Big Idea: Seizing rule apart from Yahweh’s way rips apart God’s people.
1. Joseph with Jacob wrongly seizes rule (2–17)
2. Reuben and Judah wrongly seize rule (18–28)
3. Israel is ripped apart (29–36)
Biblical Authority Part 6
Proclaiming the Gospel
Proclaiming the Gospel
July 6, 2025
Introduction:
Big Idea: Proclaim the Christ out of love, partnered with the local church.
1. Reframing our Proclamation
Rev 1:4–7; Acts 17:30–31; Phil 1:27–30; 2 Cor 5:11–
2. Resolution for Proclamation
Eph 6:15; Col 4:2–6; Rom 1:16–17; Lk 19:11–27; 1 Cor 15:58; 2 Cor 5:11–21
3. Realizing our Proclamation
Jn 4:28–29, 39–42; Acts 5:42; Jn 13:34–35; 17:20–21; Phil 1:27–30; 1 Pet 3:13–16; 3:1–6; Eph 6:1–4; 2 Tim 2:24–26
Conclusion:
Grace Behind the Gospel
Grace Behind the Gospel
June 29, 2025
Introduction:
Big Idea: Praise God’s multidimensional grace behind the gospel!
1. Incongruity of Grace—Humanity’s Pervasive Depravity
Rom 3:9–18; Eph 2:1–3
2. Priority of Grace—The Father’s Eternal Choice
John 10:22–30; Eph 1:3–6; Rom 8:28–33; Acts 13:48
3. Superabundance of Grace—The Son’s Specific Redemption
Jn 6:35–40; 10:14–30; Rom 8:28–39
4. Efficacy of Grace—The Spirit’s Decisive Regeneration
Jn 3:1–8; 6:41–44; Rom 8:28–30; Acts 16:11–15
5. Enduring Grace—The Trinity’s Unconquerable Preservation
Jn 6:35–40; 10:22–30; Rom 8:28–30; Eph 1:13–14
Conclusion:
Biblical Authority Part 5
What are the Results of the Gospel?
What are the Results of the Gospel?
Introduction:
Big Idea: Responding to the gospel rightly results in a righteous kingdom entrance in Christ.
Results in reverse order:
1. Entrance into the Kingdom
Matt 25:31–46; 7:13–14, 21–23; 1 Cor 15:20–28; Rom 2:5–16; Rev 21:1–8; 21:22–22:5
2. Walking in Righteousness
Matt 5:17–21; Jer 31:31–34; Ezk 36:25–27; Rom 8:1–15; Gal 5:16–26; Titus 2:11–14; Eph 2:8–9; 2 Pet 1:1–11
3. Union with Christ
Acts 2:38–41; 1 Cor 12:12–13; Rom 6:1–11; Gal 3:26–29; Rom 1:1–5, 16–17; 3:21–26; 4:1–25; 5:9–11; Phil 3:7–11; Jn 15:1–11
Biblical Authority Part 4
What is the Proper Response to the Gospel?
Big Idea: Repent and be baptized, keeping faith and discipleship with Jesus the Christ.
1. Repent
Luke 3:3–18; 5:32; 24:44–47; Acts 2:38–41; 3:19–21; 17:30–31; 26:16–20
2. Be baptized
Matt 28:18–20; Acts 2:38–41; 22:16; Gal 3:25–29; Rom 6:1–11; 1 Pet 3:18–22; 1 Cor 12:12–13
3. Keep faith
Mark 1:14–15; Jn 20:24–31; Rom 1:5, 16–17; 10:14–17; 16:25–27; Gal 2:20; 2 Tim 4:6–8; Jas 2:14–26
4. Be a disciple
Matt 11:28–30; 16:24–27; 28:18–20
Biblical Authority Part 3
What IS the Gospel? Part 2
Big Question: What IS the Gospel?
1. How do the Gospels define the gospel?
Mark 1:1, 14–15; 8:29–30; 14:61–62; 15:26, 39; Isa 52:7; 2 Sam7:11–16; Pss 2; 72; Matt 24:14; Lk 3:1–18; 4:16–21, 43; 24:44–49; Jn 20:30–31
2. How does Acts define the gospel?
Acts 5:42; 8:12, 35; 10:36–42; 13:22–39; 17:1–7, 18; 28:31
3. How do the Letters of Paul define the gospel?
1 Cor 15:1–11, 20–28; Rom 1:1–4; 1 Cor 2:1–2; 2 Tim 2:8
Biblical Authority Part 2
What IS the Gospel?
Big Question: What IS the Gospel?
1. How do the Gospels define the gospel?
Mark 1:1, 14–15; 8:29–30; 14:61–62; 15:26, 39; Isa 52:7; 2 Sam7:11–16; Pss 2; 72; Matt 24:14; Lk 3:1–18; 4:16–21, 43; 24:44–49; Jn 20:30–31
Why Christians Need the Gospel
Big Idea: Let the gospel richly dwell in you to persevere on the road to final salvation.
Biblical Authority Part 1
Twin Peoples, Twin Kingdoms - Genesis 35:16–37:1
Big Idea: Wait for the promised kingdom, because Yahweh keeps His word.
God’s Motivating Grace - Titus 2:11-15
Big Idea: Live godly and do good deeds by the patient instruction of God’s grace
Israel’s Commission from the House of God - Genesis 35:1–15
Big Idea: Be fruitful and multiply under God’s blessing for the assembly of nations.
The Trouble of Faithlessness - Genesis 34
Big Idea: Faithlessness brings trouble, so walk in Yahweh’s way.
Doctrine of Sin - 4/27/25
Sight Unseen Commitment - John 20
Big Idea: Commit to the resurrected and ascended Jesus as Lord and God though you have not seen Him.