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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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10:00am Corporate Worship
In the Emmaus Chapel at Cornerstone
26089 Girard St.
Hemet, CA 92544
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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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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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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.
Jun 12
12
Hello Church,
Just wanted to remind you that it’s time to sign up for Emmaus Essentials – Making Sense of Who God Is.
The class will start on July 3rd and run through the rest of the summer.
I was reviewing the subject this past week and I can tell you that it’s going to be a good one!
Click HERE to join!
Blessings,
Joe
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Jun 12
11
Doctrinal Standard #26 (Week 3 of 3)
- Q. How is Christ a king?
- A. As a king, Christ brings us under His power, rules and defends us, and restrains and conquers all His and all our enemies.
Memory Verses
- “Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25 For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. 26 For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?” (Matthew 16:24–26, ESV).
Scripture
- Study Passage: Matthew 16:13-28
- Support Passages: Discipline: Mark 8:27-33, Luke 9:18-22, John 6:68-69; II Thessalonians 3:6, 14-15; Officers: Acts 14:20-23, 20:28; I Timothy 3; Acts 6; Offices: Ephesians 4:1-16; 1 Corinthians 12; Judgment: John 5:19-29; Law: Matthew 5-7
- Bible Story: Matthew 17:1-8
Thoughts
- “After [Jesus’] resurrection, [he] was given by God the Father far greater authority over the church and over the universe. God raised him up and ‘made him sit at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come; and he has put all things under his feet and has made him the head over all things for the church’ (Eph. 1:20-22; Matt. 28:18; 1 Cor. 15:25). That authority over the church and over the universe will be more fully recognized by people when Jesus returns to earth in power and great glory to reign (Matt. 26:64; 2 Thes. 1:7-10; Rev 19:11-16). On that day he will be acknowledged as ‘King of kings and Lord of lords’ (Rev. 19:16) and every knee shall bow to him (Phil. 2:10).” [1]
- Every human being is a worshiper. We either worship the creation or the creator. As Christians we are called by Christ to deny our desires to worship self, material possessions, and the lust of the world. Christ has called us to die to ourselves and to live and worship the true and living King! When we submit our lives to the one and only King Jesus we begin to experience a life full of “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control” (Galatians 5:22–23).
Discussion Questions
- What does it mean that Jesus is King over all?
- How does this make you feel?
- The memory verse tells us to deny ourselves and take up our cross. What does that mean?
- What does Jesus mean when he said, “for whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it”?
- Why is it wise that we follow King Jesus instead of all our desires?
[1] Grudem, Wayne (1994). Systematic Theology. Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA; Zondervan Publishing House.
Devotional Thoughts, Systematic Theology, Wayne Grudem, Westminster Shorter Catechism, Family Devotional Guidelines, Phil Anady, Matthew 16, Matthew 17, Posted by .
Jun 12
4
Doctrinal Standard #26 (Week 2 of 3 )
- Q. How is Christ a king?
- A. As a king, Christ brings us under His power, rules and defends us, and restrains and conquers all His and all our enemies.
Memory Verses
- “Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (Philippians 2:9–11, ESV).
Scripture
- Study Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28
- Support Passages: Psalm 8:6; Ephesians 1:20-23, 6:10-13; Philippians 2:9-10; Hebrews 1:13, 2:8, 10:12-13
- Bible Story: Matthew 4:1-11
Thoughts
- C.I. Williamson provides a great explanation and meaningful insight behind the spiritual truths found in this week’s doctrinal standard. Below is an excerpt taken from his book, The Westminster Shorter Catechism (pg. 112-114).
- “Let us notice, in the first place, then, that the kingly work of Jesus Christ is a present spiritual activity. And perhaps it will help to make this clear if we contrast the teaching of the Catechism with a rather popular modern error called dispensationalism. Most people who hold to dispensational teaching are orthodox when it comes to many fundamental doctrines of our faith. But they have fallen under the influence of an artificial system of Bible interpretation. This system divides Bible history into certain periods (or dispensations) in which it is said that God has had different ways of dealing with men. During the time of Moses, for example, it is said that God dealt with men according to law, whereas at the present He deals with men by grace. The truth is, of course, that God has always maintained the law and always dealt with sinners (since the fall) by grace as the only way of salvation. But the point of interest here is that according to dispensationalists , Christ is not yet king. Dispensationalists say that He came to offer himself to the Jews as king, but when they refused, He delayed His kingdom. In the meantime God is saving men by the instrumentality of the Church. But when Christ comes again, then He will establish His kingdom, and rule on earth for 1,000 years, much after the manner of present earthly kings, except for the moral perfection of His reign.”
- “Against this teaching stands clear teaching of Scripture. (1) The kingdom of Christ is already in existence. Paul says that when God has ‘delivered us from the power of darkness’ He also ‘hath translated un into the kingdom of his dear Son’ (Col. 1:13). (2) The kingdom of Christ is also spiritual and invisible. Jesus said, ‘My kingdom of God cometh not with observation’ (Luke 17:20). (3) It is a kingdom which will never end (Dan 2:44; 2 Peter 1:11), although it will give way to more perfect state of things at the end of the world (1 Cor. 15:24). His kingdom is now being extended. It will then be complete. So the basic error of the dispensationalist is that they separate the kingdom of Jesus Christ from the Church.”
- “We must notice, in the second place, however, that it is also an error to say that the kingdom is the Church. This is the great error of the Roman Catholic Church. According to this teaching, the Roman Catholic Church itself represents the kingdom of Christ in this world. That is why the effort is made to bring everything under the control of this Church. Every kind of organization and institution – schools, labor unions, political parties, etc. – should take orders from the Church. Only in this way, it is said, can Jesus Christ rule over all of life. He does this by means of His vicar, the Pope.”
- “The Reformed view is this: while the Church and the kingdom of Jesus Christ are closely related, they are not identical. Christ is the king and head of the Church. But He also rules over a kingdom that includes much more than the Church. Thus it is the Reformed view that Christ should rule over every sphere of life, but not that the Church should exercise control over other organizations. The Church must indeed teach the Lord’s people what the Bible has to say about Christian schools, labor relations, politics, etc., but then it si the responsibility of the people to work out these principles under the direct kingship of Christ. In each sphere (or circle of life activity), in other words, the believer is directly responsible to Christ. It is Christ himself who rules the hearts of His people by His word and Spirit. And it is by this direct rule of His people which He effects in all that they do that the kingdom of Christ exists in this world.” [1]
- C.I. Williamson provides a figure to help illustrate the three different views (see attached).
Discussion Questions
- Read 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 and discus if Jesus Christ is a king at this present time.
- How does it make you feel that Jesus Christ is The King right now?
- There might be times when it doesn’t seem like Jesus is a King in charge. Why do you think that is?
- Scripture teaches that part of God’s kingdom is already in place here on earth. Why do you think God hasn’t fully given us His Kingdom?
- Read through the memory verse and discuss how Jesus is sovereign over all and will bring about the praise and honor that is due to Him.
[1] Williamson, C.I. (2003). The Westminster Shorter Catechism – 2nd Edition. Phillipsburg, New Jersey, USA; P&R Publishing Company.
Study Guides, Westminster Shorter Catechism, Family Devotional Guidelines, Phil Anady, 1 Corinthians 15, Matthew 4, Philippians 2, Posted by .
May 12
30
This week Joe discussed the application of the Law in New Testament Christianity. Several passages were used. See emmauscf.org/sermons for a complete list of scriptures used.
Observation
1. Are there any cultural or background issues that are important in understanding the listed passages?
2. What key word(s)/phrase(s) really stand(s) out to you in these passages of scripture? Why are/is they/it important?
3. Which scripture passage did you find most intriguing or interesting? Why?
Interpretation
1. Compare at least 3 of the used passages with at least 3 other Bible versions (NIV, ESV, NASB, NKJV, Ect.) What similarities/differences do you observe? Share with your group.
2. Are there any verbs, commands, prepositions, or conjunctions, that seemed to stand out (if any)? What? Why? Share.
3. Read through at least 2-3 commentaries on the listed passage and share what your learned with your group. Here are some free online resources. (http://net.bible.org) (http://www.blueletterbible.org/) (http://biblia.com)
Application
1. What were the three types of “Laws” discussed in the sermon?
2. Why is the Law still important for believers today?
3. What did Jesus mean when He said “I have not come to abolish the law but to fulfill the law”? Matt 5:17
4. How did the sermon about the Jewish Passover help in your understanding of the Law? Share.
Study Guides, Gospel Community Groups, Russell Schmidt, Posted by .
May 12
28
Doctrinal Standard #26 (Week 1 of 3)
- Q. How is Christ a king?
- A. As a king, Christ brings us under His power, rules and defends us, and retrains and conquers all His and all our enemies.
Memory Verses
- “He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end” (Luke 1:32–33, ESV).
Scripture
- Study Passage: Acts 2:29-42
- Support Passages: Genesis 49:10; Numbers 24:17; II Samuel 7:16; Psalms 2, 45, 72, 110; Isaiah 7:14, 9:6-7; Daniel 7:13-14; Micah 5:2; Zechariah 9:9; Luke 1:31-33; John 18:33-38; Revelation 1, 19:16, etc.
- Bible Story: Matthew 21:1-11 (Zechariah 9:9)
Thoughts
- Peter, in his sermon as recorded in Acts 2, contrasts King David with King Jesus. Peter reminds his audience that King David died, was buried, and his remains are in the ground. Jesus, being of the lineage of King David was crucified, buried, and then resurrected and is seated at the right hand of God forever ruling over His people.
- “In the Old Testament the king has authority to rule over the nation of Israel. In the New Testament, Jesus was born to be King of the Jews (Matt.2:2), but he refused any attempt by the people to try and make him an earthly king with earthly military and political power (John 6:15). He told Pilate, “My kingship is not of this world; if my kingship were of this world, my servants would fight, that I might be handed over to the Jew; but my kingship is not from the world” (John 18:36). Nonetheless, Jesus did have a Kingdom whose arrival he announced in his preaching (Matt 4:17, 23; 12:28, et al.) He is in fact the true King of the new people of God. Thus, Jesus refused to rebuke his disciples who cried out at his triumphal entry into Jerusalem, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Luke 19:38; cf. vv.39-40; also Matt 21:5; John 1:49; Acts 17:7). [1]
Discussion Questions
- What type of king did most of the people of Jesus’ day expect Him to be?
- What makes Jesus like no other king?
- How does Christ bring us under His power?
- How does Christ rule and defend us?
- How will Christ conquer all of His and all our enemies?
[1] Grudem, Wayne (1994). Systematic Theology. Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA; Zondervan Publishing House.
Study Guides, Westminster Shorter Catechism, Family Devotional Guidelines, Phil Anady, Acts 2, Luke 1, Matthew 21, Posted by .
May 12
24
As of May 10th, we now have the ability to give on The City through any smartphone!
Using your smartphone’s web browser, navigate to https://emmausrbc.org
Touch on “The City” link on the right side about half way down the page and log in.
Touch the “…” icon on the top right
Then select “Giving”
Enter the amount you’d like to give and any information needed!
On an iOS device, you can touch the icon on the bottom middle of your screen and select “Add to Home Screen” to create a shortcut to this page (it will look like an app on your home screen). I believe you are able to do the same with an Android device. Please don’t hesitate to ask me any questions regarding this!
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May 12
22
Doctrinal Standard #25 (Week 3 of 3)
- Q. How is Christ a priest?
- A. As a priest, Christ offered Himself up once as a sacrifice for us to satisfy divine justice and to reconcile us to God, and He continually intercedes for us.
Memory Verses
- “ Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us” (Romans 8:34, ESV).
Scripture
- Study Passage: John 17
- Support Passages: John 14:6; Romans 8:31-39; Hebrews 4:14-16, 7:23-8:3; I John 1:9-2:2
- Bible Story: Numbers 16
Thoughts
- According to John 17, while Jesus Christ was on earth he prayed for his current disciples and for those who would believe. Jesus prayed that the Father would “keep” all those who are His (assurance of salvation). Jesus prayed to the Father and asked Him to allow His followers to have His joy. He asked God to not take His followers out of the world but to “keep them from the evil one.” He asked the Father to sanctify, or, to set apart believers by the word of truth. Jesus prayed that all of His current and future followers might be of one mind in a loving community of faith. Jesus also prayed that His followers would one day return with Christ and witness His magnificent glory.
- Not only does Jesus Christ pray to and interact with God on our behalf, He also communicated to mankind on God’s behalf. Jesus mentions in His prayer (John 17) that He accomplished the work that the Father had given Him. Jesus mentions how He came from the Father bringing the truth of God to the world. Hebrews 1:1–4 explains it this way, “long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.”
- Jesus Christ, as our High Priest, intercedes on our behalf before God the Father and He intercedes on God’s behalf before us. When we worship God the Father, Jesus Christ is the conduit or the door by which we are able to approach and be accepted before our Mighty Lord.
Discussion Questions
- Read John 17. Who is Jesus praying for?
- How does this make you feel?
- List and discuss the types of things Jesus prayed for.
- How does this make you feel?
- Why do we need Jesus to intercede or mediate for us?
- Jesus intercedes for us before God, but how does Jesus intercede for God before us?
Devotional Thoughts, Westminster Shorter Catechism, Family Devotional Guidelines, Phil Anady, John 17, Numbers 16, Romans 8, Posted by .
May 12
16
I’m sure you have noticed that its been a while since we last posted here. It’s my plan to resume this post starting in late August early September when school starts back up.
Thanks and God Bless
-Phil
Youth, Westminster Shorter Catechism, Phil Anady, 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)
