3 John, Part 3

This is a continuation of my notes on 3 John for the preaching class I’m taking. The Call to Action in 3 John is fairly clear in the text (3 John 1:11 ESV). Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not...

Exploration, Part 15

I want to continue hearing with faith1 the truth of the Gospel in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, but first I need to record the new covenant sermon that is still coming to fruition within me. The 4th chapter of 1 John followed the 3rd: “The interlinear...

Exploration, Part 5

Paul continued to describe the freedom for which Christ has set us free1 (Galatians 5:16 ESV). But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. But I say (Λέγω δέ) by the Spirit (πνεύματι᾿) walk (περιπατεῖτε) is nearer the actual word...

Exploration, Part 2

Paul continued to address the more intimate and pervasive issues of how one believes and how one obeys (Galatians 5:5, 6 ESV). For through the Spirit, by faith, we ourselves eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor...

Luke 8:22-56

This passage was assigned in the preaching course I’m taking. It is extra to any assignment in the book: Christ-Centered Preaching: Redeeming the Expository Sermon, 3rd Edition by Bryan Chapell It’s preface is Jesus’ response to those who informed...