Category Archives: Doctrine/Theology

“Fallen From Grace”?

Posted on 2017/11/10 by Shawn Thomas

“You have been severed from Christ, you who are seeking to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace.” (Galatians 5:4) For many years Galatians 5:4 has been quoted as a “proof text” by those who believe that a … Continue reading →

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“Jesus’ Warning Against False Religion” (Matthew 7:15-20 sermon)

Posted on 2017/11/06 by Shawn Thomas

Last Monday, WWOK tv in West Virginia reported a scam that has been going on in Kanawha Country, in which someone posing as a local deputy calls and demands a fine to be paid over the phone. The county said … Continue reading →

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“Happy Reformation Day”: The 5 “Solas”

Posted on 2017/10/29 by Shawn Thomas

There are some days on the calendar that everyone knows are important. January 1st is New Year’s Day. December 25th everyone knows is Christmas. (December 8-10 everyone here better know is our “ELF” production, right?!) And of course this Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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“The Narrow Way To Heaven” (Matthew 7:13-14 sermon)

Posted on 2017/10/23 by Shawn Thomas

A few years ago Cheryl & I were going to a big public event, and we were looking for the line to get in. We saw this one big crowded line, so we figured: That must be the one we … Continue reading →

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“Different” or “False”?

Posted on 2017/10/17 by Shawn Thomas

“But it was because of the false brethren secretly brought in, who had sneaked in to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, in order to bring us into bondage.” (Galatians 2:4) Some people are just “different” … Continue reading →

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The World Does Not Know Him

Posted on 2017/08/30 by Shawn Thomas

“O righteous Father, although the world has not known You, yet I have known You; and these have known that You sent Me.” (John 17:25) Jesus makes it clear in this verse that those who are not His disciples in … Continue reading →

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The Eternal Love of Heaven

Posted on 2017/08/29 by Shawn Thomas

“Father, I desire that they also, whom You have given Me, be with Me where I am, so that they may see My glory which You have given Me, for You loved Me before the foundation of the world.” (John … Continue reading →

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His Eternal Plan For You

Posted on 2017/08/28 by Shawn Thomas

“Father, I desire that they also, whom You have given Me, be with Me where I am, so that they may behold My glory which You have given Me, for You loved Me before the foundation of the world.” (John … Continue reading →

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Two Divine Assertions

Posted on 2017/08/18 by Shawn Thomas

“Now, Father, glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before the world was.” (John 17:5) John 17 must be considered the highest of high prayers, made just before Jesus went to the cross, and … Continue reading →

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What Is Eternal Life?

Posted on 2017/08/16 by Shawn Thomas

It is most helpful whenever God defines terms for us in scripture. Hebrews 1:14 is an example of that, as it gives us a Biblical definition of angels: “Are they not all ministering spirits, sent out to render service for … Continue reading →

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