2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 Why Pray if God is Sovereign? . God works through our prayers – Philippians 1:9 . God knows our needs – Hebrews 4:16 . God hears our prayers – Proverbs 15:29 1. Our Personal Requests – Vss 1-2 . A. Brothers Pray For Us – Vs. 1 . …
2 Thessalonians 2:13-17Three Responses To The Gospel Of Christ To Hold Fast In Times Of Affliction1. We Rejoice In Divine Election – Vss. 13-14. 2 Thessalonians 1:3, Romans 1:16, Philippians 3:8, 18-212. We Stand On Divine Truth – Vs. 15 . 2 Thessalonians 2:2, Colossians 2:8, Ephesians 2:19-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:20-22 3. We Endure…
2 Thessalonians 1:6-12 Three Implications Of Christ’s Return That Cultivate Perseverance In Believers1. It Will Bring Justice For The Afflicted – Vss. 6-7. Galatians 6:7, Romans 12:17-19, 1 Peter 4:12-13, Matthew 25:31-33, 40, 45; Isaiah 66:162. It Will Result In Retribution To The Disobedient – Vss. 8-10. 1 Thessalonians 2:19, 3:12, 4:15, 5:233. Ignites…
THERE IS A 70 SECOND BLANK IN THE RECORDING AT AROUND 22 MINUTES. IT BEGINS AGAIN JUST AFTER 23 MINUTES Matthew 10:40-42 Two Profound Realities That Bring Comfort In The Midst Of Opposition 1. Believers Are Identified With Christ – Vs. 40 . Vs. 11, Matthew 18:5, Luke 10:16, Acts 9:4, Colossians 1:24 2. Believers Are Rewarded By Christ…
2 Thessalonians 1:1-5 Three Marks Of A Healthy Christian In The Midst Of Affliction 1. A Healthy Christian Grows In Faith And Love – Vs. 3 . 1 Thessalonians 4:10, 2 Peter 3:18, Hebrews 5:11-12, 1 Timothy 4:15 2. A Healthy Christian Perseveres And Remains Faithful – Vs 4 3. A Healthy Christian Keeps The Proper Perspective –…
Matthew 10:34-39 Christ does unify – Ephesians 2:14-15 – but He also divides Two Elements That Highlight The High Cost of Following Christ 1. The Divisive Nature Of Genuine Discipleship – Vs. 34 . Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2:14, Romans 14:17, Colossians 1:20, John 14:27, 16:33 . Matthew 10;21, Micah 7:6, Matthew 24:10,…
Matthew 10:28-33 . The Power of Persecution is Its Ability to Inspire Fear Last Week . 1. The Certainty of Opposition . 2. The Needlessness of Fear . A. …
Matthew 10:23-44 3 Critical Perspectives to Maintain 1. The Certainty of Opposition – Vss. 24-25 . Acts 9:4, John 15:18-19, Colossians 1:24, Matthew 9:35, 12:23-24; Philippians 3:8-10, Acts 5:40-41 2. The Needlessness of Fear – Vss. 25-27 . God Will Vindicate – 1 Corinthians 4:3-5, 1 Timothy 5:24-25, Matthew 5:14-16, Acts 2:14-33
Six Markers That Characterize The Hard Road Ahead For True Disciples Last Week: 1. The Danger Of The Task 2. The Scope Of The Opposition 3. The Help From The Spirit This Week: 4. The Division Of The Family – Vs. 21 . Matthew 24:9-10, Micah 7:6, Luke 14:26 5. The Extensiveness Of The Hatred…
We are not in a ‘culture war’ – we are in a spiritual warJesus did not come to redeem ‘culture’He came to redeem sinners Six Markers That Characterize The Hard Road Ahead For True Disciples 1. The Danger Of The Task – Vs. 16 . Luke 10:3, Matthew 5:10-12, Acts 14:22, 2 Timothy 3:12 2. …
Micah 4:1-5 Three Future Realities The Provide Present Hope 1. The World Will Be God-Centered – Vss. 1-2 . The Millennial Reign of Christ 2. God Will Establish Lasting Peace – Vs. 3 e. God’s People Will Prosper – Vs. 4
1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 Four Truths To Show That The Word Is Working1, Our Acceptance Of The Word – Vs. 13. Received (passive) vs. Accepted (Active). . James 1:22-24, 1:21. Spiritual Results. . Salvation 1 Peter 1:23 …
Psalm 4 4 Aspects of the Psalm Articulated to Help Us Rest in the Lord. 1. Blessed Desperation – Vs. 1. . A desperation tempered by years of experiential knowledge. . A real hope based on of God’s previous action, not a false hope – 1 Kings…
The concept of Perseverance is found throughout the Bible . Psalm 37:28, 1 Corinthians 1:8, Philippians 1:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, Jude 24 1. Can The Work Of God in a Believer’s Life be Undone So That He Can Be Lost? NO!! . . 4 Reasons Why a Believer Will Never Fall Away . . …
1 Peter 4:12-16 Three Imperatives to Help Us Respond Biblically to Suffering and Persecution 1. Do Not Be Surprised as You Suffer For Christ – Vs. 12 . John 16:33, 1 Thessalonians 3:4, 2 Timothy 2:13, 3:12, 1 Peter 1:6-7 . Purification of true believers vs. Weeding out of false converts . …
2 Peter 3:14-18 Be Diligent – Vs. 14-15a . 2 Peter 3:10, 1 Peter 1:10-11 Believe Scripture – Vs. 15b-16 Matthew 7:13-23 .Be On Guard – Vs. 17 2 Peter 1:12, 2 Peter 2:18-19 . Be Growing – Vs. 18 Acts 20:19-21 , 2 Timothy 4:3-5