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Theology

Romans 11:33 – Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways!

Theology is the study of the nature of God, such as his attributes, his person, his relationship with humanity, and all spiritual truths which emanate from Him. Here you will find articles and resources to begin to understand the Christian theology which is the basis for our faith and our assurances of salvation.

You can begin to explore the foundation of our theological beliefs by reading our Articles of Faith, our Church Covenant, and the London Baptist Confession of 1689 (external site).

The Second Greatest Display of God’s Love

PSALM 86:15 – But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.”   THEME OF THE DAY:  THE SECOND GREATEST DISPLAY OF GOD’S LOVE.  Here is a quick and easy two question Bible test.  The answer to the first question is obvious.  The second question?  It is described all through today’s…

Our Motive In All We Do

1 CORINTHIANS 10:31 – So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”   THEME OF THE DAY:  OUR MOTIVE IN ALL WE DO. Today’s scripture is what I call “a danger verse.”  I’ll explain.  There are many verses that well-taught and excellent students of the Word know and even are able to cite from…

Saying “No” For The Sake of Others

1 CORINTHIANS 10:23-24 – “All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up. Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor.”   THEME OF THE DAY:  SAYING “NO” FOR THE SAKE OF OTHERS.  As Christians, there are at least two truths about our conduct in the…

Dealing With Relational Conflict

1 SAMUEL 30:3-6 – And when David and his men came to the city, they found it burned with fire, and their wives and sons and daughters taken captive. Then David and the people who were with him raised their voices and wept until they had no more strength to weep. David’s two wives also had been taken captive, Ahinoam of Jezreel…

No Fanfare, Attention, Or Seeking of Praise

JOHN 13:1-5, 12-17 – Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. During supper, when the devil had already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray…

Each New Day is A New Start

LAMENTATIONS 3:18-23 – So I say, “My endurance has perished; so has my hope from the LORD.” Remember my affliction and my wanderings, the wormwood and the gall! My soul continually remembers it and is bowed down within me. But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come…