Reformed Theology

Some things are hard to believe. Others are hard to accept. At the start of John 6, thousands pursued Jesus. By the end, few remained. What happened to the rest? The short answer: they heard Jesus talk, and they didn’t like what He said. They could not accept His difficult teachings, and so they left. Questions That We’ll Answer: A) What drew people to Jesus initially? B) What caused His disciples to remain? C) What does this say about us?   website: www.fpcgulfport.org

It was late. The people were hungry. Thousands had followed Jesus out of desperation. They were sick, hurting, and now starving. And as Jesus looked out at the crowds, He had compassion. In today’s study, we’ll see how He responded. Questions That We’ll Answer: A) Why did the people follow Jesus? B) Why didn’t they bring food? C) What sign did Jesus perform, and why?   website: www.fpcgulfport.org

“Do you want to be made well?” That was Christ’s question of the sick man. It is also Christ’s question of you. Do you want to be made well? And what do you want to be made well from?This will be the focus of today’s sermon from John 5. Questions That We’ll Answer: A) What was Christ’s objective? B) Why did He enter the ‘Sheep Gate?’ C) Who did He seek out, and why?   Website: www.fpcgulfport.org

Surprising. Shocking. Scandalous. Jews and Samaritans were NOT supposed to interact. Their mutual hatred went back generations. And yet, here Jesus was, not only talking with this woman in John 4 – but asking her for water. What was this encounter all about? Questions That We’ll Answer: A) What was the history of the Samaritans? Who were they? B) What had the woman done to be ostracized by her own people? C) What did Jesus tell the woman – and why was it so encouraging?     Website: www.fpcgulfport.org

To Nicodemus, it seemed like crazy talk. But to Jesus, this was serious business. If God’s people are to be saved, we must first be ‘born again.’ So what does that term mean? And how does it happen? In today’s study, we’ll dive into the critical topic of regeneration. Questions That We’ll Answer: A) Who was Nicodemus, and why did he go to Jesus? B) Why did Jesus say Nicodemus must be ‘born again?’ C) What are the implications for the rest of us?     web: fpcgulfport.org  

It wasn’t just a miracle – it was a sign. In John 2, Jesus attended a wedding. And at this wedding He performed His first recorded miracle (turning water into wine). So, what was this miracle really about? As we’ll see, it pointed forward to the cross – even if no one knew it at the time. Questions That We’ll Answer: A) Why did Jesus tell Mary that His ‘hour had not come?’ B) In what way(s) did this miracle point forward to Calvary? C) How is John 2 a ‘bookend’ with John 19?     web: www.fpcgulfport.org  

John the Baptist had one job. John came to prepare people to meet Jesus. Specifically, he would ‘make straight the way of the Lord,’ as the prophet Isaiah had foretold. But the people wouldn’t listen. John would be a voice crying in the wilderness. He would be misunderstood, and eventually killed. And the same would happen to the Messiah. Questions That We’ll Answer: A) Why was John ‘baptizing’ people? What kind of baptism was this? B) Why did John say ‘behold the Lamb’ when he saw Jesus approach? C) What’s the difference between ‘appeasement’ and ‘atonement?’     Web: www.fpcgulfport.org

Discover the profound significance of Jesus as 'the Word' and what His incarnation means for humanity. Explore how John emphasizes the divine nature of Christ and His role as the light of the world. The discussion highlights the powerful imagery of light guiding us through darkness and the implications of Christ's transfiguration. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on the majesty of Christ and the depth of God's love, even amidst our flaws. Dive deep into the historical support of faith through the eyes of an eyewitness.

Jericho had massive walls. It didn’t matter. There are no walls that can deter God’s Wrath. And there is no army that can stop those who serve Him. In Joshua 6, we will study both points in one of the most famous (and faith-building) passages in Scripture. Questions That We’ll Answer: A) How big was Jericho’s outer wall? Did it have an inner wall as well? B) What tool or weapon was used to bring the walls down? C) What can we learn from the battle at Jericho that applies to us?     web: www.fpcgulfport.org

No. Other. Name. As he felt the Sanhedrin’s angry gaze, Peter stood firm. There’s no other name, there’s no other door, there’s no other way by which fallen sinners can be reconciled to God. Not two. Not ten. Just one, Peter declared. Jesus Christ is the singular means of salvation. Questions That We’ll Answer: A) What are the implications of this statement to other religions? B) What were the implications to Peter’s original audience? C) What sort of opposition does such an exclusive claim create?     web: www.fpcgulfport.org