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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.
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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)
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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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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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An audio teaching series through the Baptist Catechism aimed to instruct in foundational Christian doctrine and to encourage obedience within God’s people.
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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.
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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.
Nov 12
28
A couple weeks ago, we looked at the incommunicable attributes of God. Those are the “attributes that God does not share or ‘communicate’ to others” (pg. 156) such as his omniscience, omnipresent, eternality, etc. The next two weeks we will be examining God’s communicable attributes. We will be specifically discussing “God’s attributes of purpose, that is, attributes that have to do with making and carrying our decisions (will, freedom, and omnipotence) and his summary attributes (perfection, blessedness, beauty, and glory) (pg. 211). [1]
I’m looking forward to another great meeting with the youth of Emmaus.
God Bless,
-Phil
[1] Grudem, Wayne (1994). Systematic Theology. Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA; Zondervan Publishing House.
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Nov 12
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1. On a scale of 1-10 (10 being perfect) where are you with your daily practice of the spiritual disciplines? Why? How can you improve?
2. Which discipline do you do the best with? Why?
3. Which discipline do you struggle the most with? Why?
4. Where are you with your time management? Why is it so important as Christians to be diligent with our time? Explain.
5. If observing the sabbath is included in the 10 commandments, it is clearly a priority. What do you do weekly to make the observance of the sabbath a priority? Share.
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Nov 12
26
Doctrinal Standard #40 & 41 (2 of 4 weeks)
- Q. What rules did God first reveal for man to obey?
- A. The rules He first revealed were the moral law.
- Q. Where is the moral law summarized?
- A. The moral law is summarized in the Ten Commandments.
Memory Verses
- “So then, the law was our guardian until Christ came, in order that we might be justified by faith” (Galatians 3:24, ESV).
Scripture
- Study Passage: Romans 7:7-13
- Support Passages: Romans 2:14-15, Acts 24:24-25, Matthew 14:1-10, I Timothy 1:9-10, Galatians 3:24, Romans 1:20, Galatians 3:10
- Bible Story: Acts 24
Thoughts
- There is a common misunderstanding in regards to the law of God and it often shows itself through the teaching of antinomianism theology. While this term could be rather broad it often refers to those who reject the notation that Christians are commanded to keep the moral law. This is not to say that they support unethical living but rather they believe that scripture teaches that the law has served its purpose and is finished and now you live solely by the Spirit. I believe that this heretical teaching is a result of not fully understanding Paul’s teaching on the law. There are many times when Paul seems to speak harshly about the law not because the law is bad or unholy but because of what it does to man. For example, Romans 7:8 says “but sin, seizing an opportunity through the commandment, produced in me all kinds of covetousness.” Romans 7:11, “for sin, seizing an opportunity through the commandment, deceived me and through it killed me.” But Paul also speaks very highly of the law in Romans 7:12-13, “so the law is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good. Did that which is good, then, bring death to me? By no means! It was sin, producing death in me through what is good, in order that sin might be shown to be sin, and through the commandment might become sinful beyond measure.” Paul makes it rather clear that the laws of God are good, holy, and righteous. God’s law does not cause the sin in man but rather point out the sin that is already within their hearts.
- If God’s commands are holy, righteous, and good and man is inherently sinful and evil then what needs to change, man or God’s law? The obvious answer is man. Instead of expecting a holy, righteous, and unchangeable God to change is character and in doing so changing is moral laws he sent his son to do earth to do what no man could ever do, live a perfect obedient life to the law and die a perfect sacrifice for the sins of those who believe. God’s law and expectations have not changed but rather through his mercy and love provided a way for man to be accepted before him.
- As the memory verse teaches us it is through our faith in Jesus’ perfect life and death that makes a sinner are justified. Salvation is apart from keeping any commands. But we must be careful not error in thinking that the commands play no part in the life of a believer. God’s commands teach us what is good and acceptable and how we should live. His law is what the Holy Spirit uses in the life of a believer sanctifying them, making them more and more like Jesus.
Discussion Questions
- Describe God’s character?
- How closely tied is God’s character to his laws?
- Read through Romans 7:7-13. What does God’s law reveal in an individual?
- Does God’s law cause people to sin? Explain
- God’s law points people to whom? Explain
- How does Paul describe God’s law in the passage of scripture?
- If God’s law is good and people are sinful what needs to change?
- How does God make people acceptable before himself and his law?
- If Jesus lived a perfect life for us what use does the law have for Christians?
Devotional Thoughts, Catechism, Law and Gospel, Moral Law, Ten Commandments, Westminster Shorter Catechism, Family Devotional Guidelines, Phil Anady, Acts 24, Galatians 3, Romans 7, Posted by .
Nov 12
26
Yes, it’s true that nowhere in the scriptures do we find a command to celebrate Christmas, much less Advent. And yes, it’s true that Christ was not born on December 25th (he was probably born in the Spring time).
Christmas and Advent are admittedly traditions established by the church long after the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. While they are certainly not essential to the Christian faith, I do believe they are good traditions. They can help us slow down and to ponder the wonder of the Christ and the salvation that has been provided through him.
Here at Emmaus we desire to make the most out of these traditions by using them to help center our hearts on Jesus. My prayer for you, church, is that as you decorate your home and give gifts this holiday season, Christ would be at the center of it all.
Teach your children about Jesus and share the gospel with those who don’t know him. Use the lights, the tree, the nativity, and the giving of gifts as illustrations to prompt discussion concerning the coming of the Christ and the precious gift of salvation that he has given to all who trust in Him.
Here is a link to a free digital booklet from John Piper and Desiring God Ministries. It is a daily devotional containing short readings for each day of Advent (December 2nd – 25th in 2012). If you would like Emmaus to provide you with a print copy please email mike@emmauscf.org – we would be happy to bring you one on Sunday.
Blessings,
Joe
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Nov 12
19
1. What are the prominent “False Teachings” of todays culture?
2. What are the prominent “False Teachings” that threaten the Church? Why? Explain.
3. How would you feel if you knew that Christ were returning for His people tomorrow? Would you feel comfort, fear, anxiety, etc.? Why? Explain.
4. If a nonbeliever were to say to you the following statement, how would you respond? “The world seems to just be falling apart. If God were real, surely he would not allow such violence and chaos, especially in his supposed ‘Holy Land’ (Israel)”.
5. How can your group encourage one another to live as if the Lord could return any day. Share with and pray for one another.
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Nov 12
18
Have a great Thanksgiving with your friends and family!
“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.” Psalm 107:1
Youth, Phil Anady, Posted by .
Nov 12
18
Doctrinal Standard #40 & 41 (1 of 4 weeks)
- Q. What rules did God first reveal for man to obey?
- A. The rules He first revealed were the moral law.
- Q. Where is the moral law summarized?
- A. The moral law is summarized in the Ten Commandments.
Memory Verses
- “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished” (Matthew 5:17–18, ESV).
Scripture
- Study Passage: Matthew 5:17-20
- Support Passages: Psalms 1, 19, 25:8-15, 119; Deuteronomy 6:4-9,11:18-32, 30:11-20
- Bible Story: Matthew 10:17-31
Thoughts
- Chapter 19.5-19.7 of the Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689 with notes from Peter Masters provides a good description on of how the moral law is an important part of the Christian life.
- “5. The moral law ever binds to obedience everyone, justified people as well as others, and not only out of regard for the matter contained in it, but also out of respect for the authority of God the Creator, Who gave the law. Nor does Christ in the Gospel dissolve this law in any way, but [on the contrary] He considerably strengthens our obligation to obey it.
- 6. Although true believers are not under the law as a covenant of works, to be justified or condemned by it, yet it is of great use to them as well as to others, because as a rule of life it informs them of the will of God and their duty and directs and binds them to walk accordingly.
It also reveals and exposes the sinful pollutions of their natures, hearts and lives, and using it for self-examination they may come to greater conviction of sin, greater humility and greater hatred of their sin. They will also gain a clearer sight of their need of Christ and the perfection of His own obedience [to the law on their behalf].
It is of further use to regenerate people [in self-examination] to restrain their corruptions [sinful tendencies], because of the way in which it forbids sin. The threatening of the law serve to show what their sins actually deserve, and what troubles may be expected in this life because of these sins even by regenerate people who are freed from the curse and undiminished rigours of the law.
The promises connected with the law also show believers God’s approval of obedience, and what blessings they may expect when the law is kept and obeyed, though blessing will not come to them because they have satisfied the law as a covenant of works. [To do this would of course require perfect obedience to every part all the time.] If a man does good and refrains from evil simply because the law encourages to the good and deters him from the evil, that is no evidence that he is under the law rather than under grace.
- 7. The aforementioned uses of the law are not contrary to the grace of the Gospel [the Gospel of undeserved mercy and favour], but they sweetly comply with it, as the Spirit of Christ subdues and enables the will of man to do freely and cheerfully those things which the will of God, which is revealed in the law, requires to be done.” [1]
Discussion Questions
- What is a moral?
- Who decides what is moral? Why
- Name each of the Ten Commandments (Deuteronomy 5 and Exodus 20).
- Why are these considered to be moral laws?
- Can you be accepted before God by keep these commands perfectly? Explain
- How is someone accepted before God?
- How do these laws play an important part in the life of a Christian? (see “Thoughts” section).
[1] Masters, Peter (1982). The Baptist Confession of Faith 1689 – Notes by Peter Masters. Ashland, Ohio, USA; BookMasters, Inc.
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Nov 12
18
I usually post what we are going to be talking about at Youth a couple days prior to our meeting. Last week I was unable to do so but I wanted to share what we discussed.
Last Thursday, we spent the entire time discussing the Gospel Community Group questions. While we briefly discuss these questions week to week last Thursday we took the entire time and were truly blessed by what was talked about.
Here are the questions we discussed:
1. What characteristics have you learned about Peter in studying the first part of his second letter? How can you relate to Peter?
2. Do you fear death? Why? What does Peter tell us in his second letter to give us hope and freedom from fear of death?
3. Are you putting too much hope and focus on this current life or are you focused on the spiritual and eternal? Share.
4. Is your devotion to Christ where you want it to be? Why or why not. Share.
5. What can we do as individuals and as a church to ensure we are preserving the truth of God’s word? Gives examples. Share.
Keep up the great work parents and students!
-Phil
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"Him we proclaim,
warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom,
that we may present everyone mature in Christ."
(Colossians 1:28, ESV)
