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The Kingdom Bequeathed to Manasseh

THE KINGDOM BEQUEATHED TO MANASSEHTEXT: 2 Chronicles 32:22—33:2SUMMARY: This passage, in describing conditions in Judah at the end of Hezekiah’s reign and the accession of his son to the throne, is an important reminder that we will all give an account of whether we have left our circle of influence better or worse when we […]

1689 Confession, ch. 31, para. 2&3, The Final Change

1689 CONFESSION, CH. 31, “OF THE STATE OF MAN AFTER DEATH AND THE RESURRECTION,” PARA. 2&3, THE FINAL CHANGEI. THE INTERMEDIATE STATE (para. 1). A. The distinction between the body & the soul in the intermediate state; B. The distinction between righteous and the wicked in the intermediate state.II. THE FINAL CHANGE (paras. 2 & […]

A Lesson in Humility

A LESSON IN HUMILITYTEXT: Mark 9:30-37SUMMARY: The lesson of humility, which Jesus taught by personal example, by comparison and contrast, and by illustration, must be learned before one can be fit for the kingdom of heaven.I. A LESSON IN HUMILITY BY PERSONAL EXAMPLE, vv. 30-32.A. The Sober Reality of Death. B. The Submission of Service.II. […]

Causes of Kingdom Collapse

CAUSES OF KINGDOM COLLAPSETEXT: 2 Kings 17:1-23; 2 Chronicles 29–31SUMMARY: 2 Kings 17 provides an inspired historical summary of Israel’s downfall, as well as instruction for rulers and peoples of the world to turn from the sins that bring reproach and death to any nation.I. THE NATION FELL BECAUSE THEY FORGOT GOD’S BLESSINGS. A. He […]

1689 Confession, ch. 31, para. 1, The Intermediate State

1689 CONFESSION, CH. 31, PARA. 1: THE INTERMEDIATE STATE.”There is something universal in the human soul that tells us that death is not the end for any of us, and we see that Truth explained plainly in the texts of scripture. When the body dies, we wonder at the soul that lives on, as well […]

Necessities for Kingdom Building, Part 2

NECESSITIES FOR KINGDOM BUILDING, PART 2 TEXT: 2 Chronicles 28:1-15; ROMANS 9:22-29SUMMARY: Because God will preserve a remnant of true saints in every age, not only from out of the world but from among the ranks of professing believers, it is incumbent on every one who names the name of Christ to strive against sin […]

1689 Confession, ch. 30, The Lord’s Supper, para. 2-8

1689 CONFESSION, CH. 30, “OF THE LORD’S SUPPER,” PARA. 2 — 8SUMMARY (WALDRON): A close inspection of the [chapter] will indicate that there is a repeated movement from the positive to the negative. It is the Roman Catholic perversions of the Lord’s Supper which almost at every point require the writers of the Confession to […]

Necessities for Kingdom Building, Part 1

NECESSITIES FOR KINGDOM BUILDING, PART 1SELECTED TEXTSSUMMARY: As God uses various means in this world to perpetuate the earthly manifestations of His kingdom, namely, Israel and the church, He is using them ultimately to build His eternal kingdom in the world to come, which cannot be destroyed. I. THE NECESSITY OF DIVINE DIVISION.A. A Principle […]

1689 Confession, ch. 30, Of the Lord’s Supper, para. 1: Its Institution

1689 CONFESSION, CH. 30, OF THE LORD’S SUPPER, PARA. 1: ITS INSTITUTION.I. ITS INSTITUTION (PARA. 1).A. The original circumstances of its institution.B. The prescribed observation of its institution.1. Its location.2. Its duration.C. The multiple purposes of its institution.1. The primary design: ‘for the perpetual remembrance and showing forth the sacrifice of himself in death.’2. The […]

Closing Exhortations to the Hebrews

FINAL EXHORTATIONS TO THE HEBREWS. TEXT: Hebrews 13:17-25.SUMMARY: In the closing verses of Hebrews, Paul desires to leave his readers with a greater understanding of their dependence on Christ for their salvation and sanctification, and of their being a part of the community of faith.I. AN APPEAL TO AUTHORITY.A. Apostolic Authority.B. Scriptural Authority.C. Ecclesiastical Authority.II. […]