I. Peter, John, and the healed man in the temple draw a crowd and use the attention as an occasion to the Gospel. II. 5000 believed - all this good was coming from their ministry so why were they hated by the religious rulers.III. Jesus warne
I. In Romans 6 "we are not under the law" , now in Romans 7 "we are delivered from the law."II. The motions of sin, how the law provokes sin.III. The four laws of Romans 7 - law of God, of sin, of mind, and another law in our members.IV. The
I. The body of sin is made powerless, but the believer must reside in the body until death or rapture. II. We put off the old man (crucified) we put on the new man (resurrection) III. After salvation - sanctification. IV. We are to yield
I. We should expect God to do marvelous works in our lives.II. What God has done for you is your testimony to others.III. Peter and John deflected attention for the miracle onto Jesus Christ, denying any and all personal merit. IV. Only fait
I. Shall we continue in sin now that we're saved?II. The believer identifies with the death, burial, resurrection of Jesus Christ. III. Our old man is crucified - we should not serve sin.IV. Five Facts about sin.V. The solution for all sin
I. Known as the town harlot she had a bad reputation. (We can find faith in the least likely of places.)II. She made a profession of faith believing in God and desired to leave her old life behind in exchange for deliverance and salvation. II
I. The five "much more" statements of chapter 5.II. Condemnation and Death brought to mankind through Adam. III. Righteousness and Life brought by Christ.IV. The repenting sinner receives much more in Christ than he ever lost in Adam.
I. Peter and John go to the temple to pray. II. Do we pray throughout the day.III. A beggar in desperate condition asking for alms outside the beautiful temple. IV. How often does the church internalize its focus but fail to meet the Spiritu
I. Justification by FaithII. Benefits of Justification.III. Peace with God.IV. Glory in God - even in Tribulation. V. While we were yet sinners Christ died for us.
I. The tabernacle - it's design and construction. II. The Word of God has to be followed for God to be glorified. III. The rewarding feeling of watching God bless your labors for Him.IV. When God puts you in an inconvenient situation. V. So
I. The promise was through "the righteousness of faith"II. The promise to Abraham was an unconditional one (grace) given 430 years before the law.III. The law brings wrath not justification. IV. "Sure to (ALL) the seed"V. Being not "weak in
I. Christ was crucified but didn't stay dead.II. "What shall we do? under conviction "III. Repentance and Baptism - are they required for salvation? IV. Many gladly received the Word and were saved.V. A beautiful picture of a Bible believin
I. Abraham - his faith counted for righteousness. II. Abraham's faith tested.III. Faith justifies man before God, works justifies man before his fellow man. IV. Blessed is the man who the Lord will not impute sin.V. The imputation of righte
I. A fight in the womb - proof of both consciousness and purpose before birth.II. Jacob's questions character.III. The damage of favoritism in a family.IV. A divided family.V. Jacob meets God - a turning point. VI. Reconciliation in a rela
I. Two kinds of witnesses to God's works - doubters that mock, and those that are amazed and seek meaning. II. Peter reveals the pouring out of the Spirit at Pentecost was fulfillment of Joel 2:28.III. The "last days " began with Christ, and
I. Pentecost means 50 and was the third of six great feast for Israel.II. The significance of the order of the six feasts.III. O.T. Pentecost and N.T. Pentecost contrasted. IV. A correct Biblical view on Tongues.V. The main thing at Penteco
I. "But now" [the righteousness of God] WITHOUT the law is manifested. II. The righteousness of God is by the faith of Jesus Christ (unto all and upon) ALL that believe. III. Two witnesses - Law and the Prophets. IV. The cost of this righteo
I. Christian responsibility with government. II. Christians and politics. III. Christians and voting.IV. Christians and military service.V. The most important service - to the Lord as ministers of the Gospel.
I. The disciples go to the upper room - places of familiarity with Christ are places of comfort in our lives.II. The disciples were in one accord in prayer.III. God's people should be on one accord in: expectation, communication, consecration
I. We're the Jews advantaged - yes, but they were not better than anyone else, or more spiritual.II. Did others unbelief make the faith "without effect" - God forbid.III. Man has proven to be unreliable time and time again, yet God has always
I. The Grace of God [that bringeth salvation]II. God's Grace has appeared to (ALL) men. III. The same grace that saves also teaches us repentance (to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts.)IV. We are looking for a "blessed hope."V. The respons
I. God now makes His case to the Jew - that his Jewish heritage and administration of the Law of Moses does not save them.II. The Law is not designed to give rest and confidence but rather to awaken the conscience to a sense of sinfulness.III