Martin Luther, The Gospel, “Beat it into their heads continually”
At Genesis, we love the Gospel. It is the only bullet in our gun. I have always been challenged by this quote from Martin Luther about the truth and importance of the Gospel. As pastor, it challenges me continually as I ask if I am faithful in proclaiming the Gospel and counseling people to believe […]
Original Sin – Importance and Fairness
The story of the Fall in Genesis 3 is a narrative that answers the question, “What is wrong with the world?” Adam and Eve choose autonomy, and decide they would rather be their own god rather than finding their joy in being creatures that are created in the image of God. They choose to be […]
Resources on Creation & Science
Below is a list of good books & resources on topic, some written by scientists and scholars, about the issue of science and creation. The Case for a Creator by Lee Strobel *This book also has a student version and a children’s version Battle for the Beginning by John MacArthur Evolution: The Challenge of the […]
Questions about Creation – Theories, Ideas, Science, Etc.
We took a look at the story of creation on Sunday. Time in the sermon did not permit me to examine all the questions this topic raises or the differences of opinions Christians can hold. Issues such as the age of the earth, what the “days” of creation actually mean, and the discussion between science […]
Used a clip from this sermon by Louie Giglio from the Desiring God National Conference in 2011 in the service this morning, and wanted to post the entire sermon on the blog here. If you have time, listen, or you can visit this link to see it on Desiring God’s website. http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/conference-messages/the-global-god-who-gives-the-great-commission https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzBwyV93t0E