In Christ we have Grace and Peace Sermon 4 in the Philippians Series
Philippians 1:1-2
I. Paul and Timothy v. 1
II. All the saints – with the Bishops and Deacons v. 1 -- Bishop = episcopos = overseer -- Pastor = poimen = shepherd -- Elder = presbuteros – usually appears in the plural
III. In Christ – v. 1; Ephesians 1:3-14
You can see the Christ-centered thinking of Paul in just these two verses. -- Jesus Christ -- Christ Jesus -- The Lord Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 1:3-14
v. 3 governs all of what follows in verse 4-14. v. 4-6 -- Believers are chosen IN CHRIST v. 7 – The most precious promise in all of Scripture. v. 8-10 – Revealing the mystery v. 11-12 – The doctrine of election and God's absolute sovereignty v. 13-14 – The capstone of this great sentence regarding redemption.
IV. Grace and Peace – v. 2; Rev. 1:4-6
Grace is a form of a Greek greeting – while peace is more Hebrew. Paul generally links both together when greeting the churches.
Revelation 1:4-6
1. John expresses the grace and peace as coming from the Godhead. 2. A further description of the Son v. 5b a) He is the faithful witness b) He is the firstborn from the dead c) He is ruling and reigning 3. His work on our behalf v. 5c-6 a) He loves us – and how does He express that love? b) He is a priest and a king. c) He makes His people kings and priests
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“ Great Sermon! ” This is a good sermon, the ending reminds me of Jonathan Edwards. I sometimes wonder what the tone and demeanor of Jonathan Edwards was like, when he preached. This preacher, Pastor Marquedant, has such a gracious way of telling the most awful things that can befall a person, it's amazing and most evident that he has been called of God to preach His word.
Pastor Steve came to Christ at the age of 11. He graduated from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College in 1979 with a B.A. in theology as the Valedictorian of his class. He joined our church in 1978, came on staff, full-time in 1980, was ordained as an Elder in 1982, and became...
