• We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Ed Lawson, who went home to be with the Lord Thursday. Ed was a long time friend and supporter of the ministry here. • I am scheduled to preach Friday night and Saturday morning for SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH of Princeton, New Jersey, where Bro. Clay Curtis is pastor. Telephone: 609-818-1887 — Email: claymel@verizon.net. — Bro. Larry Criss will preach to you Tuesday night.
He takes the Mourner’s Part — Don Fortner (Tune: #52 — Majestic Sweetness CM) 1. Amazing, wondrous, sov’reign grace! Mercy and love behold! — The Lord our God will dwell, He says, With ev’ry contrite soul! 2. He rules all worlds and fills all space, Binds winds and measures storms; Yet, stoops and makes His dwelling place The broken hearts of worms! 3. His contrite ones He will revive, He takes the mourner’s part; And He will grace and mercy give To ev’ry broken heart. 4. So broken-hearted sinner, Come, — Oh, come to Christ today; And He will take you for His Own Who put your sins away!
If Sin is Missing the Mark... 1 Corinthians 1:17-24; 2:2
A very loose definition of sin that was commonly passed around in conservative religious circles years ago was this: — “Sin is missing the mark. It is like shooting an arrow at a target and missing.” Granted, that is a very loose and terribly inadequate definition of sin. Yet, as far as it goes, it is correct. The mark at which we should aim is perfect conformity to the revelation of God in Holy Scripture. To miss that mark is sin.
Using that standard, if sin is missing the mark, then most of what passes for Gospel preaching and writing in our day is sin, nothing but sin. It is the corrupting of God’s covenant by the very men who are responsible to declare it (Malachi 2:8)
Without question, all that is preached and written declaring salvation to be determined by the will, works, or worth of the sinner is sin. It certainly misses the mark of God’s Revelation that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. Salvation is by the purpose of God the Father, the purchase of God the Son and the power of God the Spirit. Any doctrine contrary to these plainly reveled facts is damning heresy and sin (Ephesians 1:3-14; 2:1-9; Galatians 1:6-8; 5:2, 4).
But Satan is a crafty foe. Even those who truly believe the Gospel of God’s free and sovereign grace in Christ may be caught in the devil’s snare. — If he cannot get a man to deny the Gospel, he will do everything in his power to get him sidetracked and wrapped up in lesser issues, by which he hopes to keep even faithful men from being useful to the souls of men.
How many sermons I have heard and read by men who know the Gospel that contained no Gospel! Sermons about issues, morality, politics, abortion, divorce, marriage, economics, all that men call “practical living,” sermons by which the preacher vainly hopes to inspire and motivate people to godliness, —— sermons without the Gospel are useless sermons, a waste of time and effort. In conception, in execution and in hearing, all such preaching is sin.
All the preaching and writing that is done in the name of God which fails to instruct people in the Gospel of Christ and fails to direct the heart of sinners to Christ in faith, worship, adoration, love, commitment and praise is sin. It misses the mark of God’s revealed will (1 Corinthians 1:17-24; 2:2). It is not the business of God’s servants to get citizens to vote conservatively, or to dictate dress codes for grown men and women, as if they were children in day school, or to persuade people of this or that ecclesiastical, or eschatological speculation. It is the business of Gospel preachers to preach the Gospel of Christ. As Moses lifted up the serpent on the pole, so we are to lift up Christ before men and say, “Look to Christ and live!” Anything less or more than this is missing the mark — sin.
“The Scripture was Fulfilled” Mark 15:28
Here are 38 Old Testament prophecies fulfilled by Christ, which could never be fulfilled by anyone else.
1. The Woman’s Seed — (Genesis 3:15; Revelation 12:5; Luke 2:7). 2. Abraham’s Seed — (Genesis 18:18; 12:3; Matthew 1:1). 3. Isaac’s Seed — (Genesis 17:19; Matthew 1:2; Luke 3:34). 4. Jacob’s Seed — (Numbers 24:17; Genesis 28:14; Luke 3:34). 5. From the Tribe of Judah — (Genesis 49:10; Luke 3:33). 6. Heir to David’s Throne — (Isaiah 11:1-5; Matt.1:1, 6). 7. Born in Bethlehem — (Micah 5:2; Luke 2:4-7). 8. Time of His Birth — (Genesis 49:10; Daniel 9:25; Luke 2:1-7). 9. Born of a Virgin — (Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1:26-35). 10. Massacre of Children — (Jeremiah 31:15; Matthew 2:16-18). 11. Flight to Egypt — (Hosea 11:1; Matthew 2:14-15). 12. Galilean Ministry — (Isaiah 9:1-2; Matthew 4”12-16)/ 13. A Prophet like Moses — (Deuteronomy 18:15; Acts 3:19-26). 14. A Priest like Melchizedek — (Psalm 110:4; Hebrews 6:20). 15. His Triumphal Entry — (Zechariah 9:9; John 12:12-14). 16. Rejection by Men — (Psalm 2:2; Isaiah 53:3; John 1:11). 17. Personal Character — (Isaiah 11:2-4; Luke 2:52; 4:18). 18. Betrayal by a Friend — (Psalm 41:9; Mark 14:10). 19. Sold for Thirty Pieces of Silver — (Zechariah 11:12-13; Matthew 26:15). 20. Money Returned and Potter’s Field Bought — (Zechariah 11:13; Matthew 27:6-7). 21. Judas’ Office Taken by Another — (Psalm 109:7-8; Acts 1:16-20). 22. False Witnesses — (Psalm 27:12; Matthew 26:60-61). 23. Silence when Accused — (Isaiah 53:7; Matthew 26:62-63). 24. Smitten and Spat Upon — (Isaiah 50:6; Mark 14:65). 25. Hated without a Cause — (Psalm 69:4 John 15:23-25). 26. Vicarious Sufferings — (Isaiah 53:4-6, 12; 1 Corinthians 15:3). 27. Crucified with Sinners — (Isaiah 53:12; Luke 23:33). 28. Pierced Hands and Feet — (Psalm 22:16; John 20:27). 29. Mocked of Men — (Psalm 22:6-8; Matthew 27:39-44). 30. Gall and Vinegar to Drink — (Psalm 69:21; John 19:29). 31. Heard His Own Prophetic Words Repeated in Mockery — (Psalm 22:8; Matthew 27:43). 32. Intercession for Enemies — (Psalm 109:4; Luke 23:34). 33. Pierced Side — (Zechariah 12:10; John 19:34). 34. Lots Cast for His Coat — (Psalm 22:18; Mark 15:24). 35. Not a Bone Broken — (Psalm 34:20; Exodus 12:46; John 19:33). 36. Buried with the Rich — (Isaiah 53:9; Matthew 27:57-60). 37. His Resurrection — (Psalm 16:10; Isaiah 26:19; Hosea 6:2; Matthew 28:9). 38. His Ascension — (Psalm 68:18; Luke 24:50-51).
GRACE BULLETIN
July 19, 2009
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH of DANVILLE 2734 Old Stanford Road-Danville, Kentucky 40422-9438 Telephone (859) 236-8235 - E-Mail don@donfortner.com
Donald S. Fortner, Pastor
Schedule of Regular Services
Sunday 10:00 A.M. Bible Classes 10:30 A.M. Morning Worship Service 6:30 P.M. Evening Worship Service
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