Whatever we do and say must be authorized by the Lord Jesus (cf. Colossians 3:17). What part, if any, does silence have to play in this? We know that what God says is important, but what about the matters He is silent about? Does silence authorize? Does silence prohibit? Ppt: The Silence of the Scriptures Outline: The …
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“And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus” (Colossians 3:17). We need authority, but how do we establish authority when studying the Bible? How did Jesus establish authority? How did the apostles? How did the church in the New Testament? Ppt: Establishing Authority Outline: Establishing Authority To download, …
Continue reading Sermon: Establishing AuthorityIn Luke 20:1-8, the Jewish leaders sought to trap Jesus by questioning His authority. In return, Jesus exposed their disregard for authority by referring to the authority of John the Baptizer. Both Jesus’ words, and the Jew’s reasoning among themselves show that, not only do we need authority for what we do, but that authority …
Continue reading Sermon: From Heaven or From Men?In Luke 20:1-8, the Jewish leaders sought to trap Jesus by questioning His authority. Jesus responded with His own question concerning their rejection of John the Baptizer’s authority from heaven. This lesson uses such as a springboard into the discussion that the Bible is replete with examples and scriptures showing that we MUST have authority …
Continue reading Sermon: By What Authority?Jesus specifically said there is only one path to salvation, and very few will travel upon it (cf. Matthew 7:13-14). The religious world today says there are multiple paths. Among all the differences, is there a path which is infallibly safe? A path which, if taken, will inevitably lead one to heaven? The Bible says …
Continue reading Sermon: The Infallibly Safe PathPeter explained to his readers that Jesus was “’A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.’ They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed” (1 Peter 2:8). To some, Jesus was their salvation, for they obeyed Him. To others, Jesus was their destruction, for they disobeyed Him. The first …
Continue reading Sermon: “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense” (Parts 1 & 2)
“Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God and precious, you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Therefore it is also contained in the Scripture, ‘Behold, I …
Continue reading the Digest (Issue 2.2): “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense”There have always been those who worship God in unauthorized ways. This sermon does not deal with any specific kind of worship that is unauthorized, but considers some things which unauthorized worship in general indicates about those who offer such to God. 1) It indicates an ignorance about the purpose of worship – do reverence …
Continue reading Sermon: What Unauthorized Worship IndicatesA consideration of 1 Timothy 4. Outline: Acceptable Reactions Toward Apostasy To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Acceptable Reactions Toward ApostasyJesus is given the title, archēgos, four times in scripture. Twice translated “Prince” (cf. Acts 3:15; 5:31), once “Captain” (cf. Hebrews 2:10), and once “Author” (cf. Hebrews 12:2). This lesson considers the titles given in those contexts. Ppt: Jesus – Prince, Captain, Author (archegos) Outline: Jesus – Prince, Captain, Author (archegos) To download, right-click on the title in the track list …
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