This is the continuation of a series on the ‘solas’ of the Reformation. We have already looked at ‘Semper Reformanda’ (always reforming) and ‘Sola Scriptura’ (Scripture alone). We are now going to think a bit about ‘Solus Christus’, or Christ alone. The Cambridge Declaration has summarised Solus Christus quite well: “Christ’s all-sufficiency means, by implication, that we are insufficient… Read more →
Living in a Land Where Same-Sex Marriage is Legal
Beginning this Sunday in our 9:30am session at church we are continuing our series on ethics as we begin to look at the subject of homosexuality from the Scriptures. I wrote the following series of articles in 2013 when same-sex marriage became legal in New Zealand. I am linking to them here, now as they are applicable for our current… Read more →
Always Reforming
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
You can download a PDF outline here. Read more →
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
You can download a PDF outline of Proverbs Chapter 4 here. Read more →
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 →