Angry much?
Anger does not produce the righteousness we want it to. James has a better way....
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The Fool Says in His Heart, “There Is No God” | IV
If God doesn’t exist, the implications are devastating. The universe came from nothing, there’s no ultimate authority or purpose, and with no authority, there’s no accountability—no sin. Without sin, humanity becomes its own moral compass, plunging us into relativism, where “God’s image is removed from mankind,” and survival of the fittest rules....
The Origin of the Idea of God | III
The Origin of the Idea of God: Where Does It Come From?...
The Sources and Methods of Systematic Theology | II
As we delve into systematic theology, we’re not merely collecting biblical facts; we’re organizing them to understand God and His works holistically....
Understanding Systematic Theology: Its Purpose and Distinction | I
At Iron Men we’ve embarked on a journey through systematic theology, guided by the work of Reformed theologian Charles Hodge. But what exactly is systematic theology, and why is it vital for our faith? Simply put, systematic theology is the discipline of organizing and structuring biblical information into a coherent framework, addressing major doctrinal topics such as God, Christ, salvation, and the church...
The Path to Avoid
In Proverbs 1:8-19, Solomon offers a stark warning against the allure of sinful behavior and the enticement of evil deeds. He presents us with a choice between two paths: the path of wisdom, which leads to life, and the path of foolishness, which leads to destruction....
The Forbidden Woman
Proverbs 5 warns us against the forbidden woman and there is much in this chapter for us to cling to for hope in the eye of temptation....
A Father's Wise Instruction
Proverbs 4 relays the application of practical, moral, and spiritual wisdom. It suggests that as we seek it, find it, hold on to it and make a daily study of it, wisdom will guide us, stabilize us, and protect us....
A Discourse on Wisdom
Proverbs 3:13-35 provides a discourse on Wisdom, and the importance of seeking her and not losing sight of the wise path....
How Can a Man Commune With God?
In Proverbs 3:1-12, the author emphasises key aspects that are required in a man's life as he lives and communes with God....
Wisdom and Deliverance
Proverbs 2 fits in nicely with the full tapestry of the 66 books of God’s Inspired Word. In this blogpost, we’ll explore the beauty of this chapter and consider its connection to the other scriptures in His Word....
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What Ought We to Pray for During Times of Trial?
Not knowing what to do is a scary thing. James provides a solution....
Keep ReadingElders Update on COVID-19 outbreak
Dear Heritage Church Family, Due to the unprecedented events of the past few weeks and our President's announcement regarding public gatherings of no more than 100 the oversight have decided that the following is the wisest course of action: With immediate effect and until further notice all formal church gatherings will be cancelled apart from our 9h30 Sunday service. T...
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The Heritage elders message to the congregation on Covid-19....
Keep ReadingPraying Selflessly
"The Lord will judge the ends of the earth; he will give strength to his king and exalt the power of his anointed" (v.10). -1 Samuel 2:111 Why do you pray? Think about examples of prayer in Scripture for a minute with me: We have the prayer of Hezekiah when he was told he would die; Mordecai prayed when the lives of the exiled Israelites were in danger; Abraham intercede...
Keep ReadingInterpreting the Book of Revelation: Part 2
Interpreting the Book of Revelation: Part 2 The Seven Cycles (The first blog post can be found here and the sermon series on Revelation here) One of the difficulties with the book of Revelation is that there are so many different interpretations. Some say that most of what John wrote was fulfilled in the first century AD (Preterist), some argue that the primary focus is...
Keep ReadingInterpreting the Book of Revelation: Part 1
It has been a great privilege to study and preach through the book of Revelation these past few months (You can listen to the sermonshere). What an encouragement to see the church grow and hear the reports of robust theological discussion in the Growth Groups.Due to the nature of the series it was not possible to go into too much detail or spend a lot of time on some of th...
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