Please visit The Bible Project for a short video overview on the book of Amos Amos 1:3-2:5 – The Problem of Guilt The circle of judgment – God speaks to the neighbours What’s happening in Amos 1 and 2? – Starting with the words that Israel wants to hear – Who are these people? Getting to know Israel’s neighbourhood, starting with 6…
Sermons on Acts (Page 3)
Ephesians 6:10-24 – Good Works God Prepared – How To Beat The Devil 5 ways to walk Eph 4:1 … walk or live life worthy of the calling we have received Eph 4:17 … not to walk in the ways of non Christians Eph 5:2 … walk in the way of love following Christ’s example Eph 5:8 … walk as children of…
Background Born on July 24th 1725 Mum died when 6 years old. 11 years old – went to sea I am persuaded he loved me, but he seemed not willing that I should know it. I was with him in a state of fear and bondage. His sternness . . . broke and overawed my spirit. 18 years old – naval service…
What is spiritual activity? The Spirit is… – Powerful – Unpredictable and uncontrollable – Empowering – Guiding The context – a community about to be stripped of its leader. It is better for you if I go away. (verse 7) Receiving the Spirit of truth Two things to note: – The repetition of truth – Trinitarian co-operation The Spirit who confronts the…
Show Movie – Big Red As Christians we believe that the Holy Spirit “indwells and sanctifies the Christian believer.” Sanctifies us = he helps us to live a God honouring (holy) life. Why no argument? … a common gospel. … serious error when they reject other truths What does the bible say? 1) The teaching role … Ezekiel 36:27 … to move…
The best question in the world What must I do to be saved? Acts 16:30 Truths to die for … … absolute truth exists. Why this truth matters Firstly, it affects what is central in gospel ministry. Secondly, it affects what the bible says about the gospel being a free gift, a gospel of grace. Thirdly, because it will affect who we…
1. Who we are as those in Christ (verse 14): Full of goodness Complete in knowledge Competent to instruct one another But how can we understand all that? 2. God’s grace shown to Paul: Paul, the minister to the Gentiles Proclaiming the gospel is a good gift, not a burden. Paul who glorifies in Christ and his work Paul who gives himself…
It has been accomplished! What is going to happen to the servant? Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12 = 5 verse song Verse 1 – Is 52:13-15 – The servant’s victory through his suffering Verse 2 – Is 53:1-3 – the servant’s suffering and humiliation Verse 3 – Is 53:4-6 – he was pierced for our transgressions (MAIN POINT) Verse 4 – Is 53:7-9…
What make a good leader? An intro to Titus – v 1-4 … a servant of God … to God’s elect … know the truth about godliness … hope of eternal life… promised … God is 100% faithful … content and reason for preaching Jesus divinity – “God our saviour” (v3) = “Jesus our saviour” (v 4) Leadership in the church v…