Epiclesis

We were blessed to have Cornel Mich with us in the studio for this edition of Ancient-Future Faith. Cornel, a former Christian dissident in Romania, now lives in Sacramento and has much to say about his homeland, religious oppression, and standing for Christ today in America. Join us as Cornel tells part of his amazing story!

When we say, “The Lord IS…”, we are communicating something theologically important about Jesus. We are also saying something important about our identity and relationship to Jesus. This Sunday, we explore what it means to call Jesus our Righteousness, Cornerstone and Shepherd.

On this Sunday morning, Pastor Chris did a kind of interview with one of our students, Kaitlyn Bolland, to talk about her passion for the environment. How does a biblical view of caring for creation differ from the socio-political one we hear about so much these days? And how might one young woman's perspective and calling be a refreshing change? Join us!

College student and Epiclesis member Kaitlyn Bolland was the guest on this episode of Ancient-Future Faith to talk about the environment. But along the way, we also touched on what it's like to be a Christian in college today, holding a biblical worldview in a secular society, and what university students need most from their church families. ...An interview that will both encourage and challenge you, but also give you hope. Join us!

What happens when God says “no” to our prayer request? On this Sunday, we search through 2 Corinthians 11:30-12:11 for clues from the Apostle Paul as to whose power we depend on for protection, perseverance, and preparation in our lives and why a “no” from the Lord may be the best answer you could hope for….

Pastor Chris continued his short series in 2 Corinthians with a look at giving. Is tithing for the New Testament believer? And why did Paul spend two chapters in his second letter to the Church in Corinth on the matter of giving. The answer is important and surprising.

Dr. Jonathan Jones was the special guest on this episode of Ancient-Future Faith with a look at his latest book, The Lord’s Table through the Framework of Three Puritans. Jonathan has found a "sweet spot" between ordinance and sacrament in the theology of the Puritans, and he thinks we have much to gain from a close look at their approach to the Lord's Table. Join us for a great conversation!

As Christians, we are living in the "already but not yet." The Kingdom of God is present, but it is also future. How do we live in what one commentator has called "the overlap of the ages"? Join Pastor Chris for the second in a short series in 2 Corinthians as we look at the encouragements Paul give us for living in the meantime.

How do you live with light, momentary troubles? In this teaching, Pastor Chris began a short series on Paul's encouragement to the Corinthians about living in the here and now. Several contrasts punctuate today's Scripture: seen/unseen, wasting away/weight of glory, temporary/eternal. But what we experience now-- our "light, momentary troubles"-- pale in comparison with what's to come. Join us!

On this Sunday we explored Romans 8: 12-17. We discuss how IN Christ, THROUGH the power of the Holy Spirit and as HEIRS of God the Father, we are no longer obligated to the flesh. Instead, we have access to choose the fruits of the Holy Spirit, which is our spiritual birthright in Christ.