Main Reading: Galatians 2:11-14 “But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. For before certain men came from James, he was eating with the Gentiles; but when they came he drew back and separated himself, fearing the circumcision party. And the rest of the Jews acted hypocritically along with him, so that even Barnabas was led astray by their hypocrisy. But when I saw that their conduct was not in step with the truth of the gospel

Main Reading: Galatians 2:1-10 “Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along with me. I went up because of a revelation and set before them (though privately before those who seemed influential) the gospel that I proclaim among the Gentiles, in order to make sure I was not running or had not run in vain. But even Titus, who was with me, was not forced to be circumcised, though he was a Greek. Yet because of false brothers secretly

Main Reading: Galatians 1:11-24 “For I would have you know, brothers, that the gospel that was preached by me is not man's gospel. For I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ. For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God violently and tried to destroy it. And I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people, so extremely zealous was I for the tradi

Main Reading: Galatians 1:6-10 “I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gos

Main Reading: Galatians 1:1-5 “Paul, an apostle—not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead—and all the brothers who are with me, To the churches of Galatia: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.” There’s no room to doubt who w

Main Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:12-22 Discussion Question: Share a time when you experienced something that was unfair. Last time, we looked at one of the most memorable sections of Ecclesiastes. Chapter 3 is the section people on the street have probably heard before. I did some research and found that it was actually referenced in the ’80s movie, Footloose. It’s a story about a really strict town where there’s a law preventing people from dancing. Watch these two of clips, on

Main Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 Discussion Questions: Share a time when you felt like life was happening to you rather than you being in control of it. If you could control just one season of your life—past, present, or future—which one would you change? Have you ever wanted something deeply—but the timing just wouldn’t cooperate? We’re looking at the most recognizable section of Ecclesiastes, and one of the most familiar passages in the entire Bible. Ecclesiastes isn’t quo

Main Reading: Ecclesiastes 2:18-24 When I was growing up, my dad worked at Fair Vending Company. It was great at first and was owned and operated by an ambitious, old entrepreneur. But when his kids took over...the ship began to sink. Such is life. And you see this frustrating pattern played out in this reading from Ecclesiastes. v. 18-23 — “I hated all my toil in which I toil under the sun, seeing that I must leave it to the man who will come after me, and who knows whether

Main Reading: Ecclesiastes 2:1-17 Discussion Question: Is there such a thing as pure pleasure in the world? (If you have it, you fear losing it or not having as much as others. Alcohol helps you forget for a moment, but it doesn't give answers. Sex gives the illusion of intimacy, but it doesn't cure loneliness. You can fill up a house and storage unit, but it still won’t answer the deeper questions of my life). Growing up, one of my favorite things was playing drums to dozens

Main Reading: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 Discussion Questions: What’s something you know so well that you could give an impromptu presentation on it? What’s a fun fact you’d like to share with the group? What’s something you had delusional high hopes for? Today, we have more knowledge available to us than at any other time in history. In seconds, a smartphone can call up information that would’ve taken months to compile a few decades ago. But despite all the facts at our fingertips

Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 verse by verse with Law & Gospel in view.

This’ll be my first time teaching through any of the wisdom literature or poetry in the Old Testament. Not only that, the book we’re about to look at is probably the most unique in the bunch…It is not like Proverbs, which is full of short, little guidelines for life…It’s not like Psalms which is full of praises, hymns, and crying out to God for help…And it’s not like the Song of Solomon, well, for obvious reasons… We’re starting Ecclesiastes…and before we go any further, I h

Before this series of articles goes any further, let me be the first to admit, there are plenty of Calvinists who have earned and kept my deepest respect for several years now. Their teaching on Christianity is thoughtful, well-read, and consistently engaging with Scripture in a way that I appreciate. These folks know their theology, and their commitment to the Bible is something I can’t overlook. Far too often, it feels like professing “Christians" have a pretty low view of

When your theology won’t let you sing “Jesus Loves Me,” it’s time to rethink what you believe about the cross. Here’s why Limited Atonement fails.

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