The Event of the Incarnation

Cary Cox, from John 1. What is the incarnation of Jesus Christ, and why does it matter? What does it show us? We look at the pre-existence of Jesus, his coming to earth, his deity, his humanity, his humility, and his love!

Christian Confidence Part 2

Cary Cox, from 1 John 5:16-21. John concludes his letter by calling the hurting churches to confidence in Jesus Christ and his gospel! Everything else is just idols – all other ground is sinking sand!

This is the Love of God

Cary Cox, from 1 John 4:9-10. What does it mean that God is love? How can we know that God loves us? John answers these questions. God’s love is clearly displayed through the gospel – his sending of his unique, eternal Son, Jesus Christ, into the world, to deal with our sins and give us life!

Test the Spirits

Cary Cox, from 1 John 4:1-6. John calls the church to discernment. There is a spirit at work behind everyone who speaks to us, and not every spirit is from God! We test the spirits by looking at the doctrine of the one speaking – what do they say about Jesus? Do they hold to the historic, apostolic teaching of Christianity? Is their message the same as what the world is saying?

He Appeared to Take Away Sins

Cary Cox, from 1 John 3:4-6. Why did Jesus come to earth as a Man in the incarnation? John says he came to take away sins! Jesus is the sinless Son of God who took away the sins of his people at the cross, and gives us power to walk in victory over sin in this life!

Begin with Jesus

Cary Cox, from 1 John 1:1-4. John begins his letter by pointing hurting Christians and struggling churches to the doctrine of the incarnation of Jesus Christ! Jesus always existed as God, and became a Man in order to give us eternal life and fellowship with God and his church. The apostles are eyewitnesses who point us to the glorious truth of Jesus!

The Theology of No Condemnation – Romans Study 40

Cary Cox, from Romans 8:1-4. We have studied what ‘no condemnation’ is and where it is found. Now in verse 3 we see HOW God achieved this salvation for us. We see the theology, or doctrines, that explain how God accomplished no condemnation.

The Light Shines in the Darkness – Christmas 2018

Cary Cox, from John 1:1-14. The Bible describes the birth of Jesus, and his coming into the world, as light breaking into the darkness.

Set Apart for the Gospel Part 2 – Romans Study 2

Cary Cox, from Romans 1:1-5. The gospel of God is focused on his Son, Jesus Christ; it contains theological truths about Jesus, namely his coming in the flesh to experience humiliation and exaltation. The mission of the gospel sends the church out to make disciples of all nations, for the glory of the name of Jesus!

Jesus Became Just Like Us – Hebrews Study 6

Cary Cox, from Hebrews 2:10-18. While Hebrews chapter 1 teaches that Jesus is superior to angels and fully God, chapter 2 is just as adamant that Jesus became lower than angels and is fully man. This passage boldly describes the incarnation of Jesus – he became just like us, to rescue his brothers and sisters!