Aim: To be quickened and revived by Christ through His gospel love letter.
Doctrine: Easter and Christ's gospel love letter are wondrously related, because though we have not seen our risen Savior (with our physical eyes), we believe in Him on the written and preached testimony of others.
Exegesis: The beautiful phrases found in God's gospel love letter: it speaks of the sweet oneness of all the members of the universal church (vv. 23-27); it lovingly shepherds the whole church together—around principles of grace (vv. 28-29); it profoundly encourages the church in her love for Christ and each other.
Further application: Why all people everywhere are to be blessed by God's hope-reviving gospel love letter: because Jesus came here to earth to save sinners, and no one who trusts in Christ will ever be put to shame.
Key verses: vv. 30-31 ''So when they were sent off, they came to Antioch; and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the letter. When they had read it, they rejoiced over its encouragement.''
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Rev. Mark Henninger received his Masters of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, and he has been Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois for more than 30 years.