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Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter. 19 And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judaea to Caesarea, and there abode. 20 And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king's country. 21 And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them. 22 And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man. 23 And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost. 24 But the word of God grew and multiplied.

The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me. Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph. And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see. Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile! Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee. Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel. Jesus answered and said unto him, Because I said unto thee, I saw thee under the fig tree, believest thou? thou shalt see greater things than these. And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man. (John 1:43-51)

The authority on heaven is found in God's Word and the Bible has given us what heaven will be like and what we will been doing. There are two aspects in heaven: physical and verbal.

This sermon defines dispensationalism not as a complex system of charts, but as a consistent hermeneutical approach rooted in the concept of stewardship. The speaker argues that believers are stewards of God's mysteries, a role historically held by Israel and now entrusted to the church, requiring a faithful management of divine revelation. By applying grammatical-historical interpretation consistently, the text maintains that God's promises to Israel, such as the land and David's throne, retain their literal meaning rather than being spiritualized into the church. This consistency safeguards the trustworthiness of God, ensuring that His covenants are not revoked or redefined. Ultimately, the sermon presents dispensationalism as the framework that best reveals God's comprehensive plan for history, encompassing both human redemption and the defeat of angelic rebellion.

This sermon examines the exaltation of Jesus Christ as described in Philippians 2, emphasizing that God the Father has highly exalted the Son above all creation, including angels, earthly rulers, and the dead. The message outlines the duty of believers to confess Christ's ownership over their lives by acknowledging His roles as Prophet, Priest, and King. It highlights that this exaltation serves the ultimate purpose of glorifying God the Father, as believers reflect His glory through humility and obedience. The tone is instructional and reverent, calling the congregation to recognize Christ's supreme authority and to live in continuous reliance on His mediatorial work. The sermon concludes by affirming that the triune God's work in salvation brings honor to the Father and comfort to the believer.

Gospel Way Catechism | Question 8: What Is the Unseen World? Answer: The physical world is not all there is. The Bible describes an unseen realm of spiritual realities, with angels and demons engaged in cosmic struggle over God's plan of redemption. In this episode of The Gospel Way Catechism, we explore the unseen spiritual realm and the reality of the ongoing battle between good and evil. Through Scripture, we consider how angels and demons are at work in ways we cannot see, why believers must remain spiritually alert without living in fear, and how an awareness of this unseen world should shape our daily lives. Ultimately, we are reminded that Christ has already secured the victory over darkness, and through faith, worship, and the testimony of God's redeeming work, we have the privilege of proclaiming His light in a dark world.

A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: Hebrews 1 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanier https://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360

THE OLD SHIP OF ZION! [SHE'S BEEN THROUGH THE STORM, BUT SHE'S STILL SAILING!] Acts 27:22–25, 31, 44 (KJV) Through Acts 27, Hebrews 6:19, and Matthew 16:18, this message reminds believers that the storms of life cannot overturn the promises of God. Discover the unfailing Captain, the unbreakable anchor, and the eternal harbor awaiting the redeemed. A powerful invitation to trust Jesus Christ before life's final voyage comes to an end. The storms may be raging, the winds may be blowing, and the waves may be rising, but the Church of the living God is still sailing toward Heaven! The safety of our souls is not found in the strength of the ship, but in the saving power of the Captain—Jesus Christ!