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Bobby Stafford |
Real Confessions |
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October 26, 2014 |
Sunday PM Sermon |
Real Confessions
Introduction:
Parrots are amazing creatures! They are
capable of mimicking sounds and even words. A parrot could be trained
to say, “I believe Jesus Christ is the risen Son of God.” But would
that be a real confession of faith? Let’s read Hebrews 10:23. “Let us
hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who
promised is faithful.” NKJV
Body:
I. Hold Fast Without Wavering
· “Let us” is a common
exhortation in Hebrews. (Hebrews 10:21-22)
· “Hold fast” means to restrain,
possess, or hold onto. (Hebrews 3:6, Hebrews 6:11-12) We must
adhere firmly to the teachings, convictions, and beliefs of the
gospel. This is the human side of eternal security. (Mark
4:16-17)
· “Without wavering” means no
wavering, right or left, from God’s Word. (Hebrews 6:4-6)
· Do not let persecution,
suffering, worldly influence, or a delay in Christ’s coming
induce you to waiver. (II Corinthians 9:3-4)
II. The Confession of Our Hope
· “Confession” means
saying the same thing, being in agreement. (II
Corinthians 9:13)
· Confession is an
outward exhibition in word and deed of our hope in
Christ and His Word. (Hebrews 3:1, I John 2:23) It
is a public validation of our faith.
· Confession is based
upon a deep conviction that God’s Word is true. We
believe what God has said. We bring our lives into
alignment and agreement with the Word of God. (John
12:42, Romans 10:9-10)
· We must confess and
give expression “to our hope.” Hope is the desire
of some good with the expectation of obtaining it.
(Hebrews 6:11-12) This hope is based on the firm
foundation of life, death, and the resurrection of
Christ. (Hebrews 6:18-20) Our confession
strengthens our hope.
III. God Is Faithful
· God is completely and totally
reliable. This is seen in I Kings 8:56, Deuteronomy 7:9.
· God keeps His promises. He is
trustworthy. (Psalm 105:8)
· Christ is the faithful
witness. (Revelation 1:5, Revelation 3:14, Revelation 19:11)
· He is faithful to forgive. (I
John 1:9)
Conclusion:
Each Christian looks forward to that
heavenly country described in Hebrews 12:22-24. “But you have come to
Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, to
an innumerable company of angels. to the general assembly and church of
the firstborn who are registered in heaven, to God the Judge of all, to
the spirits of just men made perfect, to Jesus the Mediator of the new
covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better things than
that of Abel.” NKJV
Bobby Stafford
October 26, 2014
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