Introduction Revelation 1:1 – 8 Background: Definition of “apokalypsis” is “to unveil,” “disclose,” “reveal,” “appear,” or “manifest.” It means to draw back the curtain that all alike may see. This is not a cryptic book. “One definition for “apocalyptic” is “the present addressed through parallels with the future.” Therefore, the church in the present is […]
Psalm 34 Praise The Lord For His Goodness Background 1 Samuel 21:10 – 15; Psalm 56 David Flees from Saul David’s growing reputation among the people as a warrior and leader incited Saul’s jealousy, and Saul began trying to kill David. David fled from Saul in Gibeah (1) and went to Samuel at Naioth in […]
The Book of Revelation and Theology “Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of him. Even so. Amen.” (Revelation 1:7). It would be a big mistake to use the Book of Revelation simply as […]
Intent of John’s Gospel “Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of His disciples that are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may believe Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and by believing you may have life in His name” (John20:30 – 31; HCSB). John desired […]
The following outline contains the Scriptures read at our outdoor service on July 13th. OUR KING REIGNS FOREVER Sunday, July 13, 2014 1. The Ancient Of Days and The Son Of Man – Daniel 7:9 – 14; 7:21 – 22; 7:26 – 27 2. Behold The Lamb – John 1:29 3. Behold The King […]
John Newton – “On Controversies.” An excerpt from the book From Heaven He Came and Sought Her; Definite Atonement in Historical, Biblical, Theological, and Pastoral Perspective, edited by David Gibson and Jonathan Gibson. This book is published by Crossway; Wheaton, Ill., 2013. The quote is by John Newton, taken from “On Controversy,” in The Works […]
“Admire Where You Cannot Fathom” By Thomas Watson (1620 – 1686) The following quote is taken from Thomas Watson’s book “A Body of Divinity.” Thomas Watson is becoming one of my favorite English Puritans. “A Body of Divinity” is a part of his three-volume commentary on the Westminster Shorter Catechism. The other two volumes […]
GOD’S MERCY – “Oh give thanks to the LORD; for He is good; for His mercy endures forever” Ps. 136:1. “God’s mercy is free. To set up merit is to destroy mercy. Nothing can deserve mercy, because we are polluted in our blood (whole being); nor force it. We may force God to […]
2 Timothy 3:16. “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” 1 John 5:9. “If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater.” Westminster Confession of Faith; Chapter 1, paragraph 5. “ We may be moved […]
THE STORY OF RUTH Over the next few weeks I will be preaching through the Book of Ruth. This biblical narrative is absolutely extraordinary. Ruth’s story (really God’s story) will prove to be a great encouragement to the faithful. We will see the providential working of the sovereign God who controls history and […]