God's Promises are for Problematic People (Gen 29:1-30:24)
May 26, 2019 • Josh Rice
Genesis is about beginnings - from first things to first humans. It reveals to us the origin of the people of earth and the origin of the people of God. Most of all, it shows us the Creator God, His care for creation and how we should relate to Him. Any attempt to attribute worth to humanity without God as its central, defining, purpose is ultimately hopeless. In Genesis, we see the intent of the Creator and find meaning in life.
Truth Abiding (1 John 2:18-27)
August 5, 2018 • Josh Rice
True Christianity requires transformation. Transformation is the assurance of our salvation - it fundamentally alters the way we think theologically, act morally, and relate socially. John's first letter describes how Christians in the first century and Christians today can know they have received this transformation. Where is the evidence of our faith? It's when we live in the light.
Think: Waters in the Desert (Phil 2:19-30)
April 15, 2018 • Josh Rice
In Paul's letter to the church in Philippi, one of his most-repeated themes is the idea of THINKING. Shaped by Christ, right thinking leads us to right perspective on life, including greater joy, deeper humility, wider unity, and uncompromising perseverance in pursuing Jesus.