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The first three sermons showed that Jesus is God through the writings of John. The fourth examined Paul’s witness to Christ’sdivinity. The fifth drew from the book of Hebrews. The sixth sermon was from the letters of Peter. The seventh sermon highlighted the divinity of Christ as seen in the writings of Isaiah, the prophet. The eighth sermon proved that Christ is God based on the prophecies of Mic...

The first three sermons showed that Jesus is God through the writings of John. The fourth examined Paul’s witness to Christ’s divinity. The fifth drew from the book of Hebrews. The sixth sermon was from the letters of Peter. The seventh sermon highlighted the divinity of Christ as seen in the writings of Isaiah, the prophet. The eighth sermon proved that Christ is God based on the prophecies of Mi...

The first three sermons showed that Jesus is God through the writings of John. The fourth examined Paul’s witness to Christ’s divinity. The fifth drew from the book of Hebrews. The sixth sermon was from the letters of Peter. The seventh sermon highlighted the divinity of Christ as seen in the writings of Isaiah, the prophet. This eighth sermon will proclaim that Christ is God based on the propheci...

The first three sermons showed that Jesus is God through the writings of John. The fourth examined Paul’s witness to Christ’s divinity. The fifth drew from the book of Hebrews. The sixth sermon was from the letters of Peter. This seventh sermon highlights the divinity of Christ as seen in the writings of Isaiah, the prophet. The spotlight will be on the Messiah to come and the attributes of YHWH....

The first three sermons showed that Jesus is God through the writings of John. The fourth examined Paul’s witness to Christ’s divinity. The fifth drew from the book of Hebrews. This sixth sermon turns to Peter. Like Paul, Peter calls Christ God and Savior. He affirms Christ’s divinity by applying Old Testament texts about YHWH directly to Jesus.

The first three sermons in this series established that Jesus Christ is God based on the writings of John. Cited passages came from John’s Gospel, the epistles, and Revelation. The fourth sermon focused on the writings of Paul. This fifth sermon will explain the divinity of Christ in the epistle to the Hebrews. The author of Hebrews reveals that Christ is the exact representation of God the Father...

The first three sermons in this series established that Jesus Christ is God based on the writings of John. Cited passages came from John’s Gospel, the epistles, and Revelation. The fourth sermon will focus on the writings of Paul. The theme is the same: the divinity of Christ. Like John, Paul believed in the divinity of Christ and that He is the creator and sustainer of all things. Paul stated tha...

The first two sermons in this series established that Jesus Christ is God. This third sermon continues that same theme. The first sermon focused on the prologue of John’s Gospel. The second sermon examined three key dialogues within John’s Gospel. This third sermon will explore one additional dialogue from John’s Gospel, a passage from one of his letters, and passages from the book of Revelation t...

The last sermon highlighted Jesus' deity as revealed in the prologue of John’s Gospel Account. That truth is not limited to the opening chapter but runs throughout John's writing. Time and again, the Gospel records dialogues where Jesus speaks plainly about His divine identity. The Jews clearly understood what He was claiming — that He was making Himself equal with God. Their reaction was consiste...

One of the major themes in the Book of John is the deity of God’s only Son. By deity, we mean divinity. From the beginning up to the end, in the book’s prologue and embedded in dialogues, John wrote about Christ’s divine nature, even though in physical (human) stature.1 The author claimed to be an eyewitness who personally knew other witnesses. This showed credibility in all that he confessed. He...

Paul reminded the Corinthians of the gospel he preached—the message that saves if they hold fast to it. It is of first importance: Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day according to the Scriptures. The Law, Psalms, and Prophets all pointed to this. But more than prophecy, there were eyewitnesses—Cephas, the Twelve, over five hundred at once, James, all the apostles,...

Church discipline is often misunderstood, but it is a biblical command rooted in love and holiness. The Apostle Paul teaches the church how to respond when someone refuses to obey apostolic instruction. In today’s context, apostolic instruction is the NT. Is the OT included? Yes, since the Law, the Prophets, and the Psalms proclaimed Christ either in shadow or prophecy.  Yet, one must study the OT...

The author, John, the son of Zebedee, records Peter's profound restoration after his denial of Christ. Three times, the Lord asked Peter about his love and three times, He commissioned him, which mirrors Peter’s three denials. The Lord gently but firmly reinstates him, calling him to pastoral responsibility. Moreover, Christ also revealed Peter’s future, which would lead to martyrdom for the glory...

The Lord Jesus set it up. The fire burned by coals perhaps reminded Peter of his denial, which was also near coals that burned. Peter denied Jesus three times that night. Then three times, the Lord would ask if Peter loved Him. Three times as well, the Lord would commission Peter. Everything was set up for this conversation. But before the dreaded but needed talk, the Lord set up an atmosphere of...

On the evening of the resurrection, the disciples hid behind locked doors. They were afraid. Suddenly, Jesus appeared among them. He spoke peace and showed them His wounds. Joy replaced their fear. He commissioned them and breathed on them, symbolizing the coming Holy Spirit. Thomas was not there. When told, he refused to believe. He demanded to see and touch Jesus’s wounds. Eight days later, Jesu...

On the evening of Jesus’ resurrection, the disciples gathered behind locked doors in fear of the Jewish leaders. Suddenly, Jesus appeared among them, declaring, “Peace be with you.” He showed them His hands and side as proof of His resurrection, bringing them great joy. Jesus then commissioned them, saying, “As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you,” and breathed on them, symbolizing th...

Mary Magdalene stood weeping outside the empty tomb, distressed over Jesus’ missing body. When two angels asked why she was crying, she expressed her grief. Turning around, she saw Jesus but did not recognize Him at first. Thinking He was the gardener, she asked where He had placed the body. Jesus then called her by name, and she immediately knew it was Him. Overwhelmed with joy, she clung to Him,...

After seeing the empty tomb, Peter and the unnamed disciple went home, perhaps with mixed emotions. The writer testified that the unnamed disciple believed. However, that is not the end of the narrative. Mary Magdalene would remain in the tomb, grieving and confused. She showed pure devotion to serving her Lord, even in His death. However, she did not know God's plan to raise His Son from the dead...

After seeing the empty tomb, Peter and the unnamed disciple went home, perhaps with mixed emotions. The writer testified that the unnamed disciple believed. However, that is not the end of the narrative. Mary Magdalene would remain in the tomb, grieving and confused. She showed pure devotion to serving her Lord, even in His death. However, she did not know God's plan to raise His Son from the dead...

They buried the King; they saw Him die. He was placed in a rich man’s tomb, which Joseph of Arimathea owned. Nicodemus, a rabbi, brought extravagant gifts of aloes and myrrh. That was Friday, and there was no movement during the Sabbath, but Sunday would arrive. It would be the most uncommon Sunday because the disciples would witness the empty tomb. The writer recorded Mary, Peter, and the unnamed...

Jesus died. To ensure His death, the soldiers pierced His side, and blood and water flowed out (John 19:34). This fulfilled Scripture, proving that not one of His bones would be broken (John 19:36; Psalm 34:20). The crowds had witnessed His final moments, but now the scene grew quiet. Most of His followers were absent, fearing for their own lives. Yet, in this moment of seeming defeat, two unexpec...

John records the aftermath of Jesus’ crucifixion, emphasizing the fulfillment of Scripture and the certainty of His death. This passage follows the climactic moment in which Jesus declared, "It is finished," bowed His head, and gave up His spirit (John 19:28–30). The preceding verses highlight Jesus’ sovereign control over His own death, the fulfillment of prophecy, and the completion of His redem...

The writer reveals profound theological themes in the trial, condemnation, suffering, and crucifixion of the King of kings. One may observe God's sovereign hand in the events' details. The Lord foretold His death to His disciples, and the Messianic prophecies were also fulfilled (Isaiah 53). The author points out that no Messiah exists except the Lord Jesus. Aside from the sovereignty of God, we a...

The author reveals to readers the moments leading to Jesus's death. The Savior endured mockery and humiliation, but He remained composed. Although Pilate declared Jesus innocent, he succumbed to the political pressure from the Jewish leaders. The soldiers mock Jesus as "King of the Jews," ironically proclaiming a truth they do not understand. Jesus carries His cross to Golgotha, where He is crucif...

The Jews brought Jesus to Pilate, who interrogated Him. However, Pilate could not find any sign of guilt related to rebellion against Rome. Pilate would try to release Christ; however, the Jews would rally against him. One may observe a few major theological themes. The first is God’s sovereignty over the whole event. Second, one sees the commitment and faithfulness of the Lord Jesus to fulfill th...