In an age when the sacraments are frequently minimized or misunderstood, The Lord's Supper as the Sign and Seal of the New Covenant by Guy Prentiss Waters stands as a refreshing and deeply enriching contribution. This volume offers a careful biblicaltheological study of the Lord's Supper and will especially benefit readers who delight in seeing the grand storyline of Scrip...

The Deacons of Omaha Bible Church met on Tuesday, February 24 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was opened in prayer, praising God for His blessing and mercy to us and asking for wisdom as we seek to serve the church body at OBC. Pastor Mike Grimes provided an update on the news and finances of OBC. Giving was down some, but current expenses were also down, so the financial positio...

The Elders of Omaha Bible Church met on Wednesday morning, March 18. Pat opened the meeting in prayer, thanking the Lord for His continued work in the lives and ministries of OBC. During our time together, we read Article 10 of the London Baptist Confession of 1689, focusing on effectual calling. Dan Perina provided the February financial update, reporting an income of $73...

There is a phenomenon soldiers sometimes speak about in warfare called combat paralysis. A soldier may be fully trained, well-equipped, and surrounded by comrades, yet when fear overwhelms him, he simply freezes. He stops moving. He stops thinking clearly. He stops fighting. The problem is not lack of training or weaponsthe problem is that fear has paralyzed him. Something...

Luther's Theology of the Cross by Alister E McGrath is a book that combines excellent historical work with a style and substance that will give the reader a deeper understanding of Luther's theology of justification by faith alone and its related doctrinal issues. The readers should be aware that this is first and foremost a thoroughly historical work. The author leaves ma...

The Deacons of Omaha Bible Church met on Tuesday, January 27 at 7:00 p.m. John Wildhalm opened us in prayer, giving thanks for the blessings we have in Christ and the honor we have to serve the body at OBC. Pastor Mike Grimes led us through news and financial updates. Giving was up in December versus the beginning of the year, which was an encouragement to all present. We ...

The Elders of Omaha Bible Church met for their monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 18 at 6:30 a.m. Pastor Pat opened the meeting in prayer, giving thanks for the ministry that the Lord has entrusted to us at OBC. Chris Peterson led the elders in reading chapter nine of the London Baptist Confession of 1689 on Free Will. It was encouraging to be reminded that we who are ...

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ at OBC, Greetings from Southeast Asia! 2025 has been a year of great change for Aaron, Abi, and the kids. After graduation in the summer, we made our big move back to Southeast Asia. We are very grateful to the Lord for the training that Aaron received in seminary. We continue to be amazed at God's good providence in making this seminary...