Sermon: John 5:37-43; Acts 2:37-47
Introduction: A man during a flood…
I. John 5 – There must be an inner reality for these outward forms to have an impact.
A. Eternal life is found only in Christ.
B. All Scriptures bear witness to Christ.
II. Acts 2 – The early church is an illustration of this.
A. “devoted”.
B. to what?
1. Apostles' teaching:
2. (Apostles') fellowship:
3. breaking of bread:
4. prayers
Application:
WESTMINSTER LARGER CATECHISM
Question #153 – What doth God require of us, that we may escape His wrath and curse due to us by reason of the transgression of the law?
Answer: That we may escape the wrath and curse of the God due to us by reason of the transgression of the law, He requireth of us repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ, and the diligent use of the outward means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of His mediation.
Acts 20:21, Matt. 3:7-8, Luke 13:3,5, Acts 16:30-21, John 3:16,18, Prov. 2:1-5, Prov. 8:33-36.
Question #154 – What are the outward means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of His mediation?
Answer: The outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicates to His church the benefits of His mediation, are all His ordinances; especially the Word, Sacraments, and prayer: all of which are made effectual to the elect for their salvation.
Matt. 28:19-20, Acts 2:42, 46-47, |
