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About Emmaus
Emmaus is a Reformed Baptist church in Hemet, California. We are a community of Christ followers who love God, love one another, and serve the church, community, and nations, for the glory of God and for our joy.
Our hope is that you will make Emmaus your home and that you will begin to grow with us as we study the scriptures and, through the empowering of the Holy Spirit, live in a way that honors our great King.
Time & Location
LORD'S DAY WORSHIP (SUNDAYS)
10:00am Corporate Worship
In the Emmaus Chapel at Cornerstone
26089 Girard St.
Hemet, CA 92544
EMMAUS ESSENTIALS
Sunday School For Adults
9:00am to 9:45am most Sundays (Schedule)
In the Chapel
MAILING ADDRESS
43430 E. Florida Ave. #F329
Hemet, CA 92544
LORD'S DAY WORSHIP (SUNDAYS)
10:00am Corporate Worship
In the Emmaus Chapel at Cornerstone
26089 Girard St.
Hemet, CA 92544
EMMAUS ESSENTIALS
Sunday School For Adults
9:00am to 9:45am most Sundays (Schedule)
In the Chapel
MAILING ADDRESS
43430 E. Florida Ave. #F329
Hemet, CA 92544
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Interested in becoming a member? Please join us for a four-week study in which we will make a case from the scriptures for local church membership and introduce the ministries, government, doctrines, and distinctive's of Emmaus Reformed Baptist Church.
Gospel Community Groups
Gospel Community Groups are small group Bible studies. They are designed to provide an opportunity for the members of Emmaus to build deeper relationships with one another. Groups meet throughout the week to discuss the sermons from the previous Sunday, to share life, and to pray.
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Catechesis
An audio teaching series through the Baptist Catechism aimed to instruct in foundational Christian doctrine and to encourage obedience within God’s people.
Emmaus Essentials
Emmaus Essentials classes are currently offered online Sundays at 9AM. It is through our Emmaus Essentials (Sunday School) that we hope to experience an in depth study of the scriptures and Christian theology. These classes focus on the study of systematic theology, biblical theology, church history, and other topics practical to Christian living.
Theology In Particular PODCAST
A podcast produced for International Reformed Baptist Seminary: a forum for discussion of important scriptural and theological subjects by faculty, administrators, and friends of IRBS.
An Intoduction To The Christian Faith
A 24 lesson Bible study in which we consider “what man ought to believe concerning God, and what duty God requireth of man” (Baptist Catechism #6).
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Multi-Generational Church Ministry
At Emmaus we believe that God has given parents, especially fathers the authority and responsibility to train and instruct children up in the Lord. In addition, we believe that God has ordained the gathering of all generations, young to old, to worship Him together in one place and at one time. Therefore, each and every Sunday our children worship the Lord alongside their parents and other members of God’s family.
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1. How did your perspective on “time” change after hearing Dr. Jennings message on “time”?
2. What “season” of life are you currently in. (Difficult, joyful, blessed, grieving)? Share with your group.
3. According to Dr. Jennings’ sermon, what is a “biblical perspective of the future”? Explain. Share.
4. What are some prominent “myths on adversity” as we face trials in our lives?
5. Are you currently “embracing” God’s will for your life or are you struggling with trusting The Lord? Share with your group.
Study Guides, Gospel Community Groups, Russell Schmidt, Posted by .
Dec 12
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Doctrinal Standard #43 & 44
- Q. What introduces the Ten Commandments?
- A. These words introduce the Ten Commandments: I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.
- Q. What does the introduction to the Ten Commandments teach us?
- A. The introduction to the Ten Commandments teaches us that, because God is Lord and is our God and redeemer, we must keep all His commandments.
Memory Verses
- “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery (Exodus 20:2, ESV).
- “You only have I known of all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities (Amos 3:2, ESV).
Scripture
- Study Passage: Amos 1-3
- Support Passages: Isaiah 40:18-31, Malachi 3:6, I Samuel 8:10-22, II Chronicles 7:14
- Bible Story: 1 Samuel 5
Thoughts
- The introduction of the Ten Commandments reminds the Israelites and all believers that the Ten Commandments were given to God’s people after they were delivered from bondage in Egypt. Viewing this from a redemptive historical approach, this is rather significant. Prior to the giving of the Ten Commandments, God manifested his attributes and mission as redeemer in a real tangible way by miraculously freeing His people from Egypt. He reminds His people of this before giving them a Law that, in much the same way, will enslave people to sin requiring the redemptive work of God. Not in a physical sense, as in the land of Egypt, but rather in the spiritual realm requiring the blood and perfect righteousness of Jesus Christ.
- Whenever talking about the Law of God, I find it important to clarify the various uses of the Law. God’s Law has a “pedagogical use (usus elenchticus sive paedagogicus), it shows people their sin and points them to mercy and grace outside of themselves” (Lems). It is this use that I’m referring to when I say that God’s law enslaves all mankind. God’s Law also has a “normative use (usus didacticus sive normativus). Which means this use of the law is for those who trust in Christ and have been saved through faith apart from works” (Lems) The law cannot save people because they are unable to keep it. But God’s law does direct the behaviors of those who are part of the family of God. The law is what helps guide believers in becoming holy as God is holy. The commands of the Lord are an essential part in the sanctification process of a believer. The law also has a “civil use (usus polititcus sive civilis). That is, the law serves the commonwealth or body politic as a force to restrain sin. This falls under the general revelation discussion in most of the scholastics as well as natural law (cf. Rom 1-2)” (Lems). [1]
- God has prefaced His Ten Commandments to remind His people that He is LORD – control and sovereign over all and as redeemer to teach his people that they are completely dependent upon him for everything.
Discussion Questions
- What major event (story) took place before the Ten Commandments were given.
- Why did the Israelites need a redeemer from Egypt?
- Why do we need a redeemer from the commands of God?
- What are the three nouns used to describe God in doctrinal standard #34?
- What does it mean that God is LORD? Because of this why should we obey Him?
- What does it mean that God is God? Because of this why should we obey Him?
Devotional Thoughts, Reformed Reader, Ten Commandments, Three Uses of the Law, Westminster Shorter Catechism, Family Devotional Guidelines, Phil Anady, 1 Samuel 5, Amos 1-3, Exodus 20, Posted by .
Dec 12
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Enjoy this Christmas/Advent Season with your family and brothers and sisters in Christ. Unto us a Savior is born! Blessings.
Study Guides, Gospel Community Groups, Russell Schmidt, Posted by .
Dec 12
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Review Doctrinal Standards #36-42
WSC # 36
Q. What benefits in this life go with or come from justification, adoption, and sanctification?
A. The benefits that in this life go with or come from justification, adoption, and sanctification are: the assurance of God’s love, peace of conscience, joy in the Holy Spirit, and growing and persevering in grace to the end of our lives.
WSC #37
Q. What benefits do believers receive from Christ when they die?
A. When believers die, their souls are made perfectly holy and immediately pass into glory. Their bodies, which are still united to Christ, rest in the grace until the resurrection.
WSC #38
Q. What benefits do believers receive from Christ at the resurrection?
A. At the resurrection, believers, raised in glory, will be publicly recognized and declared not guilty on the day of judgment and will be made completely happy in the full enjoyment of God forever.
WSC #39
Q. What does God require of man?
A. God requires man to obey His revealed will.
WSC #40
Q.What rules did God first reveal for man to obey?
A. The rules He first revealed were the moral law.
WSC #41
Q. Where is the moral law summarized?
A. The moral law is summarized in the Ten Commandments.
WSC #42
Q. What is the essence of the Ten Commandments?
A. The essence of the Ten Commandments is to love the Lord our God with all our heart, with all our soul, with all our strength, and with all our mind, and to love everyone else as we love ourselves.
Memory Verses
- “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might” (Deuteronomy 6:4–5, ESV).
Scripture
- Study Passage: Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Thoughts
- This should be a time of reflection, assessment, and re-teaching.
- There are a couple of different ways to approach this review lesson. First, the review questions and answers could be made into a game that forces the students to remember what they have learned while assessing their understanding. Another idea is to quiz each student on each of the 7 questions making sure to encourage and celebrate their accomplishments. Last, it would be beneficial to review each of the question and answers drawing out their central truths and mentioning how they are connected.
Discussion Questions
- Explains what justification, adoption, and sanctification mean in the life of a believer.
- When does justification take place?
- When does adoption take place?
- When does sanctification take place?
- What benefit does a believer have when he or she dies?
- What two commands summarizes the Ten Commandments and all of scripture?
- How has the catechism helped you grow in their faith and understanding?
Devotional Thoughts, Adoption, Greatest Commandment, Justification, Sanctification, Westminster Shorter Catechism, Family Devotional Guidelines, Phil Anady, Deuteronomy 6, Posted by .
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This Thursday, we are going to be spending more time than usual discussing the Gospel Community Group question posted for 12/16/2012. Our discussion will primarily be centered on the biblical relationship between God and evil.
- How can we comfort one another, including ourselves, in the midst of the tragic elementary school shooting in Connecticut? Any Scripture passages come to mind?
- How can we be a light to a dark nation during this dark time. Give realistic and practical examples.
- Assume you are out in the public and are able to start up a conversation with a non believer. Assuming you are concerned for their salvation, how would you respond if the individual says to you “I have always been open to the idea of a God, but I just can’t allow myself to follow a God that would allow such a horrible tragedy”?
- What is the biblical relationship between God and evil?
- Do you trust that God will completely “work all things for good” (Rom 8:28) or does your heart struggle with this truth? Share.
As always, I looked forward to these great meetings with the young people of Emmaus!
-Phil
Youth, Evil, God's Sovereignty, Gospel Community Groups, Phil Anady, Posted by .
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Doctrinal Standard #42
- Q. What is the essence of the Ten Commandments?
- A. The essence of the Ten Commandments is to love the Lord our God with all our heart, with all our soul, with all our strength, and with all our mind, and to love everyone else as we love ourselves.
Memory Verses
- “And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself” (Luke 10:27, ESV).
Scripture
- Study Passage: I Samuel 18:1-4; 20:17-42
- Support Passages: I Corinthians 2:9 (Isaiah 64:4), Joshua 22:5, Psalm 97:10, 116:1-2, 119:97; Proverbs 10:12; Amos 5:15; John 8:42, 13:35, 15:13; Romans 12:9, 13:8-10
- Bible Story: Luke 10:29-37
Thoughts
- When Jesus was asked which is the greatest of all the commandments he responded love God and love your neighbor. The catechism tells us that this is the essence of the Ten Commandments. Jesus teaches us that “On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets” (Matthew 22:40). The pinnacle of all of God’s law is first to love God and second to love those around you. All of God’s command teach, direct, and guide an individual on how they can practically love God and love their neighbor. For example, the Ten Commandments: you shall have no other gods before me, you shall not make for yourself a carved image, you shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, observe the Sabbath day, honor your father and your mother, you shall not murder, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, you shall not bear false witness, and you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife all provide specific commands on how we are to love God and love our neighbor. Scripture is filled with commands beyond the Ten Commandments on how we are to practically love God and our neighbor. But if we are to be obedient to the first and second greatest commandment it requires that we know and understand the scriptures.
Discussion Questions
- What are the two greatest commandments?
- How is the command to love God and your neighbor the essences of the Ten Commandments?
- Provide evidence from the Ten Commandments or other scripture that teach us how to love God.
- Provide evidence from the Ten Commandments or other scripture that teach us how to love our neighbor.
- What does our obedience to God’s law prove about our faith? Explain
Devotional Thoughts, Greatest Commandment, Ten Commandments, Westminster Shorter Catechism, Family Devotional Guidelines, Phil Anady, I Samuel 18, Luke 10, Posted by .
"Him we proclaim,
warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom,
that we may present everyone mature in Christ."
(Colossians 1:28, ESV)
