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An exposition of Philippians 3:8 continuing a two-part series on the surpassing worth of the Christian's knowledge of Christ. Drawing on Paul's declaration that he counts all things as rubbish compared to knowing Christ Jesus his Lord, the sermon works through seven biblical reasons why this knowledge is of the highest order, completing the four reasons introduced in the morning sermon with three further grounds. Main points: - Christ is the one in whom all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden - Christ is the object and ground of saving faith - Christ is the believer's sanctification and the pattern of holy living Scripture references: - Psalms 2:7-8; 16:11; 17:15; 110:1 - Proverbs 8:22-31 - Isaiah 11:1-5; 53:11 - Jeremiah 9:23-24; 31:31-34 - Daniel 12:3 - Matthew 11:27; 16:16-17; 17:1-8 - Luke 10:22 - John 1:1-4; 1:14; 3:36; 5:39-40; 6:68-69; 14:6; 17:3; 20:30-31 - Acts 4:12 - Romans 3:21-22; 8:29; 10:9-17 - 1 Corinthians 1:30; 2:2; 13:12; 15:49 - 2 Corinthians 3:18; 4:6; 5:21 - Galatians 2:20 - Ephesians 1:17; 3:8-9; 3:14-19; 4:13-15 - Philippians 3:8-10 - Colossians 1:15-17; 2:2-3; 2:9; 3:10 - 1 Timothy 2:5 - Hebrews 1:1-3; 11:6 - 1 Peter 1:8 - 2 Peter 1:2-3; 3:18 - 1 John 5:11-12; 5:20 - Revelation 5:9-12 Free Grace Baptist Church — https://www.freegrace.ca Full transcript & sermon notes: https://sermons.freegrace.ca/sermons/sermon-the-importance-of-our-knowledge-of-christ-part-2 Description generated by Tyrannus.ai: https://www.tyrannus.ai

The sermon examines Galatians chapter two to defend the doctrine of salvation by grace alone against the false teachings of Judaizers who insisted on adherence to the Mosaic Law. Paul recounts his journey to Jerusalem to demonstrate that his gospel authority comes directly from God, not human approval, using Titus as proof that Gentile believers are not required to be circumcised for salvation. The preacher emphasizes that mixing works with grace nullifies Christ's work and places believers back under a yoke they cannot bear. Through this historical account, the message encourages Christians to remain faithful to the gospel despite opposition and to extend grace to new believers as they grow in their faith. Ultimately, the sermon calls the congregation to bold evangelism and steadfast reliance on God's strength rather than human effort.

Sunday evening service, looking at the Heidelberg Catechism, or the Orthodox Catechism, Lord's Day 7 - #20-22 Q. ARE ALL MEN THEN SAVED BY CHRIST AS THEY PERISHED IN ADAM? A. No, only those who by true faith are grafted into him and receive all his benefits. Q. WHAT IS TRUE FAITH? A. True faith is not only a sure knowledge whereby I hold for truth all that God has revealed to us in his word; but also a hearty trust, which the Holy Spirit works in me by the gospel, that not only to others, but to me also, forgiveness of sins, everlasting righteousness and salvation are freely given by God, merely of Grace, only for the sake of Christ merits. Q. WHAT MUST A CHRISTIAN BELIEVE? A. Everything that is promised to us in the gospel, as summarized briefly in The Apostles' Creed – the catholic and undoubted confession of faith of all true Christians.

The Christian's ability to endure everything comes from Christ Jesus. You Can Do All Things Through Christ's Strength.

Paul warns that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent, our minds can be corrupted and drawn away from the clear, saving truth of the gospel. Christianity is not about religious performance, human merit, or complicated systems of self-improvement; it is about Christ, the Son of God who came to save sinners through His death and resurrection. We turn away from false hopes and spiritual confusion. We turn to the simple, glorious truth: we are sinners in need of a Saviour, and Jesus Christ is able and willing to save all who come to Him in repentance and faith.

The sermon explores the theme of Christian unity by examining Psalm 122, which depicts Jerusalem as a city firmly bound together. The preacher contrasts the ideal of unified worship with the historical and contemporary divisions within the church, acknowledging that while doctrinal purity requires fighting false teaching, believers must not fracture over secondary issues. Drawing on Ephesians 4, the text urges Christians to maintain the unity of the Spirit through humility and patience, recognizing that true cohesion is found in Christ rather than uniformity. The message highlights that while perfect unity awaits the believer's glorification, the church militant should strive for peace and love among diverse brothers and sisters. Ultimately, the preacher calls the congregation to prioritize their shared allegiance to King Jesus over sectarian rivalries.

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