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Christian ID "God's Plan of Salvation, Pt. 1 – Gospel Need" Ephesians 2:1-3 - Gospel Need (vv. 1-2a) Ti. 3:3 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. Isa. 59:12-13a 12 For our transgressions are multiplied before you, and our sins testify against us; for our transgressions are with us, and we know our iniquities: 13 transgressing, and denying the Lord, and turning back from following our God, - Gospel Need (vv.2b-3) Ro. 5:12 Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned— 2 Thess. 1:7b-9 7 .. when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with his mighty angels 8 in flaming fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. 9 They will suffer the punishment of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might, Jo. 3:7-8 7 Do not marvel that I said to you, 'You[d] must be born again.' 8 The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit." 1 Jo. 2:29 If you know that he is righteous, you may be sure that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of him. 1 attachment

Scripture Reading: Revelation 10 Text: Revelation 10 Series: Revelation Theme: The Angel and the Little Book 1. A Majestic Messenger (vs. 1-4) 2. A Message about God's Mystery (vs. 5-7) 3. A Messenger of God's Mission (vs. 8-11)

The sermon explores the sovereignty of God by examining the throne room vision in Revelation 4, contrasting human political structures with divine authority. It argues that only God is worthy to hold the offices of judge, protector, and ruler because He perfectly balances justice and mercy, symbolized by the red and white stones of His appearance. The text highlights how God exercises judicial wisdom, provides redemption through the Holy Spirit, and rules over all earthly and heavenly powers through angelic hosts. Ultimately, the preacher asserts that true worship arises from recognizing God's exclusive worthiness to rule both the universe and the human conscience. This recognition leads to the conclusion that Jesus Christ is the only King capable of fulfilling these roles with absolute perfection.

Dr. Jon Jacobs examines the life of Samson, the final judge of Israel, to illustrate the critical necessity of being radically set apart for God and from the world. Dr. Jacobs highlights the theme of spiritual sight versus blindness, noting that Samson's downfall resulted from his failure to maintain the Nazirite vow of separation and his pursuit of pagan women. Dr. Jacobs contrasts Samson's tragic disobedience with the standard of holiness required of believers today. By analyzing the angelic announcement of Samson's birth and his subsequent violations, Judges 13 warns against the dangers of worldly compromise. Ultimately, this calls Christians to examine their own lives and commit to a distinct separation from sin, following Christ's example.

The sermon exhorts believers to pay close attention to the message of God delivered through His Son, Jesus Christ. It establishes the superiority of Christ over angels and the Old Testament law, arguing that neglecting this greater revelation carries severe consequences. The preacher emphasizes that the gospel represents a great salvation confirmed by divine testimony and miracles, making it worthy of undivided focus amidst worldly distractions. By contrasting the inferiority of angelic messengers with the supremacy of the Son, the text urges the congregation to anchor their faith in Christ's finished work rather than drifting back into obsolete practices. Ultimately, the message calls for a life of worship and obedience rooted in the certainty of this true and eternal salvation.