Tim Staples & Peter Barnes Debate the Eucharist (Audio)
This audio recording was provided by Parousia Media, however, it does not include Dr Barnes’ introduction or some of the questions from the floor. …
Romans: The Heart of the Gospel – Abraham’s Faith and Mine: The Seed to Come
Peter Barnes | Romans 4:17b-21
SERMON NOTES
ABRAHAM’S FAITH AND MINE: THE SEED TO COME
(Romans 4:17b-21)
Our faith is like Abraham’s (4:23-24a).
1. Faith rests on God’s hope against all human hope.
– 4:17b-19. In the words of Charles Wesley:
…In hope, against all human hope,
Self-desperate, I believe;
The Life of Samuel – God, the Ark, and the Philistines
Peter Barnes | 1 Samuel 5:1-7:1
SERMON NOTES
GOD, THE ARK, AND THE PHILISTINES
1 Samuel 5:1-7:1
1. God preserves His own name.
– 5:1-12; this looks like God versus Humpty Dumpty
– Psalm 115:3-8
– God Himself acts to show that He is God (1 Cor.8:4-6; 10:21; Ezek.36:20-23)
2. …
Romans: The Heart of the Gospel – Law and Promise
Peter Barnes | Romans 4:13-17a
SERMON NOTES
LAW AND PROMISE
(Romans 4:13-17a)
Thomas Boston on justification: ‘God the Father takes the pen, dips it in the blood of His Son, crosses the sinner’s accounts, and blots them out of His debt-book.’
1. God’s world-wide promises are fulfilled by faith.
– …
Prayer: Some Suggestions
Of all the practices in the Christian life, prayer is surely one of the most difficult. If one has thirty minutes at one’s disposal, it is far easier to preach than to pray. John ‘Rabbi’ Duncan was asked on one occasion to lead family worship, and prayed at very great …
Romans: The Heart of the Gospel – When Was Abraham Justified?
Peter Barnes | Romans 4:9-12
SERMON NOTES
WHEN WAS ABRAHAM JUSTIFIED?
(Romans 4:9-12)
– What is the relationship between faith and circumcision? Or, to us, faith and baptism?
1. Abraham was justified before he was circumcised.
– 4:9-10; Abraham received the promise in Genesis 12:1-4 at 75; this was confirmed …
The Life of Samuel – The Call of Samuel
Peter Barnes | 1 Samuel 3:1-21
SERMON NOTES
THE CALL OF SAMUEL
1 Samuel 3:1-21; Acts 22:1-21
1. God speaks through His Word
– 3:1; like Amos 8:11-12
– 3:19-21; see Deut.18:21-22
2. An obedient heart.
– God speaks three times before Eli or Samuel understand
…O give me Samuel’s
Debating The Eucharist: Real or Symbolic?
On Monday 27th June, at 7:30PM, Tim Staples and Dr Peter Barnes will be debating the Eucharist. The debate will be held at Bowman’s Hall, Blacktown City Council Civic Centre, Civic Lane Corner Campbell St, Blacktown. Entry is free, but seating is limited. …
