Category: Reformed Theology

What is “reformed theology?” What are its distinctives, and how does it differ from other theological systems? If you have these questions (or others), click for a list of related topics and teachings.

“Born Again” – What Does This Actually Mean?

“Born Again” – What Does This Actually Mean?

What does it mean to be “born again?” Is this a real thing? Does something really happen to us when we come to Christ, or is this just a fancy way of referring to our decision to follow Him? Click to learn what being born again is all about in this study of John 3.

Galatians Summary: The Cross (Galatians, Wk. 10)

Galatians Summary: The Cross (Galatians, Wk. 10)

A man sows what he reaps. As Paul wrapped up his letter to the Galatians, this was his emphasis. The things that you do and the things that you say will produce some sort of harvest – the question is, what kind will it be? Are you sowing good seeds, or are you sowing the spiritual equivalent of “gummy bears” that won’t last the test of time?

Click to listen to this final sermon in our series on Galatians.

The Fruit Of The Spirit (Galatians, Wk. 9)

The Fruit Of The Spirit (Galatians, Wk. 9)

Do you have an appetite for destruction? Do you find yourself doing things that you shouldn’t do, or wanting things that you shouldn’t want? There is a battle that is going on in our flesh. Don’t think otherwise. We do a lot of things that we know are wrong – the question is why? Join us as we consider the difference between “good fruits” and “bad fruits” in our study of Galatians 5.

Isaac And Ishmael: An Allegory (Galatians, Wk. 8)

Isaac And Ishmael: An Allegory (Galatians, Wk. 8)

Abraham had two sons – Isaac and Ishmael. One was the son of promise, the other was the son of works. In Galatians 4, Paul tells the Judaizers that they are the spiritual offspring of Ishmael. Now, what did he mean by that? What was the point of Paul’s allegory? Click to learn more.

God Is Your Father: Adoption (Galatians, Week 7)

God Is Your Father: Adoption (Galatians, Week 7)

Is God your father? Does He love you like a father loves a child, and actively pursue what is best for you? Or are you outside of His family. In the Bible, there is a doctrine called the “doctrine of adoption,” and it is one of the most encouraging teachings in the book. Click to learn more in our study of Galatians 4.

The Purpose Of God’s Laws (Galatians, Week 6)

The Purpose Of God’s Laws (Galatians, Week 6)

What’s the point of God’s laws? And how did He come up with these laws anyway – especially the ones that we don’t like or don’t understand? In Galatians 3, the Apostle Paul talks about the purpose of God’s laws and why they are a good and necessary thing. Click to learn more.

The Lasting Legacy Of Abraham (Galatians, Week 5)

The Lasting Legacy Of Abraham (Galatians, Week 5)

People are quick to believe lies. “O foolish Galatians – who has bewitched you?” This was the question that Paul had. He wanted to know who had misled his friends in Galatia. And then he reminded them of the truth of the Gospel, using Abraham as an example. Click to listen to this fascinating study of Galatians 3.

Peter & Paul: Crisis In The Church (Galatians, Week 4)

Peter & Paul: Crisis In The Church (Galatians, Week 4)

Paul was angry with Peter – he rebuked him to his face. But do you remember why? The reason is extraordinarily significant. Click to learn more about this crisis in the early church, in this sermon from Galatians 2.

Amazing Grace: Gospel To Gentiles (Galatians, Week 3)

Amazing Grace: Gospel To Gentiles (Galatians, Week 3)

The Israelites and Gentiles had a violent history. The Gentiles had long oppressed the Israelites. There was great hatred and animosity between them. And yet, in God’s time, the Gentiles were to be engrafted into His family. This was amazing grace! But it wouldn’t come easy. Click to listen to Week 3 of our series in Galatians.

The Preparation Of The Apostle Paul (Galatians, Week 2)

The Preparation Of The Apostle Paul (Galatians, Week 2)

Don’t like the message? Attack the messenger. When our predecessors didn’t like the Biblical message, that’s what they did. Prophets, apostles, even Christ himself – all died because of what they had to say. Join us for Week 2 of our study in Galatians.