In this program, Pastor Matt examines the truth claims of Jesus Christ. Using historical investigation we can subject the Christian claims to truth tests When we do, we can see warrant and validity of those claims with lateral confirmations that Scripture records and affirms what accords with reality Jesus has, as a historical point of fact, risen from the dead That He is Lord indeed is the most natural extrapolation (Matthew 27:54-28:15)
In this program Pastor Matt explains some of the unique and exclusive attributes of Jesus: Jesus is the unique King of the World He is known to be the Great and long awaited Messiah, because He has defeated sin and death This victory is His victory that He shares as a gift for us You are invited to be a part of His Kingdom by Covenant with Him And you are invited into the work of the Covenant as a…
Jesus has no reason for shame or embarrassment — in anything. He is Pure, Holy and Sinless. All of us humans as sinners do have reason for embarrassment. And when we are honest and vulnerable enough to tell this truth, we can generally be believed. In the science of history this is a truth test, just one of many, that help us to know that the Truth in Scripture has warrant to be believed. we can put our faith in…
In this last conversation of God with Abraham we see that obedience is the way God expects humans to pass the test of trusting His faithfulness. The opposite of obedience is regret, and obedience makes a place for God to bless by His own will for your respecting His trustworthiness. A progeny/Seed is secured by a willingness to sacrifice, and the purchase of Sarah’s burial tomb is the beginning of a series of events that will ultimately see Jesus, the Seed…
This program is about the Faithfulness of God to His Covenants. God has laid down a prophetic precedent, utilized some typology, and demonstrated an impeccable track record. Mount Moriah becomes a place that illustrates God’s development in history, and is revisited as the covenant expressions get elevated further and further. The Ideas of Covenant faithfulness, obedience, willingness, God’s superintendence, mercy, provision, and His deliverance by way of substitution are all here. (Gen. 22:1-18. 2 Sam 24:18ff, 1 Chr.21:28ff, 2 Chr.3:1,…
This use has no basis in merit on our part. Our Salvation is based on Grace. (Gen. 20)
Matt continues today with part 3 of his series on God’s covenant with Abraham. The account of Abraham and Lot is covered with the end of Genesis 19. Sodom, Gomorrah and the cities of the plains are destroyed except for Zoar. The story of Lot and his family is in Genesis 19: 1-38 (Genesis 19: 1-38)
Matt continues today in his discussion of God’s covenant with Abraham. Genesis 18 & 19 with the story of God and the Covenant with Abraham. The Lord and 2 men visit Abraham and tell of a son by Sarah, that through that son all the world will be blessed. They also speak of the judgment of Sodom and Gomorrah. Abraham intercedes on their part. In Gen. 19:14 grace is being extended to Sodom. (Genesis 18:17 & 23, 19:14; Genesis 19:1-24)
Today Matt begins a 3 part series on how God goes into Covenant (the first covenant) with Abram, changes his name to Abraham. This lessons start at Genesis 17 where Abram is 99 years old and Sarai (who will be called Sarah) is 98. (Genesis 17:1-27)
Gods covenant with Abraham is the topic of today’s program. God brought new names to those in covenant with him. Abram was a descendant of moon worshipers. He became Abraham when he entered into the covenant with God. Genesis 16:1-16, 17:1-7