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CHRIST AND THE SCRIPTURES

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Matt 5:17-20   Two very important truths that we are never to neglect, minimize, or ignore, no matter what time in history we are living in.  Christ is the fulfillment of the Law and the Scriptures are the foundation of that truth; but one does not cancel out the other.  Both are true and both are still important today! What do I mean?  We live in a culture that speaks of grace, but denies the biblical truth that the Law is still important.  R C Sproul said in his commentary, “This portion of Jesus’ sermon is ‘the most in-depth exposition of the Law of God of any in the New Testament.’”  Why Would R C Sproul say that?  He goes on to say, “Here Jesus begins to set forth His understanding of the Law over against the understanding of the scribes and the Pharisees….we will see the best Jewish scholars were profoundly wrong in how they understood the Law and the prophets.”   The Word of God is clear any deviation of the Scriptures is human e...

BRIGHT LIGHTS BIG CITY

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Luke 15:11-32 I want us to look at one of the greatest acts of grace that anyone could show someone. I also want us to look at a story that has spoken to my heart on many occasions as a reminder of God’s love for me. It’s a story that displays the mercy of God when we make mistakes. It’s a story of the natural state of man…lost and without Christ. It’s a story that represents all that God is and the complete dependence we have to be accepted into His family. It’s a story about each and every one of here this morning, those who are saved and those who are still wandering the streets trying to fulfill self. Ask yourself this question! Why does the world get so fascinated by the idea of wanting to live in the big city. Take for example  Toronto! With all its shopping, restaurants and everything a person needs just outside their door almost  fascinates  and draws people to herself.  The city is so convenient and makes ...