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Discover why boasting in the cross of Christ is essential in The Marks That Matter Part 2, a powerful Galatians 6:11-18 expository sermon. In the conclusion of his letter to the Galatians, the Apostle Paul issues an urgent defense of the true gospel against the distortion of legalism. He exposes the selfish motivations of false teachers while highlighting the genuine care of a true spiritual shepherd. This text reminds believers that salvation is entirely the work of God by grace through faith, apart from any human achievement. The ultimate test of a believer's spiritual condition is revealed by where they place their boasting. A genuine Christian recognizes that external religious rituals mean nothing unless a person has been made a new creation in Christ. We are called to die to the evil world system and find our sole glory in the redemptive work of the Savior on the cross. Paul also points to his own suffering as authentic marks of his devotion to the Lord Jesus. As the church navigates doctrinal error and deception, we must rely completely on the authority of Scripture and the grace of Christ. Key Biblical Takeaways: - Salvation is entirely of the Lord; believers boast only in the cross of Christ, not in human wisdom or works. - True conversion brings a dual death: the believer is dead to the world, and the world is dead to the believer. - External rituals cannot save; the mark of a genuine Christian is being made a new creation by God. - Faithful service to Christ often involves suffering, a true mark of devotion unlike the motives of false teachers.

Canons of Dort Heads 3-4, Articles 15-16 ARTICLE 15 – God owes salvation to nobody. The believer, therefore, owes eternal gratitude to God and must pray to God for others who remain in unbelief. God is under no obligation to confer this grace upon any; for how can He be indebted to one who had no previous gifts to bestow as a foundation for such recompense? Nay, how can He be indebted to one who has nothing of his own but sin and falsehood? He, therefore, who becomes the subject of this grace owes eternal gratitude to God, and gives Him thanks forever. Whoever is not made partaker thereof is either altogether regardless of these spiritual gifts and satisfied with his own condition, or is in no apprehension of danger, and vainly boasts the possession of that which he has not. Further, with respect to those who outwardly profess their faith and amend their lives, we are bound, after the example of the apostle, to judge and speak of them in the most favorable manner; for the secret recesses of the heart are unknown to us. And as to others who have not yet been called, it is our duty to pray for them to God, who calls the things that are not as if they were. But we are in no wise to conduct ourselves towards them with haughtiness, as if we had made ourselves to differ. ARTICLE 16 - Regeneration by the Holy Spirit does not take away the will of man so that he becomes just a "senseless stock and block", but it renews the will of man, enabling him to make a responsible confession of faith. But as man by the fall did not cease to be a creature endowed with understanding and will, nor did sin which pervaded the whole race of mankind deprive him of the human nature, but brought..

Listen-in to today's This Day In The Word radio teaching broadcast, "Is Boasting Ok?" and let's see what God's Word has to say.

This sermon explores the prophetic judgments against Babylon and Assyria found in Isaiah chapters 13 and 14, interpreting them through the lens of spiritual warfare. The preacher explains that these historical events serve as a prototype for future eschatological judgments, revealing that God is ultimately battling the spiritual powers behind earthly nations. By analyzing the poetic imagery and the concept of the oracle, the message highlights God's absolute sovereignty over all human kingdoms and His ultimate victory over evil. The teaching emphasizes that while nations may boast of their power, they are subject to divine decree and cannot frustrate God's plan. Ultimately, the sermon calls listeners to recognize God's authority in history and find refuge in Him rather than relying on worldly strength.

Jeremiah 9:23-26 1st Corinthians 1:26-31

Today's Gospel testimony 06-05-2026 Title: 1Cor # 8 Who makes you to differ? Text: 1Co 4:1  One should think about us this way – as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.  1Co 4:2  Now what is sought in stewards is that one be found faithful.  1Co 4:3  So for me, it is a minor matter that I am judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself.  1Co 4:4  For I am not aware of anything against myself, but I am not acquitted because of this. The one who judges me is the Lord.  1Co 4:5  So then, do not judge anything before the time. Wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the motives of hearts. Then each will receive recognition from God.  1Co 4:6  I have applied these things to myself and Apollos because of you, brothers and sisters, so that through us you may learn "not to go beyond what is written," so that none of you will be puffed up in favor of the one against the other.  1Co 4:7  For who concedes you any superiority? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you received it, why do you boast as though you did not?

This week we continue in the 2nd Chapter of Ephesians. We see the profound state of our fallen condition. We are against God in every way. We look further into what scripture says about our nature before salvation. We look at the World's influence on us by the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, the boastful pride of life. We take look at a word lost to our culture, temperance; and its importance in dealing with the lust of the flesh, by the power of the Holy Spirit.

(1) Israel Watch 7/1/26: We continue our watch of the M.o.U. between the U.S./Israel & Iran. Netanyahu sticking to his guns as we pray the Trump admin. sticks to their guns. RFK Jr. nails it regarding "genocide in the middle east" (video). (2) Texas Mandates Bible Literacy For Students: We look at both the Texas State and U.S. Constitutions to see whether such mandated Bible reading somehow violates the law. Meanwhile, now-former U.K.Prime Minister Keir Starmer boasts about the English Parliament being "the gayest parliament in the world" and Minneapolis, MN Mayor Jacob Frey suspends the BAN on Sodomite sex-bathhouses for Pride Month. (3) We discuss the Supreme Court decisions upholding state bans on male "trans" athletes in women's sports BUT then upholding "birthright citizenship" for birth tourism and otherwise illegal migrants. The next move MUST be a 29th Amendment BANNING Birthright Citizenship. https://bbfohio.com

In 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, we see the Apostle Paul reminding the church in Corinth of the central message which is Christ and Him crucified. This message is despised and looked down upon by the world, but it is in reality the message of divine power and wisdom. We as the church boast only in the cross of Christ!

Q: Why did God give the Old Covenant if salvation has always been by faith? A: God gave the Old Covenant to expose humanity's sin and point every sinner to the promised Savior, so that righteousness would be received by faith alone in Christ.