So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Romans 10:17
I. Introduction: a small dot on a big map; II. The Most High reigns over the nations; III. The warning: a dream, a prophet, a year of grace; IV. The mirror: three tests; V. The fall; what pride actually costs; VI. The repentance: from I built” to “he reigns”; VII. Salt: preserving what is right; VIII. Light: revealing the Father’s glory
I. The reality of tribulation for every believer; II. The source of our comfort: who God is; III. The sharing of our comfort; IV. The confirmation of our comfort; V. Exhortation
I. Anchor your mind in eternal truth; II. Hold fast to the historic faith; III. Establish your heart in good works
I. Questions of Invitation – “What seek ye?”; II. Questions that test Faith – “Whence shall we buy bread?”; III. Questions that Expose Motives and Intent” – “Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?”; IV. Questions of Identity – “Whom say ye that I am?”; V. Questions about Life’s Priorities – “What shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”; VI. Questions of Love and restoration – “Lovest thou me?”
I. The fear of God; II. The love of Christ; III. The commission of Christ
I. Our glorious ministry; II. Our valuable treasure; III. Our confident faith; IV. Our future hope
I. The responsibility to proclaim God’s works; II. The responsibility to teach the next generation; III. The responsibility to lead their children to personally know God; IV. The responsibility to train children to obey God; V. The warning: a failure to pass truth has consequences
I. Paul defends his apostolic ministry; II. Paul contrasts the old covenant with the new; III.Fading glory of the old covenant versus surpassing glory of the new; IV. Old covenant “concealment” versus new covenant “openness”
I. Be guided by a good conscience; II. Reflect the compassionate heart of Christ; III. Walk with unfailing victory in Christ
I. What God is to us; II. What God does for us; III. What God can do in and through us