Jun 28, 2020

Originally Presented: Nov 9th, 2008

Scripture Reading: Romans 13:11-14

As yet another implication of our great salvation in Jesus Christ. Romans 13:11-14 calls us to purity of life.  We are commanded in this passage to lay aside the deeds of darkness and to put on the armor of light (Rom 13:12).  Some of the deeds of...

Jun 28, 2020

Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 12:1-8

Solomon mentions death several times in Ecclesiastes, but in the final chapter of the book he focuses on death at some length. His thesis comes first, in verse 1. "Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come, and the years draw near of which you...

Jun 21, 2020

Originally Presented: October 26th, 2008

Scripture Reading: Romans 13:1-10

In Romans 13, Paul continues drawing out some of the implications of Christianity.  In the first seven verses of the chapter he introduces a new topic, namely the obligation Christians have to be subservient and obedient to their government. ...

Jun 21, 2020

 Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 9:1-12

After citing some of the seeming inequities of life (Ecc 8:14) and repeating his observation that God's designs for human life are often impossible to determine (Ecc 8:17), Solomon draws some conclusions.

Though life is often painful, righteous people (i.e. people of faith) know...

Jun 14, 2020

Originally Presented: September 7th, 2008

Scripture Reading: Romans 13:1-7

In Romans 13, Paul continues drawing out, in very practical terms, some of the implications of Christianity.  In the first seven verses of the chapter he introduces a new topic, namely the obligation Christians have to be subservient and obedient...