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Hebrews 10:19-25 19 Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us […]

Hebrews 4:14-1614 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every … Continue reading "The Vestigial Veil"

Hebrews 2:1-4 1.0 The Greatness of our Gift – The Offer of Salvation. Hebrews 2:3 how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation?… GDP 2018 IMF 2.0 The Slowness of our Drift – The Neglect of Salvation Hebrews 2:1, 3 Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, … Continue reading "The Supernatural Neglect"

Leviticus 11-15 1. Difference from others Dietary laws– unclean for hours.Mark 7:15, 1915 Nothing outside a person can defile them by going into them. Rather, it is what comes out of a person that defiles them.”19 For it doesn’t go into their heart but into their stomach, and then out of the body.” (In saying … Continue reading "The Problem of Being"

  John 20:24-29 1.0 Ignorance/Indifference/Intolerance 24 Now Thomas one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 2.0 Available Evidence 2.1 The Prophecy of the resurrection. Matthew 16:21From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of … Continue reading "Scarred for Life – A Sermon on Doubt and Belief"

The One Question The Role of the Holy Spirit John 16:1-15 A. In Relation to the Devoted Worshippers – He Co-Operates 1. Comfort John 16:7 But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I … Continue reading "The One Question"

Discipline [1.0] Luke 11:1 The disciples asked Jesus, “Lord, teach us to pray” Persistence [2.0] Luke 18 parable Matt 6:7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words.. James 4:2-3 You do not have because you do not ask. 3 … Continue reading "The Fog has Gone – A Sermon on Prayer"

Philippians 1:27-30 27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel 28 without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. Causes of Disunity [1.0] What Creates Oneness [2.0] Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. Causes of Di

It is a hearing that takes place under the authority of the speaker, and that leads into willing compliance with the requests. [Adapted from JI Packer] 1. Recognition of Authority [His Lordship] Romans 6:17 But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you have come to obey from your heart the pattern of teaching that has now claimed your allegiance. 1 Peter 2:8 “A stone that causes people to stumble and a rock that makes them fall.” They stumble because they disobey the message… Acts 5:29 Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than human beings! Luke 2:49 “Why were you searching for me?” he asked. “Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?” Luke 2:51 Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them…. Hebrews 5:8 Son though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered What was it like watching him pray? How did he respond when he saw other kids giggling during the service at the synagogue? When he saw a rainbow, did he ever mention a fl

Opposition in Christian ministry 2 Corinthians 11:23-33 Philippians 1:27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel 28 without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God. 29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him, 30 since you are going through the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have. Satanic Attacks [1.0] 2 Cor 11:23 I have worked much harder, been in prison more frequently, been flogged more severely, and been exposed to death again and again. 24 Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. 25 Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was pelted with stones, three times I was shipwreck

The Basics of Biblical Interpretation [1.0] The Literal Interpretation. [1.1] The dictionary sense: ” . . . the natural or usual construction and implication of writing or expression; following the ordinary and apparent sense of words; not allegorical or metaphorical” (Webster’s). When do we prefer NOT to use the literal sense: 1. When the figurative makes good sense. Or the figurative seems to have a more spiritual sense. 2. When the literal makes less sense. e.g. John 1:14  3. When leaders have interpreted something figuratively. 4. When a concept is figurative in one location, we tend to use it figuratively elsewhere. Eg. Acts 2  When should we use the figurative sense? 1. When that is incompatible with the context or purpose of the passage. 1 Cor. 3:13 each man’s work will become evident; for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of each man’s work. Matthew 8:22 2. When parallel passages explain the word or phrase in ques

Philippians 1:27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel 28 without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God. 29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him, 30 since you are going through the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have. Conduct Worthy of Gospel of Christ [1.0] The Basis in Morality [1.1] Romans 3:23 Life Changing Message [1.2] “The argument utterly failed to convince me. I humbly replied: ‘If this be the Christianity acknowledged by all Christians, I cannot accept it. I do not seek redemption from the consequences of my sin. I seek to be redeemed from sin itself, or rather from the very thought o

John 8:1-11 1. The accusation v3-5 3 The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand before the group 4 and said to Jesus, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. 5 In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?” The Stoning of Soraya M 2. The silence v 6, 8 6 They were using this question as a trap, in order to have a basis for accusing him. But Jesus bent down and started to write on the ground with his finger. 8 Again he stooped down and wrote on the ground. Nie mój cyrk, nie moja małpa. Not my circus, not my monkey 3. The condition v 7 7 When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, “Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” 4. The escape 9 9 At this, those who heard began to go away one at a time, the older ones first, until only Jesus was left, with the woman still standing there. 5. The Verdict v10-11 10 Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman

The Scourge in the Sign John 2:13-22 1. The Offence 13 When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 In the temple courts he found people selling cattle, sheep and doves, and others sitting at tables exchanging money. a. people selling animals b. people exchanging money 2. The Anger 15 So he made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle; he scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. 16 To those who sold doves he said, “Get these out of here! Stop turning my Father’s house into a market!” What is the actual issue? By profaning that which is sacred they were dishonoring God. Ephesians 4:26 “In your anger do not sin” 3. The Demand (for Signs) 18 The Jews then responded to him, “What sign can you show us to prove your authority to do all this?” 19 Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days.” 20 They replied, “It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and you

On iTunes: http://bit.ly/AnushJohniTunes The Last Second Human Resurrection 1 Corinthians 15 1 Corinthians 15:35 But someone will ask, “How are the dead raised? With what kind of body will they come?” 1. The Last Second 21 For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. 22 For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. 45 So it is written: “The first man Adam became a living being”; the last Adam, a life-giving spirit. 47 The first man was of the dust of the earth; the second man is of heaven. Adam v. 45 The first man, Adam v. 47 The first man Jesus The Last Adam The Second man 48 As was the earthly man, so are those who are of the earth; and as is the heavenly man, so also are those who are of heaven. 49 And just as we have borne the image of the earthly man, so shall we bear the image of the heavenly man. 2. Metamorphosis Franz Kafka –  “The Metamorphosis” – a story of salesman Gregor Samsa who wakes one morning to find himself tr

On iTunes: http://bit.ly/AnushJohniTunes Romans 7:17-24 1. The Concept of Remaining 1 Corinthians 7:17 Nevertheless, each person should live as a believer in whatever situation the Lord has assigned to them, just as God has called them. 24 Brothers and sisters, each person, as responsible to God, should remain in the situation they were in when God … Continue reading "The Remaining Time – A Sermon (Almost) on Marriage"

Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18 – 2:16 1. What is Wisdom? Wisdom in Scripture means choosing the best and noblest end at which to aim, along with the most appropriate and effective means to it. – J. I. Packer, Concise Theology: A Guide to Historic Christian Beliefs  2. Human Wisdom 2.1 Secular Wisdom Secular Wisdom Scriptural … Continue reading "Depth in the Heights – A Sermon on Wisdom"

1. Dependence: John 16:33 In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. Corrie ten Boom: When the train goes through a tunnel and the world gets dark do you jump out? Of course not. You sit still and trust the engineer to get you through. 2. Better Path … Continue reading "Darkness Between the Doors – A Sermon on God’s Will"

Seven Lingering Days – Genesis 6, 7, 8 Background information and summary of the story Genesis 7:4 Seven days from now I will send rain on the earth for forty days and forty nights, and I will wipe from the face of the earth every living creature I have made.” New Scientist, June 2017 There’s … Continue reading "Seven Lingering Days – A Sermon on Noah and the Flood"

Subscribe to Audio Podcasts: iTunes | Android | Kanye West said that Slavery is a choice. Is this true? A Slave’s Torment – A Sermon on Good and Evil Romans 16:17-20 17 I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have … Continue reading "A Slave’s Torment – A Sermon about Good and Evil"