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The GOAL of the Incarnation

Here’s my sermon notes for “The Goal of the Incarnation” preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship on 12/24/2023. ADVENT SERMON #4: ‘The GOAL of the Incarnation’ (Gal 4:5b) Intro: As evangelical Christians we prize doctrine of justification; but even higher privilege of gospel: adoption      -JI PACKER: Adoption as the ‘highest privilege of the gospel’ (Packer)      […]

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Contrary to Popular Opinion, Contrary to our Own Unbelief…

Contrary to popular opinion, we are NOT ALL children of God. We are all created by God, but due to sin we are estranged from God and are ‘children of wrath’ (Eph 2:1-3). If the Bible is true, then it is a mistake to say, ‘We’re all God’s children.’ Contrary to our own unbelief, we […]

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SOME KEY THEOLOGICAL TERMS AND IDEAS CONNECTED TO CHRISTMAS

KEY THEOLOGICAL TERMS FROM ADVENT 2024 GAL 4:4-5 SERMONS Galatians 4:4 “But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.” Each week of my Advent sermon series […]