Announcements

• WORSHIP FOR 10/25

  On October 31, 1517, an Augustinian monk posted ninety-five statements for discussion on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. Dr. Martin Luther hoped that posting his 95 Theses would bring about an academic debate regarding repentance, the sale of indulgences, and other matters of concern within the Roman Catholic Church. However, Rome eventually excommunicated Luther, judging him to be a heretic. At the Diet of Worms in 1521, by the grace of God he stood steadfast without wavering and refused to be moved from the teachings of Holy Scripture. Today, we stand five centuries later in the footsteps of Luther. We pray that God will give us His grace also, to stand steadfast and ready to suffer all rather than fall away. We do not at all stand upon Luther, but we will gladly stand with him! Firm on the testimony of Holy Scripture, confessing the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ, who died and rose again for us and our salvation, in whose name alone is found forgiveness of sins for the whole world. Here we stand—we can do no other! So help us God! 

• ADULT BIBLE CLASS ON GENESIS

  

  Who today are the true “children of Abraham”?  Paul explains in Galatians 3:9, “Those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.” Specifically, faith in the Messiah, as the Lord promised Abraham in Genesis 22:18, “And through your Descendant all nations on earth will be blessed.” Those who may have genealogical descent from Abraham but reject the Messiah have forfeited their spiritual patrimony, whereas those without such genealogical descent but who embrace the Messiah are graciously “grafted in” to God’s chosen people (Romans 11:17‑24).  Thus, Paul concludes in Galatians 3:29, “If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s offspring.” Stay for Adult Bible Class after worship Sunday in the Fellowship Hall as we consider this and other topics in our study of Genesis—Book of Beginnings.