Providence PCA

Concerns for ministers of the Word of God.

How the witness of those who have gone before can encourage us today.

Some, by faith, received a measure of vindication and acclaim in this world though the world opposed them and their God. Others, by faith, suffered greatly and did not see their vindication or reward in this world. By faith these looked for a greater reward than this world could offer. The unknown heroes of faith, as well as those whose name are known to all, considered it all joy to serve Christ rather than have seek the momentary pleasures of this world.----The world in this context is to be understood as humanity in rebellion against God.

1. Revelation and its Recipients.--2. Revealer of the Revelation.

Not everyone of great faith received victory and success in this life but all were living in expectation of a greater kingdom wherein there dwelt righteousness.

It is appropriate to baptize children of believing parents as a sign of their inclusion in the covenant family of Christ - the church.--1. The mutual history of God's people.--2. The meaning of baptism.--3. the meaning of baptism for us today.

Some of these examples of faith would seem to be from the inter-testimonial period, demonstrating that true faith remains loyal to Christ even in the face of persecution and the absence of direct revelation from God.

1. The Sovereignty of God.--2. The Sufficiency of Christ.--3. The Sweetness of Salvation.

1. The Source of our Union--2. The Symptoms of our Union--3. The Security of our Union--The -so what- of our Union