Bobby will present his 'Argument from Guilt' that has been the focus of his doctoral work over the last few years.
Friday, February 28, 2020
Q&A: Confronting Secular Culture
Pastor and apologist Joe Boot answers questions on confronting secular culture.
How Do We Make Sense of the Coronavirus? // Ask Pastor John
How can Christians make sense of the coronavirus, which has infected 83,000 people and killed nearly 3,000? Pastor John offers four biblical realities.
Hello, everyone. This is Tony with Pastor John in studio for a special episode of Ask Pastor John. As I’m sure you’re aware, the coronavirus continues to grab headlines as it spreads across the globe, now in 53 different countries. Infection numbers globally are over 83,000. Fatalities are nearing 3,000. It’s a multi-national epidemic moving toward a global pandemic.
Wednesday morning, the president tasked the vice president with stopping the virus here in the States. Some are hopeful this can be done. Others claim this is futile. It won’t be stopped, and will continue to spread for months. Some experts are going so far to say a majority of Americans will be exposed to the virus before this is all said and done. There’s a lot of speculation afoot. Less theoretically, world markets are tumbling. The Dow Jones continues to nosedive this week as international work stoppages interrupt imports, exports, and global trade.
In situations like this, it’s very easy to lose faith and to live in fear of the headlines and the unknowns. And this global uncertainty has now reached into the States. But several days ago we began hearing from podcast listeners around Southeast Asia who offered updates on the situation there. That includes a man in Singapore who wrote us this.
“Dear Pastor John, hello! I’d like to ask you about the unfolding coronavirus outbreak that started in China and has gone on to infect many more around the world. When it reached Singapore, the government and citizens responded well, and our collective efforts won international praise. But church responses are mixed. Several continued with Sunday services, with added precautions. Some suspended church services altogether. Some pastors are promising: ‘If you are a believer, God will not allow the virus to touch you!’ Other pastors are saying: ‘This is God’s judgment on sinful cities and arrogant nations.’ Pastor John, how do Christians, with open Bibles, make sense of a viral epidemic like this one?”
Read or listen to this interview at our website: https://www.desiringgod.org/
Hello, everyone. This is Tony with Pastor John in studio for a special episode of Ask Pastor John. As I’m sure you’re aware, the coronavirus continues to grab headlines as it spreads across the globe, now in 53 different countries. Infection numbers globally are over 83,000. Fatalities are nearing 3,000. It’s a multi-national epidemic moving toward a global pandemic.
Wednesday morning, the president tasked the vice president with stopping the virus here in the States. Some are hopeful this can be done. Others claim this is futile. It won’t be stopped, and will continue to spread for months. Some experts are going so far to say a majority of Americans will be exposed to the virus before this is all said and done. There’s a lot of speculation afoot. Less theoretically, world markets are tumbling. The Dow Jones continues to nosedive this week as international work stoppages interrupt imports, exports, and global trade.
In situations like this, it’s very easy to lose faith and to live in fear of the headlines and the unknowns. And this global uncertainty has now reached into the States. But several days ago we began hearing from podcast listeners around Southeast Asia who offered updates on the situation there. That includes a man in Singapore who wrote us this.
“Dear Pastor John, hello! I’d like to ask you about the unfolding coronavirus outbreak that started in China and has gone on to infect many more around the world. When it reached Singapore, the government and citizens responded well, and our collective efforts won international praise. But church responses are mixed. Several continued with Sunday services, with added precautions. Some suspended church services altogether. Some pastors are promising: ‘If you are a believer, God will not allow the virus to touch you!’ Other pastors are saying: ‘This is God’s judgment on sinful cities and arrogant nations.’ Pastor John, how do Christians, with open Bibles, make sense of a viral epidemic like this one?”
Read or listen to this interview at our website: https://www.desiringgod.org/
Are You Trying to Take My Identity?
Because sexuality is such a deep, personal part of who we are, it quickly becomes something we find our identity in. Sam Allberry unpacks this more in this video and in his new book, "Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With?" Order your copy here: http://thegoodbook.com/sleep
Ep. 129 Our Future in God 1st Peter 1:3-4
Ep. 129 Our Future in God 1st Peter 1:3-4
1st Peter
What's your word for the year in 2020?
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1st Peter
What's your word for the year in 2020?
SUBSCRIBE HERE : https://bit.ly/2HjJszo
3 Minute Sermons : https://bit.ly/2kudPLj
Pastors Collective Podcast : http://bit.ly/pas-col
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The Sufficiency of Scripture: 2020 Winter Conference at Reformation Bibl...
On January 20, 2020, we hosted our annual Winter Conference on our campus in central Florida. Our faculty and several of Ligonier Ministries’ Teaching Fellows considered the sufficiency of Scripture and how Christians can learn from, understand, and meditate on this unique book from God in all its beauty and complexity.
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Night of Unity | January 31, 2020
Rainier Valley Church joined hundreds of other churches from around the Puget Sound to pray for revival in our region. The Night of Unity was a powerful display of the Church joining together in unity for the Kingdom. Missed it? Check out these pictures and the night's video recording linked below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuL_gHV77_A&feature=youtu.be&mc_cid=78874159d7&mc_eid=993362b045
Monday, February 3, 2020
Singleness is for Devotion
Rethinking Romance
Week #1 Community Group - Discussion Questions
“Singleness is for Devotion” Listen, watch, or download at https://rainiervalleychurch.com/latest-sermons
1.Singleness is for Undivided Devotion
-Why is it important for our church to take some time to think about the topic of singleness?
-In 1 Corinthians 7:28, Paul warns singles that those who marry will have many world troubles, what does this mean? What are some of the benefits of singleness in a life of devotion towards God?
-In 1 Corinthians 7:32-35, Paul shares some pastoral wisdom about the single season of our lives being for an undivided devotion to the Lord. How does singleness uniquely allow us to serve the Lord?
2.Singleness is a Gift from God
-When you think of singleness, do you tend to view it positively or negatively and why?
-In 1 Corinthians 7:6-7, Paul speaks of the seasons of singleness and marriage as gifts from God. What ways have you personally experienced discontentment with the gift God has given you? How can seeing singleness and marriage as gifts from God help us change our perspective and maximize each season?
3.Singleness is for Friendship and Family
-How would you summarize Jesus’ understanding of friendship in John 15:15? We all want deep friendships, what barriers stand in our way?
-In Mark 10:28-30, what does Jesus promise each of his disciples will experience in this life if they follow him? How have you experienced these promises in your life?
4.Singleness is Not Permanent (Neither is Marriage)
-How do the life seasons of singleness and marriage point us to the truth of the Gospel? Why is it important to understand that both singleness and marriage aren’t permanent? How can we support and celebrate the singles in our church?
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