Grace & Truth Bible Church: Sermon Audio

1. Assurance of a Promised Heir2. Faith counted as Righteousness3. Assurance of the Promised Land

The Unfolding NarrativeThe Freedom of Living by Faith1. Freedom from selfish ambition2. Freedom to serve others3. Freedom to receive God’s blessings

God Calls AbramGod Blesses AbramAbram Obeys God

Role of the WordRole of the SpiritRole of the Congregation

1. Scripture illustrates the church2. God places into the church3. We need committed investment in each other

1. The Qualifications for Deacons2. The Ministry of Deacons3. How Deacons are Appointed

1. Elders are to Shepherd2. Elders are to Serve3. How Elders are Appointed

One race created by GodA city united against GodAll people scattered by GodA line set apart for God

What would it be like to be the only family alive?Why would God commit Himself to man?What can satisfy holy God?

1. Wickedness and Holiness2. Judgment and Grace3. Destruction and Preservation4. Acts of God and the Obedience of Man

1. The Godly Line2. Wicked Corruption3. Judgment and Grace

The Downward Spiral of Human Rebellion 1. The rebellion of Cain 2. The rebellion of LamechThe Demonstration of God’s Grace 1. God protects Cain 2. God displays common grace to Cain’s descendants 3. God provides another heir

I. God creates manII. God places man in EdenIII. God commands obedienceIV. God creates helper for man

I. God IsII. God Creates a. By His Word b. In seven days c. It was very goodIII. God Rests

Advent is Present HistoryAdvent is Future Hope

1. The Incarnation is Fulfillment of Prophecy2. The Incarnation is Love3. The Incarnation is Mystery4. The Incarnation is Essential for Salvation

The Messiah will dwell with humanityThe Messiah will bring the curse to an endThe Messiah will reign on David's throne