The Elders of OBC met for their monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 12.Dave Guthrie began our morning by focusing on Article 6, the Fall and Sin, from the London Baptist Confession of Faith. We were reminded of God's two ordained representatives for the human race. God created Adam perfect and appointed him to represent humanity by requiring him to be faithful to keep God'...
Keep ReadingIn Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus commissioned believers to the high calling of making disciples based on his universal authority over heaven and earth. Since the Lord of the universe, Jesus Christ, left his church with the commission of discipleship, it would do us well to understand the character of this calling. In 100 pages, Mark Dever anchors discipleship on the foundation...
Keep ReadingA number of years ago, my family and I would make an annual trip between California and Nebraska to see our families for Christmas. I remember one trek that took us through a dark fog in Utah. We would descend from the mountain peaks into the dark haze and then ascend back to the mountaintops and into the radiant sun. It was strange to drive above the low clouds in the su...
Keep ReadingWe're excited to announce the newest addition to the ministry internship at OBC, Jay Wipf. Here are some thoughts on the mission and purpose of the program....
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Keep ReadingThe resurrection is the seal of God on the redemptive work of Christ! We can be assured that Jesus' obedience to the Law of God rendered on our behalf (Romans 5:19) has been accepted by God because of the resurrection. By His obedience, the many will be made righteous....
Keep ReadingLooking for resources on parenting? Here are two helpful books by Elyse Fitzpatrick that have encouraged my family as we've been reminded of the power of the gospel in everything....
Keep ReadingThe cross essentially proclaims the glory of God's righteousness in the person and work of Jesus Christ. The cross underlines the eternal chasm that separates humanity's sin from the transcendent holiness of God. ...
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