Romans 12:1 Three phases of sanctification – Positional: Justification At the moment of salvation; freedom from the penalty of sin – Spiritual Life Progressive: freedom from the power of sin – Final: Glorification Freedom from the presence of sin Two commitments that drive a sanctified life – A commitment to being a holy sacrifice Total devotion 1 Corinthians 6:15-20 – A worshipful…
We exist to display God's glory, declare God's truth, delight in God's Son, and disciple God's people
We exist to display God's glory, declare God's truth, delight in God's Son, and disciple God's people
Sermons by Todd Dykstra (Page 12)
Selected Scriptures It was appealed to by the New Testament writers for their authority Paul quoted the Old Testament nearly 30 times in Romans 9-11 (1 in every 3 verses) Its use by the New Testament writers informs us how to properly interpret the Bible The Old Testament properly interpreted in its context “Just as it is written . . . ” …
Selected Scripture A right understanding of Romans 9-11 requires a firm grasp of the biblical covenants Abrahamic – Genesis 12 Romans 9:4, 8, 11:5, 29 Davidic – 2 Samuel 7 New – Jeremiah 31, Ezekiel 36 Romans 11:26 A right understanding of Romans 9-11 demands a literal method of biblical interpretation The truth of scripture is not hidden…
Romans 11:33-36 The Truths: The infinite wisdom of God should compel our worship of Him – Vs. 33-35 “An understanding of the rich, deep theology about the plan of redemption is the fuel for transcendent worship” The incredible sovereignty of God should compel our worship of Him – Vs. 36 Implications: No doxology without theology There should be no theology without doxology…
Romans 11:28-32 The Truths: From Part 5 – March 25, 2018 1. The possibility of Israel’s restoration – vs. 23-24 2. The promise of Israel’s restoration – vs. 25 Today: 3. The pledge of Israel’s restoration – vs. 28-29 God’s gifts and calling are irrevocable 4. The compassion of Israel’s restoration – vs. 30-31 All people are shut up in disobedience to…
1 Corinthians 15:50-53 Implications: The Resurrection is the ground of our regeneration The Resurrection conquers and delivers us from death 1 Peter 2:24 A dead messiah is no messiah The Resurrection guarantees our salvation The Resurrection gives us the Holy Spirit The Resurrection guarantees our glorification It gives us a body like His – 1 John 3:2
Romans 11:23-27 #1 –The possibility of Israel’s restoration – vs. 23-24 #2 – The promise of Israel’s restoration – vs. 25 Remove ungodliness from them – vs. 26 He has a covenant with them – vs. 27
Romans 11:16-24
Romans 11:11-16
Romans 11:5-10
Selected Scripture
Scripture: Romans 11:1-4
Scripture: Romans 10:18-21
Romans 10:16-17
Scripture: 10:14-17
Scripture: Romans 10:10-13
Meet our elders here One of the questions asked during this session was “What book, outside of the Bible, has most influenced you?” With the exception of the Spurgeon biography, the books are all in our library. If you would like to have a copy of one of them for your own, each title is linked to a source: Joe Hamlin The…
Hebrews 2:14-18
“Come Thou Long Expected Jesus”: “Mary, Did You Know?”: “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”: “O Holy Night”: Message: “All is Well”:
Luke 2:36-38