The Gospel of Inclusion, known by other names such as “inclusion,” “inclusivism,” “universalism,” “universal reconciliation,” or “ultimate reconciliation,” is nothing new in church history. Certain church fathers endorsed the view, and the early church ultimately took a turn in its theology where the fire of Hell was viewed as “purgatorial” or “transformative” in nature…
The Gospel: Divine Initiative, Human Response, Part 2 (Luke 8:4-8, 11-15; Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23; Mark 4:3-9, 13-20; Falling Away Series)
Luke 8:4-8, 11-15 4 And when a great multitude had gathered, and they had come to Him from every city, He spoke by a parable: 5 “A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell by the wayside; and it was trampled down, and the birds of the air devoured…
The Gospel: Divine Initiative, Human Response, Part 1 (Luke 8:4-8, 11-15; Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23; Mark 4:3-9, 13-20; Falling Away Series)
Luke 8:4-8, 11-15 4 And when a great multitude had gathered, and they had come to Him from every city, He spoke by a parable: 5 “A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell by the wayside; and it was trampled down, and the birds of the air devoured…
Great Expectation (Luke 13:6-9, Falling Away Series)
Luke 13:1-9, NKJV There were present at that season some who told Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus answered and said to them, “Do you suppose that these Galileans were worse sinners than all other Galileans, because they suffered such things? 3 I tell you, no;…
State of the Church Address: House Churches, Romans 16:3-5; 1 Corinthians 16:19 (The Essential Church First-Year Anniversary)
NOTE: Please see the bottom of the page for the order of service. First Church Anniversary for The Essential Church State of The Church Address Sermon PDF Sermon Subject: “House Churches” Scripture: Romans 16:3-5; 1 Corinthians 16:19 House churches. Depending on whom you ask, it’s a concept with mixed impressions. Some know about…
Remain in the Vine, Continued (John 15:9-17, Falling Away Series)
John 15:1-17, NKJV “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in Me, and I in…
Remain in the Vine, John 15:1-17 (Falling Away Series)
John 15:1-17, NKJV “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in Me, and I in…
Why We Don’t Celebrate Easter, Part 3: How Then Shall We Live?
Doctrine Notes (Why We Don’t Celebrate Easter, Part 3: How Then Shall We Live?) Why We Don’t Celebrate Easter, Part 3_ How Then Shall We Live_ Series recap Biblical doctrine of Passover: Exodus 12, Numbers 9, 2 Chronicles 30, 1 Corinthians 5, etc. We looked at the doctrine of Passover, including God’s…
