1. A Command for the Forgetful (v.8)
2. The Incomparable God of History (v.9)
3. Sovereign Declaration and Certain Fulfillment (v.10)
1. The Reality of Human Responsibility
2. The Supreme Sovereignty of The Lord
3. The Harmony of Sovereignty and Responsibility
1. The Foundation For Understanding Heavenly Rewards
2. The Distinction Between Salvation and Rewards
3. The Harmony Between Salvation and Rewards
4. Key Passages on Salvation and Reward
5. Practical Implications of This Foundation
6. Common Objections and Responses
7. Why Is This Foundation Important, Why Does It Matter?
1. God is Kind.
2. God's Son is Kind.
3. God's Spirit makes us Kind.
Psalm 22:16-1816 For dogs encompass me;
a company of evildoers encircles me;
they have pierced my hands and feet
17 I can count all my bones—
they stare and gloat over me;
18 they divide my garments among them,
and for my clothing they cast lots.
1. Historical Context
2. Doctrinal Depth: A Line-by-Line Theological Exposition
3. Application
1. The Law Is Holy, but Sinful Nature Remains (v.14)
2. The Regenerate Heart in Painful Conflict (vv.15–23)
3. The Cry of Helplessness from the Believer (v.24)
4. The Certain Hope of Deliverance in Christ (v.25)
1. Historical Context
2. Doctrinal Depth: A Line-by-Line Theological Exposition
3. Application
Paragraph 1
Good works are only such as God has commanded in his Holy Word,1 and not such as without the warrant thereof are devised by men out of blind zeal, or upon any pretense of good intentions.2
1 Mic. 6:8; Heb. 13:21
2 Matt. 15:9; Isa. 29:13
The Generosity of Grace (vv. 1–4)
The Priority of the Promise (vv. 5–6)
The Hope of the Faithful (vv. 7–10)
The Continuity of the Covenant (v. 11)
Psalm 22:12-15
12 Many bulls encompass me;
strong bulls of Bashan surround me;
13 they open wide their mouths at me,
like a ravening and roaring lion.
14 I am poured out like water,
and all my bones are out of joint;
my heart is like wax;
it is melted within my breast;
15 my strength is dried up like a potsherd,
and my tongue sticks to my jaws;
you lay me in the dust of death.
1. The Tragedy of Rejection (v.11)
2. The Miracle of Reception (v.12)
3. The Source of Regeneration (v.13)
1. Historical Context
2. Doctrinal Depth: A Line-by-Line Theological Exposition
3. Application
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Such is the provision which God has made through Christ in the covenant of grace for the preservation of believers unto salvation, that although there is no sin so small but it deserves damnation,8 yet there is no sin so great that it shall bring damnation to them that repent,9 which makes the constant preaching of repentance necessary.
8 Rom. 6:23
9 Isa. 1:16–18, 55:7
1. Historical Context
2. Doctrinal Depth: A Line-by-Line Theological Exposition
3. Application
1. Abraham's Instruction To His Faithful Servant(vv.1-9)
2. God's Providence In Marriage(vv.10-21)
3. The Humility And Virtue Of A Godly Bride(vv.22-28)