September 21, 2022
Arguments for Justification
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Romans 3:19-31
Introduction
Outline for Chapter 3
- Paul’s Answer to Objections (Romans 3:1-8)
- Paul’s Assertion of Sin (Romans 3:9-18)
- Paul’s Argument of Justification (Romans 3:19-31)
In verses 19-20, Paul is recapping what has been explained for the past
few chapters. All of man is guilty before God! He has left no stone
unturned in dealing extensively with the issue of sin, the knowledge of
sin, for both the religious Jewish leaders and the Gentiles who were
ignorant of sin.
July 24, 2022
July 24, 2022
Revelation Intro
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Revelation 1:1-2
Introduction
Chapter one, is a great introductory chapter, which sets the tone for
the entire book.
Revelation – 1. The act of disclosing or discovering to others what was
before unknown to them; appropriately, the disclosure or communication
of truth to men by God himself, or by his authorized agents, the
prophets and apostles. 2. That which is revealed; appropriately, the
sacred truths which God has communicated to man for his instruction and
direction. The revelations of God are contained in the Old and New
Testament.
November 14, 2018
November 14, 2018
Proverbs 1:1
Intro.
I can think of nothing more needful in 2018 than learning wisdom. Lord
willing I would like to be able to go through the book or proverbs, and
glean the wisdom that God has given us from the wisest man on earth.
I. Proverbs
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A. Definition -
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A short sentence often repeated, expressing a well known truth or common
fact, ascertained by experience or observation; a maxim of wisdom.
Websters 1828
November 10, 2024
November 10, 2024
Getting into the Ministry
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Mark 1:9-11
Introduction
We are not out of the first chapter of Mark, and we see the beginning of
Jesus ministry. The message is titled, “Getting into the Ministry”
because there are many lessons that we can learn from Jesus getting
started in the ministry. We all, every one of us should be involved in
ministry! I’m not talking about being a preacher, I’m talking about
getting involved in the ministry of our local church.
September 28, 2022
September 28, 2022
A Firm Foundation
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Psalm 11
Introduction
A foundation, is something that must be solid, in order to build a building that will not fail in the severe storms that life may throw at us.
You will face storms.
Luke 6:46 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? 47 Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like: 48 He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.
September 21, 2022
Justified by Faith, not works
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Romans 4:1-8
Introduction
Paul presented Justification by faith in chapter 3, he further defends
it in chapter 4. In this chapter we will look at the fact that
Justification is by faith, not works (1-8), Justification is by grace,
not law (9-17) and Justification is by Resurrection power not human
effort (18-25).
Justification is the absolute cleaning of our account. So before God we
are not sinners.
December 12, 2018
December 12, 2018
Proverbs 1:1-6
Intro.
If you remember we have already covered the first verse of Proverbs, 1.
Proverb, 2. Parents 3. Product. Proverbs was written by the wises man
ever. God said there wouldn’t be a man his equal in wisdom! Of course
God has preserved these in His word, so they are not just from the
wisest man ever, but God who is Omniscient. You cannot top that. Albert
Einstein, Plato, Isaac Newton, Leonardo Da Vinci, Aristotle, Confucius,
Galileo, Voltaire… these men do not hold a candle to Solomon. I don’t
care what man says, God said, "Wisdom and knowledge [is] granted unto
thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none
of the kings have had that [have been] before thee, neither shall
there any after thee have the like." 2Ch 1:12 Proverbs "embody the
philosophy of Heaven for the benefit of people living on earth." John
Phillips.
November 17, 2024
November 17, 2024
Authority
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Mark 1:21-28
Introduction
In our passage, the word Authority appears twice, but the implication of
authority is in every part of the passage we will look at.
authority - legal or rightful power; a right to command or to act; power
exercised buy a person in virtue of his office or trust; dominion,
jurisdiction;
In the gospel of Mark, Jesus is presented as a servant. However, it is
very clear in the beginning of the gospel, that he is not a weak
servant, but a very powerful, strong servant. While Jesus came to serve,
and be a servant, by no means does that make him weak, or lessen his
authority.
October 5, 2022
October 5, 2022
Powerful Words
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Psalm 12
Introduction
Psalm 12 is a tremendous chapter. Many messages have been written and preached on verses 6-7. I love studying a passage with the whole context, and especially when there are verses so familiar and used. It is refreshing to see them in context. Sometimes it is enlightening to find out they don’t mean what people have used them for.
I. Fallible Words(1-5)
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A. Hurt (1)
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i.Godly people fall/fail. Faithful people fall.
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ii.Does not mean they were always wicked, or fake, or false intentioned.
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iii.It is disappointing & hurts
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B. Hinderance (2)
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i.Gossip (2a)
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ii.Good favor (2b) “double heart”
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iii.Goals in their speech – “double heart do they speak”
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C. Help (3-5)
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i.Who will Help (3) – the LORD!
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Psa. 121:1 ¶ I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. 2 My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.
September 21, 2022
Justification by Grace
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Romans 4:9-16
Introduction
In this chapter we will look at the fact that Justification is by faith,
not works (1-8), Justification is by grace, not law (9-17) and
Justification is by Resurrection power not human effort (18-25).
Once again, the central theme is going to be around Abraham. To the
Jews, he is their Father. There is no doubt, they occupy a special place
in history, the Bible, and to God. They ARE God’s chosen people. We
don’t replace that. However, because of that status, they struggled to
understand how Salvation could be open to all!