Faith Community Church - Sunday Sermons

The Bible is inerrant. This has always been the conviction of believers throughout the ages until the 18th century Enlightenment when audacious attacks were mounted against Scripture. In this study of the doctrine of inerrancy, we examine the biblical basis for inerrancy, its history that culminated with the 1978 Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, its clarification given by that statement, and the dangers of holding to an errantist view of Scripture.

The call to repent and believe in Jesus Christ is heard by many but only some receive it. Those who receive the call, by faith, will also receive the sanctifying aspect of the call so that holiness becomes evident in their lives.

“When the Bible speaks, God speaks.” This is divine authority with which Scripture speaks is the logical and natural implication of the doctrine of inspiration. If the Bible is breathed out by God, then it stands to reason that it speaks with His authority. Scripture confirms this to be so. The word of God comes like a thunder and a roar and all who believe tremble at His word.

God revealed Himself through HIs word and it is in His word that God gave us the doctrine of Scripture. Bibliology is the lens by which we see God. If our lens is tinted, blurred, or otherwise skewed, all that we see is distorted and out of focus. But if our lens is clear and prestine, we can see crystal clear what God has revealed about Himself and our souls are richly blessed by believing, honoring, and obeying all that He has said. In this first study of Bibliology, we focus on the doctrine of inspiration. May the Spirit of God grant us both the mind and heart to receive His word for our good and for the glory of God.

This introductory sermon to a new series on systematic theology addresses four questions: What is theology? What are its benefits? What are its obstacles? And why is it necessary? May the Lord grant us deeper understanding of the whole counsel of God in these areas of doctrine, so that we may know more fully the God we trust, believe, and love—for all who trust in Him will never be disappointed.

Every Christian has the privilege to exhort others to conform to our Lord. This passage provides 4 elements of biblical exhortations, together they compose loving exhortations.

How can I change? This is a question that arises when we consider the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. The apostle Paul points us to the twofold answer of the cross and the Spirit. He speaks not to condemn but to call us back to the basics of the Christian faith. We must trust in Christ who bore the cross in the place of sinners and heed His call to put to death the flesh and inviting the powerful influence of the Spirit of truth to dictate our thoughts and our affections. May the Lord tame the wolf of our flesh as the lion of the Spirit is enthroned in our minds and hearts.

John completes his gospel with these three safeguards against false ideas regarding the only Savior who can rescue us from sin, death, and hell. In this final study from the gospel of John, we also look back at the entire book to answer the question: “Who is Jesus Christ?”

How would Simon ever become the rock of a disciple and martyr John’s audience knew him to be? John answers with the twenty-first chapter that by the grace of God Simon became who he was known for. The Lord gave him the certainty of His word, His discipleship, and His sovereignty. He persuaded Simon to follow Him.