Main Point: God pours out gifts on people who receive his blessings gladly, even as they easily forget the very Giver himself. Outline: 1. God Who Gives 2. Gifts We…

Main Point: The only way any person can enjoy the benefits of Christ is by embracing the whole Christ and who he is for sinners. Outline: 1. Redemption “In Christ”…

Main Point: The glory of God is seen in the humiliating, denigrating death of His only begotten Son, so that we also might not trust in superficial wisdom and power.…

Main Point: The law of God is good because it is an expression of God’s own good character, but it was not given to justify sinners, since only Christ can…

Main point: As God’s redemptive plan unfolds, he judges wickedness and raises up faithful servants like Samuel, who prefigure Christ, the ultimate Prophet, Priest, and King; calling us to repent of…

Main Idea: Despite the distressing circumstances, God has not abandoned His people. God is always holy, sovereign, and faithful to his promises. Outline: Worshipped by His People Faithful to His…

Main Point: The Scriptures teach that all people are under the power of sin, regardless of social or ethnic boundaries; therefore, all people are in desperate need of the grace…

Main Point: God is consistent, not arbitrary. He is fair, and never unjust. He is good and holy, and no human efforts or objections can overturn the steadfast goodness, mercy,…

Main Point: Merely knowing and teaching the truth, or participating in ceremonies is not sufficient to satisfy God’s righteous requirements. Outline: 1. Profession Without Possession (2:17-24) 2. Ritualism Without Regeneration…

Main point: We can cry out with a firm hope, knowing that the Lord answers the cries of his people. In Christ, God has revealed his face and restored a…