KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: God Gives Grace, to His Glory – blog 4/19/24 The truth about grace is that it is designed for people who understand their own depravity and, therefore, their dire need for a Savior.God Gives Grace, to His Glory – blog 4/19/24 To pervert grace is to ruin the whole of Holy Scripture’s […]
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KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: The Bible is our most important weapon in the spiritual battle. Since that’s true, we need to invest in it however necessary to give us the best chance to succeed in reading it well. We must HAVE FAITH AND GET OUT OF THE WAY! The power is in the Word
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I often teach about ‘abiding in the sphere of God’s love’, or more succinctly, ‘abiding in the sphere of God’. They are, in fact, the same reality, but when I add the word “love” to the idea, something wonderful seems to wash over my brothers and sisters in the faith. And it never gets old.
OUTLINE:Jn 5:39 AMPYou search and investigate and pore over the Scriptures diligently, because you suppose and trust that you have eternal life through them. And these [very Scriptures] testify about Me!Mt 5:48You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.Deu 17:1“You shall not sacrifice to the Lord your God an ox or a
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OUTLINE: The Gospel (as it appears on nccdighton.org)Jesus Christ, who is God incarnate, humbled Himself to die on our behalf. Thus, He became the sinless sacrifice to pay the penalty of our guilt. He rose from the dead to declare with power that He is Lord over all, and He offers eternal life freely to
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OUTLINE: God Is Not Bound By the Construct of TimePs 90:4 For a thousand years in your sight are but as yesterday when it is past, or as a watch in the night.2Pe 3:8 But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years
OUTLINE: Our Old Nature (ala Ro 7)We are naturally reluctant to receive the love of God with the faith of a child. Listen to His Spirit, instead! Have a Renewed Mind (ala Ro 12:2)This is not about us, but about what God has done and is doing for us. It’s about HIS grace, and HIS
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OUTLINE: 1 Jn 4:16aSo we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. Being Loved By GodChrist’s love for us motivated Him to go to the Cross for us, and it’s that same love that God continues to love His children with! Ro 8:28-39, Gal 2:20b Being Loved By GodGod’s
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Love is transcendent. Maybe the greatest revelation of love is when it rises above self-preservation. Most people will say that they have love, but when it is put to the test, it usually defaults to love of self, at least more than love for others. This is why today it isn’t uncommon for a mother
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Every year, my congregation and I celebrate our Lord’s birth with a special Christmas message. Over the years, it has varied quite a bit. Thinking back, I can remember messages that were focused on the supreme nature of the One who became a man to die for our sins. I also remember deeply heartfelt messages