I'll Be Honest

What do I need to do to be saved? How do I trust in Jesus? How do I know if I am believing in Him? Why am I not being saved? I am seeking the Lord for salvation and he is not saving me! Sadly many have stumbled over these questions. In this study, Tim goes to the Bible to see how the Scriptures speak in regards to these most important questions.

0:00 - Question - I am seeking the Lord for salvation.
5:53 - I am trying to figure out how to trust in Jesus.
07:06 - Does the Bible tell us HOW to trust or does it just tell us to trust?
12:23 - Should we ask what does he think about his own sin?
17:38 - Don't ask people to believe something about themselves that might not be true.
21:12 - Some verses on this.
22:16 - Matthew 3.2
25:45 - Matthew 7.13
30:34 - Matthew 9.9
33:10 - Many are waiting to feel something.
37:00 - Don't try to go into some state of euphoria before you believe you are saved.
48:03 - Matthew 10.38 - Die to self and follow Christ.
1:17:14 - I am trying to figure out how to follow Jesus.

Does your eschatology view fit with a two-age program? In this study, Tim goes to countless passages in order to help us interpret Scripture from Scripture itself. Once we've seen the big picture it should all the more motivate you to live by the power of God that this present age is characterized by in the believer's life.

0:00 - Logo intros.
0:05 - Preview of the study.
1:09 - Ephesians 1, an age and an age to come.
6:01 - What does the term age mean?
9:33 - Matthew 12, they considered they were in a age and that there was another to come.
12:31 - Mark 3, parallel accounts can help us see the big picture.
15:18 - Mark 10 speaks of rewards in this age.
19:37 - 1 Timothy 6, be convinced of a two-age structure leading right out into eternity.
23:21 - Luke 20.34
28:41 - Galatians 1
31:30 - This present age goes on to the point of where eternal life starts.
32:31 - 2 Corinthians 4.3-l4
34:36 - John 6 tells us when we are resurrected from the dead.
40:26 - Do you see this framework we are developing based on these passages?
41:48 - Matthew 13
45:15 - What is my point so far?
46:54 - Hebrews 6
51:00 - 1 Corinthians 15.20
57:43 - Step back and just see the big picture!
59:25 - Why do the postmill people think glory days will come?
1:00:33 - 1 Corinthians 15.51
1:03:04 - 1 Thessalonians 4.16
1:04:11 - John 12.48 - the last day is judgment day.
1:06:55 - Matthew 28, this is the age of missions.
1:10:12 - Ephesians 1, back to the start.
1:16:50 - Postmill people feel like something is lacking right now.
1:26:08 - Use the power of God that is at work in your life!
1:32:06 - Do you see? This age is characterized by victory.
1:34:46 - Does this not make you want to shout?
1:35:25 - Be cautious of any system that would portray the book of Revelation as not relevant to you today.
1:37:48 - Question - What about the age to come from the Old Testament?
1:40:28 - Question - Revelation 20 - spiritual or physical resurrection?

This question came in from one of the new Christians in our church, who was reading Philippians chapter two and asked this question: “What does it mean to work out your own salvation?” Ok. Let’s address this. If you want to get your bible, we’ll be starting in Philippians chapter 2.

The first thing that comes into some people’s minds when they see this is, “I thought salvation wasn’t by works, it’s by faith?” It’s a valid question. We know from elsewhere in Scripture that Paul himself, who wrote this phrase in Philippians 2:12, also wrote the lengthy teachings in Romans and Galatians on salvation by faith alone apart from works. Paul is not contradicting himself here. Working out your salvation isn’t just stated here in Philippians 2. The verse in question, though, contains our question, so let’s read the verse: “Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling,” Let’s look at what’s going on here.

What does the prophesy in Joel 2 have to do with you and me today? As much as we may long for the outpouring of the Spirit we cannot let our desires misinterpret Scripture, so what does the text say?

0:00 - Consider the flow and timing of the book of Joel.
2:30 - Joel gives us a look into the future.
7:00 - When will God pour out His Spirit on all flesh? Peter tells us.
11:22 - What does Joel's prophesy have to do with me and you in 2022?
15:21 - How many of our old men dream dreams?
16:47 - As much as I might want this for today, I cannot let my desire cause me to misinterpret Scripture.
19:06 - 1 - Be careful what you emphasize.
28:52 - 2 - Is this also for today as much as it was in Peter's day?
39:48 - 3 - How do we tap the Spirit's power?
42:14 - 4 - Testimonies of people who experienced these things.
47:42 - 5 - Where does the Spirit show up in Acts 2?
53:25 - 6 - I conclude the prophecy of Joel 2 does apply to us.
56:45 - 7 - Everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved.
57:44 - 8 - We need the Spirit's power.
1:07:23 - Quote from Duncan Campbell.
1:08:13 - We need right doctrine but clothed with power from on high.
1:11:53 - Closing prayer.

Ephesians 4 reminds us of the character that is required to cultivate and maintain church unity. How will you and I build a lasting community? How will you survive and thrive as a long-term member of your local church?

The book of Joel makes it loud and clear that natural disaster is not some accident, but rather the Lord is the ultimate cause behind it all.

In recent news headlines, a Catholic Diocese declared that an Arizona priest used one wrong word in baptisms for decades, and thereby they believe those baptisms are invalid. Are any Catholic baptisms valid? What do they believe actually saves you? This news headline is a springboard into talking about the Gospel and how it is that a man or woman can truly have their sins forgiven in Jesus Christ alone.

The heart that has once been drunk with fanaticism is ever after exposed to the same evil; it will mistake excitement for true religion. Fanaticism is not faith. When the affections and mere-sensibility of the heart are excited, and the understanding and conscience are but little employed, there is a sad preparation for a false hope or some wild delusion for fanatical faith.

In this sermon, Tim talks about some of the current issues Christians are facing. Will some be arrested and put in prison for preaching the Gospel to the lost?