthians 15:56) For while we were living in the flesh, our sinful passions, aroused by the law, were at work in our members to bear...
Continue ReadingThe Law Wrongly Used Only Promotes SinThe “Christian” Abuser: Couldn’t He be a “Carnal” Christian? (Part 4)
The following is a summary of the conclusions of Sam Storms, who writes at Enjoying God Ministries. His take on 1 Cor 3:1-3 is a bit different than we have presented in parts 2 & 3 of this series of posts,...
Continue ReadingThe “Christian” Abuser: Couldn’t He be a “Carnal” Christian? (Part 4)The “Christian” Abuser: Couldn’t He be a “Carnal” Christian? (Part 3)
In his article “Rethinking a Much Abused Text: 1 Corinthians 3:1-15” Brian Borgman provides a great summary of the background and elements of the “carnal Christian” teaching. I will provide you with just enough material from his article to whet your...
Continue ReadingThe “Christian” Abuser: Couldn’t He be a “Carnal” Christian? (Part 3)The “Christian” Abuser — Couldn’t He be a “Carnal” Christian? (Part 2)
ESV 1 Corinthians 3:1-4 But I, brothers, could not address you as spiritual people, but as people of the flesh, as infants in Christ. (2) I fed you with milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for it....
Continue ReadingThe “Christian” Abuser — Couldn’t He be a “Carnal” Christian? (Part 2)