The Risen Savior

The scriptures have a lot to say concerning the resurrection of Jesus. Besides the Gospel accounts, the book of Acts contains numerous references to the resurrection. Whether it was the preaching of Peter or the sermons of Paul, each has references to the resurrected Christ. In I Corinthians a whole chapter is dedicated to the resurrection. Whereas it was Jesus’ death on the cross that atoned for our sins, it was the resurrection that gave testimony that God the Father accepted the offering of His Son for our sins. Romans 4:25 states “Who was delivered for our offences and was raised again for our justification.” The resurrection is an essential part of the Gospel message. Romans 10:9 says that “if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” Someone has said that a dead savior cannot save anyone. Let us as Christians rejoice that we serve a living Savior not just on Easter Sunday, but every day.

Thanks

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It reminds that whatever happens as a child of God I should be thankful. Thankful to God for His blessings that are renewed daily, thankful to the church for understanding the frailties of a pastor and to my family for their loyal love. In life we are often faced with ups and downs and the Scriptures remind me to gives thanks for all things, even the good and not so good. I Thessalonians 5:18 teaches us that there isn’t anything that we should not be thankful for in our lives. This verse reminds us that it is God’s will for us to be thankful. I Thessalonians 5:18 “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” What better way to show our gratitude to God than honoring Him with our life.

SUNDAY WORSHIP

Great day of worship at Old Carriage Road Baptist Church. Sunday morning service focused on the 5th chapter of II Corinthians. What a great chapter on the future resurrected body that as believers we have to look forward too. It was part of Paul’s motivation in ministry to have a heavenly view while serving God on earth. One of the things he was looking forward to was a new resurrected body that was prepared for him by God and would be suited for an eternity in heaven . It is a reminder of the temporal nature of this earthly body that is in the process of decaying and a future body without aches and pains that are a part of this earthly one.

Sunday night the message was from Psalm 100 with a focus on worshipping God with gladness and gratitude.

Thursday night in our Bible study we have been studying the Book of Ecclesiastes.

Happy Fourth of July

Hope you had a great July 4th. I was able to spend it with my family on vacation. Glad to be back at church with my church family. Great study in the book of II Corinthians. Hope you can join us on Sunday mornings or watch on Facebook.