Everyone is a sinner, but there are two different kinds of sinners; regenerate, & unregenerate (those who are born again, and those still in their sin). The born again are recipients of God’s mercy, the others are still ,at this point, under His wrath. What are the distinguishing marks of each type of sinner? How […]
God’s Indwelling Presence: Regeneration and Indwelling in the Old and New Testament?
How were Old Testament saints saved? Were they regenerated/born again? Were they indwelt by the Spirit like New Testament saints are? Perhaps you have pondered this question before. Listen as Pastor Matt examines many relevant texts to answer these confounding questions.
Ephesians 2:1-10_ The Contrast of Death in Sin and Life in Christ_ Bro. Brody Wells
Walk with Bro. Brody as he examines Ephesian 2:1-10 to show the stark difference between an unregenerate person and one who has been born again. A Christians is not just like the world only forgiven, and this truth is not legalism but is simply the fruit of a life that has be changed by grace […]
Philippians 2:13 Both to Will and to Do
Have you ever heard a person say that God will not turn anyone away? James 4:6 says just the opposite; ‘God resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble.’ Put another way pride is grace repellant. So how can we recognize and eliminate pride? By regularly being transformed by the Scriptures one’s pride is […]
Philippians 1:21-24 A Winner Either Way….But Which Way Would Paul Choose
Do you ever battle negativity? Are you just more of a pessimist than and optimist? Walk with Pastor Matt through Philippians 1:21-24 as he shows why that the only two possibilities for the Christian are both fantastic; one is better for us; departing to be with Christ, and the other is better for those whom […]
Philippian 1:21 To Live is Christ and to Die is Gain
On November 1, 2014 Brittany Maynard chose to end her life because of suffering due to a terminal brain tumor. For her to live was pleasure, happiness, and comfort; and if pleasure, happiness, and comfort was unattainable she saw death as gain. This idea of so called ‘euthanasia’ or ‘death with dignity’ is gaining cultural momentum. […]