The Nature and Purpose of Civil Government, Part 1 (WCF 23.1-2)
/The kingdoms of this world are legitimate institutions, given by God, for the common good of man, but are distinct entities from God's eternal kingdom.
Update on Worldwide Outreach
/Pastor Don Poundstone is a retired minister in the OPC and serves as a liaison of our presbytery to Worldwide Outreach. He took this opportunity to bring and update on these ministries in the OPC.
Lawful Oaths and Vows (WCF 22)
/Vows are a solemn declaration to God of your pledge to carry through on something weighty, lawful and within your ability.
The Trinity and Worship (WCF 21.2-3)
/The correct way to worship God is taught in the Bible and limited to what is taught in the Bible.
Why Worship? (Revelation 4)
/David Inks is the pastor of Westminster OPC in Monroe, WA.
The Source of Instruction in Worship (WCF 21.1)
/Man, being made in God’s image, innately knows that he needs to worship, but does not (innately) know how to worship.
Implications for Us (Ephesians 5:15-33)
/Our earthly marriages and relationships must be informed by the gospel, not the Law, if they are to mirror Christ's relationship to us and this is actually a higher (and harder) calling.
Marriage and the Gospel (Various Texts)
/In the gospel, God meets all the requirements of the Law for both parties so that he can have an unhindered and unending marriage relationship with is people.
Marriage, Divorce and the Prophets (Various Texts)
/The Prophets prosecute a divorce lawsuit where God exercises his right to divorce because of Israel’s infidelity and sends her away (as he had Adam and Eve so many years before).
Guest Teacher Matt Barker
/Pastor Matt Barker is the Associate Pastor at Emmanuel OPC in Kent, WA.
Marriage and the Law (Exodus 21:10-11; Deuteronomy 24:1-5)
/Marriage, under the Law, is a legal relationship that emphasizes individual responsibility to fulfill marital obligations and seeks to protect the rights of the individual.
Marriage in the Garden (Genesis 2:18-3:20)
/Marriage in the Garden of Eden was a picture of unhindered fellowship, but the fall twisted it to be an opportunity to serve self in the pursuit of personal glory.
Series Introduction (Galatians 4:1-5)
/Marriage in the church, today, is in a sad state of affairs because our theology of marriage is poor, resulting in a poor practice.
Report on Quebec
/Eliyah Madsen serves as a missionary associate in Quebec, Canada.
1 Peter Series Conclusion (1 Peter 5:10-14)
/Peter closes his letter by directing his readers eyes to heaven and the Last Day and the eternal peace that defines the kingdom of God.
The Shepherds and the Sheep (1 Peter 5:1-9)
/The elders of the flock are called to be examples in humility for the church to follow in order that they might stand strong against the attacks of the devil.
Fiery Trials (1 Peter 4:12-19)
/Peter directs his readers to understand that suffering is both expected and beneficial in the life of the believer.
The Mind of Christ (1 Peter 4:1-11)
/You are to have the mind of Christ, who put others above himself, and, in view of the coming judgment, seek to serve others above yourself in the love of Christ.
The Hope of Heaven (1 Peter 3:8-22)
/Peter summarizes all he has just said about serving others above yourself as brotherly love, then calls you to defend the hope (of heaven) that is in you before a watching world.
Submission to Authority, Part 2 (1 Peter 2:18-3:7)
/Christ’s pattern of submission on the cross informs all that we do, whether it is in submitting or in leading, we are called to take up our cross in humility.