SERIES: CHRISTIAN BELIEF AND THE MODERN WORLD (2 OF 8)

NOTE: This sermon is part 3 and 4 of a 16 part sermon series. Two sermons outlines are included in this download.

PREVIEWS:

Part 3: Maker of Heaven and Earth
Series: Christian Belief And The Modern World
Stuart Briscoe
Genesis 1

The Bible's opening words are, "In the beginning God created…" The immediate focus of attention is on "the Maker of heaven and earth." Who He is, what He does and what He proposes to do are the concerns of Scripture and should be of utmost importance to us.

I. Focus on the Maker.

A. The Biblical revelation.
1. His pre-existence-"In the beginning." Genesis 1:1

2. His prerogative-"By your will…" Revelation 4:11

3. His power-"At God's command." Hebrews 11:3

4. His purpose-"All things…under one head." Ephesians 1:10

B. The modern reaction.
1. The deification of "science."
a. Origins.

b. Objectives.

c. Objections.

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Part 4: Jesus Christ
Series: Christian Belief And The Modern World
Stuart Briscoe

"When (the Creed) called God 'Maker of Heaven and Earth' it parted company with Hinduism and Eastern faiths generally; now by calling Jesus Christ God's only Son, it parts company with Judaism and Islam and stands quite alone." J.I. Packer

I. The Messiahship of Jesus.

A. The name of Jesus. Matthew 1:18-25

Note: "Jesus" is Greek for Joshua = "God is Savior."

1. Eternally significant-God is Savior.

2. Universally significant-"His people."

3. Socially significant-"Save."

4. Spiritually significant-"From their sins."

B. The title of Christ.

Note: "Christos" is Greek for "Messiah" = "Anointed One."

1. The majesty of "the Christ."