“Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment.” (John 7:24) What is righteous judgment? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
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John speaks to the confidence we may have when Christ comes again, knowing we are born of God. 1 John 3 details the proof that we are children of God which provides us confidence for when He comes again. Ultimately, we must abide in Him to be identified with Him. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: Confidence at His Coming – Abiding in HimRomans 5:12-21 contains an important and powerful contrast between our sin and God’s grace. It is important for us to understand how sufficient and powerful God’s provision in Christ is. However, we must also be careful to fully understand how it works, how it is applied, and how it is to dramatically change our lives. …
Continue reading Sermon: Where Sin Abounded, Grace Abounded Much MoreSpeaking of the state of God’s people which brought upon them the judgment of captivity, Isaiah wrote, “But we are all like an unclean thing, And all our righteousnesses are like filthy rags; We all fade as a leaf, And our iniquities, like the wind, Have taken us away” (Isaiah 64:6). What did he mean …
Continue reading Sermon: Filthy Rags“Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.” (James 3:18) What seed produces righteousness? How is this to be sown? Is pruning necessary, and if so, how is one pruned to bear the fruit of righteousness? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and …
Continue reading Sermon: The Fruit of RighteousnessThe threefold Calvinistic doctrine of imputation is discussed and refuted. 1) The imputation of the sins of Adam to mankind, 2) the imputation of the sins of mankind to Christ, 3) the imputation of the personal righteousness of Christ to the believer. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and …
Continue reading Sermon: Calvinism and ImputationDavid, a man after God’s own heart, found himself at his lowest point when Nathan uttered the words, “You are the man” (2 Samuel 12:7-9). Psalm 51 is his penitent plea for God’s mercy and forgiveness. He asked for God to create a clean heart within him (cf. Psalm 51:10). How do we, in connection …
Continue reading Sermon: Create in Me a Clean Heart“And he believed in the Lord, and He accounted it to him for righteousness.” (Genesis 15:6) Both Paul and James quote from Genesis 15:6 to emphasize the point of justification by faith. To the unlearned and untaught the context of Paul’s writing and that of James may seem contradictory. For this reason many have twisted …
Continue reading Sermon: Faith Accounted for Righteousness (Parts 1 & 2)While in custody Paul was given the opportunity to speak with the governor Felix, and his wife Drusilla. He spoke “concerning the faith in Christ” (Acts 24:24). The specific topics Paul addressed are given by the Holy Spirit – “he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come” (v. 25). This sermon considers these …
Continue reading Sermon: Concerning the Faith in Christ“Mercy and truth have met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed.” (Psalm 85:10) This sermon considers the intimate relationship between mercy and truth, and righteousness and peace. The context of Psalm 85 is considered to strengthen the connection between these topics. Ppt: Mercy and Truth, Righteousness and Peace Outline: Mercy and Truth, Righteousness and Peace To download, …
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