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
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
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?
Doug Wilson – Trinitarianism in Trouble
Recently, Doug Wilson released an episode of his podcast titled Trinitarianism and Trouble. You can listen here. The episode is an attempt on Doug’s part to defend his Trinitarian Bona Fides. While it’s an admirable effort, he ultimately fails to do so. Doug holds to a view called Eternal Functional Subordination, although he doesn’t want… Continue reading Doug Wilson – Trinitarianism in Trouble
Ephesians 6:14
στῆτε οὖν περιζωσάμενοι τὴν ὀσφὺν ὑμῶν ἐν ἀληθείᾳ καὶ ἐνδυσάμενοι τὸν θώρακα τῆς δικαιοσύνης (NA27) Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, (ESV) στῆτε οὖν therefore stand – Because of what Paul has already said regarding the nature of the battle, the nature of our… Continue reading Ephesians 6:14
Ephesians 6:13
διὰ τοῦτο ἀναλάβετε τὴν πανοπλίαν τοῦ θεοῦ, ἵνα δυνηθῆτε ἀντιστῆναι ἐν τῇ ἡμέρᾳ τῇ πονηρᾷ καὶ ἅπαντα κατεργασάμενοι στῆναι. (NA27) Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. (ESV) διὰ τοῦτο – because of this. Paul refers… Continue reading Ephesians 6:13
Justified by Works?
This sermon, delivered by Mr. Tony Arsenal, focuses on James 2:14–26 and the relationship between faith and works in the Christian life. Mr. Arsenal begins by addressing the controversy surrounding this passage, particularly in reconciling James’ teaching on works with Paul’s emphasis on justification by faith alone. He explains that James is not teaching a… Continue reading Justified by Works?
#NotTheGospel
n this sermon, Tony Arsenal delves into James 2:1–13 to explore the sin of partiality and its deep contradiction to the gospel of Jesus Christ. He begins by explaining how James transitions from theoretical discussions in chapter one to practical applications in chapter two, focusing on how favoritism within the church community is a direct… Continue reading #NotTheGospel
Active Listening
This sermon, delivered by Mr. Tony Arsenal at New Hope Community Church, focuses on James 1:19-27 and emphasizes the importance of active listening, hearing and doing the Word, and perseverance in trials. Mr. Arsenal begins by exploring the command to be “quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger,” highlighting the transformative power… Continue reading Active Listening
The Triumphal Entries
Tony Arsenal delivers a powerful sermon on the Triumphal Entry of Christ into Jerusalem, as recorded in John 12:12-19. The sermon explores the profound theological significance of Palm Sunday, emphasizing how it marks the beginning of Christ’s ultimate victory over sin and death. Arsenal delves into the historical and cultural context of the event, illustrating… Continue reading The Triumphal Entries