Trinity Fellowship

Q&A Discussion Time related to Dr. Voddie Baucham's "How To Raise Kids In a Wicked World" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqVPzFPzhfs

Study in the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith

The story of Ruth is a story of exile and exodus, of paradise lost and paradise regained, of bitterness turned to sweetness. Naomi can only see the pain of what God has taken out of her hands but does not yet have eyes to see that He has already started to replace it with something better. Elimelech could only see by sight and was taken from her; Ruth can see by faith and becomes a loyal lifelong companion. Ruth is able to see the blessing and the promise of being an outsider grafted into God's covenant people before the native Naomi is able to see it. God continues to direct providence in each one's life. Will we be like Orpah who counts the cost and returns to complacency? Will we be like Ruth whose resolve is strengthened when she sees what is gained? The return of Ruth and Naomi reminds us that the cross of Christ answers our suffering; the gospel of Christ restores and refreshes and turns the bitter to sweet. By grace, Mara can become Naomi once again.

Study in the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith

The opening scene of Ruth is a sobering picture of life lived by sight rather than by faith. By choosing ease, Elimelech removes himself and his family from the blessing of God. In every generation, we too face a similar crossroads. It may seem as though we too live in an age of spiritual famine; an age where each one does right in his own eyes. Will we find our comfort in compromise or in God's promises? God has promised to meet us when we keep our marriage vows, when we lean into faithful parenting and vocation, and in the ordinary means of grace as we gather with His people. We can be no wiser than God; we will not find blessing where He has not placed it. After deep suffering, Naomi had the humility to return to the Lord and to His people. God continues to take us where we are and not where we should have been. May we learn what this faithful widow learned, and what Christ Himself has promised – that if we seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, He will fill our hands with all good things.

Study in the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith

The story of Ruth and Naomi is a story of needy supplicants who come with nothing. These godly women come with empty hands, hearts of faith, and find redemption through the kindness of Boaz. Boaz and Ruth, as husband and wife are Christ and the church; the husband is free to take the outsider in and cover her with his love and righteousness. In Boaz we see what we also see in Christ Jesus; he is already the son of foreign women who have been grafted into the people of God. The book of Ruth opens with empty arms and the pain of loss, and ends with redemption and arms filled with the promise of new life. The baby sounds of David's grandfather Obed now fills Naomi's heart and home. Mourning has been turned into laughter. Christian, this is your hope in Christ. Ruth went by faith to the source of real redemption. May we likewise follow her footsteps to Him.

Funeral service for Gordon James Keeley (February 11, 1952 - September 12, 2025)

Study in the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith

The hinge of history is the redemptive work of Christ for His bride. The drama of Christ's redemption is captured and symbolized in the marriage of husband and wife. And just as the mutual love of Christ and the church overflows into expansion and new life, so does marriage. The goal in all of this is for the knowledge of the glory of the Lord to fill the earth as the waters cover the sea (Hab. 2:14; Isa. 11:9; Ps. 72:19). When God blesses Christian parents with children, it is because He is seeking godly offspring (Mal. 2:15). Filling the earth with godly offspring requires the transfer of genuine heartfelt faith. This transfer happens through intentional means – prayer, worship, time in the Word, and the normal rhythm of family and church life. How will they know if they are not taught? Parents, you have a heavy joy and a solemn stewardship. Teach your children that their highest calling is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever.