Learning to Believe | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Romans 4:1-5, 13-25

Paul has hung a lot of theological weight on the doctrine of justification, but the means by which those benefits come to Christians is through “faith.” But what does it mean to “have faith?” Turns out that imbedded in the life of the Jewish patriarch Abraham is the powerful answer!

Sermon Points:

  • Faith vs. Boasting
  • Faith vs. Working
  • Faith vs. Doubting

Foundations 2: Theology – The Trinity | Melvin Manickavasagam

“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.

Justification: The Lifestyle | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Romans 3:27-31

Paul says that no one will be justified by the “works of the law.” That was his way of confronting Jewish people for their adherence to exclusionary cultural norms. But we still have those ourselves. What are the ways we seek to justify ourselves in OUR day?

Sermon Points:

  • The Works of the Law
  • The Tyranny of Enough
  • The God of the Gentiles

Foundations 2: Theology – God | Melvin Manickavasagam

“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.