Sermon Date 5-28-2023

Ephesians 5:7-14

1. Christians Belong to a New Group of People

2. Christians Possess a New Freedom

3. Christians Have a “Formerly” and a “Now”

Join Pastor Van, Marvin, Mike T, and Will as they discuss Angels & Demons from Joel Beeke's Reformed Systematic Theology

Ephesians 5: 5-7

Marvin Jones, Mike Thompson, Will Wittenbrook, and Van Loomis have a conversation on the providence of God based upon Chaps. 52 and 53 of Joel Beeke's "Reformed Systematic Theology, Volume 1: Revelation and God". We hope this conversation will be edifying to you.

Mike Thompson and Van Loomis are "Marvin-less" as they have a conversation based upon Chaps. 3-9 of Joel Beeke's "Reformed Systematic Theology, Volume 1: Revelation and God". We hope this conversation will be edifying to you.

Mike Thompson (the Col.), Marvin Jones (the Dr.) and Van Loomis have a conversation about Systematic Theology, the different branches of theology, and why theology is so important to the Christian's life based upon Joel Beeke's "Reformed Systematic Theology, Volume 1: Revelation and God". We hope this conversation will be edifying to you.

Mike Thompson, Marvin Jones, and Van Loomis have a conversation on the subject of "General Revelation". What is General Revelation? How does God reveal Himself through what He has created? What is the difference with General Revelation in regard to those who are saved and those who are unsaved? Mike, Marvin, and Van base their discussion on Chaps. 10-12 of Joel Beeke's "Reformed Systematic Theology, Volume 1: Revelation and God". We hope this conversation will be edifying to you.

Mike Thompson (the Colonel, Ret.), Marvin Jones (the Doctor), and Van Loomis (the Pastor) have a conversation on the properties of the written Word of God. Some of the things they discuss are Scripture's necessity, unity, efficacy, inerrancy, and sufficiency. They also discuss the issue of continuing revelation and answer the question "does God continue to speak today outside of His Word?". They try to broadly cover Chaps. 19-24 in Joel Beeke's "Reformed Systematic Theology, Volume 1: Revelation and God". We hope this conversation will be helpful and edifying to you.

In the discussion, Van mentioned a friendly conversation on the issue of continuing prophecy between Wayne Grudem (Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies at Phoenix Seminary in Arizona) and Ian Hamilton (Senior Minister of Cambridge Presbyterian Church in England, and Adjunct Professor at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Greenville, S.C.). You can find it here: https://vimeo.com/37169587

Mike Thompson, Marvin Jones, Will Wittenbrook, and Van Loomis discuss the doctrine of predestination. Oftentimes this is a confusing and controversial subject; however, we should glorify God for His graciousness in the election of some sinners to salvation, all of whom deserve only divine wrath for their sins. As you think about the doctrine of eternal predestination with us, may it draw your heart upward in praise and love to the Lord.

We are covering broadly and generally Chaps. 49-51 in Joel Beeke's "Reformed Systematic Theology, Volume 1: Revelation and God". We hope this conversation will be helpful and edifying to you. May your hearts be lifted up in worship as you think about God with us!

Mike Thompson, Marvin Jones, and Van Loomis discuss the Trinity in its historical development and its theological considerations. Though this is a very deep doctrinal topic with many aspects that are difficult to understand, we pray this will help your adoration, praise, and worship of our great Triune God.

We are covering broadly and generally Chaps. 46-48 in Joel Beeke's "Reformed Systematic Theology, Volume 1: Revelation and God". We hope this conversation will be helpful and edifying to you. May your hearts be lifted up in worship as you think about God with us!