A Catechism for Suffering Saints

1. Why is there suffering in the world? [i] Suffering and death have entered the world through sin (Genesis 3:16-19; Romans 5:12-19). 2. Should saints expect suffering in this world? Yes. Saints should expect suffering in this world. Consider the following: The redeemed and the lost suffer as the result of living in this sin-cursed … Continue reading A Catechism for Suffering Saints →

What Is the Bible?

The Bible is the Word of the Living God. It is God’s written revelation concerning himself, and its central theme and character is the Lord Jesus Christ. Bible Passages to Consider: Exodus 34:5-6; Psalm 19; Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 5:17-18; Luke 24:25-27, 44-48; John 1:1, 14, 18; Romans 1:16-17, 20, 3:20; 1 Thessalonians 2:14; 2 Timothy … Continue reading What Is the Bible? →

How Does Christ Lead His Church and His Local Churches?

Christ leads his Church and his local churches through his Word.1 Biblical Passages to Consider: Matthew 28:18-20; 1 Timothy 3:2, 9; 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 4:2; Titus 1:9 This post will answer two questions: How does Christ lead his Church (Universal)? How does Christ lead his local churches, including our local church? How does Christ lead … Continue reading How Does Christ Lead His Church and His Local Churches? →

Who Is the Head of the Universal Church and Our Local Church?

Bible Passages to Consider: Ephesians 1:22-23, 4:4, 4:15-16, 5:23; Colossians 1:18; Revelation 1:9-3:22 Note: I will use “Church” to refer to the Universal Church, which is made up of all believers in the Lord of all time. I will use “church” to refer to a local church. This is the common practice in doctrine and … Continue reading Who Is the Head of the Universal Church and Our Local Church? →

Opened Scriptures, Burning Hearts

They said to each other, “Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures?” - Luke 24:32 When did their hearts burn? They had just seen the risen Lord Jesus. Did their hearts burn when they saw him? No, they were blinded … Continue reading Opened Scriptures, Burning Hearts →

A VERY Brief Summary of Local Church Structure

1. Savior. Christ is the Head of the Church and is its Savior (Ephesians 5:23). As Savior, he saves a people for his own possession called saints (Matthew 1:21; Ephesians 1:1-2; Titus 2:11-14). 2. Saints. These saints are to live under Christ's Headship (Matthew 28:18-20; Ephesians 1:22-23). Each saint is part of the Church and … Continue reading A VERY Brief Summary of Local Church Structure →