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 …
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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 …
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“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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“For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience …
Continue reading The Weapons of Our WarfareIn 2 Samuel 7, David had the desire to build the Lord a house. The Lord never authorized such, but Nathan the prophet gave David permission, and suggested the Lord was with Him and the project. Why did Nathan assume such would be acceptable to God? Applications are made concerning modern inconsistencies in approaching authority. …
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The worship we offer to God, and the subsequent life we lead upon leaving the service of worship and entering the world is intimately related. Those who suggest additions or subtractions to and from worship authorized by God are acceptable to Him, and inconsequential regarding effect upon their lives are misguided. History – both Biblical …
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