Sermons from July 2022

Compassion and Holiness

We are continuing  in the Book of the Covenant. In our text, Exodus 22:21-31, we see the summary of the law explained in a practical way as God shows us the connection between a concern for our neighbor and a holy devotion to the Lord. We will consider these four points: 1. The connection between holiness and…

Answering Questions of Presumption and Unbelief.

In ourtext, Romans 3:1-8,  Paul begins to pose and answer rhetorical questions that might be posed by presumptuous and unbelieving people. It is important for us to understand the thought behind each question and how Paul answers it because these questions are not only posed by unbelievers, but all of us, as believers, are tempted to doubt…

Restitution

We continue in the Book of the Covenant. We will consider the case laws that apply the 8th commandment to the situation in Israel. The principle of restitution is important in the matter of justice. We will also consider how Jesus makes a difference calling us to a new generosity through the gospel. The text…

The True Jew

In exposing the universal need for a powerful gospel, Paul exposes the religious hypocrisy of the unbelieving Jews and shows the reality to which circumcision pointed. This passage speaks of the need for God’s work of grace in every heart. This is what he has promised to those who repent and believe his gospel. The…