Peter Thomas

20110719 | Gen 6:2 | Humanity's Situation Has Not Changed

Amazing that the situation for fallen humanity has not changed. The principle of sin in Genesis is the same as in Romans

Genesis 6:5 (ESV), Romans 3:10 (ESV), Romans 3:11 (ESV), Romans 3:12 (ESV), Romans 3:13 (ESV), Romans 3:14 (ESV), Romans 3:15 (ESV), Romans 3:16 (ESV), Romans 3:17 (ESV), Romans 3:18 (ESV)

20110719 | Eph 4:22-24 | GCV Ephesians Study

Putting off, renewing, and putting on. It seems that the "put off" and "put on" phrase refer to one-time events (regeneration) and "renewing the mind" is the ongoing command. Paul is commending us to…

Romans 6:6 (ESV), Ephesians 4:22 (ESV), Ephesians 4:23 (ESV), Ephesians 4:24 (ESV), Colossians 3:9 (ESV)

20110718 | Eph 4:18-24 | GCV Ephesians Study

Observation: 1.We are commanded "not to walk as the Gentiles do". How does this relate to "contextualization"? 2.The gentiles are described as... futile in mind, darkened in understanding, alienated from…

Ephesians 2:1 (ESV), Ephesians 2:2 (ESV), Ephesians 2:8 (ESV), Ephesians 2:9 (ESV), Ephesians 2:10 (ESV), Ephesians 4:18 (ESV), Ephesians 4:19 (ESV), Ephesians 4:20 (ESV), Ephesians 4:21 (ESV), Ephesians 4:22 (ESV), Ephesians 4:23 (ESV), Ephesians 4:24 (ESV)

20110718 | Gen 3:22 | God's Mercy

As first glance it seems like God is just punishing Adam and Eve by making them leave the garden (and maybe that is partially true), but actually this verse displays God's mercy and grace. When Adam and…

Genesis 3:22 (ESV)

20110718 | Gen 3:1 | Satan Tempts Us To Doubt God's Word

Satan's strategy is always the same...He tempts us to doubt God's word

Genesis 3:1 (ESV)

20110717 | Heb 10:19-25 | GCV Ministry Commitment #8 Authenticity and Accountability

Consider "Stained Glass Masquerade" (Casting Crowns) Verses 19-20 contain Gospel Roots Verses 21-25 contain Gospel Fruits Roots and fruits (faith and practice) are always connected in the Bible. 10:22…

Hebrews 10:19 (ESV), Hebrews 10:20 (ESV), Hebrews 10:21 (ESV), Hebrews 10:22 (ESV), Hebrews 10:23 (ESV), Hebrews 10:24 (ESV), Hebrews 10:25 (ESV)

20110717 | 2 Sam 12:9 | God is Despised in Our Sin

We tend to think that our sins most affect humanity (ourselves and others). Scripture teaches that the fundamental problem of sin is that it God is despised when we sin. Cross Reference: Psalm 32:5,…

2 Samuel 12:9 (ESV), Psalm 32:5 (ESV), Psalm 139:1 (ESV)

20110717 | Gen 1:28 | God's Original Purpose

How well are we fulfilling God's original purpose for humanity? 1. Be fruitful and multiply 2. Fill the earth and subdue it 3. Have dominion over the fish of the sea 4. Have dominion over the birds of…

Genesis 1:28 (ESV)

20110717 | Mark 7:24-30 | The Syrophoenician Woman and the Gospel

Amazing. It seems like Jesus is insulting this woman's social status. Actually, he is not insulting her, but rather stating the truth of the situation. More amazing, is that the woman does not defend…

Mark 7:24 (ESV), Mark 7:25 (ESV), Mark 7:26 (ESV), Mark 7:27 (ESV), Mark 7:28 (ESV), Mark 7:29 (ESV), Mark 7:30 (ESV)

20110713 | Mark 5:21-43 | God's Sovereign Timing on Display

Good passage to consider when questioning what God is doing during a trial in our life. Imagine how frustrated Jairus was when Jesus stopped to heal someone with a chronic illness and delayed on healing…

Mark 5:21 (ESV), Mark 5:22 (ESV), Mark 5:23 (ESV), Mark 5:24 (ESV), Mark 5:25 (ESV), Mark 5:26 (ESV), Mark 5:27 (ESV), Mark 5:28 (ESV), Mark 5:29 (ESV), Mark 5:30 (ESV), Mark 5:31 (ESV), Mark 5:32 (ESV), Mark 5:33 (ESV), Mark 5:34 (ESV), Mark 5:35 (ESV), Mark 5:36 (ESV), Mark 5:37 (ESV), Mark 5:38 (ESV), Mark 5:39 (ESV), Mark 5:40 (ESV), Mark 5:41 (ESV), Mark 5:42 (ESV), Mark 5:43 (ESV)

20110712 | Eph 4:7-14 | GCV Ephesians Study

7: Grace is a gift given by God. Seems cliche, but we need to rehearse that often. 8: Reference to Psalms 68:18. The "gifts" that he gives to men is the apostles, prophets, evangelists, and pastors/teachers.…

Psalm 68:18 (ESV), Ephesians 4:7 (ESV), Ephesians 4:8 (ESV), Ephesians 4:9 (ESV), Ephesians 4:10 (ESV), Ephesians 4:11 (ESV), Ephesians 4:12 (ESV), Ephesians 4:13 (ESV), Ephesians 4:14 (ESV)

20110711 | 1 Pet 5:1-4 | GCV Ministry Commitment #7: Plurality of Servant Leaders

Main Theme: Leadership for Grace Church is defined by Christ as plural and servant-minded men in the local flock. 1. Church Leadership is Plural 2. Church Leadership is Service PLURAL LEADERSHIP Acts…

1 Peter 5:1 (ESV), 1 Peter 5:2 (ESV), 1 Peter 5:3 (ESV), 1 Peter 5:4 (ESV)

20110717 | Matt 28:18-20 | Tears of the Saints

Matthew 28:18 (ESV), Matthew 28:19 (ESV), Matthew 28:20 (ESV)