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Every person, whether they acknowledge it or not, is under a spiritual yoke of one form or another. We are all subjects of a master, either God, or Satan; either sin or righteousness. Here we consider three spiritual yokes that we may be under: I. THE YOKE OF SIN II. THE YOKE OF SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS III. THE YOKE OF SALVATION

Lucifer was blessed of God and loved by God. This beautiful, powerful and wise angel was incredibly privileged. However, he was not content. Despite all that he had, he wanted more. It cost him everything that he had. What a warning to all who read his story. "Godliness with contentment is great gain." Are you thankful and humbled by what God has given to you? Or, would you waste all of God's goodness to have that which is not going to satisfy? (Ezekiel 28)

Jonathan Edwards's Treatise on the Religious Affections - language updated to a more modern English. "In the Preface to A Treatise on the Religious Affections, Jonathan Edwards argues that determining the true nature of saving faith is the single most vital question facing humanity, yet it remains deeply obscured by widespread debate and counterfeit experiences. Reflecting on past spiritual awakenings—from biblical revivals to the Protestant Reformation and New England's Great Awakening—Edwards explains how Satan consistently undermines divine revivals not through open persecution, but by mixing false, unexamined emotionalism with true holiness. Unmasking these counterfeits is essential, as mistaking false zeal for genuine grace leads to spiritual self-deception, bitter division among Christians, and the eventual decay of genuine revivals. Edwards writes this treatise to provide clear, biblical criteria for distinguishing the saving operations of the Holy Spirit from non-saving spiritual counterfeits, urging believers to pursue lasting spiritual clarity.

Theme: Jesus Succeeds in Answering Satan's Temptations where Adam Failed. I. The Son of God Tempted by Physical Needs – vv. 1-4 A. The Son of God Lead by the Spirit to be Tempted by the Devil – v. 1 B. Jesus was Hungry after Fasting 40 days and nights – v. 2 C. The Devil Tempts Jesus to Supernaturally Fulfill His Physical Needs – v. 3 D. Jesus Responds that God's Word is More Necessary than Daily Food – v. 4 II. The Devil Tempts Jesus to Die Early – vv. 5-7 A. The Devil Set Jesus on the Pinnacle of the temple – v. 5 B. The Devil Quotes Scripture Concerning Trust in God's Protection – v. 6 C. Jesus Responds that Trusting is not Tempting God – v. 7 III. The Devil Tempts Jesus to Obtain His Deserved Glory by Avoiding the Cross – vv. 9-11 A. The Devil Shows Jesus the Glory of the Kingdoms of the World – v. 8 B. The Devil Promises Jesus the Honor He deserved by Avoiding the Cross – v. 9 C. Jesus Responds that We are to Worship and Serve the Lord Only – v. 10 D. Jesus Ministered to by Angels – v. 11

This sermon emphasizes the critical importance of studying the Bible with proper hermeneutical guidelines, specifically warning against adding to or subtracting from the text and advocating for the principle of using Scripture to interpret Scripture. The speaker illustrates these principles by correcting common misinterpretations of 1 Timothy 3:2 regarding pastoral qualifications and by analyzing the symbolic language in Revelation 12, where the woman represents Israel and the dragon represents Satan. The teaching connects the prophetic timeline of the Tribulation, the Rapture, and the eventual restoration of Israel, arguing that a faithful reading of passages like Isaiah 8 and Daniel 9 reveals that the 'flood' mentioned in Revelation is a military force rather than a natural disaster. The tone is instructional and corrective, urging believers to rely on the Holy Spirit for understanding and to avoid the pitfalls of forced interpretations or cultural biases that distort the clear meaning of God's Word.

1. THE SINISTER SATAN 2. THE STUBBORN SKEPTICS 3. THE STRONGER SAVIOUR 4. THE SUBMISSIVE STUDENTS

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Please consider how you can be faithful to the Lord Jesus Christ through your financial support to the continued work of His Church in this time. Contributions can be made by PayPal ( https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=CK4HH84AFWTY4 ) or by visiting our website ( faithbiblepres.org ) or by mailing your contribution to: Faith Bible Presbyterian Church 3001 Marian Dr. Trenton Mi 48183 "The Pastor ought to have two voices: one, for gathering the sheep; and another, for warding off and driving away wolves and thieves. The Scripture supplies him with the means of doing both." ~ John Calvin (July 10, 1509 - May 27, 1564). "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me." ~ NKJV John 10:27 "Satan's greatest success is in making people think they have plenty of time before they die to consider their eternal welfare" ~ John Owen (1616 - August 1683). "For the word of God and testimony of Jesus Christ." ~ NKJV Rev. 1:9 Fᴀɪᴛʜ Bɪʙʟᴇ Pʀᴇsʙʏᴛᴇʀɪᴀɴ Cʜᴜʀᴄʜ ~ Tʀᴜᴇ Worship & Aᴜᴛʜᴇɴᴛɪᴄ Fᴇʟʟᴏᴡsʜɪᴘ ~ Faith Bible Presbyterian Church is a Bible believing and Christ honoring church that is committed to teaching|preaching the Word of God with diligence and authority. We stand for the historic Christian faith, and we welcome you to our services of worship. Won't you join us? faithbiblepres.org