Sacraments, Calvinism, “free-will”, ministry of the Word, stewardship, the “ministry of death”, the priesthood of all believers, and more…

An excellent class  (do not adjust your set – this one recorded in mono…but don’t let that cause you to miss this barn burner):

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listen in to >  The Ministry of the Word vs.The Ministry of Death

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Thank you, Pastor Mark.

Thank you to flicker and imkukie, for the photo.

 

 

 

 

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Sanctification – The Theology of the Cross – and the similarities between Evangelical and Roman Catholic theologies

Where does the Christian life start?  From the resurrection…or the cross?

A good one. It will no doubt ruffle a few feathers…but then the pure gospel always seems to do that.

Enjoy:

Listen to >Sanctification vis a’ vis the Theology of the Cross

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Thanks, Pastor Mark.
And thanks to flickr and mirandoll, for the photo.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Starting off on the wrong foot in the Christian life

This class expands on the “free-will” topic, and how an improper understanding brings the believer to the wrong focus:

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 Listen > Starting off on the wrong foot in the Christian life

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Thanks, Pastor Mark.

And thanks to flickr and genebob, for the photo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Free-will…or bound-will?

Romans class. Jutification by faith, apart from the law.

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Listen in > Start with freedom…and you’ll end in bondage

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Thanks, Pastor Mark.

Thanks to flickr and Mike Heywood, for the photo.

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There is NO escape. (Romans class)

Try this one on for size:

click > Attempting to escape the wrath of God

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Thanks, Pastor Mark.

Thanks to flickr and trincheta, for the photo of Harry Houdini.

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Attempting to escape the wrath of God

Pastor Mark  finishes up the first major section of Romans (the old eon).

If anyone thinks that Paul will soften his view of mankind and what he has wrought through his/her willful disobedience to God, then you have another thing coming. If this view does not paint you into the corner…then…well…God help you.

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 I tried to fix the recording…but I only made it worse. (kind of like when we focus on our obedience to God)

Anyway, I try again when I get some time. Hopefully within a day or two. Sorry about that.

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Thank you, Pastor Mark.

And thanks also to flickr and to Hawaiin Sea, for the photo of the cryogenic capsules.

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How to pray in light of a proper understanding of the Trinity

 

This excerpt from the last class in the series on Trinitarian and Christological controversies, deals with the question of prayer in the life of the Christian.

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I will put the entire class up in a day or two.

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Give a listen to the 6 minute clip :

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 > How we ought address God and pray in light of the Trinity

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Thanks, Pastor Mark.

Thank you, also, to flickr and vuile, for the photo.

 

 

 

 

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Romans 2012 class #3

What happened to class #2?  We did record it but the dorky sound guy (me) messed something up so that it cannot be transferred from the CD.  Pastor Mark does recap that class at the start of this class (#3), so you won’t be missing too much.

We’re starting to move into a bit deeper water now, so grab your Bible and enjoy the class.

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 click > Romans 2012 class #3

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Thank you, Pastor Mark.

And thanks also to Pastor Mark, for the photo of the Temple of Vesta in the Roman Forum. 

 

 

 

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Part 2 of ‘Trinitarian and Christological controversies’

More interesting and informative background on some of the early heretical ‘isms’ that were a prelude to the Ecumenical Councils where the Creeds were formed to answer and refute them, and to set forth a proper understanding, according to these Councils. 

Many of these ‘isms’ are still around today within churches and in cults, where there are claims to Christianity.

Pastor Mark explains the importance of a proper understanding of the Trinity and a proper Christology as it has direct bearing on our understanding of God’s saving work for sinners.

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click > Part 2 of Trinitarian and Christological controversies

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Thank you, Pastor Mark.

Thanks also to flickr and  Bachspics, for the photo of the Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City, UT.

 

 

 

 

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Trinitarian and Christological controversies

Here’s a very interesting and informative class on those who have historically denied the human nature of Christ, or the true Divinty of Christ.  Also, those who have denied the Trinity and some of the reasons why they did (some still do).

Join Pastor Mark and the class for:

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click> Trinitarian and Christological Controversies

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Thank you, Pastor Mark.

And thanks also to flickr and pouriya2007, for the photo of the icon depicting the First Council of Nicaea.

 

 

 

 

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