Does God Still Speak? Pt.3

In this final part of our study we will discuss the reliability of the Old and New Testaments. Can we be sure that the copies we have now are exact replicas of the original manuscripts that we no longer have? You can reference part 1 & part 2 here.
First we will talk about historicity (historical [...]

Fall: God Judges – Resources

Here are the resources from our most recent Men’s Group. This is part 5 of 13. This is such a great message and sobering reminder of how devastating the effects of sin really are.

Link – Fall: God Judges Discussion Questions
Link – Driscoll’s study notes
Additionally you might want to get the book written by Driscoll and [...]

Image: God Loves

Here are the video, questions, and study notes from our latest Men’s Group 7.19.10. This is the full length message. In our meetings we usually watch the abridged versions that cut out about 10-15 minutes. Also, we will be reading/studying through the book of Romans in our personal quiet times the next two weeks. I [...]

Jesus: Wrath Absorber

*Updated 7.18.10* I love looking back and seeing how God began revealing Himself fresh and anew to me as I sought Him with my whole heart. Praise God He continues to sanctify, teach, guide, and empower us Believers! I have gone back through this post and added a few clarifying statements and verses. Originally title [...]

Does God Still Speak? Pt. 2

In a previous post I discussed the fact that God’s Word is His revelation of Himself and that without that revelation all we have are empty speculations and assumptions about Him. God does indeed still speak to us through the Scriptures (2 Timothy 3:16). Now we will look at the cannon and translations of the [...]

Creation: God Makes

This is the 3rd message in our Doctrine series. As always, here are the video, and support links for the Men’s Group discussion. Also, this is the full 1 hour video. The video we watched at our group was the 43 minute abridged version.

Driscoll’s sermon notes.
Video download link.
Audio download link.

Does God Still Speak? Pt.1

God has revealed Himself. That is the statement of the doctrine of revelation. If God doesn’t reveal Himself, all we have are finite speculations and philosophies of an infinite God (1 Cor. 2:11-12). Just as a quick side note; If the creator of the universe has made Himself known and knowable, shouldn’t knowing Him be [...]

Resource: Revelation-God Speaks

Here are the video, study notes, questions, and topics that we discussed in our Men’s Group meeting this past Monday night (6.21.10). This is the full length video from Pastor Mark Driscoll. In our meeting we watched the abridged version that only cut out about 15 minutes or so.

Additional Resources:
Revelation: God Speaks Questions PDF
Link to [...]

Chandler & Grudem on the gifts of the Holy Spirit

I recently ran across a couple of videos from two of my favorite teachers being questioned about their positions on the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The interviewer, Adrian Warnock, does a great job of getting Matt Chandler and Wayne Grudem to help us understand what it means to be a reformed charismatic.

Men’s Group: Spring/Summer 2010

The men’s group that meets at my house is getting ready to start back up after our few months off. I’m really excited about this one. We will be going through a teaching series on the basic biblical doctrines Christians should believe. This will be a great chance for us to really grow and be [...]