Sermons About Truth
Not a Hoof Shall Be Left Behind; Exodus 10.21-29
Following Christ requires everything we have and everything we are.
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Sermon Recording for 10-11-09 failed. Sorry! WALKING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST NOT IN THE DARKNESS OF THIS WORLD (1 John 1:1-10 * Message #2/14)
NOTE: To receive these Sermon notes below in an outline form (which is easier to read), please email your request to Pastor Marcus Johnson (efcamarcus@sbcglobal.net). *The Outlines below are adapted from “John” & “Letters of John” by Gary M. Burge. These Outlines also include themes taken from “1-3 John” by Robert W. Yarbrough. AN OUTLINE* OF 1ST JOHN: (God is Light & God is Love). --> Prologue/Introduction (1Jn 1:1-4): The Revelation of God in Christ (and John’s purpose in writing: for believers to have Fellowship & Joy). --> This is the Message (1Jn 1:5 - 3:10): God is Light so Walk in the Light (see 1Jn 1:5 “This is the message…”). --> This is the Message (1Jn 3:11 - 5:12): Love One Another for God is Love (see 1Jn 3:11 & 1Jn 4:11,16). --> Epilogue/Conclusion (1Jn 5:13-21): John’s explanation for writing – To give believers Assurance of Eternal Life (and confidence in daily life). SIMILARITIES* IN “THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JOHN” & “1ST JOHN”. --> Prologue in John (John 1:1-18): Jesus Christ is the Incarnate-Word Revealed [Prologue in 1st John (1Jn 1:1-4): Jesus Christ is the Incarnate-Word Revealed]. --> The Book of Signs (John 1:19-12:1ff): Jesus is the Light of the world [This is the Message (1Jn 1:5 - 3:10) God is Light: so Walk in the Light]. --> The Book of Glory (John 13:1-20:29): Jesus’ Love for His Disciples [This is the Message (1Jn 3:11- 5:12) Love one another for God is Love]. --> Epilogue in John (John 20:30-21:25) John writes so we may Have Eternal Life [Epilogue in 1st John (1Jn 5:13-21): John writes to give us Assurance of Eternal Life]. GOSPEL REVELATION: “GOD IS LIGHT AND WE ARE SINNERS” – 1st, Believe God’s Self-disclosed Revelation: thru Jesus Christ v2 (a review from last week’s message on vs1-4). 2nd, Know the Character of God: God is Light vs2, 5, 9 (He is Eternal, Personal, Faithful and Just). 3rd, Embrace the Biblical Theology of Sin: Sin’s Nature & Universality (we are all sinners) vs6, 8, 10. GOSPEL LIVING: “WALKING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST NOT IN THE DARKNESS OF SIN” – 1st, Live in Christ-Centered Fellowship (vs3, 7): Abide in God’s Truth & His Word (vs6, 10). 2nd, Confess Our Sins (vs6, 8, 9, 10): Acknowledgement and Repentance of Sin. 3rd, Experience Forgiveness and Cleansing (vs7, 9): Conversion & Sanctification.
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Who Are You Blaming?
In Part 5 of The Garden and The Gospel, Pastor Jeremy challenges us to look at the response of Adam and Eve and ask ourselves, who are we blaming in life? Is it God? Is it other people? Perhaps, it's even the Devil? The response of Adam invites us to look for the greater Adam, the One who will come and not blame His bride, but set out to redeem her.
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