"And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying, 'To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!" Revelation 5:13
The subject of this verse is the pivotal point of our entire faith: Jesus Christ, the resurrected, glorified, Son of God. This week, Sound Doctrine will focus on the Author and Perfecter of our faith, the second person of the Trinity. There are teachings and things in the world that are twisting and perverting the truth about Jesus Christ. We must know what the Bible says about Him.
Jesus is God. Jesus was born to a virgin. Jesus did not sin. Jesus did die, was buried, and did rise again three days later. Jesus did ascend into heaven victorious over sin and death. Jesus is returning again, one day, to gather His Church to Himself. Jesus will have final judgement on sin. Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life and there is no other way to the Father, and no other Name by which we must be saved. These are irrefutable truths concerning sound doctrine. But the world, and many in the church, are leaving this truth. We cannot.
It's a special Sunday, and I love how it worked out this way without planning it, that we should be on the very subject of Jesus Christ, as we gather in the middle of our community among people that we want to see come to know the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. How awesome! Invite someone to join us! I'll see you there!
Grace & Peace,
John
(You can reach Pastor John at jwhite@thevillagemi.com)