Sermons- Trinity Bible Fellowship Davenport Trinity Bible Fellowship

This passage, verses 12 to the end of the chapter, continues developing the theme of how ‘much more’ Christ did for us (see verses 15, and 17).  But to get there, we have to wade through the difficult and unpopular doctrine of original sin.  Today’s message will look at what the Bible teaches about this, and try to settle the question.

In this passage, there are two ‘much mores’ and a ‘not only this.’  If God loves us so much that He sent His Son for us, how much more can we celebrate what He does for us?

The word ‘Peace’ (v.1) gives way to ‘Celebration’ (vv. 2-3), and celebration is not limited to just the good times.  The hard times lead us to our third word: Hope.  And Hope does not disappoint.

It is a terrible mistake to be at war with the King of the Universe; and a wonderful thing that Jesus gives us peace.

Thomas was a little late to the party, but he was welcome when he finally joined in.

We’re going to look at Peter’s boast, and then at Peter’s failure, and then at Peter’s failure.  And then we’ll fast forward to Pentecost, and ask, “What happened to Peter?”  And we’ll discuss what the Holy Spirit does for a person.