The Two-Edged Sword

The Two-Edged Sword

Author: ChristKirk February 9, 2025 Duration: 43:06

Charles Spurgeon once offered a humble recommendation for how to defend the Bible. He kept it quite simple, “Let it defend itself.” His statement gets to the heart of our problem. We want to hold up the Word of God, forgetting that it holds us up. We want to cut with the Sword of the Spirit rather than have it cut us. We treat the sword like it is an inanimate object in need of the living to wield it. But our text says the word is alive and we are the ones in need of animation. We’re the ones in need of entering into rest, being prodded to enter that rest by the two-edged sword. 


Find teachings and sermons from the community at Christ Church (Moscow, ID). This podcast feed offers audio from weekly services and special gatherings, featuring pastoral voices like Douglas Wilson and Toby Sumpter, alongside other teachers from the congregation. The content focuses on expository preaching, practical theology, and cultural commentary from a Reformed, Christian perspective. It’s a direct line to the pulpit, capturing the ongoing conversation and instruction that shapes this particular church body. Listeners will hear detailed scriptural analysis, applications for family and community life, and discussions that connect ancient faith to modern challenges. The recordings are shared here as a primary resource for members and anyone interested in the church’s doctrinal stance and weekly rhythms. For further context, schedules, or written materials, the church’s main website provides additional information. This podcast serves as an archive and a current window into the preaching ministry of Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho.
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Christ Church (Moscow, ID)
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