He left his Heavenly throne and had nowhere to lay his head, he was the Gospel preacher. His family rejected him and the crowds turned away, he was the Gospel preacher. He was scolded for and exhausted from helping the helpless, the sick, the outcast, and the sinner, he was the Gospel preacher. His closest … Continue reading The Gospel Preacher
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SIN AND THE SAVIOR Judges 2:11-16
Everyone hates cancer. It seems as though just as soon as it is removed it recovers and threatens again. The diagnoses often leads to repeated painful treatments just to keep hope alive. In Genesis 15:5-7 God promised a land for Abraham, which his descendants would possess. After the children of Abraham had wandered in the … Continue reading SIN AND THE SAVIOR Judges 2:11-16
HOW WILL YOU BE REMEMBERED? 1 Corinthians 2
Construct your life around Christ to build a distinctively Christian legacy. How will you be remembered? You and I are building the legacy of our lives with each passing moment. Construct your life around Christ to build a legacy which is distinctively Christian. I. Leave a legacy of trust in God's redemption--1 Corinthians 2:1-5 A. … Continue reading HOW WILL YOU BE REMEMBERED? 1 Corinthians 2
SALVATION BY FAITH
“Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Rom. 5:1). By supplying the word “only” or “alone” this verse, and similar verses, have been made to negate the individual’s responsibility to obey the Gospel which he or she believes. The Bible teaches salvation by faith, but the Bible … Continue reading SALVATION BY FAITH
UNITY THROUGH BOASTING 1 Corinthians 1:10-31
UNITY THROUGH BOASTING 1 Corinthians 1:10-31 Christians often think of many different ways to teach others about Christ. We usually divide these efforts into areas like evangelism and apologetics and discipleship. However, when Jesus prayed for the success of the Gospel in John 17:20-21 he said, “Neither for these only do I pray, but for … Continue reading UNITY THROUGH BOASTING 1 Corinthians 1:10-31
SUFFER FOR A WHILE & LIVE IN GLORY FOREVER
1 Peter 4:1-11 ENDURE SUFFERING FOR A WHILE 1 Peter 4:1-6 Christians are to view suffering the same way Jesus did (4:1). Peter continues his discussion of the implications of Christ’s suffering for suffering Christians. Since Christ suffered, Christians should follow in his footsteps which lead to suffering. Suffering is a promise for those who … Continue reading SUFFER FOR A WHILE & LIVE IN GLORY FOREVER
WHAT UNITY REQUIRES
Biblical unity allows for personal, spiritual, and evangelistic growth. Division kills desire, hope, and evangelism. Let us be a people united in Christ for the cause of Christ. UNITY REQUIRES YOUR PRESENCE. Cornelius spoke one of the greatest declarations in all the Bible: "Now therefore we are all here in the presence of God to … Continue reading WHAT UNITY REQUIRES
THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD
"The God who made the world and all things in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands; nor is He served by human hands, as though he had need of anything, since He Himself gives to all people life and breath and all things; and … Continue reading THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD
THE HOLY SPIRIT AS A TEACHER II CORINTHIANS 2:9-13
Jesus graciously invites us to "come learn of me" (Matthew 11:29). Google the name of our Lord and you will be directed to over 838,000,000 in .25 seconds. Go to a bookstore and you will find several shelves of books about Jesus. Turn on the television and you will find several channels devoted to teaching … Continue reading THE HOLY SPIRIT AS A TEACHER II CORINTHIANS 2:9-13
BEING A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY OF GOD 1 PETER 1:18-2:25
Jesus' story of the prodigal son is a favorite illustration of the consequences of sin and the glory of grace. The wayward son was welcomed back home. If we could have a record of the remainder of his life, hopefully we would have seen a life of purity and service motivated by the grace which … Continue reading BEING A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY OF GOD 1 PETER 1:18-2:25
Donnie's Dogmatics 