This Week's White Horse Inn

The Messiah (Part 2)

Some may be able to write the gospel on a dime, but God progressively revealed it over a thousand years in an unfolding drama throughout the pages of sixty-six books. On this edition of the program, the hosts continue to explore Christ’s messianic mission as it is announced throughout the Old Testament Scriptures. In this episode, they are continuing their discussion of the book of Genesis.

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This Week at Christ Reformed Church (December 5-11)

Sunday Morning (12/11):  On the third Sunday in Advent we are addressing the angel Gabriel's appearance to Mary and the so-called "Magnificat" (Luke 1:26-56).

Sunday Afternoon:  We take up a discussion Lord's Day 27 of our catechism and Q & A 72-74 which deal with the sacrament of baptism.  Our afternoon service begins @ 1:15 p.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study:  We are continuing our series on the sacraments, and this week we'll begin making the biblical case for infant baptism.  Bible study begins at 7:00 p.m.

The Academy:  The Academy will re-convene in February 2012.

The Christ Reformed Christmas Party (Friday, December 9, @ 7:00 p.m.):  You are cordially invited to join us for our annual Christmas party.  Always a time for great food and a chance to sing Christmas carols.

For more information and directions, check out the Christ Reformed website:  Christ Reformed Church

"The Way of Peace" -- Luke 1:57-80

Here's the audio from this morning's sermon for the second Sunday in Advent:

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Audio from Ken Samples' Academy Lecture

Here's the audio from Ken Sample’s Academy lecture (12/02) entitled “Clear Pointers to God  - Explanatory Power and Broad Scope of Christian Theism - Summary.”

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This Week's White Horse Inn

The Messiah (Part 1)

For the past year, White Horse Inn hosts have been exploring the theme of The Great Commission, and throughout this series they’ve not only focused on Jesus’ command to “go and make disciples of all nations,” but also on the importance of understanding the message that is to be taken. And that message is not about us, our transformation, or self-improvement program, but rather about Christ and his mission of redemption. In this program, the hosts will begin a four-part series exploring this theme of Christ’s messianic mission as it unfolds throughout the Old Testament Scriptures.

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Oldest Known Photo of a Baseball Game

Someone put up a link to this photo on a Yankee blog a while back, and I thought some of you might enjoy it.

The photographer was taking a picture of Company K, of the 48th Regiment of the New York Volunteers, at Fort Pulaski, Georgia, in Savannah Harbor in 1862.  Behind Company K are a group of soldiers playing baseball.  Supposedly, this is the oldest known photo of a baseball game.

This Week at Christ Reformed Church (November 28-December 4)

Sunday Morning (12/04):  For the second Sunday in Advent we are addressing the prophecy of Malachi 2:17-4:6, and its fulfillment in Zechariah's vision (Luke 1:57-80).

Sunday Afternoon:  We take up a discussion Lord's Day 26 of our catechism and Q & A 69-71 which deal with the sacrament of baptism.  Our afternoon service begins @ 1:15 p.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study:  We are continuing our series on the sacraments, and this week we'll be going through the biblical-theological background of the covenants.  Bible study begins at 7:00 p.m.

The Academy:  The Academy meets Friday night, December 2 @ 7:30 p.m., as we are working our way through the second chapter of Mike Horton's theology text, The Christian Faith.

Also Ken Samples is continuing his series on his forthcoming book, "CLEAR Pointers to God:  The Biblical God as the Best Explanation for the Meaningful Realities of Life." Ken's book will be released by Baker Books in the spring-summer of 2012. 

For more information and directions, check out the Christ Reformed website:  Christ Reformed Church

"Preach the Word" -- A Sermon for the Ordination of Mr. Chris Coleman

Here's the audio from this morning's ordination sermon.  This was a great day in the life of our church!

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This Week's White Horse Inn

Repentance and Personal Transformation

On the previous edition of White Horse Inn, the hosts discussed the problems associated with a “try it, you’ll like it” approach to the Christian faith. But does the Christian faith make a practical difference in a person’s life? Should converts to Christianity expect to experience real transformation? How should we think about remaining sin? Will Christians continue to struggle with habitual sins, or is that possibly a sign that they are not really true believers? The hosts tackle these questions and more on this edition of the program (originally aired June 22, 2008).

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Mike Horton on Thanksgiving and Gratitude

While I was doing another lame google search for new Thanksgiving images so as to leave the annual generic Thanksgiving wishes here on my blog, Michael Horton was busy crafting an incredibly insightful essay on a theology of thankfulness/gratitude. 

So, instead of yet another picture of a Turkey dinner with all the fixins, I'll suggest you take a moment and read Horton's essay.  You can find it here: Horton on the Thanksgiving Parade

I have much for which to be thankful--my wife and family, church, friends, etc.  But I am also thankful to have a friend and compatriot that is as insightful as Michael Horton!

A blessed and happy thanksgiving to all of you!