Text: Romans 8:29-30 The concept of justification is of major importance in the gospel. But what does it mean to be justified? It means that God recognizes us as righteous or right before Him. This divine recognition is key – we cannot declare ourselves to be righteous, we are righteous if God labels us that […]
October 10, 2016
Cursing Kings in Your Bedroom
Text: Ecclesiastes 10:20 Solomon gave instructions about what we say about those in power (or in positions of influence). We live in a time of unpopular leaders, social media, and technology that allows for the monitoring of private conversations and communications. Therefore, this verse is an important one to remember. There are three points we will consider from this […]
May 18, 2015
Those Who Have No Right to Speak God’s Word
Text: Psalm 50:16-21 We sometimes hear celebrities, politicians, and other godless people quoting (or misquoting) the Bible to defend an unscriptural position. When we hear them, we might think, “What business do they have in speaking about the Bible?” God asked the same question in our text. There are certain ones who have no right […]
April 28, 2014
Make No Provision for the Flesh
Text: Romans 13:13-14 When Paul told these brethren to “make no provision for the flesh,” there was a specific context. Paul warned against the lusts of the flesh (cf. James 1:14-15). To make no provision for the flesh is to not provide what is necessary for sin to enter and remain in our lives. How […]
May 13, 2013
Speaking Truth
Text: Proverbs 12:17-19 This passage outlines three reasons why it is important to speak the truth. Speaking Truth Imparts What is Right (v. 17) Truth is not an opinion – popular opinion / majority rule does not determine what is right Solomon contrasts one who “speaks truth” with a “false witness” – a witness testifies […]
