Jesus Appears to His Followers--Part 2 (John 20:20-23)

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Jesus Appears to His Followers
John 20:20-23 (2)

II. Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection changed the relationship between mankind (20-21)
    A. Vintage Church pursues an incarnational lifestyle
    B. Vintage Church is called to a life of proactive proclamation
        Incarnational Ministry-Gospel = Liberalism
        Gospel-Incarnational Ministry = Legalism
        Gospel+Incarnational Ministry = Biblical Theology
    C. Vintage Church is called to breathe the breath of God

The Pre-Trial of Jesus and Peter’s Denial (John 18:12-27)

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The Pre-Trial of Jesus and Peter’s Denial
John 18:12-27

I. Every person is affected by the curse of Adam
   How we should respond knowing the depravity of our heart?
   1. We should be empathetic to others when they sin
   2. We should be compassionate with them as they come back to the flock
   3. We should be united to strengthen our bond of holiness
   4. We should be mindful of the things we see, hear, and say
   5. We should be conscious of our inability

II. Every person is helpless against temptation

The High Priestly Prayer: The Prayer of Jesus for His Church (John 17:20-26)

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The High Priestly Prayer:
The Prayer of Jesus for His Church
John 17:20-26

I. That one of the most distinguishing marks of the church would be unity (20-26)
   A. Unity is not denominational, social, political, national, or racial affiliation
   B. Unity does not mean absolute agreement
   C. Unity is the most distinguishing characteristic of those who are in Christ
       1. Unity in our position
       2. Unity in our baptism
       3. Unity in our work
   D. Unity is the most effective characteristic of the church in reaching the lost

The High Priestly Prayer: The Prayer of Jesus for His Disciples--Part 3 (John 17:14-19)

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The High Priestly Prayer:
The Prayer of Jesus for His Disciples--Part 3
John 17:14-19

V.  That his disciples would be distinguished by truth in a world resistant to truth (14-17)
     A. Our view of the Bible distinguishes us from other worldviews
     B. Our view of sin give us clarity in disturbing times
VI. That his disciples would complete his mission (18-19)
     A. Cultural Involvement
     B. Holy Living
     C. Gospel Proclamation
 

The High Priestly Prayer: The Prayer of Jesus for His Disciples--Part 2 (John 17:11-13)

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The High Priestly Prayer:
The Prayer of Jesus for His Disciples--Part 2
John 17:11-13

III. That his disciples would recognize and draw on God’s strength in order to persevere (11-12)
     A. Personal Perseverance
     B. Spiritual Perseverance
IV. That his disciples may be full of joy in being rescued and eternally saved by Christ (13)

The High Priestly Prayer: The Prayer of Jesus for His Disciples--Part 1 (John 17:6-10)

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The High Priestly Prayer:
The Prayer of Jesus for His Disciples--Part 1
John 17:6-10

I. That the disciples would have assurance of their salvation (6-8)
   A. Christians are a people of God’s possession
   B. Christians have the revealed name of God
   C. Christians hear, receive and know that the word of God is true

II. That the disciples would have a sensitivity to the weight of God’s saving work (9-10)
  A. That they would pursue personal holiness
  B. That they would pursue holiness in the community of believers

The High Priestly Prayer: The Prayer of Jesus for Himself (John 17:1-5)

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The  High Priestly Prayer:
The Prayer of Jesus for Himself
John 17:1-5


I.  Jesus Prays that He would be faithful to the glory of God (1,5)
    A. That He would be restored to full glory
    B. That He would bring the father glory

II. Jesus Prays that He would be fruitful in the work of God (2-4)
    A. Fruitful saving His elect
    B. Fruitful in accomplishing his earthly task
 

Repentance and the Gospel (Psalm 51)

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Repentance and the Gospel
Psalm 51

I.  The repentant heart has God-centered view of their sin
    A. The need for mercy
    B. The need for cleansing
    C. The need for confession
    D. The need for brokenness 

II.  The repentant heart rejoices in restoration
    A. He will be able to teach others
    B. He will offer sacrifices of praise and not burnt offerings

Sola Gratia: By Grace Alone

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Sola Gratia: By Grace Alone
Ephesians 2:1-10

I.  Apart from Christ, we are dead in our sins.

II.  Through Christ, God raises us from the dead
     A.  Because of his mercy
     B.  When we were still dead
     C.  By the regeneration of the Holy Spirit
     D.  To showcase the riches of his grace

III.  In Christ, we live for God's glory and purpose.

If it really is grace alone:
1. You aren’t any better than anyone else for having believed the Gospel.
2. You didn’t earn your salvation, and you can’t lose it.
3. Pray for those who don’t believe.
4. Share the Gospel.  
5. Teach new believers.
6. Legalism and licensure have no place in the Christian life.