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In Psalm 57 we see the trap that had been prepared for David by King Saul. In verses 1-5 we learn to wait for God-s provision . In verses 6-11 we learn to delight in God-s provisionverses 6-11.

In Psalm 57 we see the trap that had been prepared for David by King Saul. In verses 1-5 we learn to wait for God-s provision . In verses 6-11 we learn to delight in God-s provisionverses 6-11.

When the Apostle Paul was teaching in Ephesus and people of Colossae joined him, he was teaching precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept, Line upon line, line upon line, Here a little, there a little. He was plowing the minds of God-s people.----That style shows up in Colossians 2-6-19 where he teaches us to delight only in Christ -16-18- and reminds us that church growth is nurtured by Christ -verse 19-.----Twice in these 13 verses the Apostle Paul uses the word therefore. The first is in verse 6 and the second one is in verse 16. The translators in the New King James Bible translate the second therefore as the word -So.- The Old King James, the NASB, the NIV, the ESV all use the word Therefore.----The Apostle Paul is plowing deeper. The Wycliffe New Testament Commentary makes it clear that Paul is pounding the table to drive home the conclusions from his argument. The translators of the Old King James, the NASB, the NIV, the ESV all use the word -Therefore.-----While plowing deeper for the application, the New King James translators are moving from cold logic to a relational appeal.

When the Apostle Paul was teaching in Ephesus and people of Colossae joined him, he was teaching precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept, Line upon line, line upon line, Here a little, there a little. He was plowing the minds of God-s people.----That style shows up in Colossians 2-6-19 where he teaches us to delight only in Christ -16-18- and reminds us that church growth is nurtured by Christ -verse 19-.----Twice in these 13 verses the Apostle Paul uses the word therefore. The first is in verse 6 and the second one is in verse 16. The translators in the New King James Bible translate the second therefore as the word -So.- The Old King James, the NASB, the NIV, the ESV all use the word Therefore.----The Apostle Paul is plowing deeper. The Wycliffe New Testament Commentary makes it clear that Paul is pounding the table to drive home the conclusions from his argument. The translators of the Old King James, the NASB, the NIV, the ESV all use the word -Therefore.-----While plowing deeper for the application, the New King James translators are moving from cold logic to a relational appeal.

In Colossians 2-13-15 we learn that in Christ Jesus our trespasses are all forgiven -13-, our contrary requirement are all wiped out -14-, our IOUs have been nailed to the cross -14-, and Jesus Christ has triumphed over His and our enemies -15-.----The theme for this morning-s sermon is the three benefits of our regeneration in Christ Jesus. Before we consider the three benefits of our regeneration, we need to understand the realm of regeneration. We are introduced to the realm of regeneration as the writer to the Hebrews deals with Esau and Isaac.----Both Esau and Jacob received circumcision as the commanded ordinance of the covenant. Colossians 2-13-15 makes it clear by good and necessary inference that Christian Baptism is related to Abraham-s Covenant Circumcision. The New Federal Vision and the New Perspective on the Apostle Paul by N.T. Wright, regarding the Covenant are erroneously attempting to create Baptismal Regeneration as a Reformed perspective. ----The Letter to the Hebrews makes it clear through the testimony of Jacob and Esau that there is no Circumsional Regeneration. Since Circumcision is only a sign of the Covenant, it can only be a Presumptive or an Assumptive Regeneration. Isaac assumed that both Esau and Jacob were regenerated until Esau demonstrated that his heart was cold to spiritual truth.----The letter to the Hebrews reminds us to -----be careful lest anyone fall short of the grace of God- lest any root of bitterness --springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled- lest there be any fornicator --or profane person like Esau, who for one morsel of food sold his birthright.

In Colossians 2-13-15 we learn that in Christ Jesus our trespasses are all forgiven -13-, our contrary requirement are all wiped out -14-, our IOUs have been nailed to the cross -14-, and Jesus Christ has triumphed over His and our enemies -15-.----The theme for this morning-s sermon is the three benefits of our regeneration in Christ Jesus. Before we consider the three benefits of our regeneration, we need to understand the realm of regeneration. We are introduced to the realm of regeneration as the writer to the Hebrews deals with Esau and Isaac.----Both Esau and Jacob received circumcision as the commanded ordinance of the covenant. Colossians 2-13-15 makes it clear by good and necessary inference that Christian Baptism is related to Abraham-s Covenant Circumcision. The New Federal Vision and the New Perspective on the Apostle Paul by N.T. Wright, regarding the Covenant are erroneously attempting to create Baptismal Regeneration as a Reformed perspective. ----The Letter to the Hebrews makes it clear through the testimony of Jacob and Esau that there is no Circumsional Regeneration. Since Circumcision is only a sign of the Covenant, it can only be a Presumptive or an Assumptive Regeneration. Isaac assumed that both Esau and Jacob were regenerated until Esau demonstrated that his heart was cold to spiritual truth.----The letter to the Hebrews reminds us to -----be careful lest anyone fall short of the grace of God- lest any root of bitterness --springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled- lest there be any fornicator --or profane person like Esau, who for one morsel of food sold his birthright.

In Colossians 2-8-13 Paul demonstrates the ministry of Holy Spirit in the circumcised heart. First we are circumcised in Christ 2-11. Second we are buried with Christ 2-12 -A-. Third we are raised with Christ 2-12 -B-. And fourth, we are alive with Christ -2-13-.----The theme for this morning-s sermon are the four manifestations of the essence of gospel of Jesus Christ which are contained in the circumcision of the heart.

In Colossians 2-8-13 Paul demonstrates the ministry of Holy Spirit in the circumcised heart. First we are circumcised in Christ 2-11. Second we are buried with Christ 2-12 -A-. Third we are raised with Christ 2-12 -B-. And fourth, we are alive with Christ -2-13-.----The theme for this morning-s sermon are the four manifestations of the essence of gospel of Jesus Christ which are contained in the circumcision of the heart.