Archive for September, 2008

The Biblical Man: Suffering and Endurance

// September 28th, 2008 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

Men’s Advance Checklist

Running with the Witnesses by John Piper

Men’s Advance Plan

Men’s Advance Packet

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D.A. Carson – Making Sense of Suffering (2008 OBC)

Theology of Suffering:

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The Biblical Man: Work and Wealth

// September 2nd, 2008 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

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Ecclesiastes (Heb. Qohelet) means “The Preacher” or “The Teacher.” Most scholars believe it was written by Solomon in his old age, after he had fallen away from his faith, when both his recent turmoil and repentance (1 Kings 11) were still fresh in his mind. In it Solomon is repenting of his apostasy, and he teaches that everything in the flesh-the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does-comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away (Ecc 1:16-17). Life in the world has, our work especially, significance only when man remembers his Creator (Ecc 12:1). This Scripture has a lot to say to us today, in a world of endless charms and work-related idols, the promises of joy and rest in the saving and empowering grace of Jesus Christ must be central in our hearts, and ever on our minds, for us to truly live as disciples, worshippers and missionaries for the glory of God.