Of the Assurance of Grace and Salvation – Emmaus Essentials Episode 25

Episode 25 of Emmaus Essentials is ready for you! This episode covers chapter 18 of the confession – Of the Assurance of Grace and Salvation. The question under consideration is, can and should a Christian have a sense of assurance (or confidence) concerning their right standing before God?

The confessions summarizes the truth of scripture beautifully noting that a Christian can and should have a sense of assurance. That said, the confession is also sensitive to the fact that, one, some possess a sense assurance though they should not (given that they are not truly trusting in Christ). And two, it is possible for someone who is truly saved to lack a sense of assurance.

The scripture do exhort us to lay hold of this confidence if we are in Christ, and they also instruct us as to how to lay hold of it. Have a listen to learn more!

Soli Deo Gloria!

Pastor Joe

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emmauscf.org/essentials

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Household Worship Guide – 04/20/14

Prayer

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.

Address God and Praise Him for Who He Is (Matthew 6:11)

  • The Names of God: Elohim
  • Meaning:The All-Powerful One, Creator
  • Genesis 1:1-3; Deuteronomy 10:17; Psalm 68

Thank God for All That He Has Provided (Ephesians 5:20)

Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Pray For the Ministry of Other Churches (Matt. 28:18-20)

Pray For the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38)

  • Country: Brazil
  • Population: 201,010,000
  • Religion: Catholic 73{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9}, Evangelical 26{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9}
  • Click here for information about Brazil and the missionaries in that country.

Give us this day our daily bread

Pray For Yours and Your Family’s Needs (Matthew 6:11)

Pray For One Another (James 5:16)

  • Log into the CITY for a list of families to pray for.

Pray For Those Who Feed, Lead, And Care For The Flock (Col. 4:3; 2 Thess. 3:1)

  • Elders: Joe Anady, Steve Bovee, Kris Vanderschuit
  • Deacons: Dave Anady, Mike Thezier

Pray For Kings And Those In Authority (1 Timothy 2:2)

  • Local: Hemet & San Jacinto Council Member – Linda Krupa, Andrew Kotyuk
  • State: Governor – Jerry Brown
  • Nation: Vice President & Secretary of State – Joe Biden, John Kerry

Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.

Ask Forgiveness From God And Others. Forgive Those Who Sinned Against You. (1 John 1:9)

lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Pray That God Would Strengthen Us From Giving Into Temptation (James 1:12-17).

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Worship through Song

Sunday Worship Set 

All the songs are linked to iTunes or you can listen to them for free on other sites.

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Preparing for the Lords Day

Our Sermon Text for This Sunday: James 1:1

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Catechism  Instruction of Gods Word

Doctrinal Standards WSC #17 & 18

  • Q. What happened to man in the fall?
  • A. Man fell into a condition of sin and misery.
  • Q. What is sinful about man’s fallen condition?
  • A. The sinfulness of that fallen condition is twofold. First, in what is commonly called original sin, there is the guilt of Adam’s first sin with its lack of original righteousness and the corruption of his whole nature. Second are all the specific acts of disobedience that come from original sin.

Memory Verse(s)

  • ”For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23, ESV).
  • “Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save, or his ear dull, that it cannot hear” (Isaiah 59:1, ESV).

Scripture

  • Study Passage: Romans 3:1-20
  • Support Passages: Psalm 5:9, 10:7, 14:1-3, 36:1-4; 53:1-4; Isaiah 59
  • Bible Story: Numbers 13-14 (14:1-10)

Thoughts

  • Adam and Eve were the only two human beings to live without sin. They did not have a sin nature until they disobeyed God by eating of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. Since Adam and Eve, the Bible teaches that every single human is born with a sin nature. That is to say they we are “conceived in sin”. From the very beginning of every individual’s life, their hearts are sinful – they are enemies of God. It is the death of Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit that enables us to have eternal life.
  • As a result of Adam and Eve’s sin, we display our own disobedience to the true and living God. Our sinful hearts are revealed by the words that come out of our mouths and our sinful actions.

Discussion Questions

  • What is sin?
  • What was the sin of Adam and Eve?
  • What were the consequences of Adam and Eve’s sin?
  • Are individuals born sinful, or do they learn how to sin? Explain.
  • If we are born sinful, we are enemies of God. How do we become friends of God?
  • What part does God play in this process?
  • What part does man play in this process?
  • What do our actions and words reveal about our heart?

GCG Questions for Sermon on 4/20/2014

Text: Matt 27

Sermon Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons

1. Why is the resurrection central to the Christian faith? Be sure to answer in multiple ways.

2. What is the primary theme of Matthew’s gospel? What is Matthew ultimate message through his gospel?

3. What Easter traditions do you have? How do you remember Christ during this Holy day? Share.

4. Is your hope fully in the life and kingdom to come? Or do you feel you have lost some perspective and might be overly focused on temporal things? Share.

5. What did Christ ultimately accomplish on the cross. Note: Christ accomplished more than one thing on the cross. Discuss.

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Week of April 20th, 2014

MEMORY VERSE(S)
”For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23, ESV).
“Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save, or his ear dull, that it cannot hear” (Isaiah 59:1, ESV).

Doctrinal Standards WSC #17 & 18:
Q. What happened to man in the fall?
A. Man fell into a condition of sin and misery.
Q. What is sinful about man’s fallen condition?
A. The sinfulness of that fallen condition is twofold. First, in what is commonly called original sin, there is the guilt of Adam’s first sin with its lack of original righteousness and the corruption of his whole nature. Second are all the specific acts of disobedience that come from original sin.

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Of the Perseverance of the Saints – Emmaus Essentials Episode 24

Episode 24 of Emmaus Essentials is up! This episode covers chapter 17 of the confession – Of the Perseverance of the Saints. The question under consideration is, can a Christian be truly saved, and then loose their salvation due to unbelief or sin? Many have struggled with this question. I believe that the confession summarizes the teaching of scripture beautifully.

Soli Deo Gloria!

Pastor Joe

Access on:

emmauscf.org/essentials

iTunes


Week of April 13th, 2014

MEMORY VERSE(S)
“The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually” (Genesis 6:5, ESV).

Doctrinal Standards WSC #16:
Q. Did all mankind fall in Adam’s first disobedience?
A. Since the covenant was made not only for Adam but also for his natural descendants, all mankind sinned in him and fell with him in his first disobedience.

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GCG Questions for Sermon on 04/13/14

Text: Matt 21:1-11

Sermon notes: emmauscf.org/sermons

1. What is the overarching biblical message of “Passover”? Explain in detail, both the Old Testament practice and Christ’s fulfillment in the New Testament.

2. How do you acknowledge and observe Holy Week each year? Share with one another ways to engage oneself and/or ones family during this special and symbolic week.

3. What is the primary purpose and message of the Bible? State in one sentence and discuss.

4. What does “the kingdom inaugurated but not yet consummated” mean and how does it apply to the church? Explain.

5. How are you doing with your struggle with pride? Are you acting in a state of humility as Christ has called us to? Share and pray.


Household Worship Guide – 04/13/14

Prayer

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.

Address God and Praise Him for Who He Is (Matthew 6:11)

  • The Names of God: El Elyon
  • Meaning: The God Most High
  • Genesis 14:17-22; Psalm 78:35; Daniel 4:34

Thank God for All That He Has Provided (Ephesians 5:20)

Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Pray For the Ministry of Other Churches (Matt. 28:18-20)

  • Reformed Baptist Church of Riverside, Riverside CA – Website 

Pray For the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38)

  • Country: Argentina
  • Population: 40,655,000
  • Religion: Catholic 87{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9}, Evangelical 9{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9}
  • Click here for information about Argentina and the missionaries in that country.

Give us this day our daily bread

Pray For Yours and Your Family’s Needs (Matthew 6:11)

Pray For One Another (James 5:16)

  • Log into the CITY for a list of families to pray for.

Pray For Those Who Feed, Lead, And Care For The Flock (Col. 4:3; 2 Thess. 3:1)

  • Elders: Joe Anady, Steve Bovee, Kris Vanderschuit
  • Deacons: Dave Anady, Mike Thezier

Pray For Kings And Those In Authority (1 Timothy 2:2)

  • Local: Hemet & San Jacinto Council Member – Robert Youssef, Crystal Ruiz
  • State: Assembly & Senate – Melissa Melandez, Mike Morrell
  • Nation: President – Barack Obama

Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.

Ask Forgiveness From God And Others. Forgive Those Who Sinned Against You. (1 John 1:9)

lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Pray That God Would Strengthen Us From Giving Into Temptation (James 1:12-17).

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Worship through Song

Sunday Worship Set 

All the songs are linked to iTunes or you can listen to them for free on other sites.

  • “Come Thou Fount”
    “Jesus Messiah” by Chris Tomlin
    “In Christ Alone” by Keith & Kristyn Getty
    “O Great God” by Sovereign Grace Music
    “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)” by Chris Tomlin

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Preparing for the Lords Day

Our Sermon Text for This Sunday: Matthew 28:16-21

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Catechism  Instruction of Gods Word

Doctrinal Standards WSC #16

  • Q. Did all mankind fall in Adam’s first disobedience?
  • A. Since the covenant was made not only for Adam but also for his natural descendants, all mankind sinned in him and fell with him in his first disobedience.

Memory Verse(s)

  • “The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually” (Genesis 6:5, ESV).

Scripture

  • Study Passage: Romans 5:12-21
  • Support Passages: Genesis 8:20-21; Job 14:1-6; Psalm 51:5; John 3:3-6; Ephesians 2:3
  • Bible Story: Genesis 6-8

Thoughts

  • Scripture teaches, and many times assumes, the position that that Adam and Eve were the only two human beings created without sin. Once their “fall” took place sin entered into the nature of man and is passed down to each generation.
  • Below are a few scriptures that teach that mankind has inherited a sin nature from their parents:
  • 1 Corinthians 15:21–22, (ESV) “For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.”
  • Psalm 51:5 “Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me.”
  • Ephesians 2:1–3 (ESV) “And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— 3 among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind.“
  • Genesis 8:21 (ESV) “And when the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma, the LORD said in his heart, “I will never again curse the ground because of man, for the intention of man’s heart is evil from his youth. Neither will I ever again strike down every living creature as I have done.”
  • Psalm 14:2–3 “The LORD looks down from heaven on the children of man, to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God. 3 They have all turned aside; together they have become corrupt; there is none who does good, not even one.”
  • “If we are born innocent and good, why aren’t there at least some people who have continued in this state and remained sinless? The fact that everybody sins needs some explanation. The best explanation is that we are sinners by nature. Someone might argue that the reason all people sin is because society is sinful, and thus society renders it impossible for anybody to keep themselves entirely pure. But that only pushes the question back one step. How did society get sinful in the first place? If people are born morally good, then how did it come about that they congregated into societies that influence all people to sin?” (Matt Perman – Desiringgod.org).


"Him we proclaim,
warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom,
that we may present everyone mature in Christ."
(Colossians 1:28, ESV)

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