“GOD IS ALWAYS CARING”
1PETER 5: 4-8
Intro:
I think that most of us would agree that we live in a world today that doesn’t scream, “I care about you!” There are so many that go through life, having no idea that people all around them care about their welfare.
Today, as we continue with our series of sermons entitled, “God Is,” we want to examine the idea that God Cares. Again, as in the previous lessons, conviction determines conduct. If you believe in the existence of God, then you know without a doubt that God cares for you, and wants nothing but good for you. However, if on the other hand you don’t believe in God and his existence, then you believe yourself to be all alone, with no one to watch over you.
Today, I would like to examine two ideas in terms of God’s caring nature. Hopefully this lesson will serve to remind those who believe in God that he is still there for you, and will assist those who do not believe in God to see that he is there, and waiting for them.
I WHAT EVIDENCE IS THERE THAT GOD CARES?
1. There is a problem that we have today.
A. We believe that sense God doesn’t deal with us the way that he dealt with the men and women in the OT, then we believe God no longer cares for us.
B. While his method of dealing with us might be different, there is still more than enough evidence to suggest to us that God cares.
2. What is that evidence?
A. His track record proves that he cares.
B. Ex 14: 21-31 God cared for the nation of Israel, even when they went astray!
C. Dan 3: 1-28 God cared for Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, even when they were in the fire!
D. Dan 6: 1-23 God cared for Daniel, even when the lions came to devour him!
E. Just as God’s track record indicates that he has always cared for his children, so he will continue to care for us.
3. God’s patience is evidence of his caring.
A. Gen 20: 1-11 through his patience, God showed that he cared for Abraham when he lied.
B. 1Sam 16: 7 through his patience, God showed he cared for Samuel when he judged.
C. MT 14: 31, Jo 21: 15-21, Gal 2: 11-14 through his patience, God showed he cared for Peter even when he made mistakes.
D. It is through this same patience that he continues to show us how much he cares!
II HOW DOES GOD CARE?
1. Again, the same problem exists.
A. We have a hard time with the fact that there are no miracles such as the lion’s den, the fiery furnace, or the parting of the water.
B. We think to ourselves, “God won’t do for me what he did for them, how can I know whether or not he cares?”
2. How can we kno without doubt that God cares?
A. We know he cares because he answers our prayers.
B. 1Sa 1: 20 He cares for he heard the prayer of Hannah!
C. 1Ch 4: 10 he cares for he heard the prayer of Jabez!
D. 1Jn 5: 14-15 he cares for he still hears our prayers!
3. We know he cares because he has given us his word.
A. Mt 4: 1-11 the word that is a weapon against Satan!
B. Psa 119 105 the word that guides our steps!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
GOD IS ABLE
“GOD IS ABLE”
Jer 32: 17-27
Intro:
It is amazing. We as humans might have all the understanding in the world, but not have the ability to carry out the task, which are asked of us. We may try and try to accomplish something, but in the end, we occasionally have to admit defeat dew to a lack of ability.
However, this is not the case when speaking of God. He is truly able to do anything. Again, conviction determines conduct. If you believe in god, then you believe that there is nothing that he cannot do. On the other hand, if you do not believe in the existence of God, then you believe that he is limited by the same rules that govern you and I.
Today, we continue with our series entitled, “God Is.” This morning, we want to examine the idea, that God is Able. Hopefully, through something that is said here, you will become convinced that with God, all things are possible.
I GOD IS ABLE TO CREATE
1. 1. All things were made by him, and without him, nothing was made.
A. Brother Robert Taylor once said, “Faith both begins and ends with creation.”
B. If we examine Gen 1: 1, and we do not believe that God is able to do all that we are told, then nothing else in the Bible will make any difference.
C. God was able to make the plants and trees, the land and seas; he even made the birds and me.
D. All by his spoken word!
2. However, not only is God the creator of physical life, but he is also the creator of second chances.
A. Jon 2: 10 Jonah ran, God rescued!
B. Ex 32: 14 Israel reverted, God relented!
C. Mt 26: 75 Peter Rejected, god renewed!
d. Ro 6: 23 Man refused, god redeemed!
II GOD IS ABLE TO SUSTAIN (Acts 17: 28)
1.
1. There are three ways in which god is able to sustain us.
A. God is able to sustain us physically.
B. God is able to sustain us mentally.
C. God is able to sustain us spiritually.
2. “For in him we live.”
A. There are those who believe that god can have no effect on we as people.
B. Gen 1812-13 God is able to bring a child to a barren woman.
C. Lk 1: 37 god is able to bring a child from a virgin.
D. Mt 7: 11 while his Method of dealing might have changed, god is still able to address our physical needs.
3. For in him we move.
A. This simply carries with it the idea of God giving strength to those in need.
b. John 19: 25 Just as he gave strength to Mary.
C. Gen 39: 21 Just as he gave strength to Joseph.
C. Phil 4: 13 Just as he gives strength to you and I.
4. For in him we do exist.
A. We exist in him not only physically and mentally, but also spiritually.
B. When we thirst, he is able to give us drink.
C. When we hunger, he is able to feed us.
III GOD IS ABLE TO DESTROY
1. There are two groups that will one day meet God's destructive hand.
A. His creation.
B. Those who stand against him.
2.His creation includes all that we see around us.
A. 2Pe 3: 10 the earth and all that are within will be destroyed.
3. However, more importantly, those who stand against him will be destroyed.
A. Mt 25: 30 "the unprofitable servant will be destroyed."
B. The unprofitable servant is that person who stands against god.
C. Those who are not with him are found to be against him.
Jer 32: 17-27
Intro:
It is amazing. We as humans might have all the understanding in the world, but not have the ability to carry out the task, which are asked of us. We may try and try to accomplish something, but in the end, we occasionally have to admit defeat dew to a lack of ability.
However, this is not the case when speaking of God. He is truly able to do anything. Again, conviction determines conduct. If you believe in god, then you believe that there is nothing that he cannot do. On the other hand, if you do not believe in the existence of God, then you believe that he is limited by the same rules that govern you and I.
Today, we continue with our series entitled, “God Is.” This morning, we want to examine the idea, that God is Able. Hopefully, through something that is said here, you will become convinced that with God, all things are possible.
I GOD IS ABLE TO CREATE
1. 1. All things were made by him, and without him, nothing was made.
A. Brother Robert Taylor once said, “Faith both begins and ends with creation.”
B. If we examine Gen 1: 1, and we do not believe that God is able to do all that we are told, then nothing else in the Bible will make any difference.
C. God was able to make the plants and trees, the land and seas; he even made the birds and me.
D. All by his spoken word!
2. However, not only is God the creator of physical life, but he is also the creator of second chances.
A. Jon 2: 10 Jonah ran, God rescued!
B. Ex 32: 14 Israel reverted, God relented!
C. Mt 26: 75 Peter Rejected, god renewed!
d. Ro 6: 23 Man refused, god redeemed!
II GOD IS ABLE TO SUSTAIN (Acts 17: 28)
1.
1. There are three ways in which god is able to sustain us.
A. God is able to sustain us physically.
B. God is able to sustain us mentally.
C. God is able to sustain us spiritually.
2. “For in him we live.”
A. There are those who believe that god can have no effect on we as people.
B. Gen 1812-13 God is able to bring a child to a barren woman.
C. Lk 1: 37 god is able to bring a child from a virgin.
D. Mt 7: 11 while his Method of dealing might have changed, god is still able to address our physical needs.
3. For in him we move.
A. This simply carries with it the idea of God giving strength to those in need.
b. John 19: 25 Just as he gave strength to Mary.
C. Gen 39: 21 Just as he gave strength to Joseph.
C. Phil 4: 13 Just as he gives strength to you and I.
4. For in him we do exist.
A. We exist in him not only physically and mentally, but also spiritually.
B. When we thirst, he is able to give us drink.
C. When we hunger, he is able to feed us.
III GOD IS ABLE TO DESTROY
1. There are two groups that will one day meet God's destructive hand.
A. His creation.
B. Those who stand against him.
2.His creation includes all that we see around us.
A. 2Pe 3: 10 the earth and all that are within will be destroyed.
3. However, more importantly, those who stand against him will be destroyed.
A. Mt 25: 30 "the unprofitable servant will be destroyed."
B. The unprofitable servant is that person who stands against god.
C. Those who are not with him are found to be against him.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
PROVERBS 31: 10 – 31
10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
14 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
I. This is a Special Day set aside to honor mothers.
A. Exodus 20: 12 God tells us to honour father and mother.
12 Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
B. Deuteronomy 5: 16 God again says to honor father and mother.
16 Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
C. Let us this morning look at why God commanded that we honor mothers.
We should honor godly mothers because of:
II. THE QUANTITY OF THEIR WORK
A. Prov. 31 A godly mother is not lazy.
She works with her hands obtaining and preparing food.
She strengthens her self, she cares for the poor and needy.
She cloths her family and sells of that which she makes.
Who but mothers can work 12 jobs, 99 hours per week and not ask for a day off?
Why do we honor them?
III. Because of the quality of their work
A. Prov. 31 they cover so many different areas.
Husbands, children, house, food, helping others and are great examples to all.
B. Matt. 5: 16 They are a light.
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
C. Prov. 31 the results of their work is both temporary and permanent.
1. Temporary in cooking, cleaning, making things for the family.
2. Permanent in loving their husbands and children.
Caring for the poor and needy.
Caring for her own needs.
Her example and love of God.
D. 1 Peter 3: 1 – 7 God is honored by her obedieance.
1 Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives;
2 While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.
3 Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;
4 But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
5 For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands:
6 Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement.
7 Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.
A mother is honorable because:
III. She Gives Honor To God.
A. Prov. 31: 30 Godly fear, respect of God.
30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
B. Prov. 11: 16 She should retain honor.
16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
C. A godly mother honoreth God by obeying the gospel, being faithful in attendance, faithful in her duties, realizing her limitations, faithful in her home and in the world around her.
IV, Her Labor is a Labor of Love
A. 1 Cor. 13: 4 – 8 Her love is real and everlasting
4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8. Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away.
1. Love for God.
2. Love for family
3. Love for friends and neighbors.
4. Love for self.
This love is Biblical and according to God’s will.
B. Often Mother do not get what they deserve
1. Thankfulness
2. Time for self
3. 1 Peter 3: 7 Honor
7 Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.
C. God says, in His Holy Word, godly mothers deserve honor.
1. Prov. 15: 33 this honor is not sinful pride.
33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
Review:
Prov. 31: 10 – 12 A worthy woman is priceless whether a mother or not.
10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
Eph. 6: 1 – 3
1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
2 Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)
3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.
Let us learn to honor those deserving of honor.
Let us be an honor unto God for He above all deserves it.
May all godly mothers and godly woman receive due honor on this special day.
God made woman that she might be a help to man. In the final judgment we all must give an account to Jesus for our life. If we obey not God what will we say? There will no excuses, no second chances, and no exceptions. Only the faithful shall enter heaven. Faithful to God the end. Then and only then do we receive the crown of life. Then and only then can we enter heaven as our home.
Where will you be? What will Jesus say to you on that great day?
Will we hear well done thou good and faithful servant?
Or will Jesus say unto us, depart from me I never knew you?
Are you a child of God today or a child of the devil?
You can change and come to Jesus now, while we stand and sing.
PROVERBS 31: 10 – 31
10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
14 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
I. This is a Special Day set aside to honor mothers.
A. Exodus 20: 12 God tells us to honour father and mother.
12 Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
B. Deuteronomy 5: 16 God again says to honor father and mother.
16 Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
C. Let us this morning look at why God commanded that we honor mothers.
We should honor godly mothers because of:
II. THE QUANTITY OF THEIR WORK
A. Prov. 31 A godly mother is not lazy.
She works with her hands obtaining and preparing food.
She strengthens her self, she cares for the poor and needy.
She cloths her family and sells of that which she makes.
Who but mothers can work 12 jobs, 99 hours per week and not ask for a day off?
Why do we honor them?
III. Because of the quality of their work
A. Prov. 31 they cover so many different areas.
Husbands, children, house, food, helping others and are great examples to all.
B. Matt. 5: 16 They are a light.
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
C. Prov. 31 the results of their work is both temporary and permanent.
1. Temporary in cooking, cleaning, making things for the family.
2. Permanent in loving their husbands and children.
Caring for the poor and needy.
Caring for her own needs.
Her example and love of God.
D. 1 Peter 3: 1 – 7 God is honored by her obedieance.
1 Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives;
2 While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.
3 Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;
4 But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
5 For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands:
6 Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement.
7 Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.
A mother is honorable because:
III. She Gives Honor To God.
A. Prov. 31: 30 Godly fear, respect of God.
30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
B. Prov. 11: 16 She should retain honor.
16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
C. A godly mother honoreth God by obeying the gospel, being faithful in attendance, faithful in her duties, realizing her limitations, faithful in her home and in the world around her.
IV, Her Labor is a Labor of Love
A. 1 Cor. 13: 4 – 8 Her love is real and everlasting
4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8. Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away.
1. Love for God.
2. Love for family
3. Love for friends and neighbors.
4. Love for self.
This love is Biblical and according to God’s will.
B. Often Mother do not get what they deserve
1. Thankfulness
2. Time for self
3. 1 Peter 3: 7 Honor
7 Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.
C. God says, in His Holy Word, godly mothers deserve honor.
1. Prov. 15: 33 this honor is not sinful pride.
33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
Review:
Prov. 31: 10 – 12 A worthy woman is priceless whether a mother or not.
10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
Eph. 6: 1 – 3
1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
2 Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)
3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.
Let us learn to honor those deserving of honor.
Let us be an honor unto God for He above all deserves it.
May all godly mothers and godly woman receive due honor on this special day.
God made woman that she might be a help to man. In the final judgment we all must give an account to Jesus for our life. If we obey not God what will we say? There will no excuses, no second chances, and no exceptions. Only the faithful shall enter heaven. Faithful to God the end. Then and only then do we receive the crown of life. Then and only then can we enter heaven as our home.
Where will you be? What will Jesus say to you on that great day?
Will we hear well done thou good and faithful servant?
Or will Jesus say unto us, depart from me I never knew you?
Are you a child of God today or a child of the devil?
You can change and come to Jesus now, while we stand and sing.
THE MAKERS PERFECT GIFT TO MAN
THE MAKERS PERFECT GIFT TO MAN
Intro:
There was a local civic organization that was offered a seemingly unremarkable painting. The group declined the offer stating that the $100.00 price was simply too much to pay. The gentlemen who made the offer agreed to lower the price to $50.00, but they still refused. Finally, the man lowered his cost to $25.00, but the group continued to decline the offer.
Some time later, the man died. As his relatives were inventorying his possessions, they came across the painting. They decided to have the painting appraised, and you can imagine their surprise when they were informed that the painting was worth somewhere between $45,000 and $50,000. Needless to say, the civic organization regretted their lack of appreciation for such a wonderful gift.
We as people have been given so much. We have been given homes, jobs, financial security, friends, and most importantly, a son bearing salvation. However, we have also been given a gift which we frequently undervalue. It isn’t just a good gift, but in my eyes, it is a perfect gift. It is the gift of a mother.
This evening, for a few moments, I want us to look at the makers perfect gift to man. I want to help you to see the similarities between our mother’s and our God. Hopefully, through our study you can learn to appreciate the amazing gift of momma.
I SELF-SACRIFICE
1. Throughout the ages, many mothers have given up so much for their children.
A. Ex 2: 1-3 Jochebed sacrificed the privilege of being called the mother of Moses.
b. 1Sa 1: 22 Hannah sacrificed her Childs presents.
C. Jn 19: 25 Mary sacrificed the blessing of watching her son grow old.
2. The sacrifices made by mothers are made with others best interest in mind.
A. Ex 1: 22 Jochebed sacrificed that Moses might live.
B. 1Sa 7: 15 Hannah sacrificed that Israel might have their greatest judge.
C. Jn 1: 29 Mary sacrificed that the world might find salvation!
3. This same thing can be said of God's love for his children.
A. Jn 10: 10 God sacrificed that we might live more abundantly!
B. 2Ti 4: 8 God sacrificed that we might know our one true judge!
C. Jn 3: 16 God sacrificed that we might have everlasting life!
II COMPASSION
1. In Ex 2: 5-10, we are told that Pharaoh's daughter had compassion on the baby Moses. Think of all the good that sprang from this one act of compassion by this surrogate mother.
A. Ex 3: 10 because of her compassion, a plan was put into motion.
B. Ex 12: 51 because of her compassion, a nation was freed from bondage.
C. De 1: 8 because of her compassion, the Promised Land was opened.
2. In the same way that a mother's compassion leads to many good things, so the compassion of God for his children has led too much good.
A. Gen 3: 15 because of his compassion, another very important plan went into motion!
B. Jn 12: 46 because of his compassion, all of mankind has been freed from the bondage of sin!
C. Rev 21: 1-7 because of his compassion, we too are offered the hope of the Promise Land!
III A CARING NATURE.
1. The caring nature of a mother leads her to do many things.
A. 2Kings 4: 8-11 her caring nature led her to serve others.
B. 2kings 4: 12-13 her caring nature led her to forsake her own needs.
C. 2kings 4: 28 her caring nature led her to provide at all cost.
2. We also know that in the same way that the Shunammite woman cared for her child, so God cares for his children!
A. Mt 20: 28 Christ came not to be served, but to serve!
B. Heb 12: 2 Christ ignored his shame and agony for our sake!
C. Ro 5: 8 God paid the ultimate cost, in that he gave his son for those who were not worthy!
Intro:
There was a local civic organization that was offered a seemingly unremarkable painting. The group declined the offer stating that the $100.00 price was simply too much to pay. The gentlemen who made the offer agreed to lower the price to $50.00, but they still refused. Finally, the man lowered his cost to $25.00, but the group continued to decline the offer.
Some time later, the man died. As his relatives were inventorying his possessions, they came across the painting. They decided to have the painting appraised, and you can imagine their surprise when they were informed that the painting was worth somewhere between $45,000 and $50,000. Needless to say, the civic organization regretted their lack of appreciation for such a wonderful gift.
We as people have been given so much. We have been given homes, jobs, financial security, friends, and most importantly, a son bearing salvation. However, we have also been given a gift which we frequently undervalue. It isn’t just a good gift, but in my eyes, it is a perfect gift. It is the gift of a mother.
This evening, for a few moments, I want us to look at the makers perfect gift to man. I want to help you to see the similarities between our mother’s and our God. Hopefully, through our study you can learn to appreciate the amazing gift of momma.
I SELF-SACRIFICE
1. Throughout the ages, many mothers have given up so much for their children.
A. Ex 2: 1-3 Jochebed sacrificed the privilege of being called the mother of Moses.
b. 1Sa 1: 22 Hannah sacrificed her Childs presents.
C. Jn 19: 25 Mary sacrificed the blessing of watching her son grow old.
2. The sacrifices made by mothers are made with others best interest in mind.
A. Ex 1: 22 Jochebed sacrificed that Moses might live.
B. 1Sa 7: 15 Hannah sacrificed that Israel might have their greatest judge.
C. Jn 1: 29 Mary sacrificed that the world might find salvation!
3. This same thing can be said of God's love for his children.
A. Jn 10: 10 God sacrificed that we might live more abundantly!
B. 2Ti 4: 8 God sacrificed that we might know our one true judge!
C. Jn 3: 16 God sacrificed that we might have everlasting life!
II COMPASSION
1. In Ex 2: 5-10, we are told that Pharaoh's daughter had compassion on the baby Moses. Think of all the good that sprang from this one act of compassion by this surrogate mother.
A. Ex 3: 10 because of her compassion, a plan was put into motion.
B. Ex 12: 51 because of her compassion, a nation was freed from bondage.
C. De 1: 8 because of her compassion, the Promised Land was opened.
2. In the same way that a mother's compassion leads to many good things, so the compassion of God for his children has led too much good.
A. Gen 3: 15 because of his compassion, another very important plan went into motion!
B. Jn 12: 46 because of his compassion, all of mankind has been freed from the bondage of sin!
C. Rev 21: 1-7 because of his compassion, we too are offered the hope of the Promise Land!
III A CARING NATURE.
1. The caring nature of a mother leads her to do many things.
A. 2Kings 4: 8-11 her caring nature led her to serve others.
B. 2kings 4: 12-13 her caring nature led her to forsake her own needs.
C. 2kings 4: 28 her caring nature led her to provide at all cost.
2. We also know that in the same way that the Shunammite woman cared for her child, so God cares for his children!
A. Mt 20: 28 Christ came not to be served, but to serve!
B. Heb 12: 2 Christ ignored his shame and agony for our sake!
C. Ro 5: 8 God paid the ultimate cost, in that he gave his son for those who were not worthy!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
GOD IS ALL KNOWING
“GOD IS ALL KNOWING”
REVELATION 20: 11-12
• Intro:
Has there ever been a point in your life when you felt as though God had left your side, and was no longer watching over you? I think all of us, if we were to be honest, would answer yes to that question. Well, is it true? Does he or doesn’t he know all? Are there times when God doesn’t know what is going on in my life?
Today, as we continue to try to come to better know God, we want to examine the idea, THAT God is All Knowing. Again, conviction will determine conduct. If you believe in the existence of God, then you know without doubt that God watches over you every minute of every day. However, if you do not believe in him, then you are of the opinion that all that you do is in secret, and your deeds go unnoticed.
Let’s take a few moments, an notice three areas in which we can know, that God is all knowing.
I GOD KNOWS OUR SUFFERINGS
1. At some point in our lives, we will experience some form of suffering.
A. It might be mental, physical, or even spiritual.
B. Job 14: 1 Tells us that our days are few and filled with trouble.
2. Even during these times, the best of us are put to the test.
A. Job 3: 1 Perhaps we, like Job, curse the day we were born.
B. Ruth 1: 7-9 Perhaps we, like Naomi, weep for those things beyond our control.
C. Mt 27: 46 Perhaps we, like Jesus, ask the question of God: “Why have you forsaken me?”
3. . However, there is always sunshine after the rain, because god knows!
A. Job 42: 2 Perhaps when we, like Job, realize that God can do anything with our sadness!
B. Ruth 2: 20 Perhaps when we, like Naomi, realize that god is always in control of our lives, even in times of great sorrow!
C. Lk 24: 51 Perhaps when we realize, that even though we may believe God to have forsaken us, he can still lift us out of our misery!
II GOD KNOWS OUR SERVICE
1. Service to God is a command, not an option.
A. De 6: 13 Thou shall serve the Lord!
B. There is no if, and’s, nor but’s about it.
2. there are two ways that we can serve God.
A. Public Service
B. Private service
3. We understand the idea of serving God publicly, but how can we serve him privately?
A. Acts 12: 12 We can pray for those who are in need of prayer.
B. Rom 15: 26 We can give to those in need.
C. Jam 1: 27 We can comfort those who are lonely.
III GOD KNOWS OUR SIN AND OUR SORROW
1. There is truly nothing that we can hide from God.
A. Heb 4: 13 All is naked before him.
B. When we do wrong, God knows.
C. When we are truly sorry for the wrong we’ve done, God knows.
2. We Should bear in mind that there is no such thing as a secret sin.
A. Psa 51 God knew of the evil which David had done.
B. Though few men knew, God saw, and dealt with him accordingly.
3. However, in truth, there is no such thing as a secret sorrow.
A. When we ask for forgiveness, we can not keep it to ourselves, but rather we must direct it toward God.
B. Psa 51 Just as David did.
C. Lk 18: 13 We should come before God with true repentance, just as the publican.
REVELATION 20: 11-12
• Intro:
Has there ever been a point in your life when you felt as though God had left your side, and was no longer watching over you? I think all of us, if we were to be honest, would answer yes to that question. Well, is it true? Does he or doesn’t he know all? Are there times when God doesn’t know what is going on in my life?
Today, as we continue to try to come to better know God, we want to examine the idea, THAT God is All Knowing. Again, conviction will determine conduct. If you believe in the existence of God, then you know without doubt that God watches over you every minute of every day. However, if you do not believe in him, then you are of the opinion that all that you do is in secret, and your deeds go unnoticed.
Let’s take a few moments, an notice three areas in which we can know, that God is all knowing.
I GOD KNOWS OUR SUFFERINGS
1. At some point in our lives, we will experience some form of suffering.
A. It might be mental, physical, or even spiritual.
B. Job 14: 1 Tells us that our days are few and filled with trouble.
2. Even during these times, the best of us are put to the test.
A. Job 3: 1 Perhaps we, like Job, curse the day we were born.
B. Ruth 1: 7-9 Perhaps we, like Naomi, weep for those things beyond our control.
C. Mt 27: 46 Perhaps we, like Jesus, ask the question of God: “Why have you forsaken me?”
3. . However, there is always sunshine after the rain, because god knows!
A. Job 42: 2 Perhaps when we, like Job, realize that God can do anything with our sadness!
B. Ruth 2: 20 Perhaps when we, like Naomi, realize that god is always in control of our lives, even in times of great sorrow!
C. Lk 24: 51 Perhaps when we realize, that even though we may believe God to have forsaken us, he can still lift us out of our misery!
II GOD KNOWS OUR SERVICE
1. Service to God is a command, not an option.
A. De 6: 13 Thou shall serve the Lord!
B. There is no if, and’s, nor but’s about it.
2. there are two ways that we can serve God.
A. Public Service
B. Private service
3. We understand the idea of serving God publicly, but how can we serve him privately?
A. Acts 12: 12 We can pray for those who are in need of prayer.
B. Rom 15: 26 We can give to those in need.
C. Jam 1: 27 We can comfort those who are lonely.
III GOD KNOWS OUR SIN AND OUR SORROW
1. There is truly nothing that we can hide from God.
A. Heb 4: 13 All is naked before him.
B. When we do wrong, God knows.
C. When we are truly sorry for the wrong we’ve done, God knows.
2. We Should bear in mind that there is no such thing as a secret sin.
A. Psa 51 God knew of the evil which David had done.
B. Though few men knew, God saw, and dealt with him accordingly.
3. However, in truth, there is no such thing as a secret sorrow.
A. When we ask for forgiveness, we can not keep it to ourselves, but rather we must direct it toward God.
B. Psa 51 Just as David did.
C. Lk 18: 13 We should come before God with true repentance, just as the publican.
THE KEYS OF THE KINGDOM
THE KEYS OF THE KINGDOM
MATT. 16: 18 - 19
18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
This evening I want us to look at the keys of the kingdom. Keys are a means to open and entrance to an area otherwise closed. Jesus used them as symbols of his plan of salvation and access to the church. God himself has provided the keys for our redemption or salvation from our sins.
I. The Gospel and Righteousness are keys.
A. Rom. 1: 16 – 19 The Gospel is God’s power to save.
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.
B. 1 Cor. 15: 1 – 4 The gospel is defined as the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Without this key there would be no kingdom.
1 ¶ Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
This gospel never changes. It is always the key to salvation.
C. Rev. 5: 4 – 9 It is through Christ righteousness we are saved.
4 And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon. And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof. And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth. And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne.
And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.
9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
1. Rom. 3: 25 - 26 God sent Christ to declare his rightiousness.
25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.
He came to declare His righteousness because he is the only one righteous in God’s sight.
2. Phil. 3: 8 – 9 Paul says it is not his own righteousness.
8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
9 ¶ And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
3. Rom. 10: 1 – 4 Our righteousness can not save us.
1 ¶ Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.
2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.
3 For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.
4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
II. Two Other Keys are Grace and Mercy.
A. Rom. 5: 14 – 16 Grace is the unmerited, undeserved, unearned, favor of God.
14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come.
15 But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many.
16 And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the gift: for the judgment was by one to condemnation, but the free gift is of many offences unto justification.
Jesus brought us God’s grace freely as a gift. We can not buy it, earn it, but we can sure loose it. Christ will judge our rightiousness.
1. Eph. 2: 8 – 10 Paul writes we are saved by grace.
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
2. Rom. 11: 5 – 6 Grace is something God must give.
5 Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.
6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
3. 1 Cor. 15: 9 - 10 Paul says it is by the grace of God he is what he is.
9 For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
10 But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.
B. Eph. 2: 4 – 5 It is God that is rich in grace and mercy.
4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)
1. Titus 3: 4 – 7 not by our righteousness.
4 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; {abundantly: Gr. richly}
7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
2. 1 Peter 1: 3 Peter says it is God’s abundant mercy that gives us hope.
1Pe 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
3. 1 Peter 2: 9 – 10 We were once without hope with no mercy.
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
10 Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
III. Blood and Salvation are the next two keys.
A. Rom. 5: 8 – 10 We are reconciled and saved through Christ death.
8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
10. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.
B. 1 Peter 1: 18 – 21 Redeemed us with the blood of Christ that we might have faith and hope in God.
18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;
19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
20 Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,
21 Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.
C. Eph. 1: 7 We have redemption and forgiveness of sin through his blood.
7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
IV. The master Key, if there could be one is the Love Of Jesus Christ.
A. Rom. 5: 6 – 8 No greater love could be shown.
6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. {in due time: or, according to the time}
7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.
8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
1. John 3: 16 God’s love is seen.
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
2. John 15: 13 No greater love ever shown.
13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Christ has given the Keys from His Father. He has given his word, righteousness, grace, mercy, blood and hope of salvation and Love. None of these can we obtain without obedience to the Gospel. He had preserved the Gospel in written form that all might read, be taught, understand and obey.
All this is for you. All you have to do is obey Jesus Christ. You must be baptized for the remission of sins that Christ might add you to his church. Being in Christ you will receive all these spiritual blessings. Heaven can be your home. What hinders you from being saved? Is it worth loosing your soul for? Will you come and obey Jesus Christ today? Do you need to come back to Him? Will you come today, before the desire leaves you and it is to late? Will you come?
MATT. 16: 18 - 19
18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
This evening I want us to look at the keys of the kingdom. Keys are a means to open and entrance to an area otherwise closed. Jesus used them as symbols of his plan of salvation and access to the church. God himself has provided the keys for our redemption or salvation from our sins.
I. The Gospel and Righteousness are keys.
A. Rom. 1: 16 – 19 The Gospel is God’s power to save.
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.
B. 1 Cor. 15: 1 – 4 The gospel is defined as the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Without this key there would be no kingdom.
1 ¶ Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
This gospel never changes. It is always the key to salvation.
C. Rev. 5: 4 – 9 It is through Christ righteousness we are saved.
4 And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon. And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof. And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth. And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne.
And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.
9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
1. Rom. 3: 25 - 26 God sent Christ to declare his rightiousness.
25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.
He came to declare His righteousness because he is the only one righteous in God’s sight.
2. Phil. 3: 8 – 9 Paul says it is not his own righteousness.
8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
9 ¶ And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
3. Rom. 10: 1 – 4 Our righteousness can not save us.
1 ¶ Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.
2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.
3 For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.
4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
II. Two Other Keys are Grace and Mercy.
A. Rom. 5: 14 – 16 Grace is the unmerited, undeserved, unearned, favor of God.
14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come.
15 But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many.
16 And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the gift: for the judgment was by one to condemnation, but the free gift is of many offences unto justification.
Jesus brought us God’s grace freely as a gift. We can not buy it, earn it, but we can sure loose it. Christ will judge our rightiousness.
1. Eph. 2: 8 – 10 Paul writes we are saved by grace.
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
2. Rom. 11: 5 – 6 Grace is something God must give.
5 Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.
6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
3. 1 Cor. 15: 9 - 10 Paul says it is by the grace of God he is what he is.
9 For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
10 But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.
B. Eph. 2: 4 – 5 It is God that is rich in grace and mercy.
4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)
1. Titus 3: 4 – 7 not by our righteousness.
4 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; {abundantly: Gr. richly}
7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
2. 1 Peter 1: 3 Peter says it is God’s abundant mercy that gives us hope.
1Pe 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
3. 1 Peter 2: 9 – 10 We were once without hope with no mercy.
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
10 Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
III. Blood and Salvation are the next two keys.
A. Rom. 5: 8 – 10 We are reconciled and saved through Christ death.
8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
10. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.
B. 1 Peter 1: 18 – 21 Redeemed us with the blood of Christ that we might have faith and hope in God.
18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;
19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
20 Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,
21 Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.
C. Eph. 1: 7 We have redemption and forgiveness of sin through his blood.
7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
IV. The master Key, if there could be one is the Love Of Jesus Christ.
A. Rom. 5: 6 – 8 No greater love could be shown.
6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. {in due time: or, according to the time}
7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.
8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
1. John 3: 16 God’s love is seen.
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
2. John 15: 13 No greater love ever shown.
13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Christ has given the Keys from His Father. He has given his word, righteousness, grace, mercy, blood and hope of salvation and Love. None of these can we obtain without obedience to the Gospel. He had preserved the Gospel in written form that all might read, be taught, understand and obey.
All this is for you. All you have to do is obey Jesus Christ. You must be baptized for the remission of sins that Christ might add you to his church. Being in Christ you will receive all these spiritual blessings. Heaven can be your home. What hinders you from being saved? Is it worth loosing your soul for? Will you come and obey Jesus Christ today? Do you need to come back to Him? Will you come today, before the desire leaves you and it is to late? Will you come?
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