Reformed & Expository Preaching

We continue to consider that if Christ is in heaven away from us then where is our hope? We can think of the ascension as a doctrine that is not that encouraging or beneficial for us today. However Paul writes to Titus about the ascension of Christ implying that this doctrine is something that is significant. Why is this doctrine so important for us today as we journey through this age?

It seems that the leaders of Israel are coming around to understanding the significance of Christ’s ministry. They simply want a sign, but Christ is upset with them for requesting a sign. Jesus gives them a sign, but he gives them a sign of the AWOL prophet in the Old Testament. Does this mean that Jesus is going to go AWOL or is there something deeper that Christ desires to communicate?

Please be encouraged through this exhortation from Mr. Caleb Janson while Pastor Paul Lindemulder enjoys a week off.

Christ warns that there is a sin that we can commit that will not be forgiven. This is pretty serious because we might live our lives thinking that we are honoring the Lord only to get to glory to find out that we did not live an honorable life at all because of one sin. How do we know that we did not commit this sin unto death?

We believe that Christ’s entrance into heaven is a good thing. However, how can it be better that Christ is gone rather than Christ is here with us? It would seem better if we could walk into heaven, open the throne room, and look upon Christ. So how can we be assured that Christ’s leaving us is a good thing in the Lord’s redemptive plan?

Jesus goes away and stops interacting with the leaders of Israel. He simply leaves. The implication seems to be that Christ has to wait until the appropriate time to go to the cross so he needs to avoid controversy at this point. This is true, but Matthew tells us something else about Christ withdrawing and going away. How does Christ silently removing himself from a scuffle with the pharisees confirm his messianic mission?

The Apostle Paul uses some strong and morbid language to describe how sinful we are. Can we really say that we are in a body of death? Can we really say that we are a wretch? What does this mean and why is the Gospel so marvelous?

We think that bearing a burden is something that is heavy. It is not something that is light nor is it something that we enjoy or want to lift. It is something that is associated with hard work. However, Christ speaks of us bearing his burden as something that is enjoyable, desirable, and light. How can a burden be light?