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The Bible's first words are not an argument for God but an announcement: "In the beginning, God." In this opening lesson of our new Foundations series, Pastor John Samson shows why Scripture can speak that way, tracing a line from Genesis 1 through Psalm 14 to Romans 1, where Paul says God has made Himself plain to every person. If that is true, the real issue is not a shortage of evidence but what we do with what we already know, and that changes how we answer the coworker who says, "Prove to me that He exists." Come for a shoe, a beach ball, and a man named Nabal, and stay for the good news that the God creation points to has shown Himself most clearly in the face of Jesus Christ.

The story of Isaiah 40: Ponder God's love & success in salvation (He gave His Son; you have eternal life). Then ponder God's power & presence in creation (He rules the stars & all men too). Finally ponder: This is the same God who promises you strength for now.

This exposition explores the divine attribute of mercy, identifying it as a distinct issue of God's inherent goodness that presupposes human sin. The teaching distinguishes between general mercies extended to all creation, special mercies shown to humanity despite their wickedness, and sovereign mercies reserved exclusively for the elect through the mediator. It emphasizes that while temporal blessings are granted to all, spiritual salvation is a covenantal act where Christ's merits satisfy justice, allowing God to righteously bestow grace. The sermon concludes by highlighting the vastness of God's spiritual mercies toward His people, who are designated as vessels of mercy and sustained by His abundant love.

Is the Holy Spirit truly sufficient for every challenge we face in the Christian life? Scripture reveals that the Holy Spirit, as the third Person of the Trinity, possesses the same infinite power and sufficiency as God the Father and God the Son. Through an examination of key biblical passages, this lesson explores the Holy Spirit's role in creation, divine revelation, regeneration, and the believer's spiritual growth. Discover how the Spirit illuminates Scripture, strengthens believers in their weaknesses, and enables them to walk in obedience to God's Word rather than relying on human ability.