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2023 L.I.F.E. Studies
Join us for one of our L.I.F.E. Studies on Sunday evenings or throughout the week. Sunday Evening January 7th – April 28th Kingdom Kids – Ages 2 years old – 5th grade Sunday Evenings 6-7:30 This ministry runs September through April and offers something for children 2 years old through 5th grade. kids page. Jesus surprised people throughout His whole ministry by doing things no one expected. The people expected the Savior to come as a warrior who would…
For Unto Us… 12.23.22
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:1-2 THE PROMISE OF PEACE As I sat down to write about peace I was reminded of a moment when one of my best friends was overwhelmed by the reality of God’s grace and the peace that He offers to those who walk…
James Day 2
James, Day 2 Oh Yeah? Prove It! James 2 “The Gospel offers so much to the poor and demands so much of the rich” (William Barclay). When I was a high-schooler, we had a lot of clever, nasty taunts. We devastated kids with lines like, “Nice shoes, Kid,” and, “My shorts, Buddy!” If we insulted someone as clever as we, they would respond with, “Oh yeah? Prove it!” On many detective shows, when the guilty party is cornered with the…
Galatians, Day 2
GALATIANS THE ANCIENT PROMISES TO ABRAHAM HAVE BEEN FULFILLED “Sanctity of the Gospel” Galatians 1:6 – 2:21 JANUARY 5, 2021 Definition of “sanctity” — the state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly Definition of “gospel” — “good story,” “good news,” or “good telling” The Gospel of Jesus Christ is “that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:3,…
Ten Things to Be Thankful For, Day 3
Ten Things to Be Thankful For, Day 3: Friends “You’re never too old to do goofy stuff” (Ward Cleaver, from Leave it to Beaver). “Friend” is a word not to be taken lightly. It is a friendly word that evokes good feelings on the surface and can be as disarming as a firm handshake. When a stranger calls you “friend,” it seems to create an instant bond that means, “I mean you no harm.” It can also mean, “I want…
God Is Omniscient Day 1
GOD is OMNISCIENT “The finite mind cannot grasp the complete truth concerning omniscience anymore than it can grasp divine omnipotence, omnipresence, or divine love. Whatever omniscience is, only omniscience can know in the absolute cognition1 of it. Nevertheless, some portions of this marvelous divine reality may be comprehended and what cannot be known may be received by faith in God’s Word.” Systematic Theology, Lewis Sperry Chafer Today, we enter into another week of focusing on a theological topic that brings…
Allentown Rescue Mission
Help FBC to support the Allentown Rescue Mission during the COVID-19 situation. Items can be dropped off at the FBC office the week of April 28; FBC will then deliver the donations to the rescue mission at the end of the week. From the Allentown Rescue Mission: Allentown Rescue Mission is remaining open in order to provide a home and meals to our men. As a precautionary safety measure, our men are being provided bagged meals in order to lessen…