2015-09
2015-09
Sunday Sep 27, 2015
"Advancing the Gospel" (Philippians 1:12-18a)
Sunday Sep 27, 2015
Sunday Sep 27, 2015
Eastside Baptist ChurchPastor Cameron JungelsSunday AM, September 27, 2015
Philippians 1:12–18 (NIV)
Paul’s Chains Advance the Gospel
12 Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear.
15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. 16 The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. 17 The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains. 18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.
Wednesday Sep 23, 2015
The Holiness of God - chapter 8: "Be Holy Because I Am Holy"
Wednesday Sep 23, 2015
Wednesday Sep 23, 2015
The Holiness of God by R. C. Sproul“Be Holy, Because I Am Holy” – Chapter EightSaintsA “saint” is not just a super-Christian or someone who has done remarkable acts of Christian service.In the Bible, every Christian is called a “saint,” meaning “a holy one.”Holy, as God Is HolyWe are called to be “holy.”We are not transcendent, above all creation, as God is.But we are “consecrated” and “set apart” from the rest of the world.We are called to “purity.”Holy Sinners?How can we be called “holy” when we still sin?We have been “consecrated” by God. We are his special possession out of the world.We are called to a life of non-conformity with the world.TransformedWe live non-conformed with the world by being transformed in our thinking and behavior.Not just external conduct, but true inward transformation.We are living sacrifices – “thank offerings” to God for his grace.Called to PurityWe are not only “consecrated,” set apart from the world; we are also called to a life of purity.In standing, we are justified by the grace of God on the merits of Christ.But our standing must also become experience through sanctification.Fruit of the SpiritTrue justifying faith is a “living faith,” a faith that works.The Holy Spirit produces his fruit in our lives:Love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.Pursuit of RighteousnessWe are called to seek after God’s kingdom and his righteousness.Though it is the Spirit’s fruit, the pursuit of righteousness involves our full, diligent effort in learning, prayer, discipline, and active obedience.
Sunday Sep 20, 2015
"Blessed Are the Persecuted" (Matthew 5:10-12)
Sunday Sep 20, 2015
Sunday Sep 20, 2015
Eastside Baptist ChurchPastor Cameron JungelsSunday PM, September 20, 2015
Matthew 5:10–12 (NIV)
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Sunday Sep 20, 2015
"A Prayer for Holiness" (Philippians 1:9-11)
Sunday Sep 20, 2015
Sunday Sep 20, 2015
Eastside Baptist ChurchPastor Cameron JungelsSunday AM, September 20, 2015
Philippians 1:9–11 (NIV)
9 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, 10 so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.
Wednesday Sep 16, 2015
The Holiness of God - chapter 7: "War and Peace with a Holy God"
Wednesday Sep 16, 2015
Wednesday Sep 16, 2015
The Holiness of God by R. C. Sproul“War & Peace with a Holy God” – Chapter SevenWrestling with GodGod is the transcendent, exalted one; and yet the Bible contains stories of people wrestling with God.Wrestling with God does not end in victory, because God always wins – but it does result in peace.Jacob’s StruggleJacob wrestled with the Angel of the Lord, a manifestation of God.God was the ultimate victor. Jacob surrendered his name to God, which He changed to Israel.Jacob survived with a limp, but he was transformed by God.…for the transforming power of God to change our lives we must wrestle with Him. We must know what it means to fight with God all night if we are also to know what it means to experience the sweetness of the soul’s surrender.Job’s ChallengeSuffering in agony and accused by his friends, Job demanded answers for his suffering, and he challenged God.Job’s challenge questioned the divine justice of God.“Will you condemn me to justify yourself?”Instead of responding to Job’s challenge with answers, God responded with his own interrogation.God’s questions brought Job to the end of himself in humility.“I repent in dust and ashes.”God answered Job’s questions not with words but with himself.As soon as Job saw who God is, Job was satisfied.Once God Himself was no longer shrouded in mystery, Job was able to live comfortably with a few unanswered questions.Habakkuk’s ComplaintHabakkuk questioned the justice of God because wickedness in Israel was not punished, and then again because God was planning to punish his own people with an even more wicked enemy—Babylon.When God spoke and revealed himself to Habakkuk, he was brought to fear and humility.But he walked away with peace, trust, and joy in his God no matter what the circumstances.He understood the sovereign majesty of his God.Saul’s ArrestSaul of Tarsus thought he was doing God’s work, but he was actually wrestling against God.Christ revealed himself to Saul, and the wrestling match was over. Christ had won and Saul was “arrested” for Christ’s service. But in defeat, he found peace.Our Struggle with GodWe struggle with a Holy God because he is righteous and we are unrighteous.This tension creates fear, hostility, and anger within us toward God.The unjust person does not desire the presence of the judge.Our Peace with GodWe find peace with God by being justified by grace through faith.Christ is our mediator and peacemaker. His life, death, and resurrection reconciled us to God through faith.Only the justified person can be comfortable in the presence of a holy God.With the cleansing from sin and the declaration of divine forgiveness we enter into an eternal peace treaty with God.When we sin, our peace with God is maintained by our mediator.Our sins are now dealt with by a Father not a military commander.Inner PeaceWe have peace with God, the cessation of hostility, because of Christ’s work on our behalf.We also have inner peace that satisfies the longings of our souls.We no longer have to fear condemnation; we have peace.Our Access to GodJustification grants us peace with God; it also grants us access to the very presence of God.Christ provided the means of access for us to God’s presence.We can feel welcome in the presence of God.Questions:Have you ever struggled with God or questioned God? Have you come away with peace, even if you didn’t have all the answers?What does it mean to you to have peace with God? Or, access to God?
Sunday Sep 13, 2015
"Making Peace" (Matthew 5:9)
Sunday Sep 13, 2015
Sunday Sep 13, 2015
Eastside Baptist ChurchPastor Cameron JungelsSunday PM, September 13, 2015Matthew 5:9 (NIV)
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
Sunday Sep 13, 2015
"Gospel Partners" (Philippians 1:3-8)
Sunday Sep 13, 2015
Sunday Sep 13, 2015
Eastside Baptist ChurchPastor Cameron JungelsSunday AM, September 13, 2015
Philippians 1:3–8 (NIV)
Thanksgiving and Prayer
3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
7 It is right for me to feel
this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I
am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in
God’s grace with me. 8 God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
Wednesday Sep 09, 2015
The Holiness of God - chapter 6: "Holy Justice"
Wednesday Sep 09, 2015
Wednesday Sep 09, 2015
The Holiness of God by R. C. Sproul“Holy Justice” – Chapter SixStrange FireNadab and Abihu, Aaron’s sons, offered unauthorized incense on the altar, in rebellion to God’s instructions.In defense of his own holiness and justice, God struck down Nadab and Abihu for their sin.Uzzah and the ArkWhile the Ark of the Covenant was being transported and it was about to fall, Uzzah stretched out his hand to steady it.God killed Uzzah for touching the Holy Ark in with unholy hands.He was guilty and was punished.Holy Justice and MercyIt is impossible for God to be unjust, because his justice is holy.Punishing sin with death is an example of God’s holy justice.We can never comprehend God’s mercy until we understand his justice.Righteous JusticeGod’s justice is always in conformity with his righteous character and actions.God condemns the guilty and acquits the innocent. God’s justice is perfect justice.He may show mercy, but he is never unjust.Sin & the Death PenaltyThe OT laws for the death penalty are actually gracious compared to what we deserve.We all deserve death, because every sin is cosmic treason against a holy God.Every sin insults God’s holiness.Divine PatienceWhen we question the justice of God, we are asking the wrong question. The real question is why God patiently allows sinners to continue to live.God’s patience is designed to lead us to repentance.What about Canaan?What about the conquest of Canaan? Was God just in telling the Israelites to completely wipe them out?God’s justice is perfect. He was not ordering the murder of innocents, but the condemnation of the guilty.Deuteronomy 9:4After the LORD your God has driven them out before you, do not say to yourself, "The LORD has brought me here to take possession of this land because of my righteousness." No, it is on account of the wickedness of these nations that the LORD is going to drive them out before you. Deuteronomy 9:5It is not because of your righteousness or your integrity that you are going in to take possession of their land; but on account of the wickedness of these nations, the LORD your God will drive them out before you, to accomplish what he swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.Deuteronomy 9:6Understand, then, that it is not because of your righteousness that the LORD your God is giving you this good land to possess, for you are a stiff-necked people. The OT vs. the NT?Is the God of the NT the same God of the OT?God’s justice hasn’t changed.The most violent display of God’s justice is in the NT, not the OT – the cross of Christ.God is able to show mercy to sinners because of the justice satisfied at the cross.
Sunday Sep 06, 2015
"God's Holy People" (Philippians 1:1-2)
Sunday Sep 06, 2015
Sunday Sep 06, 2015
"God's Holy People" (Philippians 1:1-2)Pastor Cameron JungelsEastside Baptist ChurchSunday AM, September 6, 2015Paul
and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all God's holy people in
Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: Grace
and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
(Philippians 1:1-2, NIV)We are slaves of the Lord Jesus Christ.We are God's Holy People.We are co-laborers together in the body of Christ.We have been abundantly blessed by our Heavenly Father.
Wednesday Sep 02, 2015
The Holiness of God - Chapter 5: "The Insanity of Luther"
Wednesday Sep 02, 2015
Wednesday Sep 02, 2015
The Holiness of God by R. C. Sproul“The Insanity of Luther” – Chapter FiveTroubled by the HolyDid Martin Luther have an oversensitive conscience or an overactive guilt complex?Or, was he perhaps more keenly aware of the holy justice of God?Do we have an accurate awareness of the holy justice of God?What do you think of Luther’s “Great Transgression,” that to fail to love God with all of our hearts is the ultimate Transgression, because it is the failure to do the Greatest Commandment?Without Christ and the grace of God, are we as sinful as Luther described?Does God grade on a curve?What about the good things that people do, even without grace?Was Luther’s overwhelming fear of the wrath of God good?From Fear to CourageLuther’s constant fear of the justice of God drove him to the Scriptures to find God’s grace.Luther’s discovery of the doctrine of justification by faith alone launched the Reformation and moved him from terrifying fear to confidence in God’s grace.Holiness and MercyLuther’s life and doctrine teaches us that the more we comprehend the holy justice of God, the greater the grace of God becomes to us.In Christ, God satisfied his holy justice and showed mercy to the guilty.