Training Our Minds

What is meant by "Unconditional" Election? Study Notes

As the salt flavors every drop in the Atlantic, so does sin affect every atom of our nature. —Charles Spurgeon Study Notes

Circular reasoning is often considered a fallacy because it is usually random and not specific; such as: "the Bible is true because the Bible says so." But, it can be reasonable if it goes beyond a simple circle: "since God inspired Scripture, the Bible is true." Study Notes

If we don't understand that there is no one who is righteous, there is no one who does good, there is no one who seeks God, then we don't understand our need for grace. Study Notes

1 Corinthians Sermon Series: 1:1–9 September 10, 2023

Why do we struggle with being content in life? What problems may arise out of this? In what ways do people misinterpret, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me?" What is the difference between being content and being stoic? Philippians Sermon Series: 4:10–28 August 6, 2023

Why do we experience anxiety, and what does the Bible have to say about this? What is the cause of it? What does this say about our walk with God if we are continually being pushed around from one worry to another? Philippians Sermon Series: 4:1–8 July 30, 2023

One day, Jesus must ensure that all suffering will end. Judgment will come. But who is going to be our intercessor? Who can be our bronze snake? Study Notes

Correctly handling the past Correctly handling the present Correctly focused on the future Philippians Sermon Series: 3:12–20 July 23, 2023

The existence of evil breaks a person down to the question of ultimate authority in life. Study Notes

Guard Yourselves Paul's Past Resume (Identity) Paul's Great Exchange (New Identity) Philippians Sermon Series: 3:1–11 July 9, 2023

What is "Open Theism" and how does scripture answer the questions that arise from its beliefs. Study Notes

What is character? How does the process of sanctification build on character? How does the Apostle Paul explain this in his own life, the life of Timothy, and also that of Epaphroditus? Philippians Sermon Series: 2:19–30 June 4, 2023

Philippians Sermon Series: 2:12–18 April 30, 2023 PM Service

The Free Will Defense. Study Notes

Philippians Sermon Series: 2:9–11 April 30, 2023 AM Service

Our Lord, the only-begotten Son of God. Study Notes #1 Study Notes #2

The willingness to go The willingness to become The willingness to suffer and die Philippians Sermon Series: 2:5–8 April 16, 2023

Understanding Calvinism and looking at the two most common objections. Study Notes

Does my mindset reflect what Paul says in verse 2? How deep is my compassion for my church family? What sin do I bring to the table that may disrupt the unity within the church? In what areas do I need to work on within my heart to become more humble? Philippians Sermon Series: 2:1–4 April 9, 2023

Philippians Sermon Series: 1:21–30 March 26, 2023

How did the Apostle Paul respond to the roadblocks that came his way? How do you respond within your heart when you face difficult circumstances? Does your heart need to change here, and if so, how? How do you respond to interpersonal difficulties with people within the church? Does your heart need to change during times of conflict with others, and if so, how? Philippians Sermon Series: 1:12–20 F...

How does the process of salvation work? Does the unregenerate person ever seek after God? Why can't a person lose their salvation? What is the only reason why a believer can have hope in their eternal security? Why would a person think they could lose their salvation? Philippians Sermon Series: 1:6 January 8, 2023

If God is all powerful and all loving, why does evil exist? Study Notes

While waiting on more lessons on the Heidelberg Catechism to be produced, we will post each Tuesday a sermon on Ben's series in Philippians. Philippians 1:1–11 December 25, 2022