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THE UNPARDONABLE SIN TEXT: Matthew 12:22-32 SUMMARY: The context of Jesus' teaching on the unpardonable sin gives both words of comfort and words of warning to anyone desiring forgiveness with God. I. WE SEE GOD'S GRACE EXTENDED, vv. 22-24. A. To the man. B. To the multitudes. C. To the Pharisees. II. WE SEE SATAN'S MOTIVES EXPLAINED, vv. 25-29. A. Satan Has a System. —In the first parable (vv. 25-26) = a kingdom. —In the second parable (v. 29) = a house. B. Satan is Very Powerful. III. SWE SEE A GLIMPSE OF GOD'S COUNSELS REGARDING SIN AND ITS FORGIVENESS, vv. 30-32. A. First Theory: The sin of attributing the work of God to the power of Satan. B Second Theory: The Sin of compounding or accumulating sin. APPLICATION & CONCLUSION. Comfort and warnings in light of what Jesus says about the unpardonable sin: Statement 1. The grace of God has been sufficient even for great sinners. Statement 2. God's grace can be despised, snd His patience may in time run out. The passing of time without repentance is a dangerous thing. Statement 3: Jesus' words about the unpardonable sin are given as a warning, and not as a fact.

Christ came to reverse the desecrating effects of the fall on both creation and humanity. The possessed man in the country of the Gerasenes was reduced to a subhuman state by the forces of darkness. This serves as a vivid illustration of Satan's agenda to efface the image of God in mankind. Jesus, arriving in enemy territory, confronts and overpowers a legion of demons, restoring order where chaos reigned. This miracle is presented as the second in a series of four, each demonstrating Christ's comprehensive authority over the consequences of sin, from the corruption of nature to the corruption of humanity itself. Christ came as the second Adam to accomplish what the first Adam failed to do, reconciling all things to God and ultimately defeating the prince of darkness.

The serpent asked the woman a question he already knew the answer to. Her answer is quite shocking, and it reveals exactly what he had been watching for. Where did the attack on the Word of God begin, and has it changed since? Was the fall a trick played on the man, or was it unbelief? And when the LORD God called the man to account, did he confess his sin? The text answers every one, verse by verse.

The sermon examines Jesus' prediction of His suffering and death in Matthew 16, highlighting the sharp contrast between Peter's earlier confession of faith and his subsequent attempt to rebuke this divine plan. It argues that true discipleship requires rejecting human-centric expectations of glory in favor of accepting the necessity of the cross for salvation. The preacher warns against modern trends that minimize the cost of following Christ, emphasizing that believers must deny themselves and take up their daily crosses to follow Him faithfully. Ultimately, the message encourages Christians to endure suffering with patience, trusting in God's sovereignty while growing in both grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.

Rebuilding the walls and dealing with discouragemet satan throws at us

(1) Israel Watch 8/9/26: A "deal" is in the works with Iran (Persia) which we believe will be temporary through the mid-terms. Meanwhile the Gaza deal appears to be rejected by P.M. Netanyahu with Hamas agreeing to disarm but having a perfect track record of LYING (Taqiyya). Massie (agnostic), Kent (Catholic), Carlson (Protestant), Marjorie Taylor Green and husband (neo-evangelicals) are forming a third party with the intent of destroying MAGA due to their support for Israel. The call is to ostracize and demonize those of us who are Christian Zionists. (2) Corporate Communism: on full display at the Coca-Cola personalization website where Satan, Allah, Mohammad and Pedophiles are welcome but Jesus is BANNED. (3) Laodicean Apologism: In this edition of "Apologists Gone Bad" we look at Wes Huff's numerous heresies and apostate views. (4) On the Lighter Side: Buc-ee's is suing a small mini mart in Beavercreek over their use of a Beaver and red font in their logo. Hundreds of businesses and other groups are adding Beavers to their logos and BBF gets in the act with a twist... https://bbfohio.com

Rev. Christian Brewer examines Revelation 20 to clarify the doctrine of the millennium, advocating for an amillennial perspective where the thousand-year period symbolizes the current church age between Christ's first and second comings. Rev. Brewer argues that Satan is currently bound, preventing him from deceiving the nations and ensuring the spread of the gospel, which provides believers with spiritual security. By interpreting the 'first resurrection' as the believer's transition to heavenly life upon physical death, this offers comfort against persecution and the fear of death. Despite the apparent power of evil, God's people possess the certainty of eternal life and ultimate victory through Christ's sovereign control over history. The central intent is to encourage faithfulness by focusing on the assured outcome of God's redemptive plan rather than speculative timelines.

The sermon explores the spiritual warfare believers face by examining Ephesians 6 and the metaphor of God's battle plan. It details the six pieces of spiritual armor, explaining how each piece protects against specific tactics used by Satan to deceive, accuse, and discourage Christians. The message emphasizes that this conflict is not physical but spiritual, requiring constant vigilance and reliance on truth, righteousness, faith, and Scripture. Additionally, it highlights the responsibility of parents to raise children as faithful warriors who carry the gospel forward. Ultimately, the preacher encourages believers to stand firm in confidence, knowing that victory has already been secured through Jesus Christ.

Closing Thought: The world may tempt us, pressure us, wound us, and even kill us, but it cannot conquer those who have been born of God. Jesus Christ has overcome the world, and everyone united to Him by faith shares in His victory. Therefore, believe in the Son of God, love His children, obey His commands, and remain faithful to the end. We overcome by the blood of the Lamb, by the word of our testimony, and by treasuring Christ above life itself. This is the victory that has overcome the world, our faith.