(AI Generated Summary) This lecture surveys the historical development of divine attributes within theology proper, emphasizing how the early church inherited concepts from Jewish roots and responded to philosophical influences like Aristotelianism. The speaker highlights the distinction between communicable and incommunicable attributes while cautioning against allowing prevailing worldviews to distort biblical doctrine. Key theological points include God's perfection, mercy, wrath, righteousness, and blessedness as revealed in the New Testament. The session underscores the necessity of Sola Scriptura to counter heretical teachings and maintain doctrinal purity. Ultimately, the study affirms that Scripture provides the superior standard for understanding God's nature compared to uninspired human formulations.

A verse-by-verse study through the book of James. Pastor Brian continues his explanation of the difference between worldly wisdom verses Godly wisdom.

September 9, 2026 Wednesday Evening Worship 4 Lepers (II KIngs 7:3-11) Pastor Kevin Humphreys

Friendship guards us from harm, strengthens and sharpens us, and is a proving ground for our character.

Walking with your eyes closed is a challenge. How are you supposed to know where to go? Yet so many of us walk with our eyes closed spiritually, unable to see where we are headed in life. On today's episode of Fastened Like Nails, Dr. Mark Hamby, Molly Mayo, and special guest Richard Lang discuss an ability that is severely lacking in our society: vision. Vision is necessary for any forward movement in our lives. So where do we get it? Tune in today to discover how our relationship with Christ provides us with just the type of vision we need.

The church has a Biblical mandate to provide financial support for truly needy widows, utilizing discerning compassion. The primary responsibility for caring for elderly relatives lies with their families, with church assistance reserved for those who are genuinely alone, at least sixty years old, and godly. God's special care for the vulnerable is revealed throughout scripture, and we as believers are called to reflect His character by balancing mercy with wisdom. This approach protects the integrity of the family unit, prevents idleness, and serves as a credible testimony to the world. Ultimately, faithful stewardship in caring for widows demonstrates honors God by demonstrating genuine faith.

The sermon analyzes 2 Timothy 2:11-13 to distinguish between a believer's salvation and their spiritual fellowship. It argues that while denying Christ results in a loss of relational intimacy and reward, it does not nullify the security of salvation because God remains faithful to His own nature. The discussion emphasizes that human faithlessness cannot override God's unchanging character or His work in uniting believers with Christ. By examining Peter's denial and other scriptural references, the text clarifies that God refuses to acknowledge sin but never disowns His children. Ultimately, this passage serves as a profound comfort, assuring believers of their eternal standing regardless of their temporary failures.

As we start a new series in 1 John, we first get a character sketch of the apostle John.