Adult Sunday School CalvaryURC 2018-09-29T03:47:55+00:00

Adult Sunday School

During Sunday School 2018-2019 year, the adults will be going through an overview of the New Testament. It is a continuation of the Dust to Glory series by Dr. R.C. Sproul, from which we studied the Old Testament last year. This is a rich time of instruction, insight, and practical class discussion as we learn from one of this generation’s preeminent Biblical teachers and reformed theologians. Please join us at 9:00 a.m. each Sunday morning.

Dust to Glory (Dr. R.C. Sproul): Knowing the scope of redemptive history helps us to understand our place in God’s story. The adult Sunday school will be studying Dust to Glory with Dr. R.C. Sproul – a series which provides a panorama of biblical
truth.

J. Ligon Duncan states, “Never before has there been a greater need for Christians to know their Bibles than now. And yet, we know them less well than we have at any time since the Reformation. That’s one reason that I am so delighted to commend R.C. Sproul’s Dust to Glory. It gives you the big picture — the major themes, events, and people of the Bible — the very thing we need to help us know our Bibles better. And it does so in a gripping, memorable way. Know your Bible better. Start here.”

We embrace the authority of the Bible as our final rule of faith and life, and this series can play a crucial role for our church as we seek to grow in our discipleship. Please join us upstairs in the education wing each Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m.

Adult Sunday School does not meet in the summer.

Morning Sermon Series

We are giving our attention to Paul’s letter to the Philippians during our morning services. This is a great place for us to turn our attention for several reasons. 1) As we live in the midst of a politically charged culture, this letter reminds us that as followers of Christ our citizenship is in heaven and our hope is in Christ’s coming (Philippians 3:20-21). 2) There is much division in the world today, and sadly also in the church; this letter calls us in humility to pursue unity with one another in the body of Christ and never take such unity for granted (Philippians 2:1-11; 4:1-3). 3) The last year has been an exceedingly difficult year on many levels for all of us; this letter proclaims to us the joy that is ours in Christ Jesus, a joy that is not dependent on our circumstances (Philippians 4:4-9). May the Lord would work mightily through the preaching of His holy gospel to set our hearts on our heavenly citizenship, to pursue unity with our fellow pilgrims on the way, and to restore to us the joy of our salvation. ”

Evening Sermon Series

In our evening services we are studying the Belgic Confession, written by Guido de Bres in 1561, and one of the Three Forms of Unity to which our church and federation subscribe. What a privilege is ours to join our hearts and our voices with brothers and sisters in Christ who have gone before us, as we confess our common Christian faith with them in the Lord Jesus Christ as the only Savior of sinners. May the Lord strengthen our faith through the ministry of His Word enabling us to confess boldly and winsomely the articles of the faith once for all entrusted to the saints.

What is the Gospel?

(For a more lengthy discussion, listen to the "What is the Gospel?" video on our Suggested Reading and Media page.) The gospel means 'good report' or 'good news.' The gospel is not just good news because of its content. It is good news because of the form of its delivery. It is not good advice. The gospel never tells us something to do. The gospel tells us about something that has already been done. The form which Christ has chosen for the delivery for this saving message is through the means of preaching. Throughout the scriptures God's Word is described as mighty and powerful -- living and active. It will not return unto God void without accomplishing every purpose for which He sent it. God's Word is not a textbook or a mere historical record of what God did once upon a time. God's Word, here and now, is killing and making alive; condemning and justifying. This is the nature of the word of God. That is why the apostle Paul says that faith comes by hearing the word of Christ preached. How shall they hear without a preacher? How shall he preach unless he is sent? Preaching is the chosen means of grace bringing life out of death. We find this all the way from Genesis to Revelation. (Dr. Michael Horton)

Why Creeds and Confessions?

The Short Answer: The English word ‘creed’ comes from the Greek credo, which simply means ‘I believe.’ Everyone has beliefs about what the Bible teaches. Though people sometimes claim to have ‘no creed but Christ,’ we find on closer questioning they often have very different ideas about who Jesus was and what he did for us. We believe having written statements of essential beliefs—creeds as well as their longer cousins, confessions—help us clarify our convictions and distinguish ourselves from others who profess Christ but perhaps believe wrongly. From ancient times Christians have expressed themselves in writing as a way to prevent confusion, pass on truth and hold the Church accountable to the historic landmarks of our catholic (one true Church) and Protestant heritage. Our doctrinal standards are not above the Bible but simply relate how we have interpreted the Bible on key issues. (Rev. Danny Hyde)