Our Father and God, You have established Your Church as a royal priesthood in this world, and so we intercede for the nations of men now, confessing on their behalf so that the grace of Your forgiveness will soon be extended to them all. Father and God, we confess that we have become a openly …
We Will Rejoice
Here is one of the canons we sing. Composed by our music minister, David Erb, the text is from Zeph. 3:17. “He Will Rejoice” – Zeph. 3:17 – Christ Church Psalm Sing from Daniel Foucachon on Vimeo.
The Guest List Sure Isn’t
Last week we considered the fact that Jesus would eat with sinners. As we continue our meditation on this, we should realize that this is a simple extension from the fact that He would eat with anybody. The gospels are full of occasions where Jesus would eat in disreputable ways, and He told a number …
Ask For It
The gospel is powerful, and the word of God runs free in the world. As a result, the world will be converted. The gospel will accomplish what God commands it to do, and it will do so when and how He declares it. But that refers to God’s decrees and His control over all history. …
Not in the Name of Fiscal Common Sense
Our Father and God, You have established Your Church as a royal priesthood in this world, and so we intercede for the nations of men now, confessing on their behalf so that the grace of Your forgiveness will soon be extended to them all. Father and God, we confess that we have become a debtor …
One of Our Communion Hymns
“Word and Water, Bread and Wine” – Christ Church Psalm Sing from Daniel Foucachon on Vimeo.
The Lord of Gluttons and Drunkards
One of the central aspects of the ministry of Jesus—one that is continued here—was the fact that He ate with sinners. This is actually one of the most striking things about the story that the gospel writers tell about Him. Not only did He eat with sinners, those who had been exiled from the ranks …
Getting Your Eyes Off the Other Guy
When we are in the grip of the really dangerous sins, we think that the other person is the one with the problem. When you lie, or lust, or steal, these things are of course bad, but you usually know that they are. But when you are bitter, or envious, or competitive, or angry, or …
Substitute Saviors
Our Father and God, You have established Your Church as a royal priesthood in this world, and so we intercede for the nations of men now, confessing on their behalf so that the grace of Your forgiveness will soon be extended to them all. Father and God over all, we confess to You now that …
Understanding Gospel Logic
As we consider the meaning of the death of Jesus—intended by God as the death of all envy—and the power of His resurrection, intended as the basis for the proclamation of the gospel of life, what should we do? In the light of this, how should we live in community with one another? Here is …