Nov 18, 2021 | Devotional, History, Sunday Sermons, Theology
The only true ritual in Christianity involves a piece of bread and a cup. We call it the Lord’s Supper or Holy Communion. It centers entirely on Christ and Him crucified. He is the substance of our redemption. In the Lord’s Supper, symbols are used to...
Dec 23, 2020 | Devotional, Theology
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. … And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us … No one has ever seen God; the only God, who is at the Father’s side, he has made him known. – John 1:1, 14, 18 Man cannot know God apart...
Oct 8, 2020 | Conferences, Devotional, Theology
Recently, Pastor Manny was privileged to speak at the Exalting Christ Conference hosted by Community Bible Church in Vallejo, CA. Here is an opportunity to hear this message. May Christ be glorified as we look deeper into the mind of Christ. The Mind of the Man Christ...
Sep 4, 2020 | Theology, Worship Service
The Father has never been without His Son, or without His Holy Spirit. For They are all three co-eternal and co-essential. There is neither first nor last; for They are all three one, in truth, in power, in goodness, and in mercy. – Belgic Confession excerpt (Article...
Jul 1, 2020 | Devotional, Evangelism, Shepherding, Theology
Today’s headlines are filled with bad news. But we proclaim the gospel, which means “good news.” Sadly, confusion clouds its glory. Some urge a “social” gospel—one that promotes social justice, claiming that this is what Jesus preached and what the church needs to...
Oct 30, 2019 | History, The Reformation, Theology
Familiarity breeds contempt. Spoiled children often lack proper motivation and appreciation. Could this be true of us—great, great grandchildren of the Reformation—with respect to justification by faith alone? Would we, like Luther, insist that this is the article on...