Colossians 3:11-14 We are saved to be in relationship with other believers John 13:35 Our New Reality – vs. 11 No more barriers separating the believers in the church Galatians 3:28, Romans 10:12 Our Response – vs. 12-13 Put on the new man. Act like it with the power you have!! Colossians 1:24 Two commands that are heavy and hard: …
We exist to display God's glory, declare God's truth, delight in God's Son, and disciple God's people
We exist to display God's glory, declare God's truth, delight in God's Son, and disciple God's people
Sermons (Page 33)
1 John 2:15-17 God, being Holy, changes the objects He loves We, being wicked, are changed by the objects we love Demas: Colossians 4:14, Philemon 24, 2 Timothy 4:10 A sobering look at the kind of love God hates Because of your condition in Christ; the love of the Father has given us a new nature James 4:4, 7; 2 Corinthians 5:17, …
Hebrews 11 Trust And Obey We walk by faith in the Son of God 2 Corinthians 5:7 1 Peter 1:5-6 Galatians 2:20 1. We need to understand the faith that promotes our sanctification . The solid belief in the promises of God. Faith persists when feeling fade. We must believe what . God says more than what we see. Isaiah 40:18 Matthew…
Titus 2:11-14 True Grace is a demanding grace and will inevitably lead to obedience in your life Grace compels us to love and good works. Grace constrains us to renounce sin and to pursue righteousness. The curriculum of Grace 1. It teaches us to avoid worldly temptations (vs. 12) . Grace does not eliminate our need…
Psalm 19:7-9 WHAT WE BEHOLD IS WHAT WE BECOME – John 17:17 The Bible teaches we are not under the Mosaic Law – Romans 6:14, 7:6 All the Old Testament Law can do is expose – not solve – our sin problem – Romans 3:28, 8:3-4 It can only judge – Romans 4:15, Galatians 3:13, 24 However, we are under law today;…
2 Corinthians 3:18 We are sanctified by beholding the glory of Christ Satan prevents you from seeing Christ as glorious. God, in His sovereign grace, removes the blinders so you can see Christ in all His glory. 1 John 3:2 Hebrews 1:3 If you want to know what God is doing in your life – – – He is transforming you from…
Philippians 2:12-13 We are saved to be holy (Romans 12:1-2). God’s work of mercy in our lives demands a response. To be active in your Progressive Sanctification (Vs. 12) Because Christ obeyed the Father, we must obey as He did Hebrews 12:14 2 Corinthians 7:1 Is your relationship with Christ getting as much attention as your hobbies, friends, entertainment, work, etc.? Trust…
Matthew 3:13-17 BAPTISM IS THE DEFINING MARK OF CHRISTIAN IDENTITY The baptism of Christ was a fulfillment of all righteousness 1. It marked the beginning of His public ministry 2. It demonstrated Divine approval of Him as the Messiah the Old Testament predicted , Isaiah 11:1-2, 42:1, 61:1 3. It identified Him with sinners , Isaiah 53:11-12 2 Corinthians 5:21 4. It…
Romans 12:1 Three phases of sanctification – Positional: Justification At the moment of salvation; freedom from the penalty of sin – Spiritual Life Progressive: freedom from the power of sin – Final: Glorification Freedom from the presence of sin Two commitments that drive a sanctified life – A commitment to being a holy sacrifice Total devotion 1 Corinthians 6:15-20 – A worshipful…
Selected Scriptures It was appealed to by the New Testament writers for their authority Paul quoted the Old Testament nearly 30 times in Romans 9-11 (1 in every 3 verses) Its use by the New Testament writers informs us how to properly interpret the Bible The Old Testament properly interpreted in its context “Just as it is written . . . ” …
1 Peter 1:1-6a Vs 1-2 Our Position In Christ We are aliens and strangers in a world that is not our home Vs 3-5 Our Possession is waiting for us in heaven God’s great abundant mercy has caused us to be born again Vs 6 Our Profession We are to greatly rejoice in what God has done and is doing for us.…
Selected Scripture A right understanding of Romans 9-11 requires a firm grasp of the biblical covenants Abrahamic – Genesis 12 Romans 9:4, 8, 11:5, 29 Davidic – 2 Samuel 7 New – Jeremiah 31, Ezekiel 36 Romans 11:26 A right understanding of Romans 9-11 demands a literal method of biblical interpretation The truth of scripture is not hidden…
Romans 11:33-36 The Truths: The infinite wisdom of God should compel our worship of Him – Vs. 33-35 “An understanding of the rich, deep theology about the plan of redemption is the fuel for transcendent worship” The incredible sovereignty of God should compel our worship of Him – Vs. 36 Implications: No doxology without theology There should be no theology without doxology…
Romans 11:28-32 The Truths: From Part 5 – March 25, 2018 1. The possibility of Israel’s restoration – vs. 23-24 2. The promise of Israel’s restoration – vs. 25 Today: 3. The pledge of Israel’s restoration – vs. 28-29 God’s gifts and calling are irrevocable 4. The compassion of Israel’s restoration – vs. 30-31 All people are shut up in disobedience to…
2 Kings 5:20-27 The progression of sinful thinking Thinking worldly (vs. 20) Begin to rationalize behavior Try to justify self Deceives carefully (vs. 21-25) Once the decision is made there is no stopping Lies to save face and look righteous Detaches from reality Sin is revealed completely (vs. 27) All of our sinful thoughts will eventually come out in our behavior …
1 Corinthians 15:50-53 Implications: The Resurrection is the ground of our regeneration The Resurrection conquers and delivers us from death 1 Peter 2:24 A dead messiah is no messiah The Resurrection guarantees our salvation The Resurrection gives us the Holy Spirit The Resurrection guarantees our glorification It gives us a body like His – 1 John 3:2
Romans 5:6-8
Romans 11:23-27 #1 –The possibility of Israel’s restoration – vs. 23-24 #2 – The promise of Israel’s restoration – vs. 25 Remove ungodliness from them – vs. 26 He has a covenant with them – vs. 27
Romans 11:16-24