Beginning Sunday, September 19, we will launch an eleven week sermon series in the book of 1 Peter. Peter is an often neglected book of the New Testament, unfortunately overshadowed by Paul’s writings, the excitement of the Gospels, and the mystery of Revelation. However, this book is profitable, as is all of Scripture, for ourContinue reading “Why 1 Peter?”
Author Archives: Keith Rodriguez
How to Study the Bible?
The Word of God, as the psalmist proclaims, “is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” We speak often of the Bible as the “Truth,” His Word as being “God-breathed,” and “living and active.” Christians revere the Word of God, and understand it’s importance in instructing in all truth. But, haveContinue reading “How to Study the Bible? “
God’s Faithfulness to His Church: Faith Alone
This month, we will be journeying through the differing ways that God has been faithful to His Church, and will also be celebrating ways that He has been faithful to our particular church. It is important within our modern day in age, to look first at the reason for the Church, and the scriptural mandateContinue reading “God’s Faithfulness to His Church: Faith Alone”
Why Gentle and Lowly?
In November 2020, I found myself at a local pastor’s fellowship, where I was given Gentle and Lowly written by Dane Ortlund. The book piqued my interest, not primarily because of the title, but rather, because of the author’s last name. Dane is the son of Ray Ortlund. Ray is a pastor and author thatContinue reading “Why Gentle and Lowly?”
Your Name is Known
In our weekly worship gathering, we plumbed the depths of discouragement in Exodus 5, and were brought back into joyous remembrance of God’s promises in Exodus 6. If you have been reading along with us, you’ll notice that we did not discuss the genealogy located in Exodus 6:14-26.The passage is bracketed with, “These are theContinue reading “Your Name is Known”
Evangelism
Each week, I text with various men in our church and ask for ways that I can pray for them. A common response is to pray for boldness in sharing their faith, or what we call evangelism. Hearing that word may intimidate you, thinking, “evangelism isn’t my thing!” However, the call to share the GospelContinue reading “Evangelism”
Christ In All of Life
A few years back my family took to heart Colossians 3:23-24 which states, “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ” (ESV). Occasionally, as I send my kids off to school,Continue reading “Christ In All of Life”
Treasure Among Us
Have you ever found yourself wondering about the “Final Greetings” passage that concludes most of the New Testament letters? Who are these people, and why does Paul or Peter remark on them? These names remind us that the Bible is written by human authors under the inspiration of God’s Holy Spirit, and that the booksContinue reading “Treasure Among Us”
