Amazing Grace How Sweet The Sound

“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need” (Heb. 4:16). I. Redeems from Sin “In whom we have redemption … according to the riches of his grace” (Eph. 1:7). A. “Amazing grace! how sweet the sound!/ That saved a...

NO MORE BAD NEWS

Romans 1:1 Thousands of babies are born every day into a world filled with bad news. The term bad news has become a colloquialism to describe our era. Why is there so much bad news? It’s simple. The bad news that occurs on a larger scale is only the multiplication of what is occurring on...

Grace and mercy of God

God’s grace and mercy are made known in Jesus Christ Jn 1:16–17 The abundance of God’s grace and mercy Eph 2:4–8See also 2 Sa 24:14; Ps 69:13; Ps 84:11; Ps 102:13; Ro 2:4; Ro 5:17; Ro 9:23; 1 Ti 1:14 God’s grace and mercy are always unearned and unmerited Dt 7:7–8See also Dt 9:5–6; Eze 36:22; Da 9:18; Ro 9:16; Eph 1:6; Eph 2:8–9; Eph 3:8; Tt 3:5 God’s grace and...

To God Be The Glory

Ps 29:2; 96:8; 105:1–8; Jn 3:16; 10:6; 14:6; 8; Ac 4:21; Ro 16:27; Ga 1:3–5; Eph 1:7; Col 1:14; 1 Jn 3:21. To God be the glory, great things he hath done! So loved he the world that he gave us his Son, Who yielded his life an atonement for sin, And opened the life...

KINGDOM OF GOD

Concept of God’s kingly or sovereign rule, encompassing both the realm over which rule is exerted (Matt. 4:8; 24:7; Mark 6:23; Luke 4:5; Rev. 16:10) and the exercise of authority to reign (Luke 19:12; Rev. 17:12, 17–18). The kingdom of God is significant in the nation of Israel, the proclamation of the gospel, and presence...

To God Be The Glory

MIDIPs 29:2; 96:8; 105:1–8; Jn 3:16; 10:6; 14:6; 8; Ac 4:21; Ro 16:27; Ga 1:3–5; Eph 1:7; Col 1:14; 1 Jn 3:21. To God be the glory, great things he hath done! So loved he the world that he gave us his Son, Who yielded his life an atonement for sin, And opened the life...

Baptism in the Gospels

Synopsis In the Gospels baptising is based on the symbolic practice in the OT and Judaism of cleansing with water. Washing was the means of achieving ritual purity Ex 30:19–20; Mk 7:3–4 The Greek word here translated “wash” is “baptizo”, from which the English “baptise” comes. Exodus 30:19–20 (NASB95) — 19 “Aaron and his sons...

SPIRIT AND POWER IN GALILEE

Overview: The section of 4:1–9:50 emphasizes several key points. Jesus was anointed by the Spirit (Luke 4:18–21) in accordance with Isaiah 61:1. He came to build a community of witnesses (Luke 5:9–11). The power of his words was set in the context of the power of his acts (cf. 6:19; 20–49). Love for Jesus was...