Central Baptist Kannapolis, NC

II Timothy 3:10-17.

*The contrast of true believers

*Our certainty of persecution

*Our confidence in the Scripture

1. A confidence to continue
2. A confidence to completion

(preached August 14, 2022)

Matthew 16:13-18

Part 1: Introduction

Genesis 15:1-12

Two Sacrifices we have to guard.

• We must guard the sacrifice of Jesus Christ
• We must guard the sacrifice of ourselves

Matthew 16:13-18

*Jesus is the Son of man

*Jesus is Superior to the prophets

*Jesus is Savior of the world

*Jesus is the Son of God

*Jesus is the Sure Foundation of the Church

I Corinthians 1:18-31

Why do people reject Christ? (18-25)

*His wisdom is much higher than worldly wisdom.

*He works in His good and better ways.

Why do Christians accept Christ? (26-29)

*Not because of who they are...

*Not because of what they have done...

*but because God is gracious

Isaiah 6:1-5

Exodus 20:1-8

We must live each day with one truth front and center: The First Commandment vs3

*Acknowledge the "I Am" as your Creator

*Acknowledge the "I Am" as the Redeemer

*Acknowledge the "I Am" is the only God

"A Biblical View of God" Part 1

Genesis 1:1-5

*God Is - vs. 1

*God Is Creator vs. 1B

I Corinthians 3:9-17

Three Elements of Building the Church

*The foundation - Christ vs 10

*The Building - Us vs.12-14

*The Purpose - to Dwell

"New Life Brings New Perspective" part 2

Text: II Corinthians 5:16-21

Recap:

The Realities of Regeneration

*The Regenerate Perspective

*The Regenerate Position

Today:

The Revelations of Reconciliation

*The Means of Reconciliation

*The Ministry of Reconciliation

*The Message of Reconciliation