Where Is the Chasm? Romans 14:1–4 Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters. Romans 14:1 (NIV throughout) Let’s allow God to deal with each of his servants how, when, and as kindly as he will. And while we are at it, let’s be thankful that he has dealt as kindly…
How does a church grow when there’s nowhere to go?
Redeemer is the only English-speaking PCA congregation on the entire West Coast with weekly attendance over 1,000.
The Debt of Love Romans 13:8–10 Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another. Romans 13:8 (NIV) Besides refraining from doing harm to our neighbor, real love is also positive. It “does” for the other. This is involved in the very first thing Paul says, for he writes of the…
Transformation Romans 12:1–2 Be transformed by the renewal of your mind. Romans 12:2 Note what Paul says we are to be: not conformed but transformed by the renewing of our minds. There is a deliberate distinction between these two words. Conformity is something that happens to you outwardly. Transformation happens inwardly. The Greek word translated…
Few men in American history have been as consequential in so many different areas as John Witherspoon.
Soli Deo Gloria Romans 11:33–36 To him be glory forever! Amen. Romans 11:36 Romans 11:36 is the first doxology in the letter of Romans. But it is followed by another at the end, which is like it, though more complete: “To the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ. Amen” (16:27). It is…
Based on his personal experience, the author believes bivocational ministry presents benefits to both the minister and the congregation.
Holy Destiny Romans 11:13–22 If the dough offered as firstfruits is holy, so is the whole lump, and if the root is holy, so are the branches. Romans 11:16 Our destiny as Christians is the same as that of the nation of Israel. We too are to be “holy to the Lord.” And if that…
God provided a Boston congregation with a historic property.