Redeemed from the Curse | Galatians 3:10-15
Do you want to follow and obey God’s Law? Because if you do, you will be cursed. That is the Apostle Paul’s warning to the Galatians in chapter 3, where he reminds them that unless they are perfect, they are subject to all the curses of the Law. Fortunately, God has sent His Son, Jesus Christ, who became a curse for us that all might receive the promise of Abraham’s blessing – the Holy Spirit. And through faith in the Holy Spirit – life.
Faith that Makes All the Difference | Galatians 3:6-9
Have you considered Abraham? In Galatians 3: 6-9, the Apostle Paul argues that our justification is by faith and not by fulfilling the Law by appealing to the father of our faith – Abraham. He proves that Abraham was made righteous simply by his faith in God. Therefore, it only makes sense that to be included in this family, one must exercise the same faith. Which also allows us to become benefactors of the same covenant.
What does it mean for Christ to live in me? | Galatians 2:20
Walking in the Spirit. Abiding in Christ. Resting in Jesus. Christ living through me. All of these phrases point to the same concept, that Jesus Christ now lives in and through us as the dynamic power that animates us to live the Christian life. Or as the Apostle explained it to the Galatians, “Not I, but Christ.” Join Pastor Ross as he illustrates and explains what this incredible and often misunderstood concept means in practical terms.
Embracing Doubt: Discovering Faith in Uncertainty | Luke 7:17-28
Join Pastor Robin as he explores the theme of doubt in our faith journey exploring the story of John the Baptist from Luke chapter 7, verses 17-28, where even the greatest prophet experiences moments of doubt. Pastor Robin encourages us to embrace our doubts, seeing them as a natural part of our faith that invites us into a deeper relationship with Jesus by asking you to reflect with Jesus' question, "What have you seen of me?" Discover how our doubts can lead to greater faith and trust in God's promises. Don't miss this opportunity to find assurance and strength in the midst of uncertainty.
Are We Saved by Faith or Faith Plus Works? | Genesis 22:15-18
Catholics and Protestants have been arguing for centuries over what the Apostles James and Paul meant when they referenced the righteousness of Abraham. Was he made righteous by faith alone? Or was it his works in sacrificing Isaac? Pastor Ross explores the passages in Romans 4 and James 2 and shows how both Paul, James, and the other Apostles are all in alignment.
Get Back in the Fight | 1 Timothy 6:12
Paul tells Timothy to fight the good fight of faith. What does that mean? Taking a closer look at 1 Timothy chapter 6 - we can see that it is possible for Christians - even pastors to get out of the good fight. Pastor Robin highlights how Paul illustrates for believers the what and the how of keeping in the good fight.
Dealing with Doubt | Genesis 18:1-15
Doubt is part of the human condition. Denial, pushing it down, or ignoring it won't stop them from eating away at our hope. In Genesis 17 and 18, we see Abraham and Sarah promised a miracle which they laughed at when God first told them. Yet, their doubt didn't decide their faith. Pastor Ross explores what to do when doubt fills our mind.
Testing Yourself To See If You Are IN the Faith | 2 Corinthians 13:5-6
Time for a pop-quiz. It is the most important test that we need to pass. It is a test to see if we possess faith in Christ, and therefore if Christ is in us. Not everybody passes this test (Universalism is not Biblical), nor is it only for some (God did not predestine only some for faith). Anyone can pass - as long as they possess faith.
Overcoming Obstacles to Faith
Faith is foundational to the life of a Christian. We are saved by grace through faith, and we are to walk by faith and not by sight. Understanding the obstacles to faith and what we can do to overcome those obstacles can help us to experience the abundant life as we walk with God.
This week we have Shelagh Balfoort from Crossways to Life sharing.