II Timothy 3:1-9: One of the key principles of Scripture is rightly determining truth from error. Like Peter, the Apostle Paul was deeply trouble by the infiltration of false teachers in the early church. He aptly noted that “There will be terrible times in the last days”, not just projecting forward into the unknown future, […]
II Peter 2:1-9; Following his affirmation of prophesy as a means of accurately communicating God’s revealed truth, Peter informs his readers that false teachers would seek to infiltrate the church. Their goal is to “introduce destructive heresies” and “bring the way of truth into disrepute”. However, their destruction will be swift and sure, as the […]
Matthew 7:24-27; The final message of the Sermon on the Mount series contains a profound warning to two groups of “everyone” who hear the words of Jesus. The first group of “everyone” are those who hear and are wise because they “put them into practice”; contrasted with the second group who are foolish because they […]
Matthew 7:13-14; Near the conclusion of the Sermon, Jesus uses common imagery to emphasize the difference between those who follow His teaching…..and those who don’t. The wide gate and broad “lead to destruction”, which Jesus warns that many follow to their ruin. Conversely, the small gate and narrow road “leads to life”, but “only a […]
Matthew 6:25-34; Following His instruction on the proper and improper use of treasure, Jesus addresses the powerful topic of worry. Believers should not fret over the necessities of life, as Christ assures his followers that the Father will provide for them. Instead, we should seek to advance God’s kingdom first and the rest will fall […]
Missions report and update from Dave DeCook
Colossians 2:9-15; The Apostle Paul used the cross and resurrection as the foundation of his doctrinal instruction to the early church. He brought together the full Deity of Christ, spiritual circumcision, purpose of baptism and the victory of Jesus over all spiritual powers into one expansive unit of instruction.