Sunday morning, we will continue our study in the Gospel according to John. Last week, we kicked off this study in chapter 1, as the Apostle John made the case that Jesus Christ is God in flesh who came into the world to save us from our sins.
This week, our focus will be on John 1:15-34, where John references the testimony of John the Baptist.
John the Baptist was fairly controversial as far as the Pharisees were concerned, but few denied that he was a prophet sent from God. The Apostle John points out that John the Baptist was the fulfillment of Old Testament Prophecy from the book of Isaiah, and then points out that John the Baptist proclaimed that Jesus was the promised Messiah and deliverer.
On Sunday night, we will begin an amazing study in one of my favorite books of the Bible, the book of Romans.
Sometimes referred to as the fifth Gospel, the book of Romans is a letter written by the Apostle Paul to a group of believers in Rome who were enduring persecution without pastoral leadership. Paul’s aim was to encourage and strengthen their faith by giving them a deeper understanding of the Gospel.
Many Christians are intimidated by the book of Romans because they see it as deep and complex, but the book is actually very simple and straight forward. It’s the theologians who make it complicated.
Our study Sunday night will focus on Romans 1:1-17, where Paul introduces himself, establishes the Gospel as his theme, and expresses his good desire toward the Roman believers.
The book of Romans is one of my favorites because it transformed my faith, and ultimately my ministry. I think you will be blessed by it as well.
I hope to see everyone at First Baptist Church of Hermleigh this weekend, 483 Harlan Ave., Hermleigh, TX. Sunday School at 10 a.m., Worship at 10:50 a.m., Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m.
Leland Acker 