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When one is asked the question who is Jesus? You get many different responses, but the true answer is that which Peter said, "You are the Son of the living God."

The Protestant Reformation called the church back to the authority of Scripture and justification by faith alone in Christ alone. Dave Jenkins explains why reform was needed, how the gospel had become obscured, and why these truths still matter today. Every generation must test its beliefs and practices by God's Word and remain faithful to the gospel of Jesus Christ. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

In examining Christ's Emotions and Ours, Pastor Holland explores the theological connection between human emotions and the values they reveal, arguing that feelings are natural expressions of what the heart loves most. By examining Jesus's responses in John 8 and John 2, he demonstrates that Christ's balanced emotional life flowed from a supreme commitment to God's honor and the good of others, rather than from pre-programmed behavior.

This sermon explores the third use of the law in the Christian life, defined as the rule of gratitude. It contrasts the natural state of unthankfulness described in Romans 1 with the renewed life of thankfulness commanded in Colossians 3. The central argument is that salvation is not merely about being saved from sin but about being saved for service, where believers present their bodies as living sacrifices in response to God's mercies. Drawing from the Heidelberg Catechism, the message emphasizes that good works are the necessary fruit of faith, serving to assure believers of their salvation and to witness to neighbors. The sermon concludes with a sobering warning that a life devoid of gratitude and obedience indicates a lack of true faith.

1. The mediator's plea for mercy 2. The Lord's response of mercy

This sermon explores the tension between human expectations of God's kingdom and the reality of Christ's ministry, using John the Baptist's doubt from prison as a central case study. The message argues that Christ's kingdom often appears defeated or different from worldly standards of success and victory, leading believers to question their faith when circumstances do not align with their assumptions. It distinguishes between unintentional expectations based on cultural or religious norms and intentional doubts driven by fear and personal suffering. The preacher emphasizes that Jesus' response to John was not rebuke but a reminder that the kingdom is evidenced by miracles and a life of radical obedience, distinct from the world's values. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a shift in perspective, urging believers to trust God's sovereign plan even when it involves hardship, contrasting the temporary satisfaction of the world with the eternal joy of the Kingdom of Heaven.

The actions of God in history demand a response from mankind...and more immediately urgent to you, the actions of God in your life demand a response from you. Join Pastor Luke and Island Bible Church this Sunday as we resume our expository sermon series through the epistle to the Hebrews.