Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

New Testament

Looking to Jesus

1 CORINTHIANS 1:30-31 – And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption, so that, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.”   The writer of the letter to the Hebrews would tell us how the Christian life is lived – Therefore, since we…

Life’s Most Important Question

MARK 8:27-30 – And Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi. And on the way he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” And they told him, “John the Baptist; and others say, Elijah; and others, one of the prophets.” And he asked them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered…

The Necessity of Rest

MARK 6:30-32 – The apostles returned to Jesus and told him all that they had done and taught. And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. And they went away in the boat to a desolate place by themselves.”…

The Dangers of Lust

27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one…

The Golden Chain of Redemption – Part 3

A. The Purpose for God’s People Leading to Assurance Romans 8:29 1. Conformity to the image of His Son, the Lord Jesus a) His character – Galatians 5:22-23 b) His submission – Matthew 26:36-42 c) His obedience – John 17:4; John 8:29 d) His suffering – Matthew 27:27-31 2. Exaltation of His Son, the Lord Jesus – Romans 8:29 B. The Process…

What Is Being Said Of Us?

PHILEMON 4-5 – I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers, because I hear of your love and of the faith that you have toward the Lord Jesus and for all the saints.”    Each one of us has built a reputation. We are known by people.  Our names are dropped into conversations among friends, families, brothers, and…