Salvation Comes to the Gentiles: Part 3
April 21, 2024 • Matthew Henry • Acts 10:24–35
In this examination of the story of Cornelius and Peter we see how God uses the salvation of Cornelius and his household to show both the impartiality of God in salvation and the relationship between faith and works.
For the Fame of His Name
April 14, 2024 • Grayson Gilbert • Matthew 28:16–20
In this final passage in the book of Matthew, we find the risen Christ giving instructions to His disciples that they will now embark on the bold mission of making disciples of all nations. We find in our Lord's command not only the means by which we can be obedient to Him in this, but the sure promise of Christ Himself: He is with us until the end of the age. Therefore, we can go boldly forth, trusting that He will honor this work, for the fame of His name.
Salvation Comes To The Gentiles: Part 2
April 7, 2024 • Matthew Henry • Acts 10:24–35
We continue in this examination of the story of Cornelius the Centurion and Peter the Apostle. We discover how Peter comes to learn how the gospel affects everything, including his precious connections to the old way of worshiping YHWH. It is a critical shifting of thought for the purpose of gathering in the Gentiles in Christ.
Salvation Comes to the Gentiles: Part 1
March 24, 2024 • Matthew Henry • Acts 10:1–23
We now are privileged to see the expansion of the gospel to the Gentiles. Cornelius serves as a key turning point in how God is working out His redemptive plan. We see the way visions guided the people in the story. We see how doubts play into all of this and yet the triumph of God’s grace.
War in Israel - A Biblical Perspective: Part 10
March 17, 2024 • Matthew Henry • Romans 9
In this series we explore the biblical theology behind the attack by Hamas upon Israel and answer the question of why it matters. Why is Israel so important in the flow of human events? How should we view Israel? Why do so many in the Church seem to dismiss the nation of Israel? Should we? All of this is driven by certain theological convictions of which most are unaware of. This is a rather technical series that seeks to explain and answer the whole issue of Israel and the Church. In this final message we see the Apostle Paul carefully and systematically show the sovereign purposes of God in both choosing Israel, hardening Israel, and then saving Israel and how Gentiles are the recipients of saving mercies in all of it.
War in Israel - A Biblical Perspective: Part 9
March 10, 2024 • Matthew Henry • Matthew 19:28, Matthew 23:37–38, Acts 1:2–7, Acts 3:19
In this series we explore the biblical theology behind the attack by Hamas upon Israel and answer the question of why it matters. Why is Israel so important in the flow of human events? How should we view Israel? Why do so many in the Church seem to dismiss the nation of Israel? Should we? All of this is driven by certain theological convictions of which most are unaware of. This is a rather technical series that seeks to explain and answer the whole issue of Israel and the Church. In this message we see that the New Testament continues with the promise of a future for Israel as a nation, not merely individuals.
War in Israel - A Biblical Perspective: Part 8
March 3, 2024 • Matthew Henry • Zechariah 13—14
In this series we explore the biblical theology behind the attack by Hamas upon Israel and answer the question of why it matters. Why is Israel so important in the flow of human events? How should we view Israel? Why do so many in the Church seem to dismiss the nation of Israel? Should we? All of this is driven by certain theological convictions of which most are unaware of. This is a rather technical series that seeks to explain and answer the whole issue of Israel and the Church. In this message we specifically see how God has promised a future restoration of Israel as part of His plan of redemption.
War in Israel - A Biblical Perspective: Part 7
February 25, 2024 • Matthew Henry • Zechariah 12
In this series we explore the biblical theology behind the attack by Hamas upon Israel and answer the question of why it matters. Why is Israel so important in the flow of human events? How should we view Israel? Why do so many in the Church seem to dismiss the nation of Israel? Should we? All of this is driven by certain theological convictions of which most are unaware of. This is a rather technical series that seeks to explain and answer the whole issue of Israel and the Church. In this message we specifically see how God has promised a future restoration of Israel as part of His plan of redemption.
War in Israel - A Biblical Perspective: Part 6
February 18, 2024 • Matthew Henry • Zechariah 9—11, John 5:43, 2 Timothy 1:12
In this series we explore the biblical theology behind the attack by Hamas upon Israel and answer the question of why it matters. Why is Israel so important in the flow of human events? How should we view Israel? Why do so many in the Church seem to dismiss the nation of Israel? Should we? For two messages we will focus on the important prophet Zechariah to see the faithfulness of God to His covenants.
War in Israel - A Biblical Perspective: Part 5
February 11, 2024 • Matthew Henry • Ezekiel 36, Romans 9, Deuteronomy 30:1–6, Jeremiah 30:1–3, Jeremiah 31:35–37
In this series we explore the biblical theology behind the attack by Hamas upon Israel and answer the question of why it matters. Why is Israel so important in the flow of human events? How should we view Israel? Why do so many in the Church seem to dismiss the nation of Israel? Should we? All of this is driven by certain theological convictions of which most are unaware of. This is a rather technical series that seeks to explain and answer the whole issue of Israel and the Church. In this message we specifically see how God has promised a future restoration of Israel as part of His plan of redemption.