“Promise, not Law” (Romans 4:13–25)

“Promise, not Law” (Romans 4:13–25)Pastor Cameron JungelsEastside Baptist ChurchSunday AM, August 6, 2017
Romans 4:13–25 (NIV)
13 It was not through the law that Abraham and his offspring received the promise that he would be heir of the world, but through the righteousness that comes by faith. 14 For if those who depend on the law are heirs, faith means nothing and the promise is worthless, 15 because the law brings wrath. And where there is no law there is no transgression.
16 Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law but also to those who have the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all. 17 As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.”  He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed—the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being things that were not.
18 Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, “So shall your offspring be.”  19 Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead—since he was about a hundred years old—and that Sarah’s womb was also dead. 20 Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, 21 being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. 22 This is why “it was credited to him as righteousness.” 23 The words “it was credited to him” were written not for him alone, 24 but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness—for us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead. 25 He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.
1.    We are not saved by keeping the law (13–15).        a.    Abraham was not saved by keeping the law; he was saved 430 years before the law was given to Moses at Sinai (Gal 3:17).        b.    Salvation by keeping the law would render faith unnecessary and make the promise null and void.        c.    Salvation can’t come by keeping the law because the law was not given to save people, but to show them that they need to be saved (Gal 3:10).2.    We are saved by grace through faith in the promise of God (16–17a).        a.    God gave the promise by grace: Abrahamic covenant.                i.    Promise of land               ii.    Promise of descendants              iii.    Promise of universal blessing               iv.    Promise of a Redeemer         b.    Abraham believed the promise and was justified.                i.    Righteousness received by faith magnifies God’s grace.               ii.    Righteousness received by faith magnifies God’s grace to the whole world.

“Faith Alone for All Peoples” (Romans 4:9–12)

“Faith Alone for All Peoples” (Romans 4:9–12)
Pastor Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
Sunday AM, July 30, 2017
 
1.  Religious ritual cannot save you (4:9–10).
 
Historical Argument: Abraham’s justification by faith came before his circumcision. Implication: Circumcision has nothing to do whatsoever with one’s justification.
 
Theological Argument: Circumcision did not justify Abraham, because that was not its purpose and function. The purpose and function of circumcision was to serve as a sign and seal of Abraham’s faith that justified him before God.
 
2.  Ethnic heritage cannot save you (4:11–12).
 
7 Understand, then, that those who have faith are children of Abraham. (Gal. 3:7, NIV)
 
27 for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.  28 There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.  29 If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. (Gal. 3:27-29, NIV)
 
These two points stated can be converted into two important, positive statements about the gospel:
 
Only faith justifies you before God.
It is faith alone that justifies anyone, from all of the world’s peoples.
 

“A Snake against the snakes” (Exodus 7:8–13)

“A Snake against the snakes” (Exodus 7:8–13)
Pastor Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
Sunday PM, July 23, 2017
 
Exodus 7:8–13, NIV
8 The Lord said to Moses and Aaron, 9 “When Pharaoh says to you, ‘Perform a miracle,’ then say to Aaron, ‘Take your staff and throw it down before Pharaoh,’ and it will become a snake.”
10 So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and did just as the Lord commanded. Aaron threw his staff down in front of Pharaoh and his officials, and it became a snake. 11 Pharaoh then summoned wise men and sorcerers, and the Egyptian magicians also did the same things by their secret arts: 12 Each one threw down his staff and it became a snake. But Aaron’s staff swallowed up their staffs. 13 Yet Pharaoh’s heart became hard and he would not listen to them, just as the Lord had said.
 
God prepares his servants for skepticism and unbelief: He equips them with words and wonders (8–9).
God uses his obedient servants to display his power: He transforms creation and brings life out of death (10).
God’s plan is not thwarted by the threat of cheap imitations: He mocks the futility of man (11).
God demonstrates his supremacy over all authorities and powers: He conquers and defeats his foes. (12).
God utilizes the hard-heartedness and stubbornness of the unbelieving in the display of his greater glory: He hardens as he wills (13).

“God’s Grace to David (and Us)” (Romans 4:6–8)

“God’s Grace to David (and Us)” (Romans 4:6–8)
Pastor Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
Sunday AM, July 23, 2017
 
Romans 4:1–8 (NIV)
4 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, discovered in this matter? 2 If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God. 3 What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” 
4 Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift but as an obligation. 5 However, to the one who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness. 6 David says the same thing when he speaks of the blessedness of the one to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:
7 “Blessed are those
whose transgressions are forgiven,
whose sins are covered.
8 Blessed is the one
whose sin the Lord will never count against them.” 
 
God does not owe anyone anything (1–5).
God does not owe anyone any of the credit for their salvation—because it is all by grace through faith (1–3).
God does not owe anyone anything in return for their attempts at good works—because salvation is all of grace through faith (4–5).
No sin is too great to be forgiven by God’s grace (6­–8).
David was a great sinner (like us).
David’s God was a greater forgiver.

​“God’s Calling Renewed” (Exodus 6:28–7:7)

​“God’s Calling Renewed” (Exodus 6:28–7:7)Pastor Cameron JungelsEastside Baptist ChurchSunday PM, July 16, 2017Exodus 6:28–7:7 NIV28 Now when the Lord spoke to Moses in Egypt, 29 he said to him, “I am the Lord. Tell Pharaoh king of Egypt everything I tell you.” 30 But Moses said to the Lord, “Since I speak with faltering lips, why would Pharaoh listen to me?” 1 Then the Lord said to Moses, “See, I have made you like God to Pharaoh, and your brother Aaron will be your prophet. 2 You are to say everything I command you, and your brother Aaron is to tell Pharaoh to let the Israelites go out of his country. 3 But I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and though I multiply my signs and wonders in Egypt, 4 he will not listen to you. Then I will lay my hand on Egypt and with mighty acts of judgment I will bring out my divisions, my people the Israelites. 5 And the Egyptians will know that I am the Lord when I stretch out my hand against Egypt and bring the Israelites out of it.” 6 Moses and Aaron did just as the Lord commanded them. 7 Moses was eighty years old and Aaron eighty-three when they spoke to Pharaoh.Exodus 6:12–13 NIV12 But Moses said to the Lord, “If the Israelites will not listen to me, why would Pharaoh listen to me, since I speak with faltering lips?” 13 Now the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron about the Israelites and Pharaoh king of Egypt, and he commanded them to bring the Israelites out of Egypt.Exodus 4:10–17 NIV10 Moses said to the Lord, “Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.” 11 The Lord said to him, “Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute? Who gives them sight or makes them blind? Is it not I, the Lord? 12 Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.” 13 But Moses said, “Pardon your servant, Lord. Please send someone else.” 14 Then the Lord’s anger burned against Moses and he said, “What about your brother, Aaron the Levite? I know he can speak well. He is already on his way to meet you, and he will be glad to see you. 15 You shall speak to him and put words in his mouth; I will help both of you speak and will teach you what to do. 16 He will speak to the people for you, and it will be as if he were your mouth and as if you were God to him. 17 But take this staff in your hand so you can perform the signs with it.”1. The weakened confidence of God’s chosen deliverer (6:28–30).2. God’s gracious renewal of Moses’ commission (7:1–7).      a. Renewal of Moses’ and Aaron’s roles in the mission (1–2).      b. Reminder of the mission’s challenges (3–4a).      c. Reassurance of the mission’s ultimate success (4b–5).      d. Response to the mission’s mandate (6).      e. Removal of normal human limitations (7).Main Idea: When we are most discouraged, let us look to God to remind us of our purpose and mission and be reassured of his strength and victory.

“God’s Grace to Abraham and David” (Romans 4:1–8)

“God’s Grace to Abraham and David” (Romans 4:1–8)Pastor Cameron JungelsEastside Baptist ChurchSunday AM, July 16, 2017Romans 4:1–8 (NIV)4 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, discovered in this matter? 2 If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God. 3 What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” 4 Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift but as an obligation. 5 However, to the one who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness. 6 David says the same thing when he speaks of the blessedness of the one to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:7 “Blessed are thosewhose transgressions are forgiven,whose sins are covered.8 Blessed is the onewhose sin the Lord will never count against them.” Romans 1:1–2 NIV1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God—2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy ScripturesRomans 3:21 NIVBut now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify.Romans 3:31 NIVDo we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law.1. God does not owe anyone anything (1–5).      a. God does not owe anyone any of the credit for their salvation—because it is all by grace through faith (1–3).Genesis 15:6 NIVAbram believed the Lord, and he credited it to him as righteousness.      b. God does not owe anyone anything in return for their attempts at good works—because salvation is all by grace through faith (4–5).Romans 3:25–26 NIV25 God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished—26 he did it to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus.

“The Deliverer’s Family” (Exodus 6:13–27)

“The Deliverer’s Family” (Exodus 6:13–27)
Pastor Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
Sunday PM, July 9, 2017
 
Exodus 6:13–27 (NIV)
13 Now the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron about the Israelites and Pharaoh king of Egypt, and he commanded them to bring the Israelites out of Egypt.
14 These were the heads of their families:
The sons of Reuben the firstborn son of Israel were Hanok and Pallu, Hezron and Karmi. These were the clans of Reuben.
15 The sons of Simeon were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jakin, Zohar and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman. These were the clans of Simeon.
16 These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath and Merari. Levi lived 137 years.
17 The sons of Gershon, by clans, were Libni and Shimei.
18 The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years.
19 The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi.
These were the clans of Levi according to their records.
20 Amram married his father’s sister Jochebed, who bore him Aaron and Moses. Amram lived 137 years.
21 The sons of Izhar were Korah, Nepheg and Zikri.
22 The sons of Uzziel were Mishael, Elzaphan and Sithri.
23 Aaron married Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab and sister of Nahshon, and she bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.
24 The sons of Korah were Assir, Elkanah and Abiasaph. These were the Korahite clans.
25 Eleazar son of Aaron married one of the daughters of Putiel, and she bore him Phinehas.
These were the heads of the Levite families, clan by clan.
26 It was this Aaron and Moses to whom the LORD said, “Bring the Israelites out of Egypt by their divisions.” 27 They were the ones who spoke to Pharaoh king of Egypt about bringing the Israelites out of Egypt—this same Moses and Aaron.
 
The Lord uses ordinary people as a part of his redemptive story.
 
The Lord extends his grace to ordinary people.
 
The Lord often chooses an ordinary person out of an ordinary family to serve a larger role in his redemptive story.
 

“Where Is Boasting?” (Romans 3:27–31)

“Where Is Boasting?” (Romans 3:27–31)
Pastor Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
Sunday AM, July 9, 2017
 
Romans 3:21–31 (NIV)
21 But now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. 22 This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. 25 God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished—26 he did it to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus.
27 Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. Because of what law? The law that requires works? No, because of the law that requires faith. 28 For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law. 29 Or is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too, 30 since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith. 31 Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law.
 
Since righteousness is based on grace through faith in what God has accomplished in Christ and not on human works or merit, boasting is completely ruled out (v. 27–28). (The gospel of justification by faith alone humbles sinners and excludes boasting.)
 
The oneness and exclusivity of God demands that Jews and Gentiles are justified in the same way: by faith (vv. 29–30). (The gospel of justification by faith alone unites believers and excludes discrimination.)
 
Faith does not nullify the Law, but establishes it. It does this by causing the ethical commands of the Law to be fulfilled in us through faith. (The gospel of justification by faith alone upholds the law and excludes antinomianism.)

“Moses’ Distress and God’s Assurance of Deliverance” (Exodus 5:22–6:13)

“Moses’ Distress and God’s Assurance of Deliverance” (Exodus 5:22–6:13)Pastor Cameron JungelsEastside Baptist ChurchSunday PM, July 2, 2017Exodus 5:22–6:13 (NIV)             22 Moses returned to the Lord and said, “Why, Lord, why have you brought trouble on this people? Is this why you sent me? 23 Ever since I went to Pharaoh to speak in your name, he has brought trouble on this people, and you have not rescued your people at all.”             6:1 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Now you will see what I will do to Pharaoh: Because of my mighty hand he will let them go; because of my mighty hand he will drive them out of his country.”             2 God also said to Moses, “I am the Lord. 3 I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob as God Almighty, but by my name the Lord I did not make myself fully known to them. 4 I also established my covenant with them to give them the land of Canaan, where they resided as foreigners. 5 Moreover, I have heard the groaning of the Israelites, whom the Egyptians are enslaving, and I have remembered my covenant.             6 “Therefore, say to the Israelites: ‘I am the Lord, and I will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. I will free you from being slaves to them, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with mighty acts of judgment. 7 I will take you as my own people, and I will be your God. Then you will know that I am the Lord your God, who brought you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. 8 And I will bring you to the land I swore with uplifted hand to give to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob. I will give it to you as a possession. I am the Lord.’”             9 Moses reported this to the Israelites, but they did not listen to him because of their discouragement and harsh labor.             10 Then the Lord said to Moses, 11 “Go, tell Pharaoh king of Egypt to let the Israelites go out of his country.”             12 But Moses said to the Lord, “If the Israelites will not listen to me, why would Pharaoh listen to me, since I speak with faltering lips?”             13 Now the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron about the Israelites and Pharaoh king of Egypt, and he commanded them to bring the Israelites out of Egypt. 1. The Servant of the Lord Is in Distress over Apparent Failure of the Mission (5:22–23).
2. God Reassures His Servant that the Mission Will Ultimately Be Successful (6:1–13).            a. The mission will succeed because of the power of God (1).            b. The mission will succeed because of God’s zeal for the glory of his own name (2–3).Duane Garrett (247–248):Refrain          6:2c    I am YHWH.Stanza 1.1      6:3a    And I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.                        6:3b    As El Shaddai.                        6:3c    But my name is YHWH.                        6:3d    Did I not make myself known to them?Stanza 1.2      6:4a    And also I set up my covenant with them,                        6:4b    To give them the land of Canaan,                        6:4c    The land of their sojourning,                        6:4d    In which they sojourned.Stanza 1.3      6:5a    And also I heard the groaning of the Israelites,                        6:5b    Whom the Egyptians were enslaving,                        6:5c    And I remembered my covenant.                        6:6a    Therefore, say to the IsraelitesRefrain          6:6b    I am YHWH.Stanza 2.1     6:6c    And I will bring you out from under the heavy labor of the Egyptians,                        6:6d   And I will deliver you from their service                        6:6e   And I will redeem you with an outstretched arm,                         6:6f    And with great judgments.Stanza 2.2     6:7a   And I will take you as my people                        6:7b   And I will be your God.                        6:7c   And you will know that I am YHWH your God,                        6:7d   Who brings you out from under the heavy labor of the Egyptians.Stanza 2.3     6:8a   And I will bring you to the land                        6:8b   That I lifted my hand [in an oath]                        6:8c    To give to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob,                        6:8d    And I will give it to you as a possession.Refrain          6:8e    I am YHWH.            c. The mission will succeed because God is faithful to his covenant promises (4).            d. The mission will succeed because God listens to the cries of his people in distress (5).            e. The mission will succeed because the Sovereign Lord has determined that it will (6–8).            f. The mission will succeed in spite of his people’s doubts, excuses, and complaints (9–13).Main Idea: In our service to Christ, we will face distressing times, failures, delays, and resistance from unbelievers, but we can be assured of the ultimate success of God’s mission. So, let us not delay or shrink back from participating in God’s gospel mission.

"Christ, Our Propitiation" (Romans 3:25-26)

“Christ, Our Propitiation” (Romans 3:25–26)
Pastor Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
Sunday AM, July 2, 2017
 
21 But now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify.  22 This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.  25 God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood-- to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished-- 26 he did it to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus. (Romans 3:21–26, NIV)
 
God took the initiative to justify us.
 
God justifies us through the sacrificial death of his Son Jesus Christ.
 
Christ is the ἱλαστήριον (hilastērion)– the sacred place in God’s presence where the means of sacrifice is accepted, which atones for our sins, placating the holy wrath of God against sinners, being consistent with and for the magnification of God’s glory.
 
God’s gracious gift of justification is received by faith in Christ.
 
In justifying sinners through Christ, God satisfied his justice for all time, past, present, and future.

“Darkness before the Dawn”

“Darkness before the Dawn” (Exodus 5:10–21)
Pastor Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
Sunday PM, June 25, 2017
 
Exodus 5:10–21 (NIV)
10 Then the slave drivers and the overseers went out and said to the people, “This is what Pharaoh says: ‘I will not give you any more straw. 11 Go and get your own straw wherever you can find it, but your work will not be reduced at all.’” 12 So the people scattered all over Egypt to gather stubble to use for straw. 13 The slave drivers kept pressing them, saying, “Complete the work required of you for each day, just as when you had straw.” 14 And Pharaoh’s slave drivers beat the Israelite overseers they had appointed, demanding, “Why haven’t you met your quota of bricks yesterday or today, as before?”
15 Then the Israelite overseers went and appealed to Pharaoh: “Why have you treated your servants this way? 16 Your servants are given no straw, yet we are told, ‘Make bricks!’ Your servants are being beaten, but the fault is with your own people.”
17 Pharaoh said, “Lazy, that’s what you are—lazy! That is why you keep saying, ‘Let us go and sacrifice to the Lord.’ 18 Now get to work. You will not be given any straw, yet you must produce your full quota of bricks.”
19 The Israelite overseers realized they were in trouble when they were told, “You are not to reduce the number of bricks required of you for each day.” 20 When they left Pharaoh, they found Moses and Aaron waiting to meet them, 21 and they said, “May the Lord look on you and judge you! You have made us obnoxious to Pharaoh and his officials and have put a sword in their hand to kill us.”
 
The Deteriorating Conditions for God’s People (10–14).
 
Application: When the name of God is being proclaimed in an unbelieving world, God’s people may endure greater hardship and opposition from the world (10–14).
 
The Appeal to Pharaoh for Justice and His Rejection (15–18).
 
Application: Appealing to an unbelieving world for justice and mercy is often spurned and is instead met with hostility and slander (15–18).
 
The Blaming of God’s Servant-Leaders for Their Miserable Conditions (19–21).
 
Application: God’s people may be tempted to blame God or God’s servant-leaders when worldly opposition grows more hostile, but this response is near-sighted and misdirected.
 
“…someone who speaks the truth cannot be blamed when evil people respond to the truth with violence.” (Duane Garrett)
 
Main Idea: When the message of God becomes more unpopular and is met with more resistance from the world, the solution is not to blame God or his messengers or withdraw from our mission. The solution is to trust God, faithfully speak his message, and wait for his salvation.
 
 

“Everyone Is a Sinner; Everyone May Be Saved” (Romans 3:22b-24)

“Everyone Is a Sinner; Everyone May Be Saved” (Romans 3:22b–24)
Pastor Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
Sunday AM, June 25, 2017
 
21 But now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify.  22 This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.  25 God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood-- to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished-- 26 he did it to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus. (Romans 3:21–26, NIV)
 
When it comes to the severity of our sin and our desperate need of God’s salvation, every person is the same (22b).
 
“There is no difference between Jew and Gentile,”
 
We are all sinners and fall short of God’s glory (23).
 
“for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”
 
“everything that does not come from faith is sin.” (Romans 14:23, NIV)
 
“There is no one righteous, not even one; 11 there is no one who understands; there is no one who seeks God.  12 All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.” (Romans 3:10–12, NIV)
 
We all may be forgiven and declared righteous before God through the atonement of Christ (24).
 
“and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”
 
Main Idea: Today, we need to know that we are all sinners, and we all need to be saved and can be saved only through the redeeming work of the Lord Jesus Christ.

“Who Is the LORD?”

“Who Is the LORD?” (Exodus 5:1–9)
Pastor Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
Sunday PM, June 11, 2017
 
Exodus 5:1–9 (NIV)
5 Afterward Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and said, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Let my people go, so that they may hold a festival to me in the wilderness.’”
2 Pharaoh said, “Who is the LORD, that I should obey him and let Israel go? I do not know the LORD and I will not let Israel go.”
3 Then they said, “The God of the Hebrews has met with us. Now let us take a three-day journey into the wilderness to offer sacrifices to the LORD our God, or he may strike us with plagues or with the sword.”
4 But the king of Egypt said, “Moses and Aaron, why are you taking the people away from their labor? Get back to your work!” 5 Then Pharaoh said, “Look, the people of the land are now numerous, and you are stopping them from working.”
6 That same day Pharaoh gave this order to the slave drivers and overseers in charge of the people: 7 “You are no longer to supply the people with straw for making bricks; let them go and gather their own straw. 8 But require them to make the same number of bricks as before; don’t reduce the quota. They are lazy; that is why they are crying out, ‘Let us go and sacrifice to our God.’ 9 Make the work harder for the people so that they keep working and pay no attention to lies.”
 
The Lord’s Messengers Deliver His Word (1, 3).
 
The Lord’s Word Is Rejected by the Hard-Hearted (2, 4–5).
 
The Lord’s People Suffer Persecution at the Hands of the Hard-Hearted because of the Lord’s Word (6–9).
 
Main Idea (application): God’s messengers must boldly represent God and his Word to the world. We should not expect the world to immediately recognize the authority of God, and we should not be surprised by lack of initial success. But in the end, God will accomplish his purposes.

“The Righteousness of God Made Known” (Romans 3:21-22a)

“The Righteousness of God Made Known” (Romans 3:21–22a)
Pastor Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
Sunday AM, June 11, 2017
 
Romans 3:21–22a (NIV)
21 But now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. 22 This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe.
 
      1.  The righteousness that comes to us in the Gospel is God’s.
              a.  The Gospel is God’s Gospel.
              b.  The Righteousness is God’s Righteousness.
      2.  The righteousness of God that comes to us in the Gospel was planned from eternity past and testified of in the Old Testament.
              a.  The Gospel is not God’s alternative plan when the Law did not work to save people.
              b.  It was never God’s intention to save people through the Law. The Law brings us a knowledge and conviction of our sinfulness.
              c.  God’s intention to save people by his righteousness was prophesied in the Old Testament.
              d.  We don’t have a full understanding of the Gospel of God without the testimony of the Old Testament Scriptures.
      3.  The righteousness of God that comes to us in the Gospel has now been revealed in this New Covenant era (But now…).
              a.  The righteousness of God that comes to us in the Gospel is not new; it was there testified of in the Old Testament. “But now” that righteousness of God has been fully revealed to us in the person of Jesus Christ – his incarnation, life, death, burial, resurrection, and ascension.
              b.  The “Christ event” introduced a new era in God’s salvation plan. We are now beneficiaries of this New Covenant epoch.
              c.  The righteousness of God that comes to us in the Gospel introduces a new epoch in history, but it also introduces a new epoch in each of our lives personally. For all who are in Christ there was a “Then…” followed by a “But now…”
      4.  The righteousness of God that comes to us in the Gospel comes through faith in Jesus Christ apart from the Law.
              a.  The righteousness of God that we receive in the Gospel is not earned by us; it was earned by Jesus Christ. It is his righteousness that justifies us before our Holy God.
              b.  This righteousness of God in Christ is not obtained by our performance of the deeds of the Law; it is obtained through complete trust and dependence on Jesus Christ.

“Back to Egypt”

“Back to Egypt” (Exodus 4:18–31)
Pastor Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
Sunday PM, June 4, 2017
 
Exodus 4:18–31 (NIV)
18 Then Moses went back to Jethro his father-in-law and said to him, “Let me return to my own people in Egypt to see if any of them are still alive.”
Jethro said, “Go, and I wish you well.”
19 Now the LORD had said to Moses in Midian, “Go back to Egypt, for all those who wanted to kill you are dead.” 20 So Moses took his wife and sons, put them on a donkey and started back to Egypt. And he took the staff of God in his hand.
21 The LORD said to Moses, “When you return to Egypt, see that you perform before Pharaoh all the wonders I have given you the power to do. But I will harden his heart so that he will not let the people go. 22 Then say to Pharaoh, ‘This is what the LORD says: Israel is my firstborn son, 23 and I told you, “Let my son go, so he may worship me.” But you refused to let him go; so I will kill your firstborn son.’”
24 At a lodging place on the way, the LORD met Moses and was about to kill him. 25 But Zipporah took a flint knife, cut off her son’s foreskin and touched Moses’ feet with it. “Surely you are a bridegroom of blood to me,” she said. 26 So the LORD let him alone. (At that time she said “bridegroom of blood,” referring to circumcision.)
27 The LORD said to Aaron, “Go into the wilderness to meet Moses.” So he met Moses at the mountain of God and kissed him.         28 Then Moses told Aaron everything the LORD had sent him to say, and also about all the signs he had commanded him to perform.
29 Moses and Aaron brought together all the elders of the Israelites, 30 and Aaron told them everything the LORD had said to Moses. He also performed the signs before the people, 31 and they believed. And when they heard that the LORD was concerned about them and had seen their misery, they bowed down and worshiped.
 
Receptive to Divine Guidance (18–20).
 
Reckoning with the Divine Plan (21–23).
 
Averting Divine Wrath (24–26).
 
Praising Divine Faithfulness (27–31).

“The Universality of Sin”

“The Universality of Sin” (Romans 3:9–20)
Pastor Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
Sunday AM, June 4, 2017
 
Romans 3:9–20 (NIV)
9 What shall we conclude then? Do we have any advantage? Not at all! For we have already made the charge that Jews and Gentiles alike are all under the power of sin. 10 As it is written:
“There is no one righteous, not even one;
11    there is no one who understands;
there is no one who seeks God.
12 All have turned away,
they have together become worthless;
there is no one who does good,
not even one.” 
13 “Their throats are open graves;
their tongues practice deceit.” 
“The poison of vipers is on their lips.” 
14    “Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness.” 
15 “Their feet are swift to shed blood;
16    ruin and misery mark their ways,
17 and the way of peace they do not know.” 
18    “There is no fear of God before their eyes.” 
19 Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. 20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God’s sight by the works of the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin.
 
All Are Guilty: When it comes to the standard of Divine justice, neither Jews nor Gentiles have an advantage; all are guilty (9).
       2.  All Are Under the Power of Sin: The power and pervasiveness of sin is universal; all are under its grip (10–18).
The ungodliness of sin.
The pervasiveness of sin.
The universality of sin.
       3.  All Have Only One Hope: The human race (Jews and Gentiles) has one and only one hope for salvation from the power of sin and its penalty: not our own attempts at good works but the righteousness of God that comes through faith (19–20).
 

“Giving One’s Life for Another”

“Giving One’s Life for Another”
Pastor Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
Sunday AM, May 28, 2017
 
John 15:12–13 (NIV)
12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
 
Romans 12:1–21 (NIV)
12 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. 4 For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, 5 so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. 6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. 20 On the contrary:
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” 
21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
 

“Saved in Order to Do Good” (Titus 3:3-11)

“Saved in Order to Do Good” (Titus 3:1–11)
3 Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, 2 to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.
3 At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. 4 But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. 8 This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.
9 But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless. 10 Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. After that, have nothing to do with them. 11 You may be sure that such people are warped and sinful; they are self-condemned. (Titus 3:1–11, NIV)
 
Living as a Christian in Society (vv. 1–2)
The Christian’s Duty to Civic Authorities (v. 1)
The Christian’s Duty to All People (vv. 1–2)
 
Saved in Order to Do Good (vv. 3–8)
Remembering Who We Were (v. 3)
Wandering in Ignorance
Slaves to Pleasure
Anti-Social Behavior
Remembering What We Have Become by God’s Grace (vv. 4–6)
The Principal Cause of Our Salvation (vv. 4–5a)
The Efficient Cause of our Salvation (v. 5b)
The Meritorious Cause of our Salvation (v. 6)
Remembering What We Have to Look forward to (v. 7)
Justification
Glorification
Remembering Why We Strive to Do What Is Good (v. 8)
Sanctification
 
Avoiding and Rebuking False Teachers (vv. 9–11)
What to Avoid and Why (v. 9)
Whom to Rebuke and Why (vv. 10–11)

The Gospel Foundation for Godly Living (Titus 2:11–15)

The Gospel Foundation for Godly Living (Titus 2:11–15)
11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.
15 These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you. (Titus 2:11–15, NIV)
Outline
1. The Gospel Foundation for Godly Living (11–14)
The manifestation of God’s grace (11).
The training by God’s grace (12).
The expectation of Christ’s return (13).
The purpose of Christ’s redemption (14).
2. The Restatement of Titus’s Responsibilities (15).
 
 
 

“Here Am I, Send Someone Else” (Exodus 4:10–17)

“Here Am I, Send Someone Else” (Exodus 4:10–17)Pastor Cameron JungelsEastside Baptist ChurchSunday PM, May 7, 2017
Exodus 4:10–17 (NIV)
10 Moses said to the Lord, “Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.”
11 The Lord said to him, “Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute? Who gives them sight or makes them blind? Is it not I, the Lord? 12 Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.”
13 But Moses said, “Pardon your servant, Lord. Please send someone else.”
14 Then the Lord’s anger burned against Moses and he said, “What about your brother, Aaron the Levite? I know he can speak well. He is already on his way to meet you, and he will be glad to see you. 15 You shall speak to him and put words in his mouth; I will help both of you speak and will teach you what to do. 16 He will speak to the people for you, and it will be as if he were your mouth and as if you were God to him. 17 But take this staff in your hand so you can perform the signs with it.”
 1.    God powerfully overcomes our inabilities for the sake of his mission (10–12).2.    God graciously accommodates our weaknesses for the sake of his mission (13–17).