Rivers of Joy Baptist Church Christmas Day,.

The introduction to the message I spoke from Romans 1:1:17



December 13, 2009 at the Rivers of Joy Baptist Church was a great day. Charity and I had a Christmas Dinner for the members, and they provided the cake.


Now I spoke in the Adult Bible Study hour on responsibility of those who hear the message.

Then in the 11 a.m. service. A good song service. Then I spoke from Romans 1:17


Romans 1:17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed (3SPPI) from faith to faith; as it is written (3SRPI), "BUT THE RIGHTEOUS man SHALL LIVE (3SFMI) BY FAITH."

Now I thought I could finish the verse. Just one verse. But after 44 minutues I had addressed "For in it the rightesousness of God."

I will post the message on Vimeo later today. And the outline of the message will be post as well.

THE RIGHTEOUSNESS THAT MAN SHALL LIVE BY

Romans 1:17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed (3SPPI) from faith to faith; as it is written (3SRPI), "BUT THE RIGHTEOUS man SHALL LIVE (3SFMI) BY FAITH." NASB:

For the gospel reveals how God puts people right with Himself: it is through faith from beginning to end. As the Scripture says, "The person who is put right with God thrugh faith shall live."

The Gospel, then, is the ulltimate expression of God's commitment and power to reclaim the world. What happen in the Fall in Genesis, and Satan believed he had won over humanity through Adam andEve. God in Genesis 3:15 states that He would bring defeat to Satan's idea, and bring about redemption to the human race through Jesus Christ who is the Gospel.

Our study on Wednesday Night, and on Sunday Morning in the book of Romans.

My Prayer for Tiger Woods and Family

I like the New York Yankees because the win. 27 and counting.

I like the Dallas Cowboys because the win, (except in December)

I like Tiger Woods because he wins over 85 world wide.

When I say I like these teams and persons, I like them for their game, not their personal lives.

Over the years I have tried to follow those who give a testimony that they have been born again. There are a few over the years. But at the same time, if you follow sports, there are few who are really Believers.

I buy products for the collection sake, like NASCAR. I certainly do not believe they are Christian products.

When I follow a person, its for their sports ability not their personal lives.

As a matter of fact, in following some Christians preachers, I find myself disappointed. But there are some who I follow because of their preaching and teaching of the Word.

Now back to Tiger Woods. Here is what I hope we all learn.

1. If you're never been to Sin City, its wise to do a little bit of research before you go.
   
2. Do not go to Argentina. "I spent the last five days of my life crying in Argentina," SC governor said.

HERE IS WHAT I PRAY FOR FOR TIGER AND HIS FAMILY."

• I don't know anything personally about their spiritual condition, but I'm praying that this event will provide the opportunity for this young couple to experience God's amazing grace. I'm praying that God will place someone in their path who can share with them the only One with the power to forgive sin and grant a brand new start. I'm committed to pray that:

- their marriage will survive. God hates divorce.

-- the children will be protected from the media circus that surrounds this couple.

-- Tiger will become a better man as he goes through this process.

Over the years, I've watched as Tiger has transformed his swing and emerged a better golfer. In this instance, he won't be able to bring the needed transformation simply by the exertion of will power. However, God is able to transform man completely and to bring good out of terrible tragedy.

And the only way one can become a better person, is to have the righteousness of God given you you by God's grace alone.

Wouldn't it be great if God would bring salvation into the life of Tiger and his family.

Charlie Brown's friend had it right about Christmas

Our newest granddaugher, a week after she was born

Uncle Chad Whisnant was having a little fun. Kyle and Brittney love their little baby girl. Of course Charity and I do too. So do Uncle Eric, and Aunt Becky.

The Promise Within The Curse of Satan 5 and 6

The Outline of the lesson from The Promise Within The Curse of Satan.
This verse is an astounding statement that has some wonderful truths that I hope to open up to you tonight.
While those in the Old Testament times didn’t understand completely what was meant in this verse, we who now have the full revelation of scripture understand the meaning of this verse.
In Genesis 3:15 theologians have seen here the first glimmer of the gospel.
Within the curse of Satan, God cannot restrain Himself from placing in that curse the essence of His grace.
WHY DID SATAN THINK HE MIGHT BE SUCCESSFUL WITH ADAM AND EVE AS HE WAS WITH THE ANGELS?
• Perhaps part of the explanation is that pride, the worst and most evil of all sins, has blinded Satan to reality. Two Old Testament passages (Isaiah 14:12-15) and Ezekiel 28:11-19) furnish a picture of Satan's original position and the reasons for his loss of that position. They tell of an exalted angelic being, one of God's creatures, who became too proud and ambitious. He determined to take the throne of God for himself. But God removed him from his position of great dignity and honor. As a result of his original status and authority, Satan had great power and dignity. So great is his strength that Michael the archangel viewed him as a foe too powerful to oppose (Jude 9)
THE CURSE IN GENESIS 3:15 PUT THE REVERSE IMMEDIATELY OF WHAT SATAN MUST HAVE ANTICIPATED.
• I’m going to make you the enemy of the woman.
• You are not going to have your way with that woman.
• You’re not going to have your way.
• She’s not going to be the friend of Satan and the enemy of God.
• I’m going to change that.
• And in “the woman,” He is also encompassing the man as well.
“I am going to put (the) enmity between you and the woman.”
• That is a promise that the woman, who has become the enemy of God and the friend of Satan, is going to turn and become the enemy of Satan and the friend of God.
• This is the first spark of the gospel. The first indication of Salvation

The Promise in the Curse of Satan 5 of 6 from Charles E. Whisnant on Vimeo.

The Promise in the Curse 6 of 6 from Charles E. Whisnant on Vimeo.