Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18 Paul’s Duty to Preach (v. 17) Two Opinions of the Gospel (1:18-2:5) Why is it Seen as Foolishness? The rejection of Christ Spiritual, not physical kingdom Call to sacrifice How is it the Power of God? This is how He chose to save us It shows what God has done It […]
Rightly Dividing the Word
Text: 2 Timothy 2:15 The New Testament is our law today – Colossians 2:14; Hebrews 8:13 Some try and divide the New Testament Catholics – distinction between Gospels (red letters) and other books “Grace-unity” brethren – distinction between gospel and doctrine The Catholic position – John 16:13; 1 Corinthians 14:37 The “grace-unity” position – no […]
Rejecting the Word of God
Text: Amos 7:7-17 There is a Standard (v. 7-9) The Message will be Rejected (v. 10-13) Amos’ Commission (v. 14-15) Consequences of Rejecting the Word of God (v. 16-17)
Testifying of Christ
Text: John 5:31-47 John the Baptist – John 1:29 Miracles – John 20:30-31 God the Father – Matthew 3:17; 17:5 Scripture – Galatians 3:24
Constants in a Changing World
The Nature of God – Malachi 3:6 The State of Man – Romans 3:23; Jeremiah 10:23 The Truth of God’s Word – John 17:17; Psalm 119:160 Application for Us: We must use the gospel to convert the lost We must hold fast the pattern We must not let our morality be shaped by our culture
Kindness & Severity of God
Text: Romans 11:17-24 Motivations to Faithfulness “Negative” Preaching – Jeremiah 1:9-10; 2 Timothy 4:2; Hebrews 10:26-31 Removing Part of the Message – Galatians 1:6-9 Both were Given for a Reason – Acts 20:27