“Theology,” Puritan William Perkins once wrote, “is the science of living blessedly forever.” Rather than arguments about minute details of doctrine, the primary task of theology is to ask, How may I obtain the smile of God on my person and life? Join us for Foundations II: A Survey of Theology as we Learn together what it means to live the blessed life.
Scripture Reference: Romans 2:1-11
Having broadly condemned the irreligious in the latter half of chapter 1, Paul then turns his sights on the religious community, who demonstrate their own depravity through their condescending to others, while they do the very same things themselves.
Sermon Points:
Sola Gratia & Soli Deo Gloria: Save by Grace Alone & For the Glory of God Alone
“Reformed” and “Protestant” are buzzwords that often get thrown around in our circles, but many only have a vague notion of what they mean. Others of us may wonder if distinguishing ourselves this way historically and theologically matters in this day and age. Learn about the five solas (Latin for the word alone) what they are, what they mean, and why we think they are the heart of the gospel itself.
Scripture Reference: Romans 1:18-32
Paul says that the Gospel is about salvation, but salvation from what? His answer is not one that this generation wants to hear: we need salvation from the very present wrath of God. But is that an archaic way of talking about God? What good could possibly come from this idea?
Sermon Points:
Solus Christus: In Christ Alone
“Reformed” and “Protestant” are buzzwords that often get thrown around in our circles, but many only have a vague notion of what they mean. Others of us may wonder if distinguishing ourselves this way historically and theologically matters in this day and age. Learn about the five solas (Latin for the word alone) what they are, what they mean, and why we think they are the heart of the gospel itself.