What We Believe

Humanity

July 21, 2024 • Dr. Jeffrey Arthurs

This week we will think about the doctrine of humanity. No subject fascinates us more. What does it mean to be human? Are we simply advanced animals, or complex machines? What does it mean to be created in the “image of God”? I look forward to seeing you on Sunday, my fellow humans. May God renew his image in us through the teaching of the Word.

Knowing the Father

July 14, 2024 • Pastor Kevin Baird • John 14:6–8

This week we turn our attention to understanding the role of God the Father in the world, the church, and our lives. When we hear the word, “father”, a wide variety of experiences and thoughts come to mind, but the Bible provides a lot of clarity on how we know the Father. Join us as we continue to look at what our church believes as we further investigate the grandeur of our triune God. In preparation for Sunday's service read Deuteronomy 32: 1-43.

The Holy Spirit

July 7, 2024 • Dr. Jeffrey Arthurs

Even though Jesus returned to his Father after only 30-some years, he did not abandon us as orphans. He left the Holy Spirit to comfort, guide, convict, teach, and remind us of all things he taught. We now live in the age of the Spirit. In week five of our summer series, “What We Believe,” we tackle the doctrine of the Holy Spirit.

The Son: Resurrection, Ascension and Intercession

June 30, 2024 • Matthew Schuberth

In Week Four of our summer series, “What We Believe,” we will dive deeper into the work of Jesus. We will look to the Old Testament to see how God has prefigured the Messiah’s suffering and resurrection in the familiar stories of Jonah, Daniel, and Joseph and how this impacts us today.

The Son

June 23, 2024 • Dr. Jeffrey Arthurs • Isaiah 53

In Week Three of our summer series, “What We Believe,” we come to the heart of our faith—Jesus. Who was he, and how can we describe his nature as both God and man? What did he do by living a perfect life and dying a shameful death? As Charles Wesley said, ’Tis mystery all: the Immortal dies. Who can explore His strange design? In vain the firstborn seraph tries To sound the depths of love divine.

Praying with the Grain of the Trinity

June 16, 2024 • Dr. Adonis Vidu

The Trinity is not so much something we comprehend, but something we experience. Prayer is the intimate place where we experience the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Dr. Adonis Vidu Andrew Mutch Distinguished Professor of Theology Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary

Word of God

June 9, 2024 • Dr. Jeffrey Arthurs • Psalm 119:97–104

Welcome to our summer series—What We Believe. This series is based on our https://www.fcchamilton.org/our-beliefs. Our goal is to remind and instruct on “mere Christianity.” That is what C. S. Lewis called the essential biblical doctrines. The word “mere” does not mean anemic or watered-down; it means basic and indispensable. God has revealed himself to us, so we listen with open ears and hearts.

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