Do not Boast Against the Branches

Romans 11:18. Paul’s warning to the Gentiles in the Roman church, not to be arrogant towards the Jews, is a sobering message. As we look closely at this passage, and other relevant Scriptures concerning Israel and the Church, we examine whether this warning was heeded by Gentile churches and consider how Paul’s teaching should shape […]

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The Forerunner & The Coming Messiah

The last prophetical voice of the OT left us with a promise of a forerunner who would prepare the way for the Messiah (Mal 3:1, 4:5-6). 490 silent years left us waiting, until that silence was broken with an angelic visitation and the promise fulfilled. Luke opens with a flurry of angelic visitations and announcements […]

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A Faith that looks Beyond the Grave

Heb 11:13-19. Abraham, Isaac & Jacob did not see the fulfillment of the promises in their lifetime and yet believed with unwavering faith right to the end. Their faith even saw beyond the grave, knowing God would be faithful. Let us also have a faith that looks beyond the grave.

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Grafted into the Olive Tree

(We apologise that the Introduction of this sermon was not recorded) Romans 11:17 (Slideshow Download Available) In Rom 11 Paul teaches that the Gentiles partake in the Spiritual blessings of the Abrahamic covenant, pictured in being grafted into the tree and connected to the thr rich root of blessing.

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