“ Great Sermon! ” Much glorious and blessed truth in this sermon. I didn't hear anything that was disputable. But I have to point to Psalms 19 that says, "The heavens declare the glory of God..." No amount of "proof" can change men's hearts. Only the Spirit through the Truth can change men's hearts. And we certainly should not need proof to believe God's Word. But having said that, the heavens declare the glory of God and I would not discourage anyone from the study of God's creation for the purpose of glorifying Him. I know from my own personal experience and the experience of so many others that have found much to glory in when studying God's work and it fills their heart with praise and adoration as it does mine. Not that it has to be an interest for the believer. It certainly does not. But I would not discourage anyone from such glorious joy in God's creation. We celebrate our Almighty Saviour who is also our Creator.
“ Great Sermon! ” Great study by brother Aaron. Jonah was a prophet from Israel in 8th century BC; this account can be likened to Ezekiel 37:1-14 (6th century BC concerning the valley of dry bones which is the entire house of the true Israel, which included the inhabitants Jonah had preached God's message. And Isaiah 65:1 (8th century BC) wrote “I am sought of them that asked not for me; I am found of them that sought me not”. Darvin Pruitt brought a message concerning Jonah's pride of grace, race, place and faith, which applies as well. Jonah believed in a very narrow view of election-that is, only those who trace their lineage to Abraham. (they never take it back to Adam). The illustration of the gourd, and how God deals with a sinner He pursues showed that salvation (all of it) is a work of God alone.
“ Great Question ” Anthony,
Jacob and Esau were twins. Both came out of the womb of Rebekah and were sons of Isaac. Esau was firstborn but rejected by God so His blessings and promises passed to Jacob. Together they serve as the basis for many figures (see Hosea 12:10) throughout the bible such as wheat and tares, sheep and goats, children of the promise and children of the flesh, elect and reprobate.
“ Great Sermon! ” At minutes 5:30-6:15 we are correctly told that "God will give men exactly what he wants", which is true for all the sons of Adams however, God did nothing for Esau and everything for Jacob. These men were twins who exited the womb of Rebekah before they did good or evil; God purposed to do nothing for Esau and everything for Jacob. How come? All dead men have the same heart & desires. What made the difference with these twins, and how are we to square that with " God will give a man exactly what he wants" since none seeketh after God; no, none doeth good? So, what and who made the difference?
“ Great Sermon! ” Enjoyed this blessed message dearly. Wish I could have been there in person. I'm sure most do but I hope all in the congregation understand how blessed they are to be there with other believers hearing a message from the Word of God.
“ Great Sermon! ” Excellent message on what the new birth truly is!
We give thanks for this powerful and truthful message of the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ!
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