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 […]
December 30, 2007
A False Sense of Security
Text: Amos 6:1 Some People would be Surprised that they were not Pleasing God – Amos 5:18 Who has a false sense of security today, believing they are right with God, but are separated from Him? In the Denominational World: Believe they’re saved by faith alone – James 2:17ff Verbally called on the name of […]
December 29, 2007
What is Baptism?
Baptism is Immersion in Water – Matthew 3:16; Romans 6:4 Baptism is for Believers – Acts 8:36-37 Baptism is an Act of Obedience – Acts 2:38; 10:48; 22:16 Baptism is a Prerequisite of Salvation – Mark 16:16; 1 Peter 3:21 Baptism Involves the Work of God – Colossians 2:12 Baptism is a Confession of Faith […]
December 29, 2007
Grace in the Old Testament
Text: Deuteronomy 6:10-19; Amos 5:10-15 We are saved by grace – Deuteronomy 6:10-12 Grace is not an excuse to sin – Deuteronomy 6:13-19 We can fall from grace – Amos 5:10-15
December 29, 2007
Calvinism
Tenets of Calvinism – TULIP Total Depravity – original sin; man unable to turn to God Unconditional Election – predestination; God picked certain specific people to be saved Limited Atonement – Christ’s death was only for the elect Irresistible Grace – the elect will be saved; cannot resist the grace of God Perseverance of the […]
December 29, 2007
Purpose of Preaching
To Convert the Lost – Romans 1:16 To Edify the Saved – Acts 20:32 As a Witness Against those who Reject – Luke 10:10-12 To Save Ourselves – 1 Timothy 4:16
December 29, 2007
Called by God
The Nature of the Calling – 2 Timothy 1:8-11 Who is Called? – Romans 9:24-26; Matthew 11:28 How are We Called? – 2 Thessalonians 2:14 What are We Called Out of? – 1 Peter 2:9; 2 Corinthians 6:17 What are We Called Into? – 1 Peter 2:9; Colossians 1:13; 1 Corinthians 1:9; 1 Timothy 6:12
