Insert Monty Python skit Defining terms 1) Euthanasia = “an easy or gentle death” It is deceptive … – sometimes a long time to die – trauma caused in families – face God – Heb 10:31, “it is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God” 2) Voluntary Euthanasia = when death is chosen by the sufferer. and…
Sermons on Psalms (Page 8)
1) Boasting is alive and well 2) Faith Alone rules boasting out “for all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.” 3: 28, “For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law” Made right with God 100% by…
Getting defensive Some back ground info Gen 12:1-3 – The LORD had said to Abram, ‘Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. ‘‘I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those…
God is angry! Romans 1:18 – “the wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth”. So why is God angry? Verse 18 – people suppress the truth about God Verse 20 – “we are left without any excuses before God”. Verse 21 – “people knew God and they still rejected…
We are ashamed of things because they might not deliver Premise: There is no need to be ashamed of the gospel because……. 1. The gospel is about God’s righteousness Old Testament Paul’s writings 2. God’s righteousness is for all by faith Priority for Jews 3. God’s righteousness means salvation and life. We can unashamedly live, because we are unashamedly His. God’s righteousness…
New Year improvements … long term exterior … what long term interior You cannot improve how much God loves you You cannot improve the certainty of your salvation John 3:36 – “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. Whoever rejects the Son will not see life for God’s wrath remains on him“. Why bother improving yourself? Glorify God – Ps 63:3…
1) The great search for ourselves “Richard is far too arrogant” to “Richard is a pleasant and interested student“. (show photo) 2) We can only understand ourselves in the light of God and his purposes for humanity Psalm 139:1-4 “O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts…
What we want What we need Will God really give me what I want? How do I live in this tension?
Structure and Context Jesus’ 1st Trial (14v53-65) Peter’ Trial (14v66-72) Jesus’ 2nd Trial (15v1-20) Application How will I show pride in Jesus this week? Further Reading: Is 53:7-9; Ps 38:7-17; Acts 2; 1 Pet 2:19-24, 3:14-18, 4:1, 12-19