"The Gospel" -- 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

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This Week's White Horse Inn

The Parables of Jesus (Part 5)

Jesus taught that a person is not worthy of being his disciple unless that person hates his father and mother. In fact, he goes on to say that a disciple of his must also “hate his own life.” On this program, the hosts will take a look at texts such as this as they discuss parables of costly discipleship in their continuing series through the Parables of Jesus.

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Who Said That?

"Without directing their people to do good works and to fund good works through their tithes, these Two-Kingdoms preachers are no better than thieves—an organized scheme of extortion to line their pockets and build bigger buildings while preaching sermons about why our funds should go to pay preachers and build buildings. This is organized crime—a Pulpit Mafia, Gangsters for Jesus."

Who said that?  Please leave your guess in the comments section below.  No google searches or cheating.

Update on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 09:23AM by Kim Riddlebarger

This rant is from Joel McDurmon, research editor for American Vision.  This is just one outrageous complaint from his essay, "Two Kingdoms Tyranny." Two Kingdoms Tyranny

Tonight's Academy Lecture--Amillennialism 101

Lecture Title:  "Romans 9-11"

When:  Tonight, November 5, @ 7:30 p.m.

Lecture Contents:  In this section of his letter to the Romans, Paul addresses the question of Israel's future and how Jews will relate to God's plan for the Gentiles during the inter-advental period.

Instructor:  Dr. Kim Riddlebarger

Textbooks:  A Case for Amillennialism (Baker 2003), The Man of Sin (Baker, 2006)

About the Academy:  The Academy meets at Christ Reformed Church in Anaheim.  The lectures begin at 7:30 p.m., are free of charge, and are followed by a time for questions and answers, as well as a time for fellowship and refreshments.

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New URC Plant in Missoula, MT

Live in Missoula?  Know anyone who does?

There is a new Bible study meeting there with the intention of forming a URCNA congregation.  Jared Beaird is the church planter.  The potential church plant is under the oversight of the Belgrade URC.  Jared is a recent WSC graduate and a good guy.

Here's the info:  Missoula church plant

VanDrunen's Book on the Two Kingdoms Is Here!

David VanDrunen's book on the two kingdoms is finally out.  Just got my copy.  This is an important book--given all the angst and misinformation about "radical two kingdom theology."

Dr. VanDrunen discusses his book with Scott Clark here:  Office Hours: Living in God's Two Kingdoms 

Also, you might enjoy the recent discussion of the two kingdoms and the Belgic Confession, on Darryl Hart's blog (Hart on the Belgic Confession and the Two Kingdoms) with a follow-up by Wes Bredenhof (Wes Bredenhof on the Belgic Confession).

"Christ Justifies the Ungodly" -- Romans 4:1-8

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This Week's White Horse Inn

The Parables of Jesus (Part 4)

What is the basic point of the parable of the Good Samaritan? Most people would probably say that it's a nice story that teaches us to be helpful to those in need. But as we've been seeing in this series, there is a deeper meaning that many overlook. On this program, the hosts will walk through this and other similar parables relating to the theme of sin and grace. The White Horse Inn: know what you believe and why you believe it!

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Who Said That?

"We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel."

Leave your guess in the comments section below.  Please, no google searches or cheating.  Answer to follow in one week.

Update on Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 05:45PM by Kim Riddlebarger

This is article three, from the Mormon Articles of Faith.

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Reformation Weekend at Christ Reformed Church

 

Friday, October 29 @ 7:30p.m.

Lutheran theologian Robert Preus once said that one of the best ways to learn the Christian faith, was to "sing the faith into our hearts."  Join us on Friday, October 29 at 7:30 p.m. for our third annual Reformation Hymn Festival as we seek to do just that.

Our hymn festival will follow the Heidelberg Catechism's three-fold division of guilt, grace and gratitude.  Through the reading of Scripture and our confessions, and through singing the Psalms and the great hymns of the Reformed tradition, we'll be reminded of our guilt before God, the greatness of God's grace toward us in Jesus Christ, and having "sung the faith into our hearts," Lord willing, we will leave with our hearts filled with gratitude.

There is no cost for the Hymn Festival so come and join us for an evening of wonderful hymns, teaching and fellowship.

Sunday, October 31 @ 10:30 a.m.

Christ Reformed Church celebrates its fourteenth anniversary on Sunday.  I will be preaching on Romans 4:1-8, "Him Who Justifies the Ungodly."

If you are looking for a church, come out and join us!