It may appear that Abraham is a mere example of someone who once trusted God and somehow illustrates how we are to trust God.  But a closer look reveals that Abraham is more than an example.  Through Abraham, God moves his plan of salvation toward Christ, reveals the gospel of justification by grace and faith, […]

In this week’s podcast, Justin and Scott discuss how the doctrine of justification influences our interactions with one another.

The heart of the gospel is that God declares us right with himself, based on the righteous work of Christ on the cross, as a gift of grace to be received by faith. The gospel transforms every relationship we have; with God, with ourselves, and with others.  This is why we say with the apostle […]

This week, Justin and Scott discuss the concept of indwelling sin. From Sunday, we saw the condition of all humanity, but what role does sin play in our lives now that we have placed our faith in Christ?

The gospel is good news, but it is only received by those who see their need. We all need the gospel because we all are sinners. If we deny our sinfulness, or downplay just how sinful we are, we will not be open to the saving grace of God in Christ. If we continue to […]

Justin and Scott talk about the sermon from Sunday and how Jesus being our mediator helps us interact and view the world outside the church. This week we regather as a church and Scott discuses how we should approach this Sunday given our many feelings and emotions.