Based on the biblical teaching about the person and the work of the Holy Spirit, what would we expect to see, hear, and experience if the Holy Spirit was truly at work in a local congregation. I think Scripture points us to at least 7 realities.
God’s modus operandi is about taking the broken and mending it. He is in the fixing business.
Of course, if you want to know what John Calvin taught, you should read Calvin himself. But, for those who want to study the “Five Points,” here are five helpful books.
Believe it or not, I had never heard all of the verses to “Joy to the World.”
Lord willing, in the spring of 2025, we plan to teach a series on the Apostles’ Creed at Immanuel. In preparation for this series, I purchased several books on the Apostles’ Creed. The following three are my favorites, with one bonus book thrown in for good measure.
One of the ways pornography enslaves us is that we simply don’t talk about it. Sin thrives in secrecy.
This book is truly and remarkably insightful with respect to the character of God, the nature of man, and the grace of God that changes our wills. Consider the following quotes, and consider reading The Confessions for yourself!
There is a direct correlation between your thoughts and your character. What we think about throughout the day shapes us so much that we will become what we think.
Before I get to the heart of this post, let me beat you to the punch and say what you’re probably thinking. I’m a pastor, so I go to church because it’s my job and I’m paid to show up on Sunday morning.
Regular Pastor 