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The Mediator, foundation and purpose of our election
Read more: The Mediator, foundation and purpose of our electionScripture Readings My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord Jesus Christ, in our series in the doctrine of Divine Election we would be wise to follow the teaching of the Scripture: “It is the glory of God to conceal a thing,” (Prov. 25:2). “The secret things belong unto the Lord our God: but those things…
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God’s Sovereing act of righteousness
Read more: God’s Sovereing act of righteousnessDivine election (3) Scripture Readings Introduction Dear brother and sister in the Lord Jesus Christ, we continue in our preaching of the Word of God. Our focus is on God’s election. Once again, I pray that God will enlighten my mind. I wish to proclaim the depths of this marvellous doctrine to your edification. It…
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God’s will for our lives: Sanctification
Read more: God’s will for our lives: SanctificationSanctification Scripture Readings: Leviticus 18:24-19:4 Ephesians 1:3-14 Introduction A man is charged of crime – let’s say he committed murder. All evidence points in his direction, even his defence lawyer cannot come up with anything better than to plead for a lesser penalty. The judge listens to the charges laid; he weighs up the evidence…
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It’s not a game, its the Church of Christ
Read more: It’s not a game, its the Church of Christ(Sermon preached by Rev Rudi Schwartz on Sunday 10th June 2012) Bible readings: Exodus 35:30 – 36:7 Ephesians 4:1-16 Introduction My dear friends in Jesus Christ, our Lord, I remember my mother’s lounge room. There was nothing fancy in it, but apart from the normal things you would expect in the room, there was a…