Hebrews 10:11-18 The Standing Priests and the Seated Christ (September 11, 2022 PM, Rev. Michael Grasso)
In Hebrews 10:11-18 the author brings the longest theological section of the book to a close. Summing up his previous arguments he notes that the priests stand each day offering the same sacrifices t...
12 Sep 202237min
Proverbs 1:8-19 Listen to Your Parents! (Part 1) (September 11, 2022 AM, Rev. Michael Grasso)
In Proverbs 1:8-19 Solomon begins his instructions to his son. Throughout the book of Proverbs there is an emphasis on instruction within the family, particularly parents to children. As was the cas...
11 Sep 202245min
What Does the Bible Say About the Atonement? (Part 2: Incarnation)
Pastor Grasso explains the relationship between the incarnation and the atonement building on Anselm’s Cur Deus Homo. He shows that the incarnation is necessitated by the atonement. Without God dyin...
6 Sep 202213min
Hebrews 10:1-10 The Shadow of the Law and the Incarnation of Christ (September 4, 2022 PM, Rev. Michael Grasso)
In Hebrews 10:1-10 the author contrasts the efficacy of the blood of bulls and goats to that of Christ. The blood of bulls and goats could not take away sins, but Christ, as the Son of God who became...
4 Sep 202242min
Proverbs 1:1-7 The Fear of the Lord is the Beginning of Knowledge (September 4, 2022 AM, Rev. Michael Grasso)
Pastor Grasso begins a series on Proverbs where he explains the significance of wisdom. Wisdom is related to knowledge but goes beyond it. It is related to righteous living. It is related to leader...
4 Sep 202243min
Matthew 13:51-52 Treasures New and Old (August 28, 2022 AM, Rev. Michael Grasso)
In Matthew 13:51-52 Christ gives a mini-parable about scribes in the kingdom. They are those who understand Christ’s words and are able to bring out treasures new and old. The new treasures refer to...
28 Aug 202240min
Hebrews 9:23-28 The Cleansing Power of Christ's Blood (August 28, 2022 PM, Rev. Michael Grasso)
In Hebrews 9:23-28 the author explains the cleansing power of Christ’s blood. Pastor Grasso explains the distinction between propitiation and expiation to understand these two elements of the atonemen...
28 Aug 202240min
What Does the Bible Say About the Atonement? (Part 1: Objective vs. Subjective)
Pastor Grasso explains the difference between objective and subjective theories of the atonement and shows that the Scriptures teach that Christ’s death provided a real, objective atonement.
23 Aug 202214min
