Numerous times in the Old Testament the term “woe” is used with respect (most often) to sinful practices. Physical consequences, as well as the judgment of God upon the wicked makes the term appropriate. A list of 8 “Old Testament Woes” are discussed in the sermon.
The Sermon reveals and explains 5 Bible based techniques a child of God can use to help him resist the temptations common to all men.
It is amazing that while few would ever deny one must be born of the Spirit in order to see the kingdom, the majority of religious people today deny the necessity of being “born of water.” Denying the necessity of baptism is denying the teaching of the Lord himself. The doctrine of salvation by faith alone necessitates one ignore these plain words of Jesus Christ. “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
Though Paul was impressed with their expressions of brotherly love, he exhorted them to more lofty heights; both in the expression of that love, and in their execution of the Christian life.
While it is commendable that the planning committee of the “New Testament Church…Today” organization desires to defend the truth of God’s word with regard to New Testament worship in song, I find it rather ironic that it has determined to do so in a way that has no authority in scripture.
Passages such as 2 John 9-11, and Romans 14 help to establish the bounds of Christian fellowship. We must limmit our fellowship to those who are in fellowship with God. Conversely, we have no right to fellowship those who have severed their fellowship with Christ.
Ephesians 4:1-16. The text indicates that there are certain attitudes necessary for Christian Unity (lowliness, gentleness, longsuffering, and love); and certain doctrinal truths upon which the unity of the Spirit is based (cf. 4:4-5)
Four little creatures, listed in Proverbs 30:24-26 (The ant, rock badger, locust and spider) teach us wise lessons about industry, God’s protection, unity and boldness in serving God.
Using Paul’s life as a persecutor, then faithful Christian and apostle, this sermon establishes that a person’s spiritual standing in life changes. The unredeemed need to become obedient to the gospel to have a future in heaven.
Men never quite understood Jesus’ mission on earth until His work was finished. However, Jesus knew full well what He faced, and yet willingly made Himself “… of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of man” (Philippians 2:7). Such love for man is glorious. As we reap the benefit of His magnanimous gift, we rejoice and must give thanks.
The Christian faith does not oppress, it liberates! Jesus said, “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32). Further, a true Christian is just that… a Christian first and foremost. No faithful child of God would ever deny God just to benefit himself economically or socially. He is compelled to profess his faith, “For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard” (Acts 4:20); and to live his life by its precepts, “But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments” (Matthew 19:17). It is not bitterness, it is obedience to a higher calling.
The power of God for our redemption works in Jesus Christ, a fact proven through our Lord’s resurrection. When God exalted His Son, He sat Him on the throne in Heaven, a place of dominion over the church and all things. In this God’s great scheme is fully accomplished.
One of the ways God’s people are referred to in the New Testament is as the Family of God. The concept of family does a wonderful job of describing the relationship we share with God and one another.
Becoming angry is not sinful. However it sometimes may be, and often does lead to grevious sin. In this lesson, we learn what are the appropriate responses to provocation, and how to control anger.
