When one thinks of the Protestant Reformation eventually you will run across what are known as “the five solas” of the Reformation: Sola Scriptura – Scripture Alone Solus Christus – Christ Alone Sola Gratia – Grace Alone Sola Fide – Faith Alone Soli Deo Gloria – The Glory of God Alone Written out these communicate: “Salvation is by grace alone, through… Read more →
Christianity Explored: 06 August – 24 September
Won’t you consider joining us for this free eight week course beginning Thursday, 06 August? Read more →
Proverbs Chapter 5 – An Outline – A Godly Marriage Demands Fidelity
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2015 Stand for the Gospel Conference – Auckland & Christchurch – Registrations Open
You can download a PDF flyer for distribution from these links: South Island Conference Flyer North Island Conference Flyer In it’s eighth year as an annual conference, the Stand for the Gospel Conference will now occur over two consecutive weekends on both the North & South Islands. We are very thankful for the Lord’s provision to allow for this… Read more →
Proverbs Chapter 4 – An Outline
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Proverbs Chapter 3 – Outline
1 Corinthians 1:18-25 => Christ is the very Wisdom of God. Colossians 1:15-20 => Christ is the very fullness and express image of God. God gives Positive Incentives to Obedience. Solomon is modeling God and giving fathers/parents an example of how to instruct their children. OBSERVATION INSTRUCTIONS INCENTIVES v. 1 My son, do not forget… Read more →
Proverbs Chapter 2 – Outline
Living Wisely in God’s World: A Study in Proverbs CHAPTER 2 ONE CHOICE O My Son (vs. 1) 8 Part Condition (vs. 1 – 4) If YOU receive my words (if YOU) treasure my commands (if YOU) incline your ear to wisdom (if YOU) apply your heart to understanding if YOU cry for discernment (if YOU) lift up your voice for… Read more →
Proverbs Chapter 1 – Outline
I can’t get the formatting in WordPress to match my formatting in MS Word. So I will post links to PDF outlines. 🙂 Here is a detailed outline for Proverbs, Chapter 1 as well as some introductory material. Read more →
Pondering Proverbs as a Parent
This Sunday, we begin a new series at Rolleston Baptist Church through Proverbs. I love the book of Proverbs. Nearly 10 years ago, I spent a month blogging through the book of Proverbs, one chapter per day. I called my simple blog series, “Pondering Proverbs as a Parent“.We were still living in the States at the time. My children were… Read more →
Easter Built on Evidence isn’t Sufficient
It seems like every Easter the “evidences for the risen Christ” sermons come off the podcasts faster than one can even listen to them. Yet, I often find these perplexing. Evidences alone cannot lead to genuine conversion. Take Luke 24 as an example. In verses 1-11 we have the “empty tomb” evidence. These folks heard a first-hand account that the… Read more →