The Solid Rock in the Storms of Life Anchored in Christ
The Gospel is the Foundation for Life
Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
Powerless Gospel = Powerless Foundation = Powerless Living Powerless Gospel = Powerless Foundation = Powerless Living
We must live and teach a Gospel with power if we are to be…
ANCHORED IN CHRIST ANCHORED IN CHRIST
A POWERFUL PROVISION
God has provided an anchor for your soul.
Hebrews 6: This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and one which enters within the veil, 20 where Jesus has entered as a forerunner for us, having become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek. Hebrews 6: This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and one which enters within the veil, 20 where Jesus has entered as a forerunner for us, having become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.
The Gospel What God has revealed in and through Jesus Christ The Gospel What God has revealed in and through Jesus Christ
What has God revealed in Jesus that we must live and teach?
A POTENT GOSPEL
Jesus Christ is God’s son Hebrews 1:1-3 God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world. Who Jesus is
“There is not one square inch in the whole domain of human existence as to which Christ who is sovereign over all does not cry out, ‘Mine!’ And if Jesus, looking at all of life, cries out, ‘Mine!’, the church’s task is to cry out, ‘His!’” Abraham Kuyper “There is not one square inch in the whole domain of human existence as to which Christ who is sovereign over all does not cry out, ‘Mine!’ And if Jesus, looking at all of life, cries out, ‘Mine!’, the church’s task is to cry out, ‘His!’” Abraham Kuyper
Jesus Christ is God’s son and our high priest. Hebrews 8:1 Now the main point in what has been said is this: we have such a high priest, who has taken His seat at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens, What Jesus is
Jesus Christ is God’s son After making purification for sins, and our high priest. Hebrews 1:3 And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high;… What Jesus did
Jesus Christ is God’s son After making purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Father and our high priest. Hebrews 1:1-3 And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high;… Where Jesus is now
Jesus Christ is God’s son After making purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Father Where He intercedes for us and our high priest. …Hence, also, He is able to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them. Hebrews 7:23-25 What Jesus is doing now
Jesus Christ is God’s son After making purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Father Where He intercedes for us and runs all things by the word of His power. and our high priest. Hebrews 1:3 And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high;… What Jesus is doing now
Jesus Christ is God’s son After making purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Father Where He intercedes for us and runs all things by the word of His power. He preserves us thru suffering, trials, and temptations and our high priest. What Jesus has purposed
…Hence, also, He is able to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them. Hebrews 7:23-25 Jesus saves us daily
Heb. 10:39 But we are not of those who shrink back to destruction, but of those who have faith to the preserving of the soul. Heb. 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Heb. 11:2 For by it the men of old gained approval. Faith in our Confession Preserves us
Jesus Christ is God’s son After making purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Father Where He intercedes for us and runs all things by the word of His power. He preserves us thru suffering, trials, and temptations by giving us grace and mercy and our high priest. What Jesus promises
Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace to help in time of need. He promises mercy and grace
Jesus Christ is God’s son After making purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Father Where He intercedes for us and runs all things by the word of His power. He preserves us thru suffering, trials, and temptations by giving us grace and mercy and our high priest. If we draw near to Him and hold fast our confession. What believers must practice
TO EXPERIENCE HIS PEACE AND POWER WE MUST… Draw Near & Hold Fast
Hebrews 4:14-16 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Draw Near! Hold Fast!
Jesus Christ is God’s son After making purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Father Where He intercedes for us and runs all things by the word of His power. He preserves us thru suffering, trials, and temptations by giving us grace and mercy and our high priest. If we draw near to Him and hold fast our confession.
A PREVAILING PROBLEM
Don’t Drift Don’t Drift
Hebrews 2:1-3 For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For if the word spoken through angels proved unalterable, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense, how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? WARNING!
Hebrews 3:12-14 Take care, brethren, lest there should be in any one of you an evil, unbelieving heart, in falling away from the living God. But encourage one another day after day, as long as WATCH OUT FOR UNBELIEF!
Hebrews 3:12-14 it is still called "Today," lest any one of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. For we have become partakers of Christ, if we hold fast the beginning of our assurance firm until the end; WATCH OUT FOR UNBELIEF!
GOD SWORE… FOR UNBELIEF No Rest!
A PRECIOUS PROMISE
Grace and Mercy
A PREDETERMINED PURPOSE
To teach His creatures that they can’t have grace and mercy without a relationship with Jesus Christ. GOD’S PURPOSE
Hebrews 4:12-13 For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of Him with whom we have to do…. When Jesus speaks an event or relationship into being, it is to teach us the truth about ourselves.
And His voice shook the earth then, but now He has promised, saying, “ YET ONCE MORE I WILL SHAKE NOT ONLY THE EARTH, BUT ALSO THE HEAVEN. ” This expression, “ Yet once more, ” denotes the removing of those things which can be shaken, as of created things, so that those things which cannot be shaken may remain. Hebrews 12:26-27 Jesus is shaking what we depend on instead of Him
To test and produce the same kind of faith as that of Jesus Christ in His people– an unshakable faith. GOD’S PURPOSE
A PREVAILING PRACTICE
Draw Near! Hold Fast! Draw Near! Hold Fast!
Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance, and the sin which so easily entangles us [unbelief]. Hebrews 12:1-2 Find a place to repent of unbelief!
Hebrews 12:15-17 Find a place to repent of unbelief! See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springing up causes trouble, and by it many be defiled; that there be no immoral or godless person like Esau, who sold his own birthright for a single meal. For you know that even afterwards, when he desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no place for repentance, though he sought for it with tears.
Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance, and the sin which so easily entangles us [unbelief], and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:1-2 Fix your eyes on Jesus!
Hebrews 12:28-29 Give thanks to God Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe; for our God is a consuming fire.
Draw Near! Hold Fast! Draw Near! Hold Fast!
Jesus Christ is God’s son After making purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Father Where He intercedes for us and runs all things by the word of His power. He preserves us thru suffering, trials, and temptations by giving us grace and mercy and our high priest. If we draw near to Him and hold fast our confession.
Hebrews 2:3 …how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? Draw Near! Hold Fast! Have you neglected the gospel? Draw Near! Hold Fast! Have you neglected the gospel?
Your child refuses to obey. Let’s Practice Your spouse hurts or offends you. The car has a flat on the freeway. Your teenager has no heart for God.
Your parents won’t let you go see a movie. Let’s Practice Your little brother threw up on your bed. Your friends didn’t invite you to a party.
Powerless Gospel God loves you so much that He sent His son to die for your sins and demonstrate His love. If you choose to invite Jesus into your heart, you won’t perish but have eternal life. Powerless Gospel God loves you so much that He sent His son to die for your sins and demonstrate His love. If you choose to invite Jesus into your heart, you won’t perish but have eternal life.
God did send His son. God does love His people. What’s Right With This Gospel? Jesus did die for sins.
Suggests God is reacting to man. Gives a wrong idea of faith There’s not a biblical basis for forgiveness The basis for confidence and security is compromised It isn’t applicable to every event in life Puts man in control Gives wrong ideas about God, man, sin, the power and work of the Holy Spirit What’s Wrong With This Gospel?