In our home group last night we considered this question:
In his sermon this past Sunday, Phil said that the Christian life is one of humility (recognizing our sin and guilt) and grateful celebration (recognizing what Christ has done for us in justifying us). Our lives should be characterized by joy. What reasons do [...]
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Why joyful?
Posted in Cross, Gospel, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Sanctification, Sermon on March 22, 2008 | 1 Comment »
They preach
Posted in Adoption, Christ is Lord, Gospel, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Lord's Supper, Love on January 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
We shared the Lord’s Supper on Sunday morning.
When we speak scripture to one another, and when our pastors preach, we know that, by the Holy Spirit, Christ himself is speaking to us and preaching to us. We listen intently and we search our hearts because we long to hear our Lord. He comforts [...]
Can you be biblical and charismatic?
Posted in Bible, Charismatic, Holy Spirit on September 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
In our church we have a shorthand expression that helps communicate our theology: “We are essentially Reformed with a significant charismatic dimension.” Once we explain what we mean by this those who are traditionally Reformed head for the doors, and those who are traditionally Charismatic follow right behind them. Surprisingly, once this exodus has occurred, [...]
