The law was never given to justify us. Instead, it was given to be a teacher and guardian. This is one reason the doctrine of “faith alone” is so crucial.

Listen above, download the audio file, or watch the video below.

Photo by Karsten Würth on Unsplash

The post Faith Alone — Galatians 2:15‑16 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.

True love offends. When a brother — even an apostle — sins publicly, it is often the most loving thing to do to correct him publicly.

Listen above, download the audio file, or watch the video below.

Photo by Haidan on Unsplash

The post United by Truth — Galatians 2:11‑14 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.

How you treat the people in your own congregation testifies to your salvation. Pastor Nate Harlan says that especially in times of great stress, unity must be a front-burner issue for the saints.

Listen above, download the audio file, or watch the video below.

Photo by Matt Hoffman on Unsplash

The post The Unity of the Spirit — Ephesians 4:1‑6 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.

The goal of false brothers is to enslave the church. As Pastor Nate Harlan explains, it is never unloving for the church’s shepherd to defend the truth against a lie and drive the wolves away.

Listen above, download the audio file here, or watch the video below.

Photo by Alexander Rotker on Unsplash

The post Gospel Freedom — Galatians 2:1‑10 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.

The Apostle Paul faced accusations that he was not a true apostle and was instead inventing a new gospel. Pastor Nate Harlan explains why Paul’s defense of his own apostleship was so important for the early church — and for us.

Listen above, download the audio here, or watch the video below.

Photo by Maria Oswalt on Unsplash

The post The Gospel of God — Galatians 1:11‑24 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.

What is the gospel? The answer to the question defines the difference between children of God and idolators. Listen as Pastor Nate Harlan starts his sermon series on Paul’s letter to the Galatians.

Listen above, download the audio here, or watch the video below.

Photo by Yohei Shimomae on Unsplash

The post Only One Gospel — Galatians 1:1‑10 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.

As Peter wraps up his final words to the church, he says we must be diligent in what we believe and how we obey. Listen as Pastor Nate Harlan brings his series on Peter’s epistles to a close.

Listen above, download the audio file here, or watch the YouTube video below:

Photo by Abby Savage on Unsplash

The post Be Diligent — 2 Peter 3:14‑18 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.

What does the Apostle Peter mean by “the day of the Lord”? It’s a pressing question because the answer helps us determine what kind of people we should be. Pastor Nate Harlan continues his series on 2 Peter.

Listen above, download the audio file here, or watch the service on YouTube:

Photo by Massimiliano Morosinotto on Unsplash

The post The Day of the Lord — 2 Peter 3:10-13 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.

God has not promised that our lives will continue tomorrow. We live before Him day by day. The only way to be prepared for death is to trust in Christ now.

Listen above, download the audio file here, or watch on YouTube:

Photo by Max LaRochelle on Unsplash

The post The Promise of His Coming — 2 Peter 3:1‑9 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.

False teachers distort the gospel by saying freedom in Christ means freedom to gratify sinful desires. But true freedom means being truly free to be faithful to Christ rather than to be enslaved to sin. Pastor Nate Harlan continues his series on 2 Peter.

Listen above, download the audio file here, or listen on YouTube:

Photo by Luiz Gonzaga on Unsplash

The post No Turning Back — 2 Peter 2:18‑22 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.