This sermon, preached by Mr. Tony Arsenal, focuses on Ruth 4 and explores how Boaz serves as a type of Christ, pointing to the ultimate redemption found in Jesus Christ. The sermon emphasizes the legal and covenantal aspects of Boaz’s actions in redeeming Ruth and Naomi, highlighting their significance in God’s sovereign plan to preserve… Continue reading The True and Greater Boaz
Assumptions, Greek, and Context
Recently on X, a user who goes by Redeemed Zoomer has been making a bit of a splash. He is known primarily for his position regarding the apostate PCUSA, arguing that the best course of action is to remain within it to reform it from the inside. In addition to this, he often engages in so-called hot takes which… Continue reading Assumptions, Greek, and Context
A Faith-Filled Prayer
This sermon focuses on Habakkuk 3:1–19, the prophet’s prayer and response to God’s revelation. The passage concludes the book of Habakkuk and highlights a profound expression of trust in God’s providence, even in the face of suffering and judgment. The speaker emphasizes the dual nature of the prayer as both a standalone psalm for worship… Continue reading A Faith-Filled Prayer
A Faith-filled Rebuke
In this sermon on Habakkuk 2:4–20, Mr. Tony Arsenal unpacks the prophet Habakkuk’s dialogue with God, emphasizing themes of faith, judgment, and repentance. The sermon begins by revisiting Habakkuk’s audacious complaints to God about the injustices in Israel and God’s surprising response—using the Babylonians as instruments of judgment. This passage highlights the tension between God’s… Continue reading A Faith-filled Rebuke
The Unshakeable Foundation: Sola Scriptura and Solus Christus
There’s something incredibly powerful about the principles of Sola Scriptura and Solus Christus. These rallying cries of the Reformation, meaning “Scripture Alone” and “Christ Alone,” represent the bedrock of our faith. But what do they really mean? And why do they matter today, especially for Reformed believers? Scripture Alone: Our Ultimate Guide Sola Scriptura, a… Continue reading The Unshakeable Foundation: Sola Scriptura and Solus Christus
A Faithful Response
This sermon, delivered by Mr. Tony Arsenal at New Hope Community Church, explores Habakkuk 1:12–2:5, a text filled with themes of faith, God’s judgment, and the tension between divine justice and human understanding. The preacher begins by reviewing Habakkuk’s unique role as a prophet who brings a complaint against God, highlighting how this sets the… Continue reading A Faithful Response
The Power of Patience: A Biblical Perspective
Patience: A Divine Virtue The Bible, specifically the Minor Prophets, unequivocally underscores the critical role of patience as a virtue. The prophet Habakkuk, for instance, commands believers to wait with patience for God’s promises to come to fruition. This patient waiting is expected even when the fulfillment of these promises seems to lag or be… Continue reading The Power of Patience: A Biblical Perspective
A Faith-filled Complaint?
This sermon, titled “A Faith-filled Complaint?” and based on Habakkuk 1:1–11, examines the first dialogue between the prophet Habakkuk and God. The preacher, Mr. Tony Arsenal, begins by contextualizing the book of Habakkuk within the historical and covenantal framework of Old Testament prophecy. The focus of this sermon is Habakkuk’s bold complaint to God about… Continue reading A Faith-filled Complaint?
Embracing the Simplicity of God
The Perplexity of Divisions The world around us is a complex tapestry woven with divisions. Racial, national, political, and even personal divisions permeate our existence. We are constantly grappling with the war within us, the struggle between our aspirations for good and the sins that so easily ensnare us. However, in the midst of all… Continue reading Embracing the Simplicity of God
The Local Church and Its Role Against Judgment
The local church stands as a beacon in our lives, a place of refuge, strength, and fellowship. But have you ever contemplated the weight of its role in shielding us from divine judgment? This may sound like a daunting topic but bear with me. The Lifeline of Fellowship Hebrews 10:24–25 urges us to “And let… Continue reading The Local Church and Its Role Against Judgment