–Calvin’s Commentaries –Attributes of God – A. W. Pink –Desiring God by John Piper –The Reformed Pastor by Richard Baxter –The Rare Jewell of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs –Sovereign Grace Free Books –Free Books by John Piper
V17 “In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” This reminds me of a tree and its fruit. Matthew 7:20 says, “Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.” V19 Faith is not just head knowledge. “You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons… Read More »
Today, I went to Fairfax Covenant Church (FCC) for the second time…. this time without Lenny and Amy. I witnessed water baptism. Although they submerged, this church is thoroughly Reformed. Little differences should not separate Christians. The testimonies given before the baptism remind me the the power of God’s grace. This church often forcuses on… Read More »
– saving a wretch like me – Romans 8:28, his kindness, mercy, and love – family and friends – Christian webmasters to help out with the hosting ministry – the completion of my Sophomore year – fellowship at Fairfax Covenant Church – Bible Study with Jeremy on Tuesday mornings, Jay on Tuesday night, and Lenny… Read More »
V1-4 Don’t show favoritism. Don’t favor the rich. Because: – V5 Humility in Christ. Christ chose us when we did not deserve it. – V8 The royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself” – V12-13 We will be judged by the law. “Judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has… Read More »
– God’s glory and will for my life. (Future job, etc.) – Greater joy in my life and a greater appreciation of the gospel. – Unity among God’s family. My family and church. – Purity in my life and others. – That I would be a man of character. – My witness to family, friends,… Read More »
The college caregroup of Fairfax Covenant Church is extremely friendly. I’m trying to recall some of their names: Becca, Peter, John, Jacob, James, Kristin, …… way too many to remember. Worship songs we sang: Take My Life, Your Great Renown, Crown Him with Many Crowns. The caregroup is a great place for fellowship, prayer, and… Read More »
Psalm 95:1-7 1 Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD ; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. 2 Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. 3 For the LORD is the great God, the great King above all gods. 4 In his… Read More »
Went to The King’s Chapel, Lenny’s church, since Fairfax Covenant Church is at Celebration Retreat. I went to the Smithsonian National Zoological park with my parents afterwards. We saw the rare panda. Images in my gallery…
V19-20 Watch our anger – be “quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry” (See also Eph 4:26) V22 Do the word – “do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” V23-25 The law of God is like a mirror that shows us as we… Read More »