Jesus said, “He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters abroad” (Matthew 12:30). When spiritual conflict arises we must pick a side. Any side chosen that is not the side of truth is against truth. There truly is no neutral position. Those who remain neutral …
Continue reading Sermon: The Sin of NeutralityTruth
Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6). His statement is profound, and bold. He did not say to Thomas, “I am a truth,” or even “I am truth,” but “I am the truth” – the definite article narrowing the field. Webster defines truth as “(a)(1): the body of real …
Continue reading The Nature of Truth and Our Obligation to It“Do not remove the ancient landmark which your fathers have set.” (Proverbs 22:28) Just as the Israelites had no right to move their neighbor’s landmarks to take more for themselves we have no right to move the spiritual landmarks God has set. He has established boundaries in the church, and in society that are to …
Continue reading Sermon: Ancient LandmarksThe Dead Sea has some unique qualities which serve as an image of a stagnant disciple. As Christians, we cannot be like the Dead Sea, taking and taking without ever giving. Ppt: The Dead Sea Disciple Outline: The Dead Sea Disciple To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: The Dead Sea DiscipleIt appears that Jude had originally intended to write concerning a slightly different subject. The positive subject of “our common salvation” was being threatened by false teachers. It was a subject that no doubt would have brought joy to Jude’s audience, but if it was compromised by false doctrine in made no difference. So he …
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“God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4:24) The profundity of Jesus’ words must be taken into consideration. We often skim over this statement without stopping to ponder its deep spiritual implications. We take it to be one of the simpler statements of inspired truth. Yet, the …
Continue reading the Digest (Issue 2.6): Worship in Spirit and Truth
In 2 Corinthians 1:12-24, the apostle Paul defended himself against the accusation of duplicity. Along with the defense of his own character came the necessity of defending the gospel he proclaimed – “For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us—by me, Silvanus, and Timothy—was not Yes and No, but …
Continue reading Sermon: In Him Was Yes“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, …
Continue reading Sermon: Mercy and Truth, Righteousness and PeaceWhen we consider matters of authority, do we understand that our need for authority reaches beyond the work and worship of the church to our individual lives? What standard of morality do we appeal to? Is there a standard of morality? Who, or what is the moral authority? Jesus said He has all authority (cf. …
Continue reading Sermon: Moral Authority“God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4:24) True worship, or authorized worship, is worship that acknowledges who God is in mind and practice. It is “worship in spirit and truth.” What does this mean? Ppt: True Worship Outline: True Worship To download, right-click on the title in the …
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