Message by Larry Thacker Jr from January 18: It Starts in the Heart
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Now we come to the heart of the matter. In the midst of Paul’s explanation of the Jews’ role in and rejection of the good news of Jesus the messiah comes the text which is probably most familiar to the …Continue reading →
Message by Larry Thacker Jr from January 11: The Righteousness of god"
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Our study continues with Romans 10:1-4. Paul says of his people who have not believed, “they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge.” And, “not knowing about the righteousness of God and seeking to establish their own, …Continue reading →
Message by Larry Thacker Jr from January 4: The Road to Righteousness
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Righteousness is a word we don’t hear much outside of the church. What is it? How does one attain to it? You may have heard it defined as right-standing with God. Since God Himself is called righteous, this definition seems …Continue reading →
Message by Larry Thacker Jr from December 28: The Master's Plan
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“It’s not fair!” I doubt you can find a child anywhere who hasn’t made that accusation. They might even be right once in a while, because sometimes we’re not, and we make mistakes. Many a grownup has replied, “Life’s not …Continue reading →
Message by Larry Thacker Jr from December 14: Sovereign Lord
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We continue our progress through the book of Romans in Chapter 9, verses 14-18. Paul continues his explanation of how God worked in history to bring about His purpose through the Jewish people. He takes head on the questions we …Continue reading →
Message by Larry Thacker Jr from December 7: Children of the Promise
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We continue our study with Romans 9:6-13. Here Paul begins to address questions or misconceptions that might arise when considering the rejection of the Messiah by His people. Are God’s promises void? Is he unable to keep them? Can fault …Continue reading →
Message by Larry Thacker Jr from November 30, "Still God's People"
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Antisemitism seems to be on the rise around the world, and even here in the U.S. It is particularly disturbing coming from people who claim to be Christians. We should recognize that one can be critical of actions taken by …Continue reading →
Message by Larry Thacker Jr from November 16, "All Things"
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As we progress through Paul’s letter to the believers in Rome, we come to one of the most well-known and thoroughly abused passages in the Bible, though I would say Matthew 7:1 still tops the chart for misuse. This one …Continue reading →
