Here are 12 facts or truths about Jesus Christ that you may not know, but you should know, because they are important to your future. Continue reading “12 facts you need to know about Jesus”
Lessons from the Lord’s temptations
By Gary Hampton, Siwell Road congregation, Jackson MS
Text: Matthew 4:1-11
1. God has power over the devil.
1.1. Matthew 4:1 Spirit led Jesus to be tempted.
1.2. God challenged the devil!
1.2.1. 1 Cor. 10:13 “No temptation has overtaken you.”
1.2.2. Hebrews 2:14 Continue reading “Lessons from the Lord’s temptations”
How to forget God
Jer 2.32-36
Israel turned away from God, who accused them of forgetting him. How does one forget God?
- Seek other gods, 33.
- Involve yourself in immorality, 34.
- Refuse to repent, 35.
- Seek out help besides God, 36.
So what? Israel was punished for forgetting God, 37. And so will we!
The essence of the gospel
- Salvation, 1 Tim 4.16. Jesus saved man by his death; man saves himself and others by teaching about Jesus.
- Suffering, Col 1.24. Jesus suffered for man, and man suffers for his gospel.
- Sanctification, Jn 17.19. Jesus sanctified himself that he might sanctify his followers.
- Service, Mt 20.25-28. Jesus served man by giving his life as a ransom, and his people serve God and others by giving their lives for the gospel.
- Simplicity, Jn 14.28-31. Jesus gives us his peace, his promise, his power, his proof of love in obedience—this is all we need in order to rise and go.
Who controls?
By Ron Thomas, Highway congregation, Sullivan IL
1 Peter 1:13-21
1. Mind (preparation) Control (1:13)
2. Body Control (1:14-16)
3. Time Control (1:17)
4. Mind (education) Control (1:18-21)
The perfect Bible
By using the phrase “perfect Bible” in the title, we do not mean the perfect version or translation. The Bible as the word of God is perfect. Holy Scripture is perfect because it gives us the following: Continue reading “The perfect Bible”
‘Jesus is Lord.’ But of what?
Introduction
- Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff visited the US recently and tried out Google’s driverless car. Our local newspaper’s editor claimed that Brazil is a driverless car, but without the Google intelligence. So the risk of an accident is great.
- His criticism points up that human governments are variable. They can be good, average, or bad.
- Good government is that of Jesus Christ and God the Father. They are both called “Lord,” indicating their sovereignty and authority.
- In Matthew’s gospel, there are three descriptions of Jesus and the Father that enrich our understanding of his Lordship.
- Jesus received all authority from the Father, Mt 28.18, so what is said of God is also true of Christ.