Matthew 16:13-20 (NIV) 13  When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples 14  They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15  “But what about you?” 16  Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” 17  Jesus replied, “Blessed Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Articles 1- 8 Article

Acts 11:15–18 (NIV) CONTEXT: This week we're working through selections from the book of Acts looking what the Lord had said: ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’ 17 Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity Point 4 - Irresistible Grace Article 13 & 14: The Incomprehensible Way of Regeneration and the Way God :14).

Revelation 12 (NIV) CONTEXT: This fantastic (in every sense of the word) chapter begins the second half In the New Testament, the four gospels— Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John; the Acts of the Apostles; the , and to the Hebrews; the seven letters of the other apostles— one of James; two of Peter; three of John ; one of Jude; and the Revelation of the apostle John. that swept a third of the stars out of the sky and flung them to earth, or was this just a vision that John

Mark 14:66–72 (NIV) CONTEXT: The scenes below take place as Jesus was being put on trial before His crucifixion Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity Today: John 7

2 Corinthians 13:11–14 (NIV) 11 Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! And the God of love and peace will be with you. 12 Greet one another with a holy kiss. 13 All God’s people here send their greetings. 14 May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship Article 9 also quotes 1 John 5:7 which speaks to the three who testify, the three again being in reference

MacArthur disagreed on this issue, but had a deep respect for one another and didn't fight over it) Romans 11 :22-29 CONTEXT: Romans chapter 11 comes in a section of the book in which Paul works through the complexities Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity Summary Looking at how God sovereignly works out our salvation in Romans 9 - 11 is always a study in John MacArthur: “At [the appointed] time, God will sovereignly and miraculously bring salvation to the

Matthew 16:13-20 (NIV) 13  When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples 14  They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15  “But what about you?” 16  Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” 17  Jesus replied, “Blessed Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. 18

of salvation (Heb. 1:14), watch over those who believe in Jesus (Ps. 91:11), etc. concerning angels, is that angels long to look into things concerning our salvation, as we read in 1 Peter 1:10-12 (esp. John Calvin, in commenting on this passage, writes: “It is indeed the highest praise to the gospel, that Today: James 1

Read / Listen Listen to passage & devotional: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 113 Q. Summary The opening stanza of Psalm 19 is both beautiful and familiar. The third stanza (v10-13) explains the value of God's Word: it is more precious than gold and sweeter pleasing in God's sight; ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - John 11

In the New Testament, the four gospels— Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John; the Acts of the Apostles; the , and to the Hebrews; the seven letters of the other apostles— one of James; two of Peter; three of John ; one of Jude; and the Revelation of the apostle John.