The Ragtown Pulpit

Couple quick announcements from pastor Gordan, looking ahead to plans for 2023. Thank yous and prayer requests for exciting projects.

Gordan's email: reformnm(at)yahoo.com

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We compare the suffering of the apostles with Christ's instruction in Matthew 10, and, hopefully, get some guidance for ourselves, if the Lord should allow things to keep going the way the are.

The parallel (not competing or opposite) issues of God's sovereignty in the salvation of sinners, and the true moral agency of humanity.

Paul's message in Antioch reaches the stage of application/invitation and produces remarkable results.

Part 2 of Paul's sermon at Antioch.

Paul's sermon at Antioch begins with a joyful, gracious announcement of God's track-record of faithfulness. New Covenant believers should find their hearts "strangely warmed" by this retelling.

Very informal message due to the tiny, holiday crowd. At times more a discussion than a sermon. May it bless you.

In Psalm 2 we learn that God answered rebellious rulers by setting His king on His holy hill. We apply that truth to Herod's malicious malfeasance in Acts 12.