In Romans 6, Paul had explained to his audience that grace does not permit sin. Rather, one under grace is one who died to sin, being buried with Christ in baptism (6:4). He is to reckon himself dead to sin, and alive to God through Christ Jesus (6:11). He is to present himself to God …
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In Genesis 19, God destroyed the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Righteous Lot was shown mercy from the Lord, as he was spared from the destruction along with his family. “When the morning dawned, the angels urged Lot to hurry, saying, ‘Arise, take your wife and your two daughters who are here, lest you be …
Continue reading Sermon: Urging Lot“Some men’s sins are clearly evident, preceding them to judgment, but those of some men follow later. Likewise, the good works of some are clearly evident, and those that are otherwise cannot be hidden.” (1 Timothy 5:24-25) Ppt: Sins and Good Works – Now and Later Outline: Sins and Good Works – Now and Later To download, …
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God commanded Moses to relay a message to the Israelite nation after the Exodus: “’You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself. Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special …
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Paul addressed the sin of the Gentiles in Romans 1. God had revealed Himself to them “by the things that are made” (v. 20). The creation serves as clear evidence of an eternally powerful Divine being, i.e. the Creator God. Skeptics who suggest God should reveal Himself in an unmistakable fashion, if He is indeed …
Continue reading Facebook: Exchanging the Truth for the LiePart 3 in a series of lessons seeking to identify the one church in the New Testament (cf. Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:4). “And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved” (Acts 2:47b). The church of the New Testament was the body of the saved. How were they saved? What “plan of …
Continue reading Sermon: Identifying the One Church (3) – Plan of SalvationAn exegesis of 1 Timothy 1 – Paul’s charge for Timothy. Ppt: Teach No Other Doctrine Outline: Teach No Other Doctrine To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Teach No Other Doctrine“Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord does not impute iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.” (Psalm 32:1-2) This lesson is essentially a study of justification by faith that is seen under the New Covenant, and before. It seeks to …
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The topic of fellowship is included in our joy as Christians – having fellowship with God now, and having that fellowship consummated in eternity. For this reason, all that surrounds the topic, both the positive and the negative, is vital. Consideration of our fellowship with God, and fellowship with those of “like precious faith” (2 …
Continue reading Fellowship 6 – Church DisciplineThis sermon considers the progressive nature of sin and ungodliness in Psalm 1:1 – “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful.” Ppt: An Ungodly Progression Outline: An Ungodly Progression To download, right-click on the title in …
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