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Grace from Above

Luke 5:17-26

17 One day He was teaching; and there were some Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting there, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem; and the power of the Lord was present for Him to perform healing. 18 And some men were carrying on a bed a man who was paralyzed; and they were trying to bring him in and to set him down in front of Him. 19 But not finding any way to bring him in because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and let him down through the tiles with his stretcher, into the middle of the crowd, in front of Jesus. 20 Seeing their faith, He said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven you.” 21 The scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, “Who is this man who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?” 22 But Jesus, aware of their reasonings, answered and said to them, “Why are you reasoning in your hearts? 23 Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins have been forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’? 24 But, so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins,”—He said to the paralytic—“I say to you, get up, and pick up your stretcher and go home.” 25 Immediately he got up before them, and picked up what he had been lying on, and went home glorifying God. 26 They were all struck with astonishment and began glorifying God; and they were filled with fear, saying, “We have seen remarkable things today.”

 

The dramatic element that highlights that here is tension. We feel it in:

1. The men

2. The question

3. The cost

 

1. The men

21 The scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, “Who is this man who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?”

 

2. The question

22 But Jesus, aware of their reasonings, answered and said to them, “Why are you reasoning in your hearts? 23 Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins have been forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?  24 But, so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins,”—He said to the paralytic—“I say to you, get up, and pick up your stretcher and go home.”

 

3. The cost

How easy was it for Jesus to forgive sins? Consider:

1. his humiliation

2. his steadfastness in face of temptation

3. his suffering

]]> http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/2012/02/05/sermon-grace-and-forgiveness/feed/ 0 0:27:58 When Grace Advances: Grace from Above Luke 5:17-26 17 One day He was teaching; and there were some Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting there, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem; and the power of the Lord wa[...] When Grace Advances: Grace from Above Luke 5:17-26 17 One day He was teaching; and there were some Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting there, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem; and the power of the Lord was present for Him to perform healing. 18 And some men were carrying on a bed a man who was paralyzed; and they were trying to bring him in and to set him down in front of Him. 19 But not finding any way to bring him in because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and let him down through the tiles with his stretcher, into the middle of the crowd, in front of Jesus. 20 Seeing their faith, He said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven you.” 21 The scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, “Who is this man who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?” 22 But Jesus, aware of their reasonings, answered and said to them, “Why are you reasoning in your hearts? 23 Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins have been forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’? 24 But, so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins,”—He said to the paralytic—“I say to you, get up, and pick up your stretcher and go home.” 25 Immediately he got up before them, and picked up what he had been lying on, and went home glorifying God. 26 They were all struck with astonishment and began glorifying God; and they were filled with fear, saying, “We have seen remarkable things today.”   The dramatic element that highlights that here is tension. We feel it in: 1. The men 2. The question 3. The cost   1. The men 21 The scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, “Who is this man who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?”   2. The question 22 But Jesus, aware of their reasonings, answered and said to them, “Why are you reasoning in your hearts? 23 Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins have been forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?  24 But, so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins,”—He said to the paralytic—“I say to you, get up, and pick up your stretcher and go home.”   3. The cost How easy was it for Jesus to forgive sins? Consider: 1. his humiliation 2. his steadfastness in face of temptation 3. his suffering Redeemer Presbyterian Church no no Sermon: Grace and Hope http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/2012/01/29/sermon-grace-and-hope/ http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/2012/01/29/sermon-grace-and-hope/#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:53:52 +0000 admin http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/?p=2793 When Grace Advances:

Grace-chiseled Pillars of Hope

Luke 2:21-38

22 And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”) 24 and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.” 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.

27 And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the Law, 28 he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said,

 29 “Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, 
   according to your word; 
30 for my eyes have seen your salvation 
 31 that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, 
32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, 
   and for glory to your people Israel.”

 33 And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him. 34 And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed 35 (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.”

36 And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived with her husband seven years from when she was a virgin, 37 and then as a widow until she was eighty-four.[e] She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day. 38 And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

 

1. Why they are there

a) Circumstantially

b) Functionally in his gospel

 

2. What they each mean

a) Simeon marks a life of expectation

b) Anna marks a life of perseverance

 

3. How you pass through them

34 Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed 35 (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.”

]]> http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/2012/01/29/sermon-grace-and-hope/feed/ 0 0:34:51 When Grace Advances: Grace-chiseled Pillars of Hope Luke 2:21-38 22 And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord,[...] When Grace Advances: Grace-chiseled Pillars of Hope Luke 2:21-38 22 And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”) 24 and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.” 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. 27 And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the Law, 28 he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said,  29 “Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, 
   according to your word; 
30 for my eyes have seen your salvation 
 31 that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, 
32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, 
   and for glory to your people Israel.”  33 And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him. 34 And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed 35 (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.” 36 And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived with her husband seven years from when she was a virgin, 37 and then as a widow until she was eighty-four.[e] She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day. 38 And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.   1. Why they are there a) Circumstantially b) Functionally in his gospel   2. What they each mean a) Simeon marks a life of expectation b) Anna marks a life of perseverance   3. How you pass through them 34 Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed 35 (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.” Redeemer Presbyterian Church no no Sermon: Being Missional http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/2012/01/20/sermon-being-missional/ http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/2012/01/20/sermon-being-missional/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:58:19 +0000 admin http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/?p=2767 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

4 For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, 5 because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake. 6 And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit, 7 so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. 8 For not only has the word of the Lord sounded forth from you in Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone forth everywhere, so that we need not say anything. 9 For they themselves report concerning us the kind of reception we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, 10 and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come.

Being Missional

A. What is it?

Receive—imitate—set an example.

2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

11 To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, 12 so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

B. What are its benefits?

1. Missional frees you to live for something larger than yourself

2 Thessalonians 3:1

1 Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you,

2 Thessalonians 3:5

May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ.

2 Thessalonians 2: 16-17

Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, 17 comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word.

 

2. Missional saves you from false way of understanding church:

a. Church as a spiritual restaurant

b. Faith as a private, personal thing

c. Church should be like the world

d. Church retreats from the world

 

C. What is the evidence you are living missionally?

Four movements in the life of a missional person:

1) Movement toward God:

2) Movement toward others

3) Movement toward your resources.

Proverbs 10:

24 One gives freely, yet grows all the richer;

another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want.

25 Whoever brings blessing will be enriched,

and one who waters will himself be watered.

4) Movement toward each other

]]> http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/2012/01/20/sermon-being-missional/feed/ 0 0:39:40 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 4 For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, 5 because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction. You know what kind of men we proved to be amon[...] 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 4 For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, 5 because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake. 6 And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit, 7 so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. 8 For not only has the word of the Lord sounded forth from you in Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone forth everywhere, so that we need not say anything. 9 For they themselves report concerning us the kind of reception we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, 10 and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come. Being Missional A. What is it? Receive—imitate—set an example. 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 11 To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, 12 so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. B. What are its benefits? 1. Missional frees you to live for something larger than yourself 2 Thessalonians 3:1 1 Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you, 2 Thessalonians 3:5 May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ. 2 Thessalonians 2: 16-17 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, 17 comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word.   2. Missional saves you from false way of understanding church: a. Church as a spiritual restaurant b. Faith as a private, personal thing c. Church should be like the world d. Church retreats from the world   C. What is the evidence you are living missionally? Four movements in the life of a missional person: 1) Movement toward God: 2) Movement toward others 3) Movement toward your resources. Proverbs 10: 24 One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. 25 Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered. 4) Movement toward each other Redeemer Presbyterian Church no no Sermon: Sanctification http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/2012/01/15/sermon-sanctification/ http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/2012/01/15/sermon-sanctification/#comments Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:48:17 +0000 admin http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/?p=2758 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

23 Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it.

Introduction

What do we have here?  A prayer.

Paul prays for them knowing their lives have conflict without and within.  How would you for someone going off to war?  You would want them to be equipped, protected, and complete the mission.  That’s what we have here.

Holy:

set apart for special use.

loyalty, conformity to the moral character of God,

 

1. What it is not

  • Elective course
  • Professor
  • Personal trainer
  • Bellhop
  • Consultant

 

2. What it is

  • Personal
  • Definitive
  • Progressive

2 Cor.3:18  For we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.

Heb.12:2  run with endurance the race set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith

  • Incomplete
  • Guaranteed

 

 

 

]]> http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/2012/01/15/sermon-sanctification/feed/ 0 0:38:38 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 23 Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it. Introdu[...] 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 23 Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it. Introduction What do we have here?  A prayer. Paul prays for them knowing their lives have conflict without and within.  How would you for someone going off to war?  You would want them to be equipped, protected, and complete the mission.  That’s what we have here. Holy: set apart for special use. loyalty, conformity to the moral character of God,   1. What it is not Elective course Professor Personal trainer Bellhop Consultant   2. What it is Personal Definitive Progressive 2 Cor.3:18  For we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. Heb.12:2  run with endurance the race set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith Incomplete Guaranteed       Redeemer Presbyterian Church no no Sermon: Prayer Lifestyle http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/2012/01/08/sermon-prayer-lifestyle/ http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/2012/01/08/sermon-prayer-lifestyle/#comments Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:43:48 +0000 admin http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/?p=2737 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

 

Rejoice always; 17 pray without ceasing; 18 in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

1. How do these three commands connect with each other?

Ps.116:1-2

I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.

What shall I render to the Lord for all His benefits to me? I shall lift up the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord.  (Ps.116:12-13)

2.  How do these types of prayers function in our lives?

3. What does each one mean for you?

  • Rejoice
  • Pray
  • Give thanks
]]> http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/2012/01/08/sermon-prayer-lifestyle/feed/ 0 0:30:22 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18   Rejoice always; 17 pray without ceasing; 18 in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1. How do these three commands connect with each other? Ps.116:1-2 I love the Lord, for he heard[...] 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18   Rejoice always; 17 pray without ceasing; 18 in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1. How do these three commands connect with each other? Ps.116:1-2 I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. What shall I render to the Lord for all His benefits to me? I shall lift up the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord.  (Ps.116:12-13) 2.  How do these types of prayers function in our lives? 3. What does each one mean for you? Rejoice Pray Give thanks Redeemer Presbyterian Church no no Sermon: The Covenant of Grace Revealed in Christ http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/2011/12/23/sermon-the-covenant-of-grace-revealed-in-christ/ http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/2011/12/23/sermon-the-covenant-of-grace-revealed-in-christ/#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2011 03:53:37 +0000 admin http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/?p=2724 (audio will be posted after Sunday services)

John 1:14-18
14And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. 15 (John bore witness about him, and cried out, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me ranks before me, because he was before me.’”) 16And from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. 17For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. 18 No one has ever seen God; the only God, who is at the Father’s side, he has made him known.

 

1. The Covenant Narrative (background)
a. WCF 7:1 “The distance between God and creature is so great that although reasonable creatures do owe obedience unto Him as their Creator, yet they could never have any fruition of Him as their blessedness and reward…
b. … but by some voluntary condescension on God’s part, which He was pleased to express by way of a covenant.”
c. Shadows vs. Reality

 

2. “For the law was given through Moses” v.17
a. Shadow
b. Pointing forward

 

3. “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us” v.14

a. The Word (think law) became flesh
b. Dwelt among us

 

4. “And from His fullness we have all received grace upon grace.” V.16
a. Fullness
b. Grace upon grace

 

5. Conclusions
a. God’s coin funnel
b. What our eyes have seen and ears have heard (1 John 1:1-3)

 

 


]]> http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/2011/12/23/sermon-the-covenant-of-grace-revealed-in-christ/feed/ 0 Sermon: The Kiss of God http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/2011/12/16/sermon-the-kiss-of-god/ http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/2011/12/16/sermon-the-kiss-of-god/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:03:54 +0000 admin http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/?p=2721 1 Thessalonians 5:26

Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss.

1) Family

2) Friends: Acts 20:37 37

3) Romantic: Song of Solomon 1:2

4) Seductive: Proverbs 7

5) Welcome/hospitality: Luke 7:45

 

Psalm 85:

1 O LORD, You showed favor to Your land; 
You restored the captivity of Jacob. 
2 You forgave the iniquity of Your people; 
You covered all their sin. 3 You withdrew all Your fury; 
You turned away from Your burning anger.

 4 Restore us, O God of our salvation, 
And cause Your indignation toward us to cease. 
5 Will You be angry with us forever? 
Will You prolong Your anger to all generations? 
6 Will You not Yourself revive us again, 
That Your people may rejoice in You? 
7 Show us Your lovingkindness, O LORD, 
And grant us Your salvation.

 8 I will hear what God the LORD will say; 
For He will speak peace to His people, to His godly ones; 
But let them not turn back to folly. 
9 Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, 
That glory may dwell in our land. 10 Loving-kindness and truth have met together; 
Righteousness and peace have kissed each other. 


Romans 3:

21 But now apart from the Law the righteousness of God has been manifested, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, 22 even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all those who believe; for there is no distinction; 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 being justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus; 25 whom God displayed publicly as a propitiation in His blood through faith. This was to demonstrate His righteousness, because in the forbearance of God He passed over the sins previously committed; 26 for the demonstration, I say, of His righteousness at the present time, so that He would be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.

Psalm 2:

10 Now therefore, O kings, show discernment; 
Take warning, O judges of the earth. 
11 Worship the LORD with reverence 
And rejoice with trembling. 
12 Do homage (KISS) to the Son, that He not become angry, and you perish in the way, 
For His wrath may soon be kindled. 
How blessed are all who take refuge in Him!

 

]]> http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/2011/12/16/sermon-the-kiss-of-god/feed/ 0 0:33:57 1 Thessalonians 5:26 Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss. 1) Family 2) Friends: Acts 20:37 37 3) Romantic: Song of Solomon 1:2 4) Seductive: Proverbs 7 5) Welcome/hospitality: Luke 7:45   Psalm 85: 1 O LORD, You showed favor to Your land[...] 1 Thessalonians 5:26 Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss. 1) Family 2) Friends: Acts 20:37 37 3) Romantic: Song of Solomon 1:2 4) Seductive: Proverbs 7 5) Welcome/hospitality: Luke 7:45   Psalm 85: 1 O LORD, You showed favor to Your land; 
You restored the captivity of Jacob. 
2 You forgave the iniquity of Your people; 
You covered all their sin. 3 You withdrew all Your fury; 
You turned away from Your burning anger.  4 Restore us, O God of our salvation, 
And cause Your indignation toward us to cease. 
5 Will You be angry with us forever? 
Will You prolong Your anger to all generations? 
6 Will You not Yourself revive us again, 
That Your people may rejoice in You? 
7 Show us Your lovingkindness, O LORD, 
And grant us Your salvation.  8 I will hear what God the LORD will say; 
For He will speak peace to His people, to His godly ones; 
But let them not turn back to folly. 
9 Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, 
That glory may dwell in our land. 10 Loving-kindness and truth have met together; 
Righteousness and peace have kissed each other. 
 Romans 3: 21 But now apart from the Law the righteousness of God has been manifested, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, 22 even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all those who believe; for there is no distinction; 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 being justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus; 25 whom God displayed publicly as a propitiation in His blood through faith. This was to demonstrate His righteousness, because in the forbearance of God He passed over the sins previously committed; 26 for the demonstration, I say, of His righteousness at the present time, so that He would be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. Psalm 2: 10 Now therefore, O kings, show discernment; 
Take warning, O judges of the earth. 
11 Worship the LORD with reverence 
And rejoice with trembling. 
12 Do homage (KISS) to the Son, that He not become angry, and you perish in the way, 
For His wrath may soon be kindled. 
How blessed are all who take refuge in Him!   Redeemer Presbyterian Church no no Lessons and Carols 2011 http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/2011/12/11/lessons-and-carols-2011/ http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/2011/12/11/lessons-and-carols-2011/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:22:25 +0000 admin http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/?p=2718 Meditation teaching: Bryan Rigg

Lesson #1 – Genesis 3:8-15

Lesson #2 – Genesis 22:15-18

Lesson #3 – Isaiah 9:2-7

Lesson #4 – Micah 5:2-5

Lesson #5 – Luke 1:26-38

Lesson #6 – Luke 2:1-7

Lesson #7 – Luke 2:8-20

Lesson #8 – Matthew 2:1-12

Lesson #9 – John 1:1-14

]]> http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/2011/12/11/lessons-and-carols-2011/feed/ 0 0:25:17 Meditation teaching: Bryan Rigg Lesson #1 – Genesis 3:8-15 Lesson #2 – Genesis 22:15-18 Lesson #3 – Isaiah 9:2-7 Lesson #4 – Micah 5:2-5 Lesson #5 – Luke 1:26-38 Lesson #6 – Luke 2:1-7 Lesson #7 – Luke 2:8-20 Lesson #8 – Matthew 2:1-12 Lesson #9 – J[...] Meditation teaching: Bryan Rigg Lesson #1 – Genesis 3:8-15 Lesson #2 – Genesis 22:15-18 Lesson #3 – Isaiah 9:2-7 Lesson #4 – Micah 5:2-5 Lesson #5 – Luke 1:26-38 Lesson #6 – Luke 2:1-7 Lesson #7 – Luke 2:8-20 Lesson #8 – Matthew 2:1-12 Lesson #9 – John 1:1-14 Redeemer Presbyterian Church no no Sermon: The Day of The Lord http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/2011/12/04/2710/ http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/2011/12/04/2710/#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:08:33 +0000 admin http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/?p=2710 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3

1 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need
to have anything written to you. 2 For you yourselves are fully aware that
the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 While people are
saying, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come
upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not
escape.
4 But you are not in darkness, brothers, for that day to surprise you like a
thief.

They couldn’t possibly miss the day of the Lord. Paul’s four reasons: it is

predicted, audible, swiftly sudden, inescapable

1. Predicted

you know (you yourselves are fully aware)
that you can’t know the exact time (day of the Lord will come like a thief in
the night

Marked special visitations of God,

In judgment on either Israel or her enemies (bitter)
In blessing/deliverance for Israel. (sweet)

Pentecost (blessing: Holy Spirit poured out) (sweet)
Final day in earth history, judgment (bitter)

1 Thessalonians 4:15 -> 1 Thess.5:2 -> 2 Thess.1:7 -> 2 Thess.2:1-2

1 Cor.15:23-24
23 But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, after that those who
are Christ’s at His coming, 24 then comes the end, when He hands over
the kingdom to the God and Father, when He has abolished all rule and all
authority and power.

2 Peter 3
10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will
pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with intense heat,
and the earth and its works will be burned up.

2. audible

According to 1 Thess.4:16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven
with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God,

Shout:
Voice of archangel:
Trumpet of God:

This prominent old testament image converges at the second coming:

We’ll hear the voice of God, Jesus;
We’ll assemble with him;
He will take his rightful claim as Lord of the whole earth;
He will come to end our strife on earth;
He will commence a swift battle to defeat his enemies,
we will worship him as he is hailed by all king of kings

So Paul calls this the last trumpet in 1 Cor. 15:50
51Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be
changed, 52in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For
the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we
shall be changed. 53For this perishable body must put on the imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality. 54When the perishable puts
on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to
pass the saying that is written:

3. swiftly sudden

4. inescapable

destruction will come upon them suddenly like labor pains upon a woman
with child, and they will not escape.

]]> http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/2011/12/04/2710/feed/ 0 0:25:27 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3 1 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. 2 For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 While people are sayin[...] 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3 1 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. 2 For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 While people are saying, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. 4 But you are not in darkness, brothers, for that day to surprise you like a thief. They couldn’t possibly miss the day of the Lord. Paul’s four reasons: it is predicted, audible, swiftly sudden, inescapable 1. Predicted you know (you yourselves are fully aware) that you can’t know the exact time (day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night Marked special visitations of God, In judgment on either Israel or her enemies (bitter) In blessing/deliverance for Israel. (sweet) Pentecost (blessing: Holy Spirit poured out) (sweet) Final day in earth history, judgment (bitter) 1 Thessalonians 4:15 -> 1 Thess.5:2 -> 2 Thess.1:7 -> 2 Thess.2:1-2 1 Cor.15:23-24 23 But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, after that those who are Christ’s at His coming, 24 then comes the end, when He hands over the kingdom to the God and Father, when He has abolished all rule and all authority and power. 2 Peter 3 10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with intense heat, and the earth and its works will be burned up. 2. audible According to 1 Thess.4:16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, Shout: Voice of archangel: Trumpet of God: This prominent old testament image converges at the second coming: We’ll hear the voice of God, Jesus; We’ll assemble with him; He will take his rightful claim as Lord of the whole earth; He will come to end our strife on earth; He will commence a swift battle to defeat his enemies, we will worship him as he is hailed by all king of kings So Paul calls this the last trumpet in 1 Cor. 15:50 51Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed. 53For this perishable body must put on the imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality. 54When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: 3. swiftly sudden 4. inescapable destruction will come upon them suddenly like labor pains upon a woman with child, and they will not escape. Redeemer Presbyterian Church no no Sermon: The Way Up is Down http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/2011/11/27/sermon-the-way-up-is-down/ http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/2011/11/27/sermon-the-way-up-is-down/#comments Sun, 27 Nov 2011 18:22:12 +0000 admin http://www.redeemerlynchburg.org/wp/?p=2704 Teaching: Tre’ Smith

What is repentance?

What is not repentance?

What does repentance look like?

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