The Nature and Fruits of True Repentance (James Sermon 8)

The Book of Daniel closes with some final predictions about the end of the world, with insights about the final battle on heaven and earth, and the resurrection of the elect.

In stark contrast to the behavior of all those around him, the glory of Christ ripped apart the moral darkness of human history and showed us the perfection of his nature.

The chapter reveals ongoing power struggles among men, but even an anti-Christ with widespread power is subject to God's sovereignty and ultimate control.

Paul removes any excuses from Israel for not submitting to God's righteousness, as salvation can't be achieved through righteousness by law.

Gethsemane is the greatest display of the perfect humanity of Jesus in the Bible, it also offers opportunities to ponder the excellencies and perfection of his character.

Moses was a role model of male leadership; he rejected worldly power and pleasure for the Kingdom of God, displaying genuine humility.

The grace of God in Christ should result in a good life, this means that genuine faith reflects good works and a holy life modeled by scripture.

Daniel has an overwhelming vision of a heavenly man, a messenger, an angel who prepares him to hear new revelations concerning Israel’s future.

Scripture probes the people of God for the hidden recesses of the sinful heart. It also tells us the truth of the indomitable grace of God in Christ to save sinners like us.

The essence of Christian works can be described in seven dimensions: worship, spiritual disciplines, family dynamics, ministry involvement, mission, stewardship, and work ethics.