They are from the world; therefore they speak from the world, and the world listens to them. We are from God. Whoever knows God listens to us; whoever is not from God does not listen to us. By this we...
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What is that to You? You Follow Me
John 21:20-22, “Peter turned and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them, the one who had been reclining at table close to him and had said, “Lord, who is it that is going to betray you?” (21) When Peter...
Continue ReadingWhat is that to You? You Follow MeThe Christian’s Real and Certain Hope: The New Creation
1 Peter 1:13-16, “Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. (14) As obedient children, do not be conformed to...
Continue ReadingThe Christian’s Real and Certain Hope: The New CreationA False Happy – the Friend of Evil
“Where does this happy feeling come from? JESUS! Where does this happy feeling come from? JESUS! This happy feeling comes from Jesus! Everyday He more than pleases! That’s where this happy feeling comes from.” Luke 22:42-44 saying, “Father, if you are willing,...
Continue ReadingA False Happy – the Friend of EvilGetting “Gossip” Wrong Enables the Wicked
I received a copy of a small book written by Pastor Marc J. Grimaldi entitled Gossip: The Church Killer. It included a letter from Pastor Grimaldi which indicated he had sent out a copy of his book to pastors such...
Continue ReadingGetting “Gossip” Wrong Enables the WickedAre You a Practical Heretic?
Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you...
Continue ReadingAre You a Practical Heretic?A Good Description of Real Repentance
1 Peter 2:1-3, So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation — if indeed you...
Continue ReadingA Good Description of Real RepentanceTo Discern Good from Evil, You Must be Born Again
[The following is excerpted from July 6, 2014 sermon at Christ Reformation Church. You may listen to or read the entire sermon at sermonaudio.com/crc] Faith is the means by which we overcome the world, by which we resolve to not...
Continue ReadingTo Discern Good from Evil, You Must be Born AgainInfo: Here is a link to an Excellent Bible course by G.K. Beale
Those of you who follow our midweek Bible studies on the Gospel of John and on Revelation, will recognize the name G.K. Beale. He is my favorite theologian and his books have helped me tremendously in my understanding and study...
Continue ReadingInfo: Here is a link to an Excellent Bible course by G.K. BealeHow we Respond to Christ’s People when they are Oppressed Reveals the condition of our Heart
Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you...
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