Serving the Son of God Pastor Dave Jansen January 27, 2019 Series: Introductions

This letter is from Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, chosen by God to be an apostle and sent out to preach his Good News. God promised this Good News long ago through his prophets in the holy Scriptures. The Good News is about his Son. In his earthly life he was born into King David’s family line, and he was shown to be the Son of God when he was raised from the dead by the power of the Holy Spirit. He is Jesus Christ our Lord. Through Christ... (cont’d) --Romans 1:1-7 (NLT)

--Romans 1:1-7 (NLT) ...God has given us privilege and authority as apostles to tell Gentiles everywhere what God has done for them, so that they will believe and obey him, bringing glory to his name. And you are included among those Gentiles who have been called to belong to Jesus Christ. I am writing to all of you in Rome who are loved by God and are called to be his own holy people. May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. --Romans 1:1-7 (NLT)

Two most compelling pieces of evidence for Jesus being the Son of God...

Two most compelling pieces of evidence for Jesus being the Son of God...

1. Jesus’ fulfillment of Messianic prophecies Two most compelling pieces of evidence for Jesus being the Son of God... 1. Jesus’ fulfillment of Messianic prophecies

--Romans 1:2-3 (NLT) God promised this Good News long ago through his prophets in the holy Scriptures. The Good News is about his Son. In his earthly life he was born into King David’s family line --Romans 1:2-3 (NLT)

1. Jesus’ fulfillment of Messianic prophecies Two most compelling pieces of evidence for Jesus being the Son of God... 1. Jesus’ fulfillment of Messianic prophecies

--Jeremiah 23:5 (NLT) I will raise up a righteous descendant from King David’s line. He will be a King who rules with wisdom. He will do what is just and right throughout the land. --Jeremiah 23:5 (NLT)

1. Jesus’ fulfillment of Messianic prophecies Two most compelling pieces of evidence for Jesus being the Son of God... 1. Jesus’ fulfillment of Messianic prophecies

Two most compelling pieces of evidence for Jesus being the Son of God...

2. Jesus’ resurrection from the dead Two most compelling pieces of evidence for Jesus being the Son of God... 2. Jesus’ resurrection from the dead

--Romans 1:4 (NLT) He was shown to be the Son of God when he was raised from the dead by the power of the Holy Spirit. He is Jesus Christ our Lord. --Romans 1:4 (NLT)

2. Jesus’ resurrection from the dead Two most compelling pieces of evidence for Jesus being the Son of God... 2. Jesus’ resurrection from the dead

--1 Corinthians 15:17 (NLT) If Christ has not been raised, then your faith is useless. --1 Corinthians 15:17 (NLT)

2. Jesus’ resurrection from the dead Two most compelling pieces of evidence for Jesus being the Son of God... 2. Jesus’ resurrection from the dead

--1 Corinthians 15:3-8 (NLT) I passed on to you what was most important and what had also been passed on to me. Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said. He was buried, and he was raised from the dead on the third day, just as the Scriptures said. He was seen by Peter and then by the Twelve. After that, he was seen by more than... (cont’d) --1 Corinthians 15:3-8 (NLT)

--1 Corinthians 15:3-8 (NLT) ...500 of his followers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have died. Then he was seen by James and later by all the apostles. Last of all, as though I had been born at the wrong time, I also saw him. --1 Corinthians 15:3-8 (NLT)

2. Jesus’ resurrection from the dead Two most compelling pieces of evidence for Jesus being the Son of God... 2. Jesus’ resurrection from the dead

Since he has shown himself to be the Son of God, we should do two things...

Since he has shown himself to be the Son of God, we should do two things...

1. Serve him Since he has shown himself to be the Son of God, we should do two things... 1. Serve him

This letter is from Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus... --Romans 1:1 (NLT)

--Romans 1:1 (NLT) --Romans 1:6 (NLT) This letter is from Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus... --Romans 1:1 (NLT) Those Gentiles who have been called to belong to Jesus Christ... --Romans 1:6 (NLT)

1. Serve him Since he has shown himself to be the Son of God, we should do two things... 1. Serve him

--Deuteronomy 15:16-17 (NIV) But if your servant says to you, “I do not want to leave you,” because he loves you and your family and is well off with you, then take an awl and push it through his earlobe into the door, and he will become your servant for life. --Deuteronomy 15:16-17 (NIV)

1. Serve him Since he has shown himself to be the Son of God, we should do two things... 1. Serve him

Since he has shown himself to be the Son of God, we should do two things...

2. Share him Since he has shown himself to be the Son of God, we should do two things... 2. Share him

This letter is from Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, chosen by God to be an apostle and sent out to preach his Good News... Through Christ, God has given us the privilege and authority as apostles to tell Gentiles everywhere what God has done for them, so that they will believe and obey him, bringing glory to his name. --Romans 1:1,5 (NLT)

2. Share him Since he has shown himself to be the Son of God, we should do two things... 2. Share him

I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven. Whatever you forbid on earth will be forbidden in heaven, and whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven. --Matthew 16:19 (NLT)

Serving the Son of God Pastor Dave Jansen January 20, 2019 Series: Introductions