The Rise of the Kings - Intro to I Samuel

This week we're opening up a new study at Calvary Chapel of Wilmington:  1 & 2 Samuel.  These two books (which were originally one work) chronicle the transition of the nation of Israel from a theocracy, or a nation led by God, to a monarchy, being led by a king.

Love One Another - Acts 2v42-46

In John 13v34-35 Jesus told us, "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another."

Keeping It Real - Hebrews 13v1-25

So we come to the end of Hebrews...  All through this incredible book we have sailed the heights of theological imagery, learning how the events and circumstances of this physical world bring us into direct connection with the spiritual realities of the heavenly realm.

Our God Is A Consuming Fire - Hebrews 12v18-29

Since God is in fact a consuming fire, we must come to Him on His terms.  We cannot approach Him on our terms. God is God, we are not, and He sets the terms, and the only terms by which we can approach God is the unmerited approval that we have in Jesus.  Jesus said "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." (John 14:6).  All who come to the Father through Jesus Christ are free to approach the throne boldly.  All who are outside of that sphere will be consumed.