THE CHURCH 12. ITS GOAL THE BEST IS YET TO BE (Rev 21:1-11 & 21:22-22:5)
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A tough question and a tough answer (17-22) A hard saying and a heart problem (23-27)
A. THE ACTION 1. In Iconium (v1-7) Proclamation leads to persecution 2. In Lystra and Derbe (v8-20) Miracles lead to misunderstanding 3. On the return journey (v21-28) a) Encouraging the disciples b) Equipping the churches c) Extolling the Lord B. THE APPLICATION 1. “… go, make disciples of all nations …” Same…
1. I am not the Christ (v28) 2. I am not the Bridegroom (v29) 3. He must increase, but I must decrease (v30) Pray for an: Increased Delight Increased Desire Increased Dependence Increased Discipline Increased Diligence Increased Drive Increased Distress
1. THE WAY OF SALVATION (v1-11) a) He who was rich beyond all splendour all for love’s sake became poor b) Having loved … He loved them to the end. c) Cleansed and Ongoing Cleansing LOVE expressed in HUMILITY 2. THE KEY TO COMMUNITY (v12-20) a) Do just as Jesus has done to you b) Blessed…
1. WHO IS TO BE THE GUARD? (v20) A personal, passionate and urgent plea 2. WHAT IS TO BE GUARDED? (v20) The gospel truth that leads to godly living 3. WHAT IS TO BE GUARDED AGAINST? (v21) Novel “knowledge” that is deprived of truth 4. HOW WILL THE GUARD BE EQUIPPED? (v21) Grace!
Justification brings: 1) PEACE WITH GOD Justified by faith alone Jesus the redeemer and mediator 2) ACCESS TO GRACE Through the Lord Jesus Christ A new permanent standing 3) HOPE OF GLORY Our certain hope A life of exaltation now