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Get the notes!THE HUMILIATION AND CORONATION OF THE SON: EXPOSITION OF HEBREWS 2:5-18The structural integrity of the New Covenant rests upon a profound Christological paradox: the sovereign, pre-existent Creator—who holds absolute ontological supremacy over the angelic realm—voluntarily entered a state of temporary human limitation to achieve cosmic redemption. For first-century Hebrew Christians enduring severe social, economic, and physical persecution, the temptation to drift away from the apostolic message and retreat into the safer rituals of traditional temple Judaism was immense.To ground these suffering believers, the author of Hebrews constructed a brilliant legal and covenantal defense. The text demonstrates that the original creative intent of God was to establish complete human dominion over the earth and the world to come—an authority tragically forfeited by the first Adam at the Fall and illegally transferred to Satan. To justly reclaim this dominion, the Savior had to become a real human being. Through His life, suffering, and substitutionary death on the cross, Jesus defeated the devil, broke the power of the grave, paid the penalty for human sin, and brought a new family of brothers into a restored relationship with God.MAIN EXPOSITIONAL MOVEMENTSI. The Exclusivity of Human Governance over the Coming Age (Hebrews 2:5-8)The author resumes the primary theological argument by declaring that God did not subject the “world to come” (οἰκουμένη τὴν μέλλουσαν) to the authority or administrative control of angelic beings. In New Testament eschatology, this phrase refers directly to the literal, terrestrial Messianic Kingdom predicted throughout Old Testament prophecy and described in Revelation 20 as Christ's 1,000-year reign on earth. Citing Psalm 8:4-6, the author outlines the unique design of humanity. Though ontologically lower than angels because man is terrestrial (dust) rather than celestial (spirit), humanity was sovereignly crowned with glory and honor and appointed over the works of creation.II. The Tragedy of the Fall and Forfeiture of DominionThe comprehensive dominion outlined in Psalm 8 was initially deposited into the hands of the first man, Adam, acting as the federal head of human nature. Adam failed the test of covenantal love in Eden by violating the negative prohibition regarding the tree. Consequently, human dominion was lost and illicitly transferred to Satan, establishing him as the temporary “ruler of this world” (John 12:31). The text provides a sobering diagnosis of the current age: “But now we do not yet see all things subjected to him”. The immediate state of creation displays severe fragmentation, visible in the agricultural curse of Genesis 3 and the paradigm of natural terror introduced in Genesis 9.III. The Legal Necessity of the Incarnation and Atonement (Hebrews 2:9-13)Because a human head lost human dominion through sin, it was legally and transactionally essential that a genuine human head regain it. Jesus was made “for a little while lower than the angels” by assuming a true human nature and entering directly into the limitations of the human experience. By the sovereign grace of God, Christ tasted death on behalf of everyone (ὑπὲρ παντός), acting as a perfect substitutionary sacrifice to satisfy the righteous wrath of God against human rebellion. Because of His perfect obedience unto death, Jesus was resurrected, ascended, and is currently crowned with supreme glory and honor at the right hand of God, legally recapturing the dominion lost in Eden.IV. The Conquest of the Grave and the High Priestly Office (Hebrews 2:14-18)Since human children are bound to a nature of blood and flesh, Christ deliberately partook of the exact same physical reality. Christ utilized the very reality of physical death to break and render utterly powerless the devil, who previously held the power and authority of death. By emerging victorious over the grave, Christ dismantled the existential terror of death that kept humanity in lifelong spiritual slavery. Having offered His own body as a perfect propitiation (ἱλάσκεσθαι) to satisfy God's wrath, He currently sits at the right hand of the Father, operating as a faithful and merciful High Priest interceding for His people.
Series: Growing on You: Fruit of the Spirit Title: Joy Text: Galatians 5:22-23 Today's Truth – Joy isn't a feeling I find just when life goes right, but a fruit that grows in me and on me even when it all goes wrong 1. What is joy biblically? 2. How does the world distort or…
Series: Growing on You: Fruit of the Spirit Title: Love Text: Galatians 5:22-23 Today's Truth – Love isn't a feeling you fall into but a fruit that grows in you and on you 1. What is love biblically? 2. How does the world distort or misunderstand love? 3. How did Jesus perfectly demonstrate love? 4.…
Series: Growing on You: Fruit of the Spirit Title: Follow the Leader Today's Treasure – Which leader will you follow? 1. You have two potential leaders: flesh or Spirit 2. You can't follow both 3. Your fruit reveals your real leader 4. Your leader is leading somewhere 5. You can have victory over the flesh…
A Mother’s Masterpiece Galatians 4:18-19 Today’s Treasure: What is found in the portrait of a godly mother? 1. The love you generously pour out 2. The labor you faithfully endure 3. The Lord you intentionally point toward May the masterpiece God is painting in you hang in the hearts of all who call you Mom!
Series: Come Alive: The Resurrection in 1 Corinthians Title: Will It Endure? Text: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Today’s Truth: The church that will endure until Christ comes again will… Be watchful Stand firm in the faith Have men who act like men Be strong Do all in love We don’t know when the end will come, but…
Lee Christoffels was ordained in the Christian Reformed Church in 1970. He has been preaching ever since — in Worthington, Minnesota, where his congregation has held services in four languages and watched the community around it change week by week; in Edgerton, where he now serves part-time in retirement; and in pulpits across the region whenever someone needs a preacher on a Sunday morning. Fifty-two years in, he still loves it. This episode is a conversation with a man who has seen everything the CRC has been through since the 1970s and has something clear to say about what holds. Lee traces the drift that has shaped the denomination's current crisis back to a single question: what is Scripture, and does it have final authority? That question surfaced seriously in the 70s, when debates over biblical infallibility began to fracture the clarity the CRC had inherited. From there, Lee argues, the line runs directly through the battles over women in office in the 90s to the tensions surrounding Synod 2022. The problems were never sudden. They were the slow consequence of decisions made decades earlier, each one loosening the anchor a little further. The conversation turns on one of the most misused phrases in contemporary church life: semper reformanda — always reforming. Lee insists the historic qualifier was never optional. Always reforming according to the word of God. Reformation is not evolution. It is not the church adjusting to its cultural moment. It is the church being called back — daily, personally, institutionally — to what Scripture actually says and what the church of the ages has always confessed. As Jason points out, the original Reformers did not see themselves as innovators. They quoted Augustine and Irenaeus and said: we are standing where the church has always stood. It was Rome that moved. That same logic applies now. The episode ends where every episode ends: this is Christ's church and he bought it with his blood. Wolves will come. Keep a close watch on your life and on your doctrine. Preach the word in season and out of season. Lee Christoffels has been doing exactly that for 52 years. It is worth hearing from someone who has stayed the course that long. Timestamps: 0:00 — Intro 2:08 — Lee's background: 52 years in ministry, Worthington CRC, family 4:20 — Multi-cultural ministry: 30 languages, four-language worship services 6:33 — Joys of ministry: seeing people grow in faith over decades 8:29 — The case for long pastorates; Piper, Begg, and leavening a congregation 11:48 — The CRC in the 1970s: Scripture authority questioned, infallibility debates 14:11 — Women in office and the fractures of the 90s; confessional subscription 16:01 — Two competing visions of what "reformed" means post-Synod 2022 17:20 — Semper reformanda: what "always reforming" has always meant 19:11 — Willy: the dividing line between the two groups 19:47 — Confessional unity as the CRC's real strength; Edmund Clowney 21:29 — "Doctrine unites": pushing back on a progressive slogan 21:54 — The Reformation's claim: "they left, we stayed" 23:26 — The only way to be reformed is to be Catholic (small c) 24:29 — Reform vs. evolution: prone to wander, always called back 25:44 — John 3: something in every believer's heart still hates the light 27:08 — Scripture authority as the primary issue facing the church today 28:48 — The Catechism and the fullness of Scripture 29:01 — The unity of Old and New Testaments; the case for Old Testament preaching 31:47 — Catherine Vos's Child Story Bible as a model of redemptive-historical discipleship 34:27 — Expositional preaching and where authority lives in the pulpit Join and support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Intro music by Matt Krotzer
Series: Come Alive: The Resurrection in 1 Corinthians Title: Bigger than Us Text: 1 Corinthians 16:1-12 Today’s Truth: To abound in the work of the Lord, a church must remember the Kingdom is bigger than itself. 1. Give sacrificially to causes beyond our walls 2. Send strategically to reach the unreached 3. Invest intentionally in…
Series: Come Alive: The Resurrection in 1 Corinthians Title: Stung No More Text: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 Today's Truth – The sting of death has been removed forever for those in Christ 1. What is the sting of death? Sin intensified by the law 2. How is the sting of death removed? a. Christ's victory over…
Series: Come Alive: The Resurrection in 1 Corinthians Title: From Glory to Greater Glory Text: 1 Corinthians 15:29-50 Today's Takeaway – Live every day in this hope: God is taking you from glory to greater glory in Christ 1. Your body has glory 2. But your body has limitations 3. Your body will be raised…
Series: Come Alive: The Resurrection in 1 Corinthians Title: The Power of One Man Text: 1 Corinthians 15:21-28 Today's Truth: What Adam lost in the garden, Christ restores from the grave and delivers to the Father grander than ever. 1. Recognize the plague of Adam unto death -All who are in Adam will die 2.…
Series: Come Alive: The Resurrection in 1 Corinthians Title: A Horrifying Hypothetical Text: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Today’s Takeaway – Consider the saddest “what if” ever: What if dead people can't rise from the grave? 1. Then Christ is still dead in the grave 2. Then our preaching is a waste 3. Then our faith is…
Series: Come Alive: The Resurrection in 1 Corinthians Title: Of First Importance Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Today's Task – What are the core facts the gospel is staked on? 1. Christ died for our sins 2. Christ was buried 3. Christ was raised back to life 4. Christ was repeatedly witnessed alive May we “preach”…
Title: A Season of Blessing Text: Ezekiel 34:26 Today's Takeaway – Dedicate yourself to making March and April a special season to… B – Begin with prayer L – Listen with care E – Eat together S – Serve with love S – Share your story May we as individuals actively work outside our church…
Series: Every Crossroad: Launching Our Next 100 Years Title: Investing Text: Luke 12:48 Mission: Guiding generations to pursue Christ at every crossroad Measure 1: Communing – How is communing with Christ daily preparing me for obedience at every crossroad? Measure 2: Building – How am I building genuine relationships inside and outside the faith? Measure…
Expositional style teaching of Romans CH 3:27, utilizing this verse as a launchpad in order to lay the foundation as it pertains to dealing with the topic of faith and works. This teaching will first expound on this verse and then proceed to demonstrate that tested faith, is an ongoing process that deals with a believer's sanctification. We will examine various passages dealing with good works for God's glory, revisit the false doctrine of saving faith, discuss what's meant by the faith-rest drill that will set the stage for us to better understand the law of faith. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.
Expositional style teaching of Romans CH 3:28-31, by first diving into the topic of faith and works by examining James CH 2:14-22, in order to demonstrate that there is no contradiction to what is being expressed in this passage that would call into question faith alone as the metric for salvation. We will discuss the stylistic writing of a diatribe, show how this passage speaks of making faith perfect through trials, and then continue expounding on the remaining verses in Romans chapter 3 that will conclude with how the law of faith is established. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.
Expositional style teaching of Romans CH 3:21-22 primarily looking into how believers are justified by the imputation of God's righteousness. In this teaching, we will also examine the difference between imputed righteousness over infused righteousness that often has negative impacts in our walk as Christians. Also, we will detail out what it means to be righteous in the sight of God, as well, as discuss the problems associated with the non-biblical doctrine of saving faith, over having faith alone in Christ alone for the saving righteousness of God. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.
Expositional style teaching of Romans CH 3:23-26 looking into how all of mankind falls short of the glory of God, and the solution to restore our glory in Him. This teaching will examine term redemption, what it means to be redeemed, as well as how faith in the Redeemer was established since the fall of mankind. In addition, we will also examine how Christ being a propitiation relates to the mercy seat of the ark of the covenant, as well as how the righteousness of God makes Him the just justifier for all of those who have faith in Christ Jesus. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.
Series: Every Crossroad: Launching Our Next 100 Years Title: Reaching Text: Acts 1:8 Mission: Guiding generations to pursue Christ at every crossroad Measure 1: Communing – How is communing with Christ daily preparing me for obedience at every crossroad? Measure 2: Building – How am I building genuine relationships inside and outside the faith? Measure…
Expositional style teaching of Romans CH 3:1-8 looking into how even though the Jews are in no better position when it comes to being judged against the righteousness of God, there is still a major benefit for them being the people of God. This teaching will also examine how the Lord has used the Jews as the instrument in preserving His living oracles that we are all indebted to, as well expound on a series of questions asked and answered by the apostle Paul regarding God's justified judgment, in the hopes that man would seek his mercy and grace. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.
Expositional style teaching of Romans CH 3:9-20 looking into the final portion of section 2 of the book of Romans that capstones the total depravity of man. This teaching will define what total depravity means, as well as examine how the apostle Paul uses a God ordain method to quote the Old Testament from various places. In addition, we will explore portions of the psalms that are quoted in order to contrast how we should be in our walk as Christians, knowing that without the righteousness of God, all of humanity remains under sin. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.
Expositional style teaching of Romans CH 2:25-29 by expounding on each verse as we continue to witness the Apostle Paul challenge his Jewish brethren, now in the area of circumcision. We will look into the history of circumcision from a biblical perspective in order to see the true meaning behind being circumcised, and how spiritual aspects of this relate to being baptized. In addition, we will examine a few ways to guard ourselves against the pride of religion, in the hopes to embrace a transformative belief by being circumcised in the heart. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.
Expositional style teaching of Romans CH 2:17-24 looking into what the word of God expresses as it pertains to being a Jew. This teaching will expound on each verse utilizing the text in order to see how many of the Jews perceived themselves in the eyes of God that correlates to the Church today. We will see how being overconfident in self-righteousness leads to spiritual delusion that causes blind spots to sin, in the hopes to expose potential symptoms while providing spiritual solutions to prevent the pride of religion from becoming a reality. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.
Expositional style teaching of Romans CH 2:4-11 looking into how the deeds of man no matter how moral or law abiding will never measure up to the righteousness of God. This teaching will take a close look at verse 7 in order to refute a works-based salvation, as well examine two common views that remove potential contradictions. In addition, we will show how the Apostle Paul continues to build a case that will demonstrate that the deeds of man lead to condemnation, absent acknowledging and accepting the ultimate deed of the Son of Man, Jesus Christ. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.
Expositional style teaching of Romans CH 2:12-16 by expounding on each verse as we continue to witness the Apostle Paul challenge any and all deeds associated with man. In this teaching, we will take a dedicated look at what it means to be a doer of the word, as well as show that the conscience state of man has a law within himself that exposes his understanding of good and evil. We will also see that all in Christ Jesus are justified apart from works, while challenging ourselves as the workmanship of Christ to produce good works for His glory. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.
Expositional style teaching on the book of Proverbs chapter 8 looking into the extreme importance of godly wisdom. This teaching will expound on the text in order to show from the Scriptures, that wisdom is attainable by all people and it should be pursued above all things because of its current and eternal impacts. In addition, we will see how the word of God continues to broadcast wisdom, explore the promises associated with wisdom, see how God embodies eternal wisdom, in the hopes that we would all have a new desire to seek His wisdom that ultimately leads to a prosperous life. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii
Expositional style teaching completing Romans CH 1:29-32 by continuing to dissect and expound on the remaining list of vices. This teaching will focus on the evil associated with gossip, how social media platforms are overly used in the arena of slander, and how we as Christians must be aware and not entertain these sinful temptations. In addition, we will explore the self indictment of those who are haters of God, how that mindset leads to occult activity and a violet mentality, contributing to acts of disobedience by deliberately keeping people away from the will of God. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.
Expositional style teaching on the book of Romans CH 1:29-32 that will continue expounding on this list of 21 vices captured here in the word of God in order to witness the true depth of this level of depravity for non-believers, while at the same time reviewing how we as believers can still fall victim to these vices on a lesser scale, that still have damning consequences as well as how we should be walking in the righteousness of Christ based on the word of God, opposed to minds that are filled with sin. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.
Expositional style teaching on the book of Romans CH 1:28-32 that will begin by first finishing our expounding on verse 28 from our most recent teaching. Afterwards, we are going to begin doing a pointed look at this list of 21 sinful acts that are captured within our text, with the hope that we can have a better understanding regarding how these acts look, when a mindset becomes full of sinfulness absent the knowledge of God, as well as what we can learn from this as believers in order to enhance our walk with the Lord. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.
We're pulling back the curtain and sharing the real areas we're actively working on in our marriage right now. Not from a "we've got it all figured out" place—but from a posture of humility, honesty, and a desire to grow together. We walk through four rhythms we want to strengthen as we head into a new season: • Praying together daily (and why it matters more than we realize) • Actually finishing our weekly marriage meetings—mission statement, core values, and all • Being more intentional about serving in our local church • Slowing down and soaking up this sweet (and chaotic) season with our kids If you want a practical, Christ-centered conversation that feels like friends on the couch figuring out marriage together... this one's for you. Resources Mentioned Weekly Marriage Meeting™ Journal (structure + accountability for the meeting) Expositional preaching (definition + example explained)
Expositional style teaching on the book of Romans CH 1:25-26 that will begin to deal with the often-sensitive topic of sexual immorality. This teaching will examine the link associated with idolatry and sexual impurity, as well as show how promoted practices of homosexuality are continuous signs of God's increasing judgements on a people. We will discuss personal accountability dealing with relations, the distinct difference in sexual orientation and homosexual behavior, as well as look into additional societal influences that play a role in increased immorality in the hopes to better understand God's desires for our lives and moral code of our bodies. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.
Expositional style teaching on the book of Romans CH 1:27-28 that will continue expounding on some of the overarching impacts associated with immorality. This teaching will explore why the natural affection ordained by God is absolute and should be championed by the people of God without compromise. We will review the institution of marriage, and look at the unique terms used for man and women within our text, discuss various potential penalties that comes with immoral acts against the body, and discuss what is meant by having a debased mind according to the Scriptures. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.
Expositional style teaching on the book of Romans CH 1:18-19. This will be part one of this teaching, that will discuss what is meant by God's wrath being revealed and how that can look throughout the course of our lives and history. In addition, we will look into the difference between ungodliness and unrighteousness, examine the importance of absolute truth, look into ways that truth suppression continues today and why we as believers should always stand on the truth of God's word in order to remain free from the wrath against sin. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.
Expositional style teaching on the book of Romans continuing in CH 1:19-25 first by recapping part one that ended with how truth is suppressed that leads to wrath. This teaching will then expound on the follow-on verses listed and examine the known existence of God, the danger associated with deliberate knowledge rejection as it pertains to God, discuss various aspect of idol worship and how God has dealt with such acts in the past, in the hopes that we would all have more reverence towards the creator
Expositional style teaching on the book of Romans CH 1:16-17 by expounding on each verse in the hopes to reveal several truths that can be applied to our lives as Christians. This teaching will discuss the meaning of the gospel of Christ in its totality, by conducting an overview of what's known as the salvation tenses. In addition, we will look into salvation and its privilege placed on the Jew first, while at the same time providing for the Church unique privileges that all who believe are able to obtain by the grace of God today. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.
Expositional style teaching on the book of Romans continuing in CH 1:17 first by recapping unashamed faith that ended with how the righteousness of God, is revealed by the gospel of Christ. This teaching will then complete the expounding on verse 17, in which we will discuss a fuller meaning regarding the righteousness of God and its importance towards man, what is meant by the phrase faith-to-faith, as well as the overall concept of living by faith as believers in Jesus Christ. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.
Expositional style teaching on the book of Romans continuing in CH 1:13-16 first by recapping faith filled prayers and the encouragement regarding our mutual faith. This teaching will then expound on each verse, discussing the unique calling for Paul as an Apostle to the Gentiles, his diverse ability in presenting the word of God, and how preaching the gospel unashamed in love, is a powerful testimony to the faith that all believers can learn from and utilize within our walk. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.
Expositional style teaching on the book of Romans CH 1:8-12 by expounding on each verse in the hopes to reveal several truths that can be applied to our lives as Christians. This teaching will discuss the importance of our personal relationship with God, the need to recognize and cultivate the faith within others, aspects of faith filled prayers and why they matter, and how a mutual faith should unite the body of Christ, no matter the culture or environment. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.
Expositional style teaching on the book of Romans beginning in CH 1:1 by first conducting an introduction that will provide insight regarding its impact as the most important epistle by the ApostlePaul. This teaching will then proceed in dissecting verse one, as an example of the richness that can be extracted from a single verse dealing with being a bondservant, the calling of Apostleship, the dedicated separation for the service of the Lord, leading to the greatest news that can be proclaimed. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.
Expositional style teaching on the book of Romans continuing in CH 1:1-7 first by reviewing the meaning associated with “The […]
Expositional style teaching by Pastor Mac on James 4:8b-10 that will examine what it means to be cleansed and purified and how that ties into our calling as royal priests.Social MediaMobile & TV Apps: https://subsplash.com/calvarychapelkaneohe/appProphecy Website: http://jdfarag.orgChurch Website: http://www.calvarychapelkaneohe.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/JDFaragFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JDFaragInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/JDFarag
Expositional style teaching on James CH 4:8b-10 that will examine what it means to be cleansed and purified and how that ties into our calling as royal priests. This teaching will also explore an aspect of improperly approaching the Lord, that often prevents our prayers from being heard due to our lack of understanding, reinforcing our need to be diligent seekers of His word, set apart for His works, and to remain in a continuous state of purified humility to be exalted. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.
Expositional style teaching on James CH 4:6-10 that will examine what it means to resist the devil, and how that is accomplished according to the word of God. This teaching will also explore aspects of demonic activity that we face as Christians, look at what's meant by a defensive posture, review some tactics to help us to resist the devil and submit to God, in the hopes of obtaining God's divine defense as we live out our Christian lives. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.
Expositional style teaching on Micah CH 6:6-8 that will show the negative impacts when our walk is not with God, opposed to when it is. This teaching will also be utilizing the text in order to extract several truths regarding the importance of continued humility, as well as several promises found within the Scriptures that rewards the humble. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.
Expositional style teaching on Luke CH 14:25-30 that will examine some pointed words given by the Savior in regard to the cost associated with being His disciples. This teaching will expound on these verses and attempt to remove potential misconceptions for Church age believers, while detailing several challenges that we must consider with following the Lord, in the hopes to energize our desire to fully commit to Christ. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.
Expositional style teaching on 1st Peter CH 3:8-12 utilizing the text in order to extract several truths regarding what our conduct as believers must be like in order to inherit the associated blessing. We will discuss why choosing to be disciples of Christ will advance these efforts by keeping believers biblically focused, while addressing six critical attributes that are called out with these passages, that represents the key to our daily attitudes in order to truly honor the Lord. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.
Expositional style teaching on Psalm 103:10-14 utilizing the text in order to extract several truths regarding the endless mercy and love of God. This teaching will address the critical need for us to acknowledge sin and give it to the Lord, while examining the unique relationship between the fear of the Lord and His lovingkindness, that when properly understood reveals the greatest mercy and love that can only come from the Lord. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.
Expositional style teaching on John CH 1:34-39 utilizing the text in order to extract several truths that all believers need to consider as we decide if we are going to be disciples of Jesus Christ. This teaching will examine some hard truths regarding the makeup of true disciples, as well as expose the many skewed views of what makes a Christian a disciple, in the hopes of igniting a desire within each of us to take up this challenge in the name of Jesus. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.
Expositional style teaching on 1st Peter CH 1:3-5 focusing on the fact the we who believe in Jesus, have a sure reward that is a physical benefit to our spiritual salvation, in the form of our glorified bodies. This teaching will discuss this reality while looking into how the word “inheritance” combined with other biblical phrases often gets misunderstood as salvation issues leading to works in the flesh. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.