I am thrilled to highly recommend this book by Fitzpatrick and Johnson. Comprehensive and yet, simple, it is a book conducive for every member of the church. This is a book that provides a biblical analysis of the condition of the heart and fleshes out the promise of the gospel in the incarnation, life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Christ, particularly as God's an...

There is therefore now no condemnation for those that are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1 When I began to understand Reformed Theology around 2016, I was attracted to preachers that made me feel guilty every sermon. I was convinced that the works in my life were a must if I was to be truly justified as a Christian. Strangely, I found security in the feeling of questioning my ...

The elders of Omaha Bible Church met on Tuesday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m. for their monthly meeting. Pastor Pat opened the meeting in prayer, giving thanks to the Lord for those that he has brought to the ministry. We are continually grateful for the gospel ministry that the Lord gives us at OBC. Andrew Meyer led the elders in reading Chapter 11 from the London Baptist Confess...

The Bookends of the Christian Life, written by Jerry Bridges and Bob Bevington, is a well-written book for Christians who are at any stage in their life. Whether you are a mature Christian needing encouragement or a new Christian looking to understand the pillars of the faith for learning how to live as a new creation, this book will provide a blessing. The purpose of a...

Adapted from the Preface of Pat's new book entitled Covenant Theology There are those things that you cannot unsee once you have seen them. Covenant theology is wonderfully that way for me. Once I was convinced of the expressly biblical nature of the theological realities known as the covenant of redemption, the covenant of works, and the covenant of grace, the whole Bibl...

The elders of Omaha Bible Church met on Tuesday, April 18, for their monthly meeting. Pat Abendroth's opening prayer gave thanks for ministry opportunities, for those whom we partner with in ministry, and for the God-given fruit that has come from ministry.As the Apostle Paul writes by the Holy Spirit, "All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and ...

The Deacons of Omaha Bible Church met on Tuesday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m. in John Schmoll's home. Willie Zwiener opened us in a heartful prayer, giving thanks for the opportunity we have to serve and all that we have been blessed with as believers. Pastor Mike Holloway provided us with numerous updates including an overview of financial and attendance numbers, new members a...

Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, Colossians 2:6 The Christian life is full of joys and pleasures in Christ and yet there are so many pitfalls and spiritual dangers in it too. Recently I heard a statement from Dr. Sinclair Ferguson, which is so true in our Christian lives. He was talking about being united to Christ and how inevitably a be...

The OBC Elders met for their regular monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. on March 21, 2023. The meeting began with Pat Abendroth leading the elders in a time of prayer. The Lord is so good, especially to His church, as He commands us to pray about all things. We are thankful for being truly saved in Christ, who is not only our Savior and Lord, but also the Head and authority of ...

The deacons met for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 28 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss ministry opportunities, a devotional, and current finances. Keith Walter facilitated the meeting having Vimal George open the meeting in prayer and praise for all that Christ has accomplished for us. John Schmoll recorded action items and took minutes. We continued reviewing chapter...