Rev. Kevin DeYoung with some timely and Biblical reminders in light of the recent SCOTUS ruling on ‘same-sex marriage’: http://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevindeyoung/2015/06/26/but-what-does-the-bible-say/.
From the Pastor’s Desk (6/24/2015)
Dear CSOPC brothers and sisters, John Newton once described the Christian life as one of ‘exodus and exile.’ That is, we have been set free from our slavery to sin and death; and we now live as exiles in this world as we walk the narrow path to the Celestial City. And as we live as exiles in this …
Order of Worship for 6/28/2015
Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being.” Ephesians 3:14-16 The Lord Calls Us to Worship …
From the Pastor’s Desk (6/17/2015)
Dear CSOPC brothers and sisters, Blessings to you in the name of our risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As we have been considering the cross of Christ these past two weeks, this Lord’s Day we will close our series in Mark by looking at the resurrection of Christ. While we must distinguish the cross and resurrection, we must never …
Order of Worship for 6/21/2015
Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been thus destroyed, yet in my flesh I shall see God.” Job 19:25-26 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 Corinthians 1:3 * Call …
Arrogance and Knowing God
Are Christians arrogant because they claim to know God? Dr. James Anderson of Reformed Theological Seminary (Charlotte) with a helpful reply: http://www.proginosko.com/2015/05/is-it-arrogant-to-claim-to-know-god/.
From the Pastor’s Desk 6/12/2015
Dear CSOPC brothers and sisters, In our sermon series in Mark, we are not sitting at the foot of the cross. We have reached the event that divides history itself. For on the cross, the penalty of sin was paid and the wrath of the Father was quenched. Our Lord Jesus Christ laid down his life for his precious bride. This week …
Order of Worship for 6/14/2015
Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.” Revelation 1:5-6 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 Corinthians …
Membership in the Covenant of Grace
Geerhardus Vos helps us understand the nuanced language the Bible uses to describe membership in the Covenant of Grace. Well worth the read: http://www.reformation21.org/blog/2015/06/geerhardus-vos-on-membership-i.php.
Vos and True Religion
Rev. Carlton Wynne with a wonderful mediation on the words of Geerhardus Vos: http://www.reformation21.org/blog/2015/06/vos-true-religion-and-general.php