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2Peter 3 – The Passing Away of Heaven and Earth – Gary Demar
Posted on November 30, 2010 | 4 CommentsI wanted to post Gary Demar’s commentary on 2Peter chapter 3 so that I can use it as a reference and also have it here on my blog for easier discussion among my friends. So here is it is, enjoy! ________________________________________________ What Does Peter Mean... -
2Peter 3:9 – God Wants None to Perish, and None Did
Posted on November 29, 2010 | 2 Comments2 Peter 3:9 is often cited by those who do not affirm the doctrine of election. But when one looks at the context, immediately one sees that unlike such passages as Ephesians 1, Romans 8-9, or John 6, this passage is not speaking about salvation... -
Isaiah 9 and the Infinite Procreation Error of Full Preterism
Posted on November 20, 2010 | 15 CommentsISAIAH 9:6-7 - For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. [7] Of the increase of his... -
2 Peter 3 – John Owen and John Lightfoot and the Passing Away of Heaven and Earth
Posted on November 13, 2010 | No CommentsDr. Owen’s Sermon on 2 Peter iii. 11. Works, folio, Reprinted 1721. The apostle makes a distribution of the world into heaven and earth, and saith they were destroyed with water, and perished. We know that neither the fabric nor substance of the one or... -
If Only Apostles Knew as Much as Dispys
Posted on November 3, 2010 | No CommentsI took the test (seen below) that was on a Dispy blog and it posted my results here on my blog (also seen below). What amazes me is that Dispensationalists are still trying to defend a flawed hermeneutic that causes them to take the position... -
Four Views of Revelation
Posted on June 2, 2010 | 3 CommentsThe four historic approaches to interpreting the book of Revelation may be defined as follows: (1) There is the Preterist Interpretation of the Revelation, (2) the Historicist interpretation, (3) the Idealist/Spiritualinterpretation, and last (4) the Futurist interpretation of the Revelation. I. The Preterist Interpretation of the Book of Revelation A. Description of this... -
The Difference One Man Made
Posted on March 10, 2010 | No CommentsListen to this series of messages by Pastor Jason Robertson as he expounds Romans 5:12-21. In this sermon series you will learn about Covenant Theology and the doctrines of Imputation, Justification, and Federal Headship. Follow this link for the list of sermons as they are... -
Habakkuk: Trusting God No Matter What
Posted on March 9, 2010 | No CommentsFollow this link to Pastor Jason’s series of messages from the Book of Habakkuk -
The Wrath of God Revealed
Posted on February 28, 2010 | No CommentsThe following series of sermons is an exegesis of Romans 1:18-32. Go here for a three sermon series entitled “The Wrath of God Revealed“ -
Our Biggest Problem is Solved
Posted on February 23, 2010 | No CommentsThe following four sermon series is an exegetical study of Romans chapter 3. Go here for the series of sermons entitled “Our Biggest Problem is Solved.” -
Christianity According to Abraham
Posted on February 21, 2010 | No CommentsThe Apostle Paul is, in the Book of Romans, explaining the true essence of salvation. In particular, Paul is teaching that a person is saved by faith alone in Christ alone and not saved through works or religious piety. Paul uses the story of Abraham... -
Eternal Security
Posted on February 19, 2010 | No CommentsGo here for sermon series entitled “Eternal Security“. This series is six sermons based on an exegesis of Romans 5:1-11. -
Six Basis Upon Which Religious Hypocrites will be Judged
Posted on September 30, 2009 | 1 CommentFollow this link for a series of sermons by Pastor Jason Robertson as he expounds Romans 2:1-11. This series is entitled Six Basis Upon Which God Judges the Religious Hypocrite -
Homosexuality and Romans 1 – Three Sermon Series
Posted on September 23, 2009 | No CommentsThe following are three sermons that preached at Murrieta Valley Church on the subject of Homosexuality. In this first sermon confronted some of the distorted views of Romans 1 and homosexuality. Press the BLACK ARROW to PLAY the audio. In this second sermon I attempt... -
The Anger of God – Romans 1:18
Posted on July 5, 2009 | No CommentsThe Anger of God — Romans 1:18 The Apostle Paul writes this letter to the Christians in Rome to explain the Gospel from God’s perspective. -
The Biblical Motivation for Evangelism – Romans 1:14-17
Posted on June 28, 2009 | 2 CommentsRomans 1:14-17 – We Are Indebted to Sinners Romans 1:14 — I am under obligation both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish. 15 So I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome. ... -
Paul Baits the Hook in Romans 1:8-15
Posted on June 22, 2009 | 1 CommentPaul is writing the letter to the Romans to explain the gospel to them and explain to them how it radically affects our lives. Paul begins the letter by introducing himself which we looked at last week. It was obvious that Paul was passionate about... -
Romans 1:1-7 – A Passionate Introduction of the Gospel
Posted on June 17, 2009 | No CommentsThis is the passionate introduction by the Apostle Paul of the greatest Gospel treatise ever written. It is longest greeting of all of the apostle’s letters = 93 words of greeting. You will notice how already in the first 7 verses of the letter, everything in... -
A Brief Analysis of Full Preterism or Hyper Preterism
Posted on May 26, 2009 | No CommentsThe Following Analysis is written by Dr. Kenneth L. Gentry, Jr. From time to time I receive letters from men declaring themselves “reconstructionist” and “consistent preterist.” The “consistent preterist” believes that all prophecy is fulfilled in the A.D. 70 destruction of the Temple, including the... -
We are Soldiers – 2 Timothy 2:3-4
Posted on May 25, 2009 | No CommentsA strong believer is one who has the truth and guards it and gives it away. So a strong Christian is a diligent student of Scripture. A strong Christian is faithful to articulate that Scripture. A strong Christian is loyal to the intent and content of that Scripture and involved in the training of others who can train others still. What does it take to be successful in this endeavor? Consider the following characteristic of a successful soldier of Christ: -
When Pastors Stoke the Fire
Posted on May 2, 2009 | No CommentsIn Paul’s first letter to Timothy he had already established that the best medicine for false teaching and apostasy is “sound doctrine” (1 Tim 1:10; 4:3). So vital is sound doctrine to the health of the church that it is something to be pursued (1... -
Will the Real Church Planter Please Stand Up
Posted on April 30, 2009 | 1 CommentMuch of the Church is in competition with the world for popularity these days. The world is very good at capturing people’s attention and affections because it targets and appeals to the pleasures of humanity. The church, on the other hand, tends to be very... -
What is an Eldership and What Does It Do
Posted on April 27, 2009 | 2 CommentsBiblically the church office of pastor and elder are the same. Pastors are elders and elders are pastors. And the Biblical instuction is that each local church should have a plurality of pastors. The decision of churches as to who shall be their pastors is one... -
Cowards Should Not Apply
Posted on April 24, 2009 | 3 CommentsGod does not call cowards. Thankfully, with the calling of God comes the boldness of God. The Apostle Paul told Timothy, “For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline” (2 Timothy 1:7). Paul was calling for... -
Pastors Should Suffer
Posted on April 23, 2009 | 2 CommentsThe Apostle Paul told Pastor Timothy in 2 Timothy 1:8-10, “Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of me His prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel according to the power of God, who has saved us... -
Is confidence in the gospel a good thing? Or is doubting your faith everyday beautiful and intellectually honest and glorifying unto God?
Posted on April 21, 2009 | 4 CommentsThe Apostle Paul says in 2 Timothy 1:12, “I know whom I have believed.” Paul explicitly declares that he knows something without any doubt, that he knows something by faith without any doubt, and that cognitive faith is in a particular person. Paul does not... -
Will the innocent native in Africa who has never heard the Gospel go to Heaven or Hell?
Posted on April 20, 2009 | 5 CommentsOften people ask, “What happens to the poor innocent native in Africa who has never heard the gospel? When he dies will he go to heaven or hell?” My answer: The innocent native in Africa who has never heard the Gospel will go straight to... -
In what way should a pastor be shameless?
Posted on April 18, 2009 | No CommentsShamelessness is a result of Lordship. Paul was surrendered to the Lordship of Christ as seen in his embracing of a life calling. 2 Timothy 1:11-12 “for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle and a teacher. For this reason I also suffer... -
Getting Honest with God
Posted on April 4, 2009 | 2 CommentsIf a person is going to live by faith, he is going to be confronted by problems. Habakkuk’s life and ministry were plagued with problems. In the first chapter of Habakkuk the man of God complained about his problems and even assigned the blame on... -
Gender Roles at Home, Church and Abroad
Posted on September 10, 2008 | 6 CommentsThe Bible is full of commandments (instructions and prohibitions) for mankind. The Bible is not sexist, racist, or discriminatory in any way. God has created us all for the purpose of giving Him glory, and He has given us clear precepts in the Scriptures that... -
Mark Dever: God’s Role for Women in the Church
Posted on September 10, 2008 | 15 CommentsIn light of the nomination of Sarah Palin to the office of VP, Christians are looking to the Scriptures for God’s wisdom concerning mothers holding such a demanding job in light of her responsibility to her children. Mark Dever, the pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist... -
I Know Whom I have Believed
Posted on June 23, 2008 | 1 CommentThe Apostle Paul says in 2 Timothy 1:12, “I know whom I have believed.” Paul explicitly declares that he knows something without any doubt, that he knows something by faith without any doubt, and that cognitive faith is in a particular person. Paul is very... -
You Can’t Hook Leviathan by the Nose
Posted on June 18, 2008 | 1 CommentExcerpt: In the pride and presumptuousness of our humanity, we all feel like that there must be some way to tame the evil that both surrounds and permeates us. We all cling to the hope that there must be some method, if not to avoid... -
Shameless Duty
Posted on June 18, 2008 | 2 CommentsShamelessness is a result of Lordship. Paul was surrendered to the Lordship of Christ as seen in his embracing of a life calling. 2 Timothy 1:11-12 “for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle and a teacher. For this reason I also suffer... -
Double Trouble
Posted on June 6, 2008 | 2 CommentsI heard about an ol’ Cajun who had a fish tank in his restaurant that served catfish and seafood. He put catfish in the tank to swim around and entertain the customers. But to his dismay the catfish floated on bottom like they weren’t even... -
Don’t Make God a Cuckold
Posted on May 31, 2008 | 1 CommentPrayer is not something God has given us for our selfish use. Prayer is given to us that we may communicate with our Lord in time of warfare… and life is a time of warfare. Prayer is a holy action that can be abused and... -
Will the Real Church-growth Expert Please Stand Up!
Posted on May 21, 2008 | 4 CommentsMuch of the Church is in competition with the world for popularity these days. The world is very good at capturing people’s attention and affections because it targets and appeals to the pleasures of humanity. The church, on the other hand, tends to be very... -
Suffering for the Gospel
Posted on May 16, 2008 | 3 CommentsThe Apostle Paul told Pastor Timothy in 2 Timothy 1:8-10, “Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of me His prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel according to the power of God, who has saved us... -
The Logos
Posted on May 7, 2008 | No CommentsWhat do you think of Jesus Christ? Who is he? According to Christianity this is the most important question you or anyone else will ever have to face. It is important because it is inescapable; you will have to answer it sooner or later. Who... -
Courageous Ministry
Posted on May 5, 2008 | 3 CommentsGod does not call cowards. With the calling of God comes the boldness of God. The Apostle Paul told Timothy, “For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline” (2 Timothy 1:7). Paul was calling for a... -
Stoke the Fire
Posted on May 1, 2008 | 1 CommentLets consider 2 Timothy 1:1-6. In Paul’s first letter to Timothy he had already established that the best medicine for false teaching and apostasy is “sound doctrine” (1 Tim 1:10; 4:3). So vital is sound doctrine to the health of the church that it is... -
Calling a Spade a Spade
Posted on March 2, 2008 | 4 Comments“The Gospel According to Job” Blogpost #4by JasonThe fact is everybody has a breaking point, the end of his rope. He abandons all restraint. He doesn’t necessarily abandon his faith; he just gets thoroughly sick and tired of trying to put a good face on... -
El Segundo
Posted on February 27, 2008 | 2 Commentsby Jason A couple of weeks ago I had a memorable day in a lovely town call El Segundo. Unfortunately, I was speaking at the sad occasion of the memorial service of Derryl Cousin‘s mother. Derryl is a MLB umpire; btw, he was behind the... -
Job’s Wife
Posted on February 24, 2008 | 1 Comment“The Gospel According to Job” Blogpost #3by Jason Job lost everything. So did his wife. Have you ever thought about Mrs. Job? She too had experienced the same loss as her husband had. She too experienced the pain of losing her wealth and lively hood,... -
Lifestyles of the Rich and Righteous
Posted on February 20, 2008 | No Comments“The Gospel According to Job” Blogpost 2by Jason Click below to listen to a sermon about the public/professional and private/personal life of Job. Learn the attributes of a man who is both rich and righteous. And more so, discover the theology of this great man.... -
The Greatest Question Ever Asked by the Devil
Posted on February 18, 2008 | 13 Comments“The Gospel According to Job” Blogpost 1by JasonJob is one of the most unique men in church history. He strikes a chord with people who have never felt drawn to any other biblical characters. Many people reject Jesus, but no one rejects Job. People of... -
Pt 1 – The High Priestly Prayer – The Greatest Prayer Ever Prayed
Posted on August 2, 2007 | 1 CommentWhen John Knox, the Scottish reformer, was lying on his deathbed in his house on High Street in Edinburgh, he insistently asked that the Bible be read aloud to him. He wanted to hear the fifty-third chapter of Isaiah, and he asked for the Psalms,... -
Hated by the World
Posted on July 26, 2007 | 2 CommentsThe end of the 15th chapter of John deals with this antagonism of the world toward Jesus and His disciples. Jesus had spent much time in chapters 13 through 16 reassuring the disciples of His love for them, but be did not fail to warn... -
Friends of Jesus
Posted on July 13, 2007 | No CommentsThe friendship that Christians have with Jesus is remarkable, especially when we realize that we can have a personal, intimate relationship with God. James says, “Friendship with the world is hostility toward God” (James 4:4; NASB). Everyone is either a friend of Christ Jesus or... -
Dirty Feet Dirty Hearts
Posted on July 11, 2007 | 1 CommentRead John 13:1-17. Verses 14 & 15 makes this narrative extremely important to us. Washing feet was a common practice in the 1st Century culture of Israel, thus for them it was not a big deal. But when Jesus said, If you call me Lord... -
Jude: Man vs Wild
Posted on July 9, 2007 | No CommentsSince the beginning of time (Jude 14-15), the church has had her enemies, but the alarming revelation of Jude’s epistle is that the enemy has infiltrated the ranks of the redeemed. Jude says that certain people have crept into the church unnoticed. The enemy now... -
Sermon: The Holy Spirit’s Effect on the Unelect
Posted on June 5, 2007 | No CommentsJohn 16:8 – And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment A.W.Pink said of this verse that there is hardly a sentence in this Gospel which has been more generally misunderstood than the one just quoted. Many believe... -
4 Views of Revelation
Posted on March 27, 2007 | 6 CommentsThe four historic approaches to interpreting the book of Revelation may be defined as follows: (1) There is the Preterist Interpretation of the Revelation, (2) the Historicist interpretation, (3) the Idealist/Spiritual interpretation, and last (4) the Futurist interpretation of the Revelation. I. The Preterist Interpretation... -
Ryan Ferguson recites Hebrews chapters 9 and 10
Posted on December 5, 2006 | 13 CommentsThis video is from the WorshipGod06 Conference Aug. 9-12, 2006. Ryan Ferguson is giving a memorized dramatic recitation of Hebrews 9 and 10 from the ESV Bible. God’s Word is powerful. This is a fantastic recitation of Hebrews 9 and 10. Ryan really made this...