The Abrahamic Covenant is God’s promise to Abraham that consisted of seven specific assurances (see below.) It is a significant moment in the book of Genesis that begins the unfolding of God’s plan for the redemption of the world. Context of the Covenant At the end of the events at Babel, where God confuses the…
What does an authentic relationship with God look like? I think we all really need to catch this one. Authenticity is important. I want to know that I am really following God and that I am really trying to do His will, seeking after Him in all things. So many voices out there are trying…
The Context – Psalm 22 The bulls of Bashan has been an interesting and much discussed topic. It is a phrase is found in the rich text of Psalm 22: Many bulls have surrounded me; Strong bulls of Bashan have encircled me. They open wide their mouth at me, As a ravening and a roaring…
We all carry with us at all times an incredibly dangerous weapon. This small thing has built nations and torn down empires. It is used in careful manipulating ways and also used casually without much thought. This small thing is our mouth. The words we use can be incredibly influential or our mouths can get…
In this sermon from Romans 2, Pastor David will talk about the severe problem that sin causes and the depth of the grace of God. It is hard to understand how unbelievable God’s grace is until we realize the gravity of our situation. We tend to make ourselves feel better though man-made devices such as…
In this sermon from Romans 1, I will walk through some of the big themes we will see as we study this great work. Romans has had an enormous impact on history, particularly western civilization. Paul encapulates the gospel and also touches on some of the biggest issues in life. What is grace? What is…