Rooted 5 – Solution in Substitution
February 15, 2023
At the heart of the Gospel is a great exchange. By sacrificing himself in our place and paying sin’s penalty on our behalf, Jesus...
Messages
Discover the Heidelberg Catechism, a powerful resource that summarizes the Bible's core message in a memorable and applicable way. By exploring what we believe, we hope your faith is strengthened, and you experience God's love at a deeper level.
Rooted 4 – Sin’s Penalty
February 15, 2023
Many people today would say that sin is no big deal. They presume that a loving God will just look the other way. However, the Bible is...
Rooted 3 – Total Depravity
January 30, 2023
As humans, we face many problems in life. The Bible is clear that our greatest problem is that sin has separated us from God. In fact, we...
Rooted 2 – A Mighty Comfort
January 30, 2023
Where do you find comfort in life? A cozy blanket? A Netflix series? A relationship? Maybe even a drink? The Bible says our ultimate...
Rooted 1 – We Believe
January 30, 2023
Most people say they believe in God. But how would they answer these questions: What is the problem humanity faces? Who is Jesus? What did...
Podcast
Pastors Bill and Eric go deeper on the Real Faith for Real Life podcast.
I Believe – Part 6 – It’s All About Faith
March 2, 2023
Jesus won a great victory over sin and death. How can we benefit from his victory? The Bible is clear that the only way to receive these...
I Believe – Part 5 – Solution in Substitution
February 15, 2023
At the heart of the Gospel is a great exchange. By sacrificing himself in our place and paying sin’s penalty on our behalf, Jesus...
I Believe – Part 4 – Sin’s Penalty
February 8, 2023
Many people today would say that sin is no big deal. They presume that a loving God will just look the other way. However, the Bible is...
I Believe – Part 3 – Total Depravity
February 1, 2023
As humans, we face many problems in life. The Bible is clear that our greatest problem is that sin has separated us from God. In fact, we...
I Believe – Part 2 – Theme and Structure of the Heidelberg Catechism
January 25, 2023
We all need strength to get through the ups and downs up life. The Heidelberg Catechism says that strength can only come from knowing that...
I Believe – Part 1 – Why Do We Need Creeds and Confessions?
January 18, 2023
Why do some churches use creeds and confessions? Isn’t the Bible enough? In this series, Pastor Bill will teach us how to use the...
I Believe - Teaching Videos
Why do some churches use creeds and confessions? Isn't the Bible enough? Learn why these things are important and helpful for spiritual growth.
I Believe – Part 6 – It’s All About Faith
Jesus won a great victory over sin and death. How can we benefit from his victory? The Bible is clear that the only way to receive these...
I Believe – Part 5 – Solution in Substitution
At the heart of the Gospel is a great exchange. By sacrificing himself in our place and paying sin’s penalty on our behalf, Jesus...
I Believe – Part 4 – Sin’s Penalty
Many people today would say that sin is no big deal. They presume that a loving God will just look the other way. However, the Bible is...
I Believe – Part 3 – Total Depravity
As humans, we face many problems in life. The Bible is clear that our greatest problem is that sin has separated us from God. In fact, we...
I Believe – Part 2 – Theme and Structure of the Heidelberg Catechism
We all need strength to get through the ups and downs up life. The Heidelberg Catechism says that strength can only come from knowing that...
I Believe – Part 1 – Why Do We Need Creeds and Confessions?
Why do some churches use creeds and confessions? Isn’t the Bible enough? In this series, Pastor Bill will teach us how to use the...
Around the Table
Discussion questions to further the conversation with those who join you around the table.
Week 5
- Start out your discussion by reading out loud Romans 5:12 and 5:15.
- Sin entered the world through one man (Adam) and sin was defeated by one man (Jesus). When you think about what happened with Jesus on the cross, what words come to your mind?
- Sometimes, Christians are hesitant to say that Jesus is the only way to God. Why do you think that is?
- Read Hebrews 2:11 out loud. Praise God that through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, our sins have been forgiven! Thank God in prayer together that, if we believe in Jesus and Lord and Savior, we become a part of the family of God. Jesus is not ashamed to call us his brothers and sisters. Amen!
Week 4
- This week’s focus is on sin. Sin isn’t a very popular thing to talk about. Why do you think people avoid talking about sin, judgement, and punishment?
- Why do you think that God is angry with the sin in the world?
- God must punish sin in order to still be a just God. Someone has to pay the price for sins. Could you pay the price? Do you think you could do enough good things to cover up the bad things you’ve done in your life? Why or why not?
- Read Romans 6:23 out loud and pray together. “God, we confess that we are sinful. We are truly sorry for our sins. Thank you God for the gift of Jesus Christ! He is our Savior, dying in our place to pay the price for our sins.”
Heidelberg Catechism Question & Answer 9-13.
Week 3
- Take a few minutes to read and repeat Romans 3:23. Try to memorize this verse..
- Do you think that sin is something we can get rid of on our own? Why is it so hard to choose to do good?
- Read Ephesians 2:1-3. If you can, use the New Living Translation. Is there something in these verses that stood out to you? If yes, why?
- Sin is some pretty nasty stuff. Sin Separates us from God, but Jesus saves us from the consequences of our sins and he loves us no matter when we mess up!! Take a some time to pray: say sorry for our sinful actions and thank Jesus for loving us even when we sin.
Week 2
- Read Q&A 1 of the Heidelberg Catechism out loud together. What is one word or idea that stood out to you when reading this?
- What do you think it means to “belong to Christ?
- Read Ephesians 1:13-14 out loud. The Holy Spirit is a gift to those who believe in Jesus as their Lord and Savior, guaranteeing eternal life with God in heaven! This gives us comfort that no matter what happens today or tomorrow, our future is set in Jesus Christ.
- Describe a time in your life when you felt comforted by God.
- Pick a verse from the answers and memorize it this week. To help the verse stay rooted in your heart: make up motions while reciting.
Week 1
- Answer this question together: who do you say Jesus is?