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Jesus Rebukes the Storm

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The previous two sermons demonstrated that disciples of Jesus are expected to listen to His Words, obey His Words, and keep His words to the end. In the Parable of the Sower (Lk 8:1–15), it was only the last soil that produced any fruit because the seed, the word of God, was able to take root. All the other soils were not fit. Any other heart than that which carefully listens to word of God will not have a life that produces fruit. The Parable of the Lamp demonstrated the power of the word (Lk 8:16–18). The word of God is able to expose our heart and label our deeds are right or wrong. The word is intended to be an instruction for us to follow. Lastly it was noted by Jesus that those who truly belong into the family of God are those who hear the word and obey the word of God (Lk 8:19–21).  I believe that in the next three pericopes that we get an answer as to why we should listen and obey to the words of Jesus. He has authority. His words demonstrate His power over all creation. Hi...
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Bibliology: Divine Revelation

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In the previous lesson, I quickly discussed that there are two major kinds of revelation concerning God. The previous lesson was concerned with General Revelation which consisted of examining the evidence found in nature to show that God exists and is verified by Scripture. I also stated that General Revelation is shown unto all people at all times. Divine Revelation, sometimes called Special Revelation, is defined as the Word of God communicated to specific people through various modes in order to express the nature of God, the will of God, and/or the works of God. “Special Revelation is redemptive revelation. It publishes the good tidings that the holy and merciful God promises salvation as a divine gift to man who cannot save himself and that he has now fulfilled that promise in the gift of His Son in whom all men are called to believe.” 1  General Revelation was only able to communicate that God exists and that we are guilty of breaking His laws and therefore deserve His conde...
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Bibliology: General Revelation

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Introduction  A rough definition of revelation is content that explains something that was unknown. The word is usually used within the context of theology signifying something being made known about God’s character, works, or decrees. General Revelation is the first of two major categories of revelation. The second category of revelation is Divine Revelation. General Revelation is defined as “That disclosure to all persons at all times and places by which one comes to know that God is, and what He is like. General revelation mediates the conviction that God exists and that He is self-sufficient, transcendent, imminent, eternal, powerful, wise, good, and righteous. General, or natural, revelation maybe divided into two categories: (1) internal, the innate sense of beauty and consciousness, and (2) external, nature and providential history.” 1 These two forms of General Revelation can be used to form a branch of theology known as Natural Theology. Natural Theology is a set of ...
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