New Testament
-
Series on James I Woes A Perspective in Perseverance, Text;1:1-11 Title: Facing Trials Introduction The epistle of James is not unique in being addressed to Jewish Christians. The book of Hebrews begins with the words in the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets. Neither is this letter unique in dealing with trouble…
-
I WOES 1:1-27 A THE PERSPECTIVE IN PERSEVERANCE 1:1-11 B THE PROMISE IN PERSEVERANCE 1:12-18 C THE PRODUCT IN PERSEVERANCE 1:19-27 II WORKS 2:1-16 A FAVORITISM 2:1-13 B FAITH AND WORKS 2:14-26 III WISDOM 3:1-18 A CONVERSATION 3:1-12 B CONDUCT 3:13-18 IV WARNINGS 4:1-5:6 A PRIDE 4:1-10 B PREJUDICE 4:11-12 C PRESUMPTION 4:13-17 D PLEASURE …
-
Series on Jude V The Expulsion of the Enemy. Jude 24,25 Title: The Faultless Presentation Introduction: The conclusion of Jude’s letter is a grand ascription of praise to God.To Him that is able to keep you from falling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – to the…
-
Series on Jude IV The Engagement of The Enemy, V.17-23 Title: A Dangerous Task INTRODUCTION: That Christians have enemies comes as no surprise. But, the greatest enemies are not those who persecute, torture, and kill. There were false teachers in the Church at Philippi. In his letter to them Paul calls them enemies of the…
-
Series on Jude III The Estimation of the Enemy, Jude 10-16 Title: A Culture of Death Introduction: We have seen Jude’s exposure of the enemy. Falsehood creeps into the Church. False teachers and false messiahs are always a threat. There are always those who are inclined to pollute the gospel with the world’s bad dreams.…
-
Series on Jude II The Examples of the Enemy, v.5-9 Title: Bad Dreams Introduction As we saw last week Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ is boldly warning us of the fact that we are never safe from ungodly men secretly slipping in and undermining the gospel of God’s grace. Therefore we must contend for…
-
Series on Jude I The Exposure of the Enemy. Jude 1-4 Title: Contend for the Faith Introduction: Jude? isn’t that a song somebody sang-Hey Jude! No it’s the next to the last book of your Bible. It is so short it has no chapters. Few people know anything about it other than the key verse…
-
Key Verse: Jude 3“..Contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints.” I The Exposure of the Enemy, Jude 1-4 II The Examples of the Enemy, Jude 5-9 III The Estimation of the Enemy, Jude 10-16 IV The Engagement of the Enemy, Jude 17-23 V The Expulsion of the Enemy Jude…
-
Series on Hebrews VI Superior Piety C Superior Prayer, Text:13:18-25 Title: Prayer: A Difficult and Dangerous Duty Introduction: In his concluding remarks the author of Hebrews imparts news and greetings but most importantly he pleads for prayer. In verse 18-21 he asks for prayer, and he prays for the people to whom he has written,…
-
Series on Hebrews VI Superior Piety B Superior Portion Text: 13:7-17 Part II, Christ Crucified Our Altar Introduction: We are looking today in Part II at verses 9-16. We treasure Reformation heritage of salvation by Grace through Faith. Yet many do not enjoy the freedom and blessing of the grace of God. I remember seeing…
-
Series on Hebrews VI Superior Piety B Superior Portion, Part I Text:13:7,8 and 17 Title: Leading in Love Introduction: I have divided this portion, Hebrews 13:7-17 into two parts. Next week at Communion we will be looking at verses 9-16. Today we contemplate verses 7,8 and 17, Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of…
-
Series on Hebrews VI Superior Piety A Superior Persuasion Text:13:1-6 Title: Encourage One Another Introduction: 37 years ago as a young Pastor in Burlington New Jersey, fresh out of Seminary, I met a middle-aged man who was addicted to alcohol, homeless and in need of assistance. As I became acquainted I was amazed at his…
-
Series on Hebrews V Superior Privileges E Superior Place Text:12:18-29 Title: Shelter or Strife Introduction: Have you ever asked, “What have I gotten myself into?” I am certain that the Jewish Christians to whom this letter is addressed were asking that question. No sooner had they accepted Jesus as their Messiah than they were subjected…
-
Series on Hebrews V Superior Privileges D Superior Perspective Text: 12:1-17 Title: Run or Else Introduction: John MacArthur calls this passage “Run for your life.” Unfortunately most people view the Christian life itself as some kind of medal or trophy. They act as if salvation through Jesus Christ was like a Super Bowl ring given…
-
Series on Hebrews V Superior Privileges C Superior Participation, Conclusion, Text: 11:32-40 Title: The Triple Reward of Faith Introduction: An active faith is the instrument of God’s grace to save us and preserve us. We have seen this illustrated in the definition of faith in verses 1-3, in the faith of the Old World in…
