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JI Packer on God knowing and loving us

Jordan Kauflin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:21:45 +0000

Here is the quote that Eric read on Sunday from Knowing God by JI Packer.

“What matters supremely, therefore, is not, in the last analysis, the fact that I know God, but the larger fact which underlies it — the fact that He knows me. I am graven on the palms of His hands. I am never out of His mind. All my knowledge of Him depends on His sustained initiative in knowing me. I know Him, because He first knew me, and continues to know me. He knows me as a friend, one who loves me, and there is no moment when His eye is off me, or His attention distracted from me, and no moment therefore, when His care falters.

This is momentous knowledge. There is unspeakable comfort — the sort of comfort that energizes, be it said, not enervates — in knowing that God is constantly taking knowledge of me in love, and watching over me for my good. There is tremendous relief in knowing that His love to me is utterly realistic, based at every point on prior knowledge of the worst about me, so that no discovery now can disillusion him about me, in the way I am so often disillusioned about myself, and quench his determination to bless me. There is, certainly , great cause for humility in the thought that He sees all the twisted things about me that my fellow-men do not see (and am I glad!), and that He sees more corruption in me than that which I see ini myself (which in all conscience, is enough).

There is, however, equally great incentive to worship and love God in the thought that, for some unfathomable reason, He wants me as His friend, and desires to be my friend, and has given His Son to die for me in order to realize this purpose.”

- JI Packer, Knowing God (Downers Grove, 1973), pages 41-42.

What glorious news! You can listen to Eric’s message here.

Bible Reading Seminar

Redeemer Arlington — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 03:39:05 +0000

Covenant Life Church in Gaithersburg, MD is hosting David Helm next month for a Bible reading seminar called “One to One” based on his book of the same title. The seminar will address who this kind of relational Bible reading ministry is for, describe how it works and provide training to put it to use. The focus is on giving us all a simple guide in how to have a Bible study with one of our friends, whether they are non-Christians, new believers, or more established in their spiritual walk.

One to One Bible Reading Seminar with David Helm
Hosted by Covenant Life Church
March 3, 2012, Saturday, 8:30am-12:00nn
Register at http://www.covlife.org/onetoone

This Sunday – Feb. 19th, 2012

Jordan Kauflin — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 01:57:43 +0000

This Sunday, Eric will be teaching again from John 13:31-38.

I’ll be leading our time of singing, and we are excited to have the choir sing with us! We are going to be taking time to focus on the greatness of our God and Savior, who alone is worthy of all of our praise and worship!

I look forward to meeting together as a church family.

Song List:

Praise to the Lord the Almighty (hymn)
Come Praise and Glorify (sovereign grace)
Behold Our God (sovereign grace)
How Great is Our God (chris tomlin)

Here is Love (hymn/matt redman)
His Forever (sovereign grace)

Members Meeting

Redeemer Arlington — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:41:09 +0000

On April 22nd, members are invited to a meeting immediately following our normal gathering. Details to follow.

Discussion Questions from Paul Tripp Marriage Seminar

Jordan Kauflin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:46:08 +0000

For everyone who was able to attend the Paul Tripp marriage seminar last weekend, Covenant Life Church provided some discussion questions as a resource. They are a great way to continue the conversation with your spouse or other couples who attended.

You can see the questions here.

Bibles for Orphans

Jordan Kauflin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:27:23 +0000

Here is a unique opportunity to help provide The Jesus Storybook Bible to orphans in Mexico.

Josh Deckard and a friend who works with orphans in Mexico created this fundraising effort after Josh saw a picture of orphans in Eastern Europe reading this bible. Their goal is to get this Bible into as many orphans hands as possible so that they might read about Jesus and his love for them through the gospel.

You can give and find more information at their website: www.adoptbible.com.

“What Did You Expect?” this Friday

Redeemer Arlington — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:01:27 +0000

Covenant Life Church in Gaithersburg, MD is hosting pastor and author Paul Tripp on this Friday and Saturday, February 3 and 4, 2012 for a conference on marriage entitled “What Did You Expect? Redeeming the Realities of Marriage.” Dr. Tripp will discuss the beauty of marriage as a reflection of God’s glory as well as the realities of life that threaten to destroy it. The conference is based on Dr. Tripp’s book of the same title. Singles are also encouraged to attend.

Registration is $7.50 per person. The conference starts at 6:30pm on Friday and concludes at 12:30pm on Saturday.

Conference Overview

A marriage of unity, understanding and love is not rooted in romance but in worship. It is only worship of God as Creator, Sovereign, and Savior that will lead us to love as we should. Have you ever wondered why some couples reach a place of unity, love, and understanding in their marriages while other couples seem trapped in the same struggles year, after year, after year? The surrounding culture would lead us to believe that a marriage of unity, love, and understanding is rooted in romance. Scripture would rather say that a good marriage is the result of worship.

Does this confuse you? Then this marriage conference is for you. Learn how practical these insights are for the everyday issues and situations of a real marriage; and, learn the practical steps that will help couples know how to get from where they are, to where God wants them to be.

More information such as the conference schedule and registration details can be found at http://www.covlife.org/what_did_you_expect/

This Sunday – Jan. 21st, 2012

Jordan Kauflin — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:20:05 +0000

Just a reminder that we are now meeting at Calvary Gospel Church (1800 N. Glebe).

This Sunday, we have the privilege of being taught by Ian McConnell, the lead pastor of Grace Bible Church in the Philadelphia area and a good friend to Eric and myself. He will be teaching from Mark 11:12-25. Please be praying that God would speak to us as we study his Word.

Matt Aiello will be leading our time of singing, focusing our attention on Jesus as our glorious King.

Can’t wait to worship with you all.

Song list:

His Name Is Jesus (sovereign grace)
Let Your Kingdom Come (sovereign grace)
Grace Unmeasured (sovereign grace)
10,000 Reasons (matt redman)

Here is Love (matt redman)

New Location This Sunday!

Redeemer Arlington — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:24:48 +0000

Redeemer will be relocating to Calvary Gospel Church’s building at 1800 N. Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22207 beginning this Sunday, January 15.

Transportation Info for Commuters:

The closest Metro stop is still the Ballston Metro station. To get to the building by bus from Ballston Metro, you can choose from (times indicated will get you to church before 4:30PM):

the 23A bus towards Tysons Corner – West Park (leaves at 4:19 PM, drops you the closest to CGC)
the Arlington Transit 51 towards George Mason Dr. and Lee Hwy. (leaves at 4:15 PM)
the Arlington Transit 52 towards East Falls Church (leaves at 4:00PM)

You can get more information on these routes from the WMATA website.

If you would like a ride to this new location from the Ballston Metro station, please let David Hilde know by emailing rides@redeemerarlington.com.

If you would like to help give rides, please contact him too! The details of how pickup and drop off will work are still being decided on, but more information will be released as we have a better understanding of the need

Marriage Seminar with Dr. Tripp

Redeemer Arlington — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 05:59:48 +0000

Covenant Life Church in Gaithersburg, MD is hosting pastor and author Paul Tripp on February 3 and 4, 2012 for a conference on marriage entitled “What Did You Expect? Redeeming the Realities of Marriage.” Dr. Tripp will discuss the beauty of marriage as a reflection of God’s glory as well as the realities of life that threaten to destroy it. The conference is based on Dr. Tripp’s book of the same title. Singles are also encouraged to attend.

Registration is $7.50 per person. The conference starts at 6:30pm on Friday and concludes at 12:30pm on Saturday.

Conference Overview

More information such as the conference schedule and registration details can be found at http://www.covlife.org/what_did_you_expect/