This past Sunday we looked at five big categories of biblical doctrine, along with an erroneous belief about each one that is growing in popularity. Below I have listed each category, along with some additional scripture passages that help us know what to believe from the Bible.1. Doctrine of Scripture: though many now assert that the Bible cannot be trusted, the Bible itself claims to be God’s wo...  Read More

Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in his fists? Who has wrapped up the waters in a garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son’s name? Surely you know! Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar.         Proverbs...  Read More

“Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for  all believers everywhere.” – Ephesians 6:18 (NLT)One of the things I try to remember each week when I come into our time of corporate worship is that every person is coming in dealing with something. No one comes to church unaffected by the circumstances of the past week. It could be a disappo...  Read More

Let’s be honest: we’ve all been bored at church. Though we may not want to confess to this, it is universally true. There are aspects of corporate worship at times that are not exactly “fun,” at least not in the way that watching a football game or going to a theme park are. If corporate worship is supposed to be one of the experiences on this earth that most prepares us for eternity, why is it du...  Read More

If you were present at our Thanksgiving Sharing service, did you notice anything? There arose a definite theme—the ministry of presence. Person after person, young and old, shared how others had served them, encouraged them, or been there for them in a time of need and in day-to-day life. It was such a joy to hear how God is using the Grace family in such meaningful and loving ways.A few days afte...  Read More

The Bible ends with a literary category referred to as “apocalyptic prophecy.” The book of Revelation is written in a form of prophecy that is filled with all kinds of pictures, which are both highly symbolic and often confusing. Furthermore, these pictures are often downright scary! There are armies and dragons and bowls of wrath and blood and death and on and on and on it goes . . . In other wor...  Read More