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And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

Read: Hebrews 5:1–10; Hebrews 9:11–14; Philippians 2:4-11 Text: Lord's Day 15 The work of the Spirit in the life and death of Christ who, as true man: 1. learned obedience through what He suffered (Heb 5:8) 2. rendered obedience through the Holy Spirit (Heb 9:14)

This sermon explores the nature of gospel ministry through the lens of 1 Timothy 4:9-13, emphasizing that faithful service involves enduring reproach while trusting in the living God as the ultimate reward. The message highlights the non-negotiable requirement for ministers to command and teach with that delegated authority from Christ, rejecting the modern tendency toward individualism and compromise. It addresses the reality of opposition and the necessity for ministers to be consistent examples of holiness in word, spirit, and purity to avoid hardening the hearts of listeners. Finally, the sermon calls for personal refreshment through diligent reading, exhortation, and sound doctrine, urging believers to maintain a deep connection with Scripture to effectively serve and encourage others.

The sermon explores the imperative to maintain good works as a response to salvation rather than a means to achieve it. It emphasizes the necessity of remembering one's past in sin to cultivate humility, recognizing the pardon of God's mercy to rest in grace, and acknowledging one's new position in Christ through the renewing work of the Holy Spirit. The message highlights that believers are justified by grace and called to live Christ-like lives characterized by meekness and submission to authority. By affirming the faithfulness of God and persevering in good works, Christians find strength and purpose in a sinful world. The central theme rests on the assurance that salvation is entirely of grace, enabling believers to be fruitful and profitable to others.

With John 1:1–18; 14:15–26 and with Articles 10-11 of the Belgic Confession, we focus on the Second and Third Persons of the Trinity. Pastor Martijn Heijboer preaches the true and eternal Godhead of Christ, the true and eternal Godhead of the Spirit, and the true and eternal comfort of Both.

I. What Is the Fruit of Faithfulness? A. Knowing B. Receiving/Assenting C. Resting/Trusting II. How Is It Manifested? A. Obedience B. Dependence C. Allegiance D. Awareness/Self-Consciousness

SUMMARY: where we're at in Romans & where we're going in this passage RELEVANCE: why does this matter to me? THEME: Your groan doesn't mean your story has gone wrong. It means your story is half-told: the Spirit began it, hope holds you in the middle, and your body is the last chapter. v. 23a THE PLOT: YOU HAVE THE FIRSTFRUITS You don't groan because the Spirit is missing. You groan because he's here. vv. 24–25 THE TENSION: YOU WAIT IN HOPE Hope isn't a wish. It's waiting for what God already promised. v. 23b THE RESOLUTION: YOU'LL BE REVEALED AS SONS God isn't saving you out of your body. He's saving your body.

The Spirit as "Sign, Source & Seal. 1. The Holy Spirit as the sign of our past Salvation: "Justification", (v9) 2. The Holy Spirit as the Source of our present Salvation: "Sanctification", (v10) 3. The Holy spirit as the Seal of our Future Salvation: "Glorification", (v11)

This sermon examines the inevitability of worldly hatred toward believers, rooted in the fact that Christians are chosen out of the world to belong to Jesus. It contrasts the secular worldview, described through Hegelian philosophy as driven by alienation and conflict, with the Gospel's offer of true recognition and peace through humility and faith. The message emphasizes that while persecution is a realistic expectation for those who follow Christ, believers are not left to endure it in their own strength. Instead, the Holy Spirit provides the necessary equipment, strength, and comfort in the moment of need, ensuring that those who suffer for Christ's sake are sustained by His presence. The sermon concludes with a call to trust completely in Jesus' care and to respond to the world's hostility with compassion and love, rather than retaliation.