Text: Daniel 7:13-14 When we think of kingdom prophecies in the book of Daniel, we typically think of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream (Daniel 2:44-45). This prophecy provides more details about the coming kingdom of the Lord. The Son of Man Would Be Given Dominion The word translated dominion is from a word that means the power to […]
August 13, 2012
Steps of Salvation for the Christian
Text: Revelation 2:5 We regularly teach the “steps of salvation” for non-Christians (hear, believe, repent, confess, be baptized). After baptism, we must live faithfully (Revelation 2:10). How do we live faithfully? The same steps that led to one getting into Christ provide an outline for the steps we must take in our Christian walk. Hear […]
June 25, 2012
The Gospel and Salvation
Text: Romans 1:16-17 The Gospel is God’s Power to Save The gospel and salvation are inseparable from one another (Romans 1:16) Paul defines “the message of truth” as “the gospel of your salvation” (Ephesians 1:13) Paul’s Message Was Christ-Centered The message that Paul preached was centered on Christ (1 Corinthians 2:1-2) – this will, of […]
June 4, 2012
What is Lost Because of Sin
Text: Genesis 3:22-24 Satan tempts us to sin by highlighting its benefits (Genesis 3:4-6) and pleasures (Hebrews 11:25-26). He does not want us to look beyond what is immediately before us. He wants us to focus on the temporary pleasures we can gain from sin and ignore what we stand to lose because of sin. […]
April 9, 2012
Demonic Christians
Text: James 2:19 Demons are not completely opposite from even the most faithful child of God. The faithful will believe, fear, and obey God. The demons will only believe and fear. Their meeting of God’s expectations is incomplete. The difference is between doing some or doing all that God instructs. God expects total obedience (Matthew […]
