Ephesians 5:22-33 Marriage is a message of the mystery of the Gospel through Christ and the Church Marriage Speaks of Submission: (1) Wives to husbands (2) Church to Christ Marriage Speaks of Love: (1) Husbands to wives (2) Christ to his Church Practical Implications
The people of God must exhibit a radical transformation from their former life. I am no longer to behave like the old person I once was I am now to behave as the new person I have come to be Practical Applications
The Triumph Of The King The believer’s confidence is in the Lord alone: therefore I trust, I rejoice, and I give thanks to Him. Psalm 21 1) Acclamation: for the King’s past victories (1-6) 2) Anticipation: of the King’s future victories (7-12) 3) Adulation: a response to the victorious King of Kings (13)
Appreciating the blessing and responding rightly while sitting under faithful gospel ministers of the Word. 2 Timothy 4:1-8 The faithful minister exercises his solemn duty: 1) Of preaching the Word 2) In light of his accountability to God (4:1) 3) Even when they aren’t listening (4:3-4) 4) By keeping his head in the game until the game is over (4:5-7) 5) By…
The Triumph of the Cross John 19:28-30 Seven timeless truths accomplished by the finished work of Christ: Scripture fulfilled Suffering Ended Atonement Accomplished: voluntary, vicarious, victorious Law Silenced Satan Defeated Love Demonstrated Glory Opened
Our devotion toward Christ is a significant indicator on how much we value Christ.
What makes the church so special? 1) I love the church because Jesus loves the church. 2) I love the church because the church loves one another. 3) I love the church because Jesus loves the church so much He entrusted it with exceptional privileges and responsibilities.
David describes the prayer for military victory offered for him by the people before he leads the armies of Israel into battle. (Steven J. Lawson) Psalm 20 / John 16:33 Goal#1 – We ought to have full confidence of victory when praying for the advancement of Christ’s kingdom. Goal#2 – That advancement should be a single minded concern of the Church. 1)…
Because of the Gospel, patterns of holiness are typical for members of the body of Christ, i.e. there are certain marks (evidences) of a true believer. 1) The Question: Who may enter God’s presence? (1) 2) The Answer to the question: Those who bear the marks of a holy Life (2-5a) 3) The Promise: The true believer’s assurance (5b)