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Passage: Philippians 1:9-11 And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and […]

Though the world’s rulers unite against Christ, the Lamb will conquer them and His called, chosen, and faithful people will share in His victory. I. The Intimidating Rise of Beastly Power – 17:7-13. II. The Eventual Fall of Beastly Power – 17:15-18. See also Proverbs 14:12 III. The Certain Victory of the Lamb and His […]

We must recognize and resist the seductive power of Babylon the Great, the world system that opposes Christ. I. The Development of Babylon the Great. See also Gen. 9:1; Gen 11:4 II. The Description of Babylon the Great. III. The Danger of Babylon the Great. See also 1 John 2:16-17; Luke 12:15; Mark 8:36 Application […]

Look forward and prepare for the final Day when God destroys all wickedness, vindicates all justice, and makes the great declaration, “It is done!” I. The Declaration of the Judgment Complete – 16:17b. See also Isaiah 45:23 II. The Destruction of Judgment Applied – 16:17a, 18-20. See also Hebrews 12:28 III. The Defiance of Judgment […]

Armageddon is not the triumph of evil, but the final, futile rage of the nations gathered against the Lordship of Christ. I. The Darkness of the Nations’ Rage – 16:12-14. See also 2 Thess 2:9-12 II. The Answer to the Nations’ Rage – 16:15. See also Titus 2:11-14 III. The Gathering of the Nations’ Rage […]

The unconverted human heart curses God and clings to sin even under the fiercest judgment. I. The Wicked’s Response to Judgment #1 = Blasphemy. See also Exodus 20:7; Romans 8:7 II. The Wicked’s Response to Judgment #2 = Lack of Repentance. See also Ezekiel 36:26-27; Jeremiah 31:33 Application

See God’s judgment from heaven’s perspective. God’s holiness demands that evil be righteously punished by pouring out His cup of wrath. I. Final Judgment Poured Out – 16:1-4. II. Final Judgment Explained and Affirmed – 16:5-7. Application

Avoid error by interpreting unclear or symbolic passages in light of the clear teaching passages in Scripture. I. The Day of the Lord. See also 1 Thess. 4:16; John 5:28-29; 2 Peter 3:10, 13 II. Revelation 16. Application “Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of people ought you to be […]

Take God’s holiness seriously by repenting of your sin and trusting in Jesus Christ alone for your salvation! I. The Sanctuary Opened – 15:5-7. See also Exodus 38:21, 31:18 II. The Priests Come Forth – 15:6-7. III. The Sanctuary Closed – 15:8. Application Take God’s holiness seriously! “For the wages of sin is death, but […]

Embrace your victory in the righteous judgment of your God. I. The Glorious Scene in Heaven – 15:1-2. See also Psalm 33:1-3 II. The Glorious Song of Heaven – 15:3-4. See also Exodus 15:11; Jeremiah 10:7; Psalm 86:9, 145:17-20 Application

Jesus Christ fully accomplished our salvation by His life, death, and resurrection on our behalf, and everything necessary for our inclusion in His salvation is granted to us freely through the gospel. I. Christ = See also Isaiah 9:6-7 II. Died = See also Genesis 3:15; Psalm 22:16-17; Isaiah 53:8-9 III. For His enemies! = […]

Make every effort to grow in God’s grace by daily meeting with the Lord in prayer and in His Word. I. Growing in grace is a command – 2 Peter 3:18. See also 2 Peter 1:5 II. Growing in grace is through the Word – Matt. 4:4. See also Psalm 1:1-2; Col. 3:16 Application “The […]

Anchor your hope in God’s steadfast faithfulness in Christ, and trust Him to provide all you need to walk in humble obedience. I. God’s grace for the lowly (vv. 26-30). II. God’s Impossible Promise: The Holy Son of God (vv. 31-37). III. Mary’s faith: humble, trusting obedience (vv. 34-38).

Faith waits. Christ is Coming. And that changes everything! I. Simeon was an ordinary man (v. 25). II. Simeon was a godly man (v. 25). III. Simeon was a waiting man (v. 25). IV. The Unique promise given to Simeon (v. 26). V. God’s Promise to Simeon is fulfilled as he sees Salvation (vv. 28-30). […]

The shepherds serve as a great example of the truth that God prioritizes the lowly. I. Shepherds in the Field – 2:8. II. Angels in the Sky – 2:9-14. III. Shepherds in Bethlehem – 2:15-20. Application See also: Isaiah 57:15, 61:1; Matthew 5:3; James 2:5; 1 Corinthians 1:26-31