Acts 13:42-48 (NIV) CONTEXT: Paul & Barnabas preached the gospel in a synagogue in Antioch, and the people Listen to passage & devotional: Belgic Confession of Faith, Article 16: The Doctrine of Election We believe Romans 1:16 says that the gospel - that is, the message of the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ Most of the verses that come before today's passage in chapter 13 record the first powerful sermon Paul

Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Articles 1-8 Article 1: God’s Right to Condemn Great Is Thy Faithfulness John 3:16-18 - Simple Beauty 1 John 4:8-10 - This Is Love Psalm 103 - Praise Article 3: The Preaching of the Gospel 1 Timothy 2:1-7 - God Our Savior Isaiah 52.7 - Good News! Rom 10:14-17 - The Power of Preaching 1 Cor 1.23-24 - God's Foolishness Psalm 93 - Mightier Than Chaos ​ Article 7: Election Epehesians 1:3-6 - Before the Foundation Deuteronomy 7:1-10 - Set Apart John 17

Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Articles 1-8 Article 1: God’s Right to Condemn Great Is Thy Faithfulness John 3:16-18 - Simple Beauty 1 John 4:8-10 - This Is Love Psalm 103 - Praise Article 3: The Preaching of the Gospel 1 Timothy 2:1-7 - God Our Savior Isaiah 52.7 - Good News! Rom 10:14-17 - The Power of Preaching 1 Cor 1.23-24 - God's Foolishness Psalm 93 - Mightier Than Chaos ​ Article 7: Election Epehesians 1:3-6 - Before the Foundation Deuteronomy 7:1-10 - Set Apart John 17

Read / Listen Listen to passage & devotional: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 105 Q. Jesus has shown you; ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - 1

light of Christ in you; ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - 1

Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Articles 1-9 Article 1: God’s Right to Condemn Great Is Thy Faithfulness John 3:16-18 - Simple Beauty 1 John 4:8-10 - This Is Love Psalm 103 - Praise Article 3: The Preaching of the Gospel 1 Timothy 2:1-7 - God Our Savior Isaiah 52.7 - Good News! Rom 10:14-17 - The Power of Preaching 1 Cor 1.23-24 - God's Foolishness Psalm 93 - Mightier Than Chaos ​ Article 7: Election Ephesians 1:3-6 - Before the Foundation Deuteronomy 7:1-10 - Set Apart John 17

Gospels: Week 7 - The cost of discipleship CONTEXT: Peter has just confessed that Jesus is the Christ discovered His divine nature - either because they experienced His miraculous power firsthand, or like Peter

Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Articles 1-8 Article 1: God’s Right to Condemn Great Is Thy Faithfulness John 3:16-18 - Simple Beauty 1 John 4:8-10 - This Is Love Psalm 103 - Praise Article 3: The Preaching of the Gospel 1 Timothy 2:1-7 - God Our Savior Isaiah 52.7 - Good News! Rom 10:14-17 - The Power of Preaching 1 Cor 1.23-24 - God's Foolishness Psalm 93 - Mightier Than Chaos ​ Article 7: Election Epehesians 1:3-6 - Before the Foundation Deuteronomy 7:1-10 - Set Apart John 17

In James 5:12, James is restating this same teaching for the recipients of his letter. While these types of oaths are not as common as they were in the 1st century, there are still remnants ACKNOWLEDGE WHO GOD IS: Our Father, who answers every promise He's made with "YES" in Christ (2 Cor. 1: integrity; ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - 2 Corinthians 11

A song. 1  God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2  Therefore He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the shields with fire. 10  He says, (v7 & 11). This is why, in the most pivotal moment of Jesus' earthly ministry, He told Peter that He would build my Church and the gates of Hell will not overcome it (Matt. 16:18).