The Tenth Commandment “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbors.” 113. What does the tenth Commandment require? That not even the least inclination or thought against any commandment of God ever enter our heart, but that with our whole heart we continually hate all sin and take pleasure in all righteousness. 114. Can those who are converted to God keep these Commandments perfectly? No, but even the holiest men, while in this life, have only a small beginning of such obedience, yet so that with earnest purpose they begin to live not only…
Read MoreO GOD, our refuge and strength, who art the author of all godliness; Be ready, we beseech thee, to hear the devout prayers of thy Church; and grant that those things which we ask faithfully we may obtain effectually; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. – 1662 Book of Common Prayer
Read MoreClick here for tomorrow’s bulletin. MORNING WORSHIP (9:30): Charlie Wingard, preaching: Romans 8:28-29 “God’s Providence” ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL (11:00): READING THE BIBLE BIBLICALLY A study of how to use the structure, genres, and themes of the Bible to read it with more wonder, depth and understanding. Having considered how these aspects are seen throughout Scripture as a whole, we will apply them to reading select books of the Old and New Testaments. 3. EVENING WORSHIP (6:00): Nathan Eldridge, preaching: Ephesians 1:3-14 “Count Your Blessings”
Read MoreIs sanctification monergistic or synergistic? Read Kevin DeYoung’s answer. Is math ability genetic? Yes, to some extent, say the authors. But “for high school math, inborn talent is just much less important than hard work, preparation, and self-confidence.” Micheal Kruger writes, “Preaching is a stunningly simple solution to a complex and daunting problem (postmodernity). But, the solution has been there all along. Paul said it plainly when he laid out our mission, But we preach Christ crucified” (1 Cor 1:23).” Read his “How the Scandal of Preaching Will Reach Our Postmodern World.”
Read More“O God, most holy, wise, and powerful Preserver and Governor of all Thy creatures and all their actions: Keep us this day in health of body and soundness of mind, in purity of heart and cheerfulness of spirit, in contentment with our lot and charity with our neighbor; and further all our lawful undertakings with Thy blessing. In our labor strengthen us; in our perils defend us; in our troubles comfort us: and supply all our needs according to the riches of Thy grace in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.” – The Book of Common Worship (1946)
Read MoreNinth Commandment “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” 112. What does the ninth Commandment require? That I bear false witness against no one, twist no one’s words, be no backbiter or slanderer, join in condemning no one unheard or rashly; but that on pain of God’s heavy wrath, I avoid all lying and deceit as the very works of the devil; and that in matters of judgment and justice and in all other affairs, I love, speak honestly, and confess the truth; also, insofar as I can, defend and promote my neighbor’s good name.
Read More“Lord, we beseech thee to keep thy household the Church in continual godliness; that through thy protection it may be free from all adversities, and devoutly given to serve thee in good works, to the glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.” – (1662 Book of Common Prayer)
Read MoreOne of the virtues almost universally associated with heroism has been courage. For example, it is almost impossible for most of us to consider its opposite, cowardice, as heroic. Although Christian heroism is far broader than courage alone, certainly courage is an indispensable part of it. The writer of Hebrews tells us to look to Jesus, who ‘endured the cross’ (Hebrews 12:2), and to ‘consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted’ (12:3). The endurance described here is courage over time. This is not the single-act heroism of a daring exploit that might be over in a few seconds. This is the long-term refusal to give in to fear,…
Read MoreREFORMATION SUNDAY Click here for tomorrow’s bulletin. MORNING WORSHIP (9:30): Charlie Wingard, preaching: Romans 5:1-11 “Justification by Faith Alone in Christ Alone” ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL (11:00): READING THE BIBLE BIBLICALLY A study of how to use the structure, genres, and themes of the Bible to read it with more wonder, depth and understanding. Having considered how these aspects are seen throughout Scripture as a whole, we will apply them to reading select books of the Old and New Testaments. 3. EVENING WORSHIP (6:00): Nathan Eldridge, preaching: Ephesians 1:1-2 “All of Grace”
Read MoreVarious & Sundry: October 25
Illness kept me from posting these links a few weeks ago; Susan Cain answers questions about introverts and the workplace. Michael Kruger lists 10 books on the Bible’s authority. While I’m on lists of 10: “10 Things Americans Waste Money On” David Murray identifies 18 obstacles to personal devotions in the digital age. “Reason 2: Loss of Concentration. Tests of office workers reveal that they check email 30-40 times an hour, although they think it’s only 10-15 times an hour. 1 in 4 people check their smartphone every 30 minutes, 1 in 5 every 10 minutes.” In “Art, Nakedness, and Redemption,” William VanDoodewaard writes: “To reject nudity in art and film is no denial of artistic ability, nor of created…
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