Pastor Shaun Marksbury

“ Loving Each Other as Jesus Loves” ( John 15:12–17) Series:               “John: Life in Christ’s Name”           Text:                 John 15:12–17 By:                    Shaun Marksbury                         Date:                July 28, 2024 Venue:              Living Water Baptist Church             Occasion:             AM Service   I. ...

New Testament Overview Part 12 : Conclusion I. Introduction We’ve considered an overview of both the Old and New Testaments. What should we think about the Bible, and what are some important points moving forward? Tonight: Understanding the Origins of the Bible Understanding the Translations of the Bible Understanding the Bible II. Understanding the Origin of the Bible The Bible is inspired by God, which is recognized by Christians Naturalist <====> Supernaturalist Manmade, erroneous <====> Every word, without errors   66 books by 40 authors over 1,500 years, yet one message by God The sufficiency of special revelation Gives a limited knowledge of God (Deut. 29:29; Rom. 11:33) Yet, Scripture is adequate for our lives (2 Tim. 3:15–17) The Bible is revelation from God which unfolds through time. Manuscripts The autographs (or autographa) = original, inspired documents (cf. 2 Pet. 1:21).   Manuscripts are copies of those documents, but still considered G...

We read today about yet another group approaching to accost Jesus: the Sadducees.   They’re sent from the chief priests for a third wave of questioning, hoping to trap Him in a statement (cf. 11:27; 12:13).   This wealthy group of men included the chief priests and much of Jerusalem’s ruling council. Even wielding great influence in Jewish religious life, the beliefs of the Sadducees would be akin to theological liberalism today.   They only held the books of Moses as authoritative, and not even that.   They also didn’t believe in the resurrection (v. 18) nor in the existence of angels, a future judgment, or the immortality of the soul (cf. Acts 23:6–8).   As such, this hypothetical scenario of a woman marrying seven husbands is, of course, a challenge to Jesus.   If He’s stymied, they believe they would prove themselves more intelligent than Jesus while also demonstrating how absurd it is to believe in the resurrection. However, such challe...

2  And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, 3  and his clothes became radiant, intensely white, as no one on earth could bleach them. 4  And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus. 5  And Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good that we are here. Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” 6  For he did not know what to say, for they were terrified. 7  And a cloud overshadowed them, and a voice came out of the cloud, “This is my beloved Son; listen to him.” 8  And suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone with them but Jesus only. We can only imagine what the glory of the moment was like for the disciples.  Peter had certainly put some information together.  He knew that Jesus is the Messiah (8:29), and that Jesus had just been teaching on the coming kingd...

And immediately he got into the boat with his disciples and went to the district of Dalmanutha. 11  The Pharisees came and began to argue with him, seeking from him a sign from heaven to test him. 12  And he sighed deeply in his spirit and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Truly, I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation.” 13  And he left them, got into the boat again, and went to the other side. What a contrast between His people and the demonstrable faith of the Gentiles!  Jesus embarks to Jewish territory on the western shore of Galilee.  After spending time with Gentiles, it should’ve been a homecoming.  Unfortunately, the Pharisees meet Him with ill-intent.  These hypocrites already know about Him, but they tempt Him by asking Him for more.  What is wrong with their request? First, they seek more signs then God has chosen to give them.  Perhaps they’re asking for a sign like Elijah produced on Mt. C...

5            “Because the poor are plundered, because the needy groan,             I will now arise,” says the Lord;             “I will place him in the safety for which he longs.” 6            The words of the Lord are pure words,             like silver refined in a furnace on the ground,             purified seven times. 7            You, O Lord, will keep them;             you will guard us from this generation forever. 8            On every side the wicked prowl,      ...