Playing the fool
Pastor Jim Fikkert
For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Claiming to be wise, they became FOOLS, and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man and birds and animals and […]
Making sense of the covenants
Pastor Jim Fikkert
Therefore he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, since a death has occurred that redeems them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant. | Hebrews 9:15 After service Sunday, someone asked me about why, in a sermon about the covenants, I […]
Imagination and Community
Pastor Jim Fikkert
And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all. See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. | 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15 I was reminded in a conversation over coffee this morning about a […]
Pushing back against evil
Pastor Jim Fikkert
For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ, […]
Building theology
Pastor Jim Fikkert
In my last blog, I addressed a few of the common pushbacks against building from a Christian perspective. What I said can be true for most buildings, but we have a very unique one. I want to help you to understand the specific language of the building we worship in every week. The building that […]
The church building
Pastor Jim Fikkert
I recently read an article by Tim Challies where he connected architectural language to liturgy. He made the case that understanding the thought put into design helps you to appreciate space, and that a similar understanding of the language of our worship would deepen the experience. I agree entirely, and Derek has started a blog […]
So keep going
Pastor Jim Fikkert
Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen. | Jude 24-25 This Sunday […]
Step into God’s world
Pastor Jim Fikkert
[5] Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. [12] Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. | Colossians 3:5, 12 The Bible contains this idea of putting off and putting on; giving […]
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