Cooma Reformed Bible Church: Recent Episodes
Jacob has to deal with a master of deception, he chooses to do so through faith rather than deception.
After Rebekah - Jacob have decieved Isaac - defrauded Esau, Esau remains unchanged, -Esau I have hated-. Whilst Isaac has had a second experience of grace, - seeks to live in obedience to God's covenant.
Tom is pastor of CityReach South Tuggeranong, ACT, Australia.-https---cityreach.com.au-tuggeranong-
The King of Kings has taken a bride. To be in marriage union with the King is the greatest of blessings. To attack His bride is to risk the wrath of the King.
James speaks of false faith, which he labels 'that faith', compared to true faith which is made evident in works.
Partiality is in all of our relationships, but in some circumstances it is sinful, even to the point of breaking of one of the 10 commandments.
As christians we need to constantly hear the Word of God reminding us of our need to serve the Lord in holiness.
Historically Easter is the season when the church especially celebrates the crucifixion - resurrection of our Lord.. Why-
James, having spoken of God's goodness gives 3 areas of deception in which a believer must be careful.
As sons of God we can expect to be tested in His providence. But temptation to sin does not come from our Father in Heaven.
Moses spoke of circumcision of the heart - Paul assures the Colossians that this is indeed what God has done for them in Christ.
The things that a person boasts of reveal the the things a person has set their heart on.
It is possible to try to have faith in faith, our faith must rest on God through Jesus our Saviour.
Imagine being told to count troubles as blessings. This can only make sense in the light of James' christian faith.
Paul is concerned that the Colossians defend themselves from seductive false teachings through discernment - firmness in the faith.
It might be true that familiarity breeds contempt, but in the case of Jesus, to truly know him is to love and worship him.
Don't expect an easy ride to spiritual victory. Serving the King of Kings calls for blessed struggles.
Noah was raised up by God to be a covenantal father to mankind. Noah is therefore a type of the Saviour to come and the covenant God establishes with Noah points to the new covenant that the saviour will inaugurate.
We are in Christ, Christ is in us. Sometimes we forget just what an incredible thing this is.
Noah - his family, along with the creatures spent a year in the ark. A year like no other. A year of God's favour.
In retrospect 2020 has been a difficult - discouraging year. Many things have not gone the way that the people of God may have hoped. Furthermore with regards current developments, at least in human terms, the future does not promise any immediate improvement.-This is a timeless theme in the experience of God's saints - we need the perspective of eternity to truly understand these things.