The Authority of Jesus
THE AUTHORITY OF JESUS
Tonight, Wednesday, June 24, at 7:00 p.m., join your Calvary Chapel family for coffee at 6:00 p.m., followed by the service at 7:00 p.m. in the Holy Ground Café or online via our website (www.calvaryinv.com), Facebook, and YouTube (Calvary Inverness).
We will continue our journey through the New Testament in the Gospel of Mark (2:1-3:35). Jesus’ ministry was one of action. John had recently baptized him in the River Jordan. The clock was ticking. As always, time cannot be stopped. It continues, moment by moment, hour by hour, and day by day.
The Savior understood He had a mission. His Father had sent Him to earth to undo the works of Satan. His commission wasn’t a reactive measure to counteract Adam’s failure in the Garden.
Instead, before the world's foundation, God set in motion that God the Son would become man so that He could give His life as a sacrifice, paying the penalty for sin that had separated man from Him and thereby reconciling everyone who placed their faith in Jesus for the forgiveness of sins.
Therefore, the Holy Spirit inspired John Mark to write a gospel account that would focus on the actions of Jesus as He conversed with Israel about the Good News, all the while making His way to Jerusalem, where He would die on a cross. Thus, the words “and, now, and immediately” are used to connect Jesus’s different ministry events.
When Jesus encountered the sick, those possessed by evil spirits, those burdened by life's storms, and His critics who claimed He was working under the power of Satan, He demonstrated complete authority over every aspect of life.
One example is Jesus forgiving a paralytic man of his sins and healing him so he could stand, take up his bed, and walk. His authority over the man’s paralysis demonstrates that He alone has the authority to forgive sins (because He is God).
Understanding Jesus’ authority assures Christians that trusting Him is sufficient to forgive their sins and guarantees eternal life. It also inspires them to seek Christ in all of life's challenges, knowing He is able and willing to help them in their time of need. Nothing is impossible for God.
I’m excited to continue this journey with you through the twenty-seven books of the New Testament, trusting that none of us will remain unchanged as we grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Please pray for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the entire Calvary Chapel family.
In His Strong Love,
Pastor
Tonight, Wednesday, June 24, at 7:00 p.m., join your Calvary Chapel family for coffee at 6:00 p.m., followed by the service at 7:00 p.m. in the Holy Ground Café or online via our website (www.calvaryinv.com), Facebook, and YouTube (Calvary Inverness).
We will continue our journey through the New Testament in the Gospel of Mark (2:1-3:35). Jesus’ ministry was one of action. John had recently baptized him in the River Jordan. The clock was ticking. As always, time cannot be stopped. It continues, moment by moment, hour by hour, and day by day.
The Savior understood He had a mission. His Father had sent Him to earth to undo the works of Satan. His commission wasn’t a reactive measure to counteract Adam’s failure in the Garden.
Instead, before the world's foundation, God set in motion that God the Son would become man so that He could give His life as a sacrifice, paying the penalty for sin that had separated man from Him and thereby reconciling everyone who placed their faith in Jesus for the forgiveness of sins.
Therefore, the Holy Spirit inspired John Mark to write a gospel account that would focus on the actions of Jesus as He conversed with Israel about the Good News, all the while making His way to Jerusalem, where He would die on a cross. Thus, the words “and, now, and immediately” are used to connect Jesus’s different ministry events.
When Jesus encountered the sick, those possessed by evil spirits, those burdened by life's storms, and His critics who claimed He was working under the power of Satan, He demonstrated complete authority over every aspect of life.
One example is Jesus forgiving a paralytic man of his sins and healing him so he could stand, take up his bed, and walk. His authority over the man’s paralysis demonstrates that He alone has the authority to forgive sins (because He is God).
Understanding Jesus’ authority assures Christians that trusting Him is sufficient to forgive their sins and guarantees eternal life. It also inspires them to seek Christ in all of life's challenges, knowing He is able and willing to help them in their time of need. Nothing is impossible for God.
I’m excited to continue this journey with you through the twenty-seven books of the New Testament, trusting that none of us will remain unchanged as we grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Please pray for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the entire Calvary Chapel family.
In His Strong Love,
Pastor
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