Theology

What will the redeemed see and do before the throne of God?

In this sermon on Revelation 7:9-17, Dr. Toby Holt connects Palm Sunday and Passover with John's vision of an innumerable multitude from every nation standing before God and the Lamb. He explains why salvation belongs to God, how Christ's blood makes sinners white, and why heaven's greatest joy is God's presence with His people.

Questions this sermon answers:

1. How does Revelation 7 fulfill the imagery of Palm Sunday?

2. Who are the people in the great multitude wearing white robes?

3. What does it mean to be saved from God by God?

Revelation 7 assures believers that Jesus wins, His redeemed will dwell before the throne, and God will wipe away every tear.

Dr. Toby Holt is President of New Geneva Theological Seminary, and his sermons have been downloaded more than 1.9 million times on SermonAudio. Find more verse-by-verse Bible teaching at newgeneva.org; support this ministry at newgeneva.org/give.

The Gospel is not toothless.

The Gospel is not weak or defenseless.

As Spurgeon said - it is like a 'lion.'

What do you do with a lion?

You set it loose.

In today's text, we'll see an example of this from Acts 17.

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) What opposition did Paul and the apostles face?

B) What was the true (spiritual) source of that opposition?

C) What effect does the good news have upon a fallen world?

Speaker: Dr. Toby Holt

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Goliath was a monster.

This man was a giant, a beast, and the Devil's own proxy.

But God had His own champion.

He sent a shepherd from Bethlehem to crush the monster's head.

Does that remind you of anybody else?

In today's study of 1 Samuel 17, we'll see the Gospel in OT clothing.

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) In what ways was Goliath a proxy for the serpent?

B) What other types or shadows are in this chapter?

C) How do Gen. 3, Rev. 13, and 1 Samuel 17 connect?

Speaker: Dr. Toby Holt

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If you belong to Christ, why is life still so hard?

In this study of Romans 8, Dr. Toby Holt opens the tension in which every believer lives: the kingdom of God has already come in Christ, yet it is not yet consummated. Our salvation is real and secure, but its full glory is still future. In the meantime, all creation "groans" under the curse, and Christians groan along with it, eagerly awaiting the redemption of the body.

Dr. Holt draws out the comfort of this "already, but not yet." Our present sufferings are genuine, yet they are "not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us." Between Christ's first and second comings we live by hope, sustained by the Holy Spirit, who is the firstfruits of the glory to come and who Himself intercedes for us. The "not yet" does not cancel the "already" — it guarantees it.

Questions this study answers:

1. What does it mean to live in the "already and not yet"? Christ's death and resurrection have already inaugurated the kingdom, but it will not be fully realized until He returns. Believers live in the overlap of the two ages.

2. Why does all of creation groan? Because it was subjected to futility through the fall, and it now awaits liberation from corruption when the children of God are revealed and glorified.

3. How do we find strength to endure to the end? By the Holy Spirit, who indwells us, intercedes for us, and stands as God's pledge that the glory yet to come is certain.

"For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now. Not only that, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body." — Romans 8:22-23 (NKJV)

Speaker: Dr. Toby Holt is the President of New Geneva Theological Seminary, a Reformed seminary in Colorado Springs. He is known for clear, down-to-earth Bible teaching, and his sermons have been downloaded more than 1.9 million times on SermonAudio. Listen and go deeper: This study is part of New Geneva Theological Seminary's teaching on systematic theology and the great doctrines of the Christian faith. Find more verse-by-verse teaching across the Bible at newgeneva.org. To support this teaching ministry, visit newgeneva.org/give.

Why is worship hard for so many people? For many, worship feels unnatural — and in 2 Chronicles 7, we glimpse why true worship matters so much. In this sermon, Dr. Toby Holt shows that genuine worship grows from knowing the character of God.

Questions this sermon answers:

1. Why is worship difficult? Because we are used to glorifying ourselves. Worship redirects our hearts to glorify Someone infinitely greater.

2. What happened when the temple was dedicated? God's glory filled the house, and the people bowed in worship, praising His goodness and enduring mercy.

3. How do we grow in worship? By studying God Himself. The more we understand His character, the more natural and joyful worship becomes.

"...they bowed their faces to the ground on the pavement, and worshiped and praised the LORD, saying: 'For He is good, for His mercy endures forever.'" — 2 Chronicles 7:3 (NKJV)

Dr. Toby Holt is President of New Geneva Theological Seminary, and his sermons have been downloaded more than 1.9 million times on SermonAudio. Find more verse-by-verse Bible teaching at newgeneva.org; support this ministry at newgeneva.org/give.

The Bible is full of promises.

Some were made by God, and some were made by men.

Man's promises are notoriously flimsy (and often broken).

Conversely, the promises of God are iron clad.

In today's study, we'll consider one of those promises up close.

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) What does the term 'covenant' mean?

B) What promise did God make to Israel after the Exodus?

C) What promises has He made to you and I as believers?

Speaker: Dr. Toby Holt

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God looks after His children.

There are so many examples of this.

Manna from heaven. Water from rock.

In today's text, God will use ravens to bring Elijah food.

Then, He will then use Elijah to bring a widow hope.

The God who provided for them will look after you.

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) What is the context of 1 Kings 17?

B) Why was Elijah hiding from Ahab and Jezebel?

C) What can we learn from the Widow of Zarephath?

Speaker: Dr. Toby Holt

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God doesn't need us to do anything.

However, He invites us to do a great deal!

Specifically He gives us jobs of great importance.

How then should we respond?

That will be the focus of today's study in Matthew 10.

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) What is the harvest field, and who are the laborers?

B) Why did Christ tell His apostles not to rely on their provisions?

C) What jobs and responsibilities do you and I have this year?

Speaker: Dr. Toby B. Holt

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Elisha was bald. Very bald.

In 2 Kings 2, the youth noticed - and mocked him for it.

How did Elisha respond?

Well, not in a way that you might expect.

He cursed the youth - and two bears came out to maul them.

So, what's the deal with that? For some, it seems like an overreaction.

Other Questions That We'll Answer:

A) What was so sinful about the youth's actions?

B) Why was Elisha justified in his response?

C) What do these events tell us about God?

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby Holt

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In Psalm 8, David marveled at the stars.

And as he did so, he considered God's power.

'What is man,' David asked, that God should care for him?

In other words, why would a God so big care for people so small?

And yet, He does.

In today's text, we'll consider the towering yet tender nature of our God.

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) What is so striking about Psalm 8?

B) Why does David focus on the 'name' of God?

C) What proof do you have that God loves you?

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby Holt

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