North Avenue Church Podcast

This was our last Table Talk for this summer! We focused on how all that we have is a gift from God that we must use for His glory.

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Jerry, Mark, and Scott cover this section of 1 Thessalonians that alerts us to the fact that we are in the midst of a battle in the Christian life and we must keep our armor on, the gospel clear, and be actively invovled in a faithful local church.

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The Golden Chain is a source of great comfort for the believer! However, we must make sure we understand each of the five linkes correctly. This sermon is a meditation on the first two. What does it mean to be foreknown and predestined?

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It has become popular to see Romans 9 as being mainly about (1) temporal blessings and judgments on *nations* in history, or (2) the salvation of individuals based on *foreseen faith*.

However, there are good reasons to reject these views and accept that Romans 9 really does teach unconditional election unto salvation. Really!

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To live as though Jesus is not returning is to live in the dark about where humanity is heading. No matter how intelligent or informed someone is about worldly things, to lack this knowledge is to be asleep to reality. As Christians, we must not give into moments of sleepiness, but sould be awake, aleter, and spiritually sober minded. We need to put on God's armor to be ready for battle, not sleeping on the battlefield.

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This is our fourth Table Talk of the summer and we focus on the all-important issue of worship — both publica and private.

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Romans 9 is the most important chapter on the doctrines of election and reprobation. What is it really about?

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Contrary to what is sometimes assumed, Paul tells us that certain things of global significance have to happen before Christ returns. These things are not happening currently as far as we can see. If this is the case, then in what sense is Christ's return 'imminent'?

Borrowing from John Piper, we look at three ways: 1) prophetically near; 2) divinely near; and 3) potentially near.

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While genuine Christians can hold differing views on the rapture, it is still an issue worth studying since it has a surprisingly large effect on how numerous passage are interpreted. This includes much of Revelation, the Thessalonians letters, the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 23, Mark 13, & Luke 21), and portions of the OT prophets.

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This passage opens up the doctrine of election and reprobation. These are such weighty doctrines that must be studied with humility and a heart that is submissive to God's word.

Here are the three points of the message:

1. Introducing Malachi
2. Jacob I Have Loved
3. Esau I Have Hated

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This is week three of this summer's Table Talk series on the Spiritual Discipines. This time we are focused on the importance of prayer.

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In this last passage in Nehemiah, we see sin rear its ugly head all over again. What can we learn from a waning revival? The main idea: Indwelling sin never stops assaulting God's people throughout this fallen age. We must keep fighting it daily by God's grace and power!

Here are the main points:

1. Pagan Intermarriage Returns
2. Nehemiah Responds
3. Lessons from a Failed Reformation

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Some of the questions from this message:

• How should Christians understand grief when it comes to the death of dearly loved fellow believers?
• What is the 'intermediate state' between death and resurrection?
• Why is resurrection so important?
• What will happen to deceased Christians when Christ returns?

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The 'quiet time' is such an important part of the Christian life and of the means of grace. However, there is not one cookie-cutter way to approach this subject. How can Christians make progress in having quiet times that truly do stir our affections by the Holy Spirit's power and produce real transformation in our lives?

Let us Learn to Wield Scripture in the Daily Fight to Commune with God.

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