Today’s Message:  As we continue in the Belgic Confession (BC), we now think about how to tell a true church.  There are many differences between Christian churches and even more among ‘cults and sects’, we need to know the important differences as well as those not very important.  The BC also points at ‘hypocrites’, but turns to focus on the positive ‘marks’ of the true church, and we will, too – the Fruit of the Spirit.  In short, the true church submits to the Word of God!

PowerPoint Notes –> How Do We Know the Church is True Gal 5 22-26 Art 29

Recording of Today’s message –>How Do We Know the Church is True?

Today’s Message: As we continue in the Belgic Confession (BC), we now come to the significance of the intersession of Christ. Though not mentioned, the Ascension is assumed for Jesus to mediate for us and give us access to the very throne of God. The BC asks “Why should we seek another intercessor?” There is no reason, no good answer! Jesus intercedes for us perfectly, we can and should pray to God “in Jesus Name”!

Recording of Today’s message –>In Jesus Name

Today’s Message: As we continue in the Belgic Confession (BC), we now explore the meaning of justification in our daily lives. God declared us not guilty of our sins because of Jesus’ sacrifice to pay for them. Nothing we can do will make any difference or help pay the price. We need to repent and turn from sin and commit ourselves to joyfully obeying God’s Word out of gratitude for the indescribable gift of salvation.

Recording of Today’s message –>What Does Justification Mean for Us?

Today’s Message:  As we continue in the Belgic Confession (BC), we now consider the concept of the sufficiency of Jesus sacrifice to meet all our needs.  We’ll look at the somewhat mysterious character “Melchizedek” and why the rare reference to him is significant to us – no more sacrifices are needed, Jesus paid it all!

Recording of Today’s message –>Poured Out or On

Today’s message :

As we continue in the Belgic Confession (BC), we now consider the incredible significance that the Son of God, the second person of the Triune Almighty God, became human while remaining fully God.  Some emphasize one or the other, but we must not be confused.  God did the impossible for us when he was born a human, died, and was raised to life after death all for us.  I pray this will encourage us to love each other and others, even when it’s hard!

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See the message PowerPoint –>Incarnation – God Really With Us! Phil 2 1-11 BC 18-19

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