Providence PCA

These -heroes of faith- were not perfected saints but in many cases weak persons who evidenced God's power.

Moses chose the identify with the Israelites -here referred to as the reproach of Christ- rather than the treasures of Egypt. We too face a similar choice - to be identified with the church of Christ and the ridicule and abuse that that may bring or receive the respect and praise of worldly powers.

The wisdom of God and of the wisdom of the world are compared and contrasted.

How faith demonstrates itself in the life of a believer when it comes to making hard decisions- choose what gives instant and easy gratification or choose what is more difficult -maybe impossible humanly speaking- in the present but yields a greater reward in the future.

Joseph, by giving directions for the disposition of his earthly remains, demonstrated the strength of his faith in God's promises to Israel.

1. The nature of a warriors resolve- to be made strong and to be ready and prepared on a daily basis.--2. The source of the warrior's resolution to go into battle is his confidence, trust and reliance upon the majesty an greatness of his Lord.

A consideration of the points of agreement and disagreement among the NAPARC churches

Faith in Christ is not just pie in the sky by and by. Those who are in Christ already possess great riches.

A consideration of some of the concerns raised by a PCA church hosting the Revoice Conference.

In previous Psalms, the Psalmist has been enduring great struggles while waiting on the LORD's answer. Now, in Psalm 40 the answer has come and learn how we are to respond to answered prayer- doxology, willing obedience, dedicated evangelism, revived worship, and continued dependence upon the LORD for future deliverance.