This message is the second part of the sermon: "The Responsibility of the Church."

It's a privilege to be a child of God and to know Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. Moreover, being a member of God's church is an honor. We are a purchased people. Think about it: being the body of Christ makes us a peculiar treasure to God. Although we are indeed blessed, we should remember that tremendous responsibility comes with such honor.

Jesus taught his disciples to persevere, and he showed us how to persevere in the face of opposition. If we faithfully follow in his footsteps, we will overcome this world and reap everlasting life.

Many people are quick to protect and defend themselves. They avoid making themselves vulnerable at all cost. However, we should remember that God is in control of our lives. When we follow Christ faithfully, we can be confident that he will be our defense.

We are living in the last days unto the coming of the Lord. Jesus taught "the end." One day, everything we have become accustomed to will change - this life as we know it will reach an end. When Jesus comes he will usher in a new day. In today's message, we will consider the events leading up to his soon coming.

The last days are filled with many perils for Christians. God's people will faced heightened opposition in various ways: e.g. spiritually, socially, morally, and physically. Jesus taught about the circumstances of the last days unto his coming. We need to take heed.

As Christians, we are not all the same, but we are unique. Jesus knows us through and through. He knows all we are capable of doing, and he knows our limitations. Although we are not all the same, we are all individually responsible to use all we are given to honor and glorify the Lord. Let's be faithful because Jesus is watching.

This message is a continuation of "Christ, the Son of God." The doctrine and authority of Jesus Christ is based on his being the Son of God. His doctrine is unique because he comes from above, descending from the Father in heaven. Let's explore the doctrine of Jesus Christ.

Knowing Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, comes by divine revelation in the heart of every believer. Flesh and blood cannot reveal him, but the Father convinces by his Word and Spirit. This divine revelation is the basis of our salvation.

This sermon is a continuation of the last message, "The Love of God," lifting up one of the most important truths of the Scriptures. Of course, Jesus Christ is the greatest revelation of God's love toward mankind. God's love of us and our love of him impacts and shapes our relationships with others.