February 2010

Harter: Immediate Holy Spirit Regeneration

February 28, 2010

It is perhaps the most distinctive doctrine held by the Primitive Baptist faith: Jesus Christ is the only mediator between God and man, and they that hear the voice of the Son of God shall live. In this message Elder Gus Harter explores the biblical proofs for immediate Holy Spirit regeneration and answers some common [...]

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Construction Has Begun

February 27, 2010

The large house formerly situated on the knoll is already gone. We were sad to see the weeping willows and stone entry removed, but they had to make way for construction equipment and a wider driveway. We hope the finished entryway will evoke memories of the original. The first major earthwork is excavation of a [...]

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Harter: Godly Love

February 14, 2010

According to the most popular traditions, St. Valentine’s Day was established to honor a martyr who gave his life for his faith in God. In the intervening years, lots of candy, cards, and pink embellishments have obscured this origin. On this February 14th, Elder Harter leads us in a study of 1 Corinthians 13: the [...]

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Harter: The Spirit of Fear

February 7, 2010

In 2 Timothy 1:7, the word “fear” has the sense of timidity or cowardice. This is the fear of circumstances or of men. It contrasts sharply with the fear of God, an expression of faith that displaces timidity. The fear of God gives us the courage to do what is right, regardless of what men [...]

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Harter: The Fear of God

February 7, 2010

God is not waiting on us to make a misstep so He can swat us with a divine flyswatter! Such is not the nature of our fear. Rather, the fear of God is the awareness that He is above us, perfect and holy, and that our blessings and successes come from Him alone. Elder Harter [...]

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