Grace Reformed Baptist Church Events, Job

JÕB: A Full-Length Film of Poetry and Art

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Grace Brethren Chapel will be hosting a special showing of JÕB: A Full-Length Film of Poetry and Art on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Below is a short description of the film:

Job lost everything: his wealth, his health, and his ten children. All swept away in one satanic storm. Reduced to a heap of flesh, ashes, and tears—rebuked by friends and jeered by strangers—righteous Job wrestled over the purpose and presence of God in the midst of unbearable pain.
Originally published by Desiring God in 2008 as a 128-page hardcover book, JŌB retold the biblical story through the beautiful, compassionate poetry of John Piper and the stunning illustrations of Chris Koelle.

Out of print shortly after its release, the story of JŌB is now being reintroduced through a new adaptation of moving artwork, music, and poetry: JŌB is an independently produced full-length (45 min.) motion graphics animated movie.

Through John Piper’s own gripping narration of the poem, music by J. Aaron Greene, original illustrations by Chris Koelle, animation by Danny McNight, and line production by Will Parker, we are invited to revel in God’s sovereign and surprisingly joyful purposes in allowing exquisite suffering in the lives of his saints. This story of human suffering and the sovereignty of God is artfully brought to new life as a deeply moving resource especially for those experiencing great suffering and loss.

See more at: http://www.jobthefilm.com/about#sthash.eXLO74W5.dpuf

**Child care will be provided for the duration of the film, including a Bible lesson and snacks.

Grace Reformed Baptist Church 1 Corinthians, Announcements

New Wednesday Night Study: 1 Corinthians

1corinthiansOn October 16, Grace Brethren Chapel will begin a new study on Wednesday nights, as we take a careful look at Paul’s first epistle to the Corinthians. Here’s a short introduction to the book of 1 Corinthians from the ESV Study Bible:

Corinth sat on the isthmus connecting the Greek mainland with the Peloponnesian peninsula. This location made it a flourishing crossroads for sea traffic between the Aegean region and the western Mediterranean. It was a place where many cultures and religions mingled. Since it was a Roman colony, Roman law and customs were important, particularly among the upper classes, but “many ‘gods’ and many ‘lords’” found a home in Corinth (8:5). Continue reading “New Wednesday Night Study: 1 Corinthians” →

Grace Reformed Baptist Church Announcements

New Wednesday Night Study: The Explicit Gospel

262699201_640On July 31, Grace Brethren Chapel will begin a new study on Wednesday nights, entitled “The Explicit Gospel”. We invite you to join us as we seek to better understand, share, and apply the gospel of Jesus Christ.

From the cover:

The gospel of Jesus Christ is the greatest news ever proclaimed to humanity. Yet many believers have a limited grasp of the power of the gospel. Once saved, they don’t avail themselves of all the gospel offers for Christian living.

This Bible study makes explicit the multifaceted truths of the gospel. Matt Chandler clearly defines the saving power of the gospel and then articulates what the gospel does for believers after salvation. He challenges you to embrace and rely on the gospel to grow in Christlikeness, to persevere in you faith, to serve others in the power of Christ, and to celebrate your eternal redemption.

The gospel is much bigger than you may have imagined. Let the explicit gospel shatter your preconceptions to reveal unexplored dimensions of God’s grace.