SCRIPTURE & THEOLOGY

What does predestination mean? Much controversy surrounds the topic today, but the Bible and the historical view of the Church speak with remarkable clarity.

Some of the most unexpected characters in the birth narrative of Jesus Christ are the lowly shepherds. Though unworthy, they are the first in history to hear the good news of Jesus' birth announced. How they respond is one of the best examples in all of scripture for us to imitate.

The hope of eternal life isn't unique to the Christian faith. How then do we know the Bible's claims are true?

This event was the most devastating event in human history. Before this, there was harmony, goodness, beauty. There was harmony between man and the creation itself. Harmony between the man and his wife; harmony between man and God. They lived in the presence of God and experienced the fullness of God’s pleasure. Genesis 3:1-7 changes everything, and we see that change in what follows

The opening chapters of Genesis addresses the deepest questions of life: Who am I? Why do I exist? What is my purpose? What does it mean to be human? Are we no different than the animal kingdom or is there something uniquely distinct about humans? Where is history headed? Why is there evil in this world? More importantly, why is there good? Why is there death? Why is the world full of suffering? What does it mean to be male and female? Does God exist or did the cosmos come ab

Paul is burdened for the good of the churh in Crete, and here lays the foundation and unfolds the means of that good.

The lesson that is often wrestled out of the hands of this chapter against its will, is that no matter how big the opponent is, the little guys always has a chance of winning. And with enough grit and determination; enough belief in himself and refusal to quit, he can do it. That sounds inspiring, doesn’t it? The only problem is that it’s exactly the opposite of what this chapter aims to communicate.

A poem reflecting on the Sabbath rest that we desperately need, found only in the Lord of the Sabbath: Jesus Christ.

Preached September 1, 2024

Preached August 11, 2024

John Bunyan’s famous allegory, Pilgrim Progress, begins with a man who reads the scriptures and becomes convicted of his sin and his need to repent and be forgiven so that he can have peace with God and escape the judgment that is coming upon him and everyone that lives in his city, the city of destruction. He lives among a people that are alienated from God and when he comes to terms with this he flees from there to find peace at the cross of Christ. When he encounters the c

"Oh how I love your commands!". Do we share King David's affection for the statutes of our Lord? Nestled in the great commission is a glorious revelation of the heart and character of Jesus. Seeing Him turns our hearts from disobedience or grudging conformity, to joyful participation in His global conquest.

Hope for those who will fail at their new years resolutions.