MEMORY VERSE(S)
“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it” (1 Corinthians 10:13, ESV).
CATECHISM QUESTION(S) Baptist Catechism #113: Q. What do we pray for in the sixth petition? A. In the sixth petition, which is, “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil,” we pray that God would either keep us from being tempted to sin, or support and deliver us when we are tempted.
Posted inWeekly Passages Comments Off on Week of December 20th, 2015 Posted by Mike
Joe Anady and Mike Thezier continue to converse about foundational things in preparation for a detailed consideration of the Doctrines of Grace (Calvinism). In this episode, God’s sovereignty is considered as well as the Biblical teaching that all things happen ultimately for the glory of God. These are truly basic and foundational concepts. Understanding them paves the way for a proper understanding of the Doctrines of Grace.
Posted inPodcastsConfessing the FaithCalvinism Comments Off on Calvinism – Part 3: First Things First: God’s Sovereignty, and All Things for the Glory of God Posted by Mike
MEMORY VERSE(S)
“Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions” (Psalm 51:1, ESV).
CATECHISM QUESTION(S) Baptist Catechism #112: Q. What do we pray for in the fifth petition? A. In the fifth petition, which is, “And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors,” we pray that God, for Christ’s sake, would freely pardon all our sins; which we are the rather encouraged to ask, because by His grace we are enabled from the heart to forgive others.
Posted inWeekly Passages Comments Off on Week of December 13th, 2015 Posted by Mike
MEMORY VERSE(S)
“You cause the grass to grow for the livestock and plants for man to cultivate, that he may bring forth food from the earth and wine to gladden the heart of man, oil to make his face shine and bread to strengthen man’s heart” (Psalm 104:14-15, ESV).
CATECHISM QUESTION(S)
Baptist Catechism #111:
Q. What do we pray for in the fourth petition?
A. In the fourth petition, which is, “Give us this day our daily bread,” we pray that of God’s free gift, we may receive a competent portion of the good things of this life and enjoy His blessing with them.
Posted inWeekly Passages Comments Off on Week of December 6th, 2015 Posted by Mike
This is the second episode in a series on the topic of Calvinism. Joe Anady, Austin Pine, and Mike Thezier continue to deal with foundational issues, asking the question, what is our authority for truth? The way that we answer this question will undoubtedly have a huge impact upon what we believe. We know you are probably eager to get into the subject of Calvinism itself (T.U.L.I.P.), but please take the time to consider these foundational issues before moving on.
WEEKLY READINGS
SUNDAY > 1 Chr 22, 1 Pet 3, Mic 1, Ps 102
MONDAY > 1 Chr 23, 1 Pet 4, Mic 2, Ps 103
TUESDAY > 1 Chr 24‐25, 1 Pet 5, Mic 3, Ps 104
WEDNESDAY > 1 Chr 26‐27, 2 Pet 1, Mic 4, Ps 105
THURSDAY > 1 Chr 28, 2 Pet 2, Mic 5, Ps 106
FRIDAY > 1 Chr 29, 2 Pet 3, Mic 6, Ps 107
SATURDAY > 2 Chr 1, 1 Jn 1, Mic 7, Ps 108‐109
MEMORY VERSE(S)
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you” (James 4:7, ESV).
CATECHISM QUESTION(S) Baptist Catechism #110: Q. What do we pray for in the third petition? A. In the third petition, which is, “Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven,” we pray that God by His grace, would make us able and willing to know, obey, and submit to His will in all things, as the angels do in heaven.
Posted inWeekly Passages Comments Off on Week of November 29th, 2015 Posted by Mike
MEMORY VERSE(S)
“And in the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that shall never be destroyed, nor shall the kingdom be left to another people. It shall break in pieces all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, and it shall stand forever” (Daniel 2:44, ESV).
CATECHISM QUESTION(S)
Baptist Catechism #109:
Q. What do we pray for in the second petition?
A. In the second petition, which is “Thy kingdom come,” we pray that Satan’s kingdom may be destroyed, and that the kingdom of grace may be advanced; ourselves and others brought into it, and kept in it, and that the kingdom of glory may be hastened.
Posted inWeekly Passages Comments Off on Week of November 22nd, 2015 Posted by Mike
This is the first episode of who-knows-how-many on the subject of Calvinism. Joe Anady, Mike Thezier, and Austin Pine begin the conversation by addressing some common misconceptions.
