“Our Foundation of Hope” • Hebrews 6:11-20 – Elder Bryce Lowrance.

Our world today is clearly a tumultuous mess that can bring great fear to those who do not or cannot see beyond the present terror. However, the Apostle reminds us in this passage that the children of God can have different perspective on things. When we look to and run to Jesus for refuge, we find that the trials of this world are only temporary. Jesus has already anchored our destination in heaven. So, while we sojourn here, we can have a hope of a better day. This message was preached on Sunday, July 21, 2024.

“Blessed Assurance” • Hebrews 6:9-12 – Elder Bryce Lowrance.

Following one of the strongest warnings in the Bible about backsliding, the Apostle offers encouragement to believers to press and gain a higher understanding of the work of Christ and assurance of their own salvation by increasing in love toward one another.

This message was preached on Sunday, July 7, 2024.

“Backsliding” • Hebrews 6:4-9 – Elder Bryce Lowrance

In a passage very similar to the “I Am the True Vine” teaching in John 15, the Apostle Paul warns born again children of God to do turn away from the truth and peace that is in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Those who do are not in danger of losing their eternal salvation but they will fill their lives with destruction and sorrow apart from the fellowship of God. Paul also warns that this condition can get so bad that, apart from Divine intervention, they cannot be convinced to repent and return to their Christian walk.

Part 2 begins with a partner text in Ephesians 1.

This message was preached on Sunday, June 30, 2024.