Tag Archives: Faith

What we believe about Christ’s return is the most important factor in how we relate to God, each other, and the world

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Pastor Foley

Last Sunday was the first Sunday in the Advent season, which is the season of the church year before Christmas. We sometimes (wrongly) think that Christmas is the beginning of the church year, and thus we sometimes (wrongly) think that … Continue reading →

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God’s promises are never hidden. But their fulfillment is.

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Pastor Foley

Though God confounds human understanding in how he fulfills each of his promises, the promises themselves are plainly recorded in the Bible. Sometimes Christians claim to receive new promises directly from God through supernatural revelation. Other Christians claim to discover … Continue reading →

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Faith is trust in all of the promises of God

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Pastor Foley

In the Bible, faith is trust in all of the promises of God. Faith is not biblical when it emphasizes only a “subset” of biblical promises that match our personal interests, circumstances, or understanding. In the time of Jesus, some … Continue reading →

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