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Curriculum Philosophy

We have been in the process of developing new curriculum.  Here is some of the rational and purpose.   Our goal is to develop fully devoted followers of Christ–disciples who know and apply the Word of God consistently and faithfully in all areas of life. This requires faithful biblical teaching and relational connections. Our curriculum …

Church, Musings

Priority of Relationships

Without a cultural shift in our view of the priority of relationships–intentional, available, authentic (real) and accountable–individuals and the church will never be what God intended–a visible demonstration of His grace. With all the diversity, dysfunction, discomfort and the disease of sin in our own lives only God’s grace and the Holy Spirit can change …

Theology

The Atonement-Part 3

Definition The atonement is the cross-work of Christ in which He once for all died (Sacrifice) in our place (Substitution) paying the price for our sin (Redemption) to satisfied God’s holy wrath (Propitiation/Satisfaction) allowing us by faith to be made new creature (Regenerated, imparting eternal life) by being declared righteous (free from all sin past, …

Theology

The Atonement-Part 2

2 Corinthians 5:11-21 is an amazing, profound passage. Profoundly deep, profoundly encouraging, and profoundly convicting. Profoundly Deep The message of this passage is the gospel, the simplicity with which Paul states it and the implications are staggering. First, 5:14-15 For the love of Christ controls us, because we have concluded this: that one has died …