But all that is ahead. Now, in the midst of all this Israel, the Jewish people who’ve been displaced from the center of history for nineteen centuries, are coming back into the center of history. I don’t know whether you’ve ever noticed. Israel [...]

The next purpose of laying on of hands is to commission servants of the church, sometimes called deacons. I wonder how churches would change if they realize that the word deacon in Greek means a servant. I mean, in some churches the Board of Deacons [...]

So, what was the purpose of laying on of hands in all these cases, whether it’s servants or whether it’s apostles, or whether it’s elders? It’s to transmit authority and to set apart and endorse and equip a person for service Now, there’s another [...]

Now then, the next use we find in the New Testament of laying on of hands is to appoint elders. Acts 14:23, the chapter we’ve been in, says: These two apostles Barnabas and Paul appointed elders in every church. So the appointment of elders [...]

We have two remaining doctrines, very exciting ones. The resurrection of the dead and eternal judgment. But before I do those, I plan to do them in the next two sessions I want to do this one on a theme that I’ve called ‘At The End of Time.’ Because [...]

Now, I’ve got to deal, hopefully briefly with dangers and safeguards. I have only a few moments. Two dangers which are mentioned. First of all, endorsing someone who is unworthy because when you do that and you make a mess you’re partly responsible [...]

So now we’ll come to our proclamation. This one is taken from the last two verses of the epistle of Jude. Very familiar words to many because it’s often used in church services. Now unto Him who is able to keep us from falling and to present us [...]

Now let’s go to the New Testament and I want to consider the purposes indicated in the New Testament for the laying on of hands. First of all, to impart healing to the sick. Jesus said when He commissioned His disciples to God in Mark 16 verse 16 [...]

Now it’s very interesting that the introduction to each of the four gospels specifically states that Jesus Christ will baptize in the Holy Spirit. I think far too little attention has been given to this. I want to read the four passages in each of [...]

Now in this session we’re going on to the fourth of these foundation doctrines which is laying on of hands. For a title for this message I have rendered it ‘Transmitting God’s Power.’ Many of us would probably be a little surprised to find that [...]

Now, almost all commentators on the Bible agree that the fulfillment of this promise of Jesus is recorded in Acts 2:1–4, the Day of Pentecost. So I want to read what the Bible says there and then briefly consider exactly what is implied. Acts 2, [...]

Now I want to say a little bit about the way the apostle Paul describes this. In 2 Corinthians 1:22 he says, 2 Corinthians 1:22 We’ll read verse 21 as well. Now he who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us, is God, who has also [...]

I won’t go on to the others because I want to come to the vital part now, of this. Time is running out on me, as it usually does. Seven requirements for receiving, and I’m going to give them very briefly. — Number one, repent. Acts 2:38, Repent, be [...]

Now, there’s one other thing we need to deal with which is physical manifestations. My opinion is most Christians are living what I call bottled up lives. They’re not free to express what God has put in them because we have this standard of dignity: [...]

Let’s look in Hebrews 2 for a moment. Hebrews 2:3-4 How shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him. God, also bearing witness, both with signs [...]

Now I probably know better than most of you that speaking in tongues is sometimes considered (I don’t know) strange unorthodox, even some people call it demonic. I remember a time when there was a dear evangelical minister who would not walk on the [...]

Let’s go on. Now, there are two ways that the baptism in the Holy Spirit is administered in the New Testament. One is direct from heaven it just falls on people. That was on the Day of Pentecost, that was in the house of Cornelius. The other is by [...]

Now, the next purpose for which laying on of hands was appropriate is for the imparting of the gift of the Holy Spirit. In Acts 8 we read, first of all how Philip went to a city of Samaria and preached Christ attested by miracles and signs, and all [...]

What is the seal? This is a question that people might dispute. I want to say that as far as I’m concerned, the New Testament only indicates one seal and that is speaking with other tongues as the Spirit, the Holy Spirit, gives you to speak. I’m [...]

Now let’s look at some examples, first of all, from the Old Testament. We’ll turn to Genesis 48 and read from verse 8 through verse 19 which is a very, very interesting passage. In this passage Joseph brings his two sons to his father Jacob, who is [...]

All right. Now, we’ve come to the end of my little explanation. but there are some of you here, undoubtedly, who are thirsty. At least, I hope there are. If there are not, that’s a pity. I want to tell you very simply how you can receive this [...]

Our proclamation this morning is taken from 1 Chronicles 28:20. These are the instructions that David gave to Solomon for completing the temple. They’re in the second person singular but we have applied them to ourselves, so we say them in the first [...]

Romans 15:13 Now, may the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing that we may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit Amen. Now, tonight I'm going to go on with the series I've been following. This morning I spoke [...]

Now we want to come to Christian baptism, which is the word that I use, what it means to be baptized as a believer in Jesus I would have to say that this is a far more important thing than the average Christian today realizes. Even the Baptists, [...]

Now, I’m coming to something that I was referring to before. Teaching for baptism need not take a long time. See, I went through this in the mission that I was with. They would take six weeks to teach the converts and then baptize them. What they [...]

Now let’s look at John’s baptism, the baptism of John the Baptist who got his name from the fact that he was the baptizer. This is referred to in Mark 1:2-5: As it is written in the prophets behold I send my messenger before your face who will [...]

Now, then. Let’s look at the spiritual significance of baptism. Very briefly, it’s already stated in Romans 6, we’ll just turn back there for a moment. Romans 6, beginning at verse 3. Do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ [...]

We’ve studied the requirements for John’s baptism, let’s study the requirements for Christian baptism. Jesus said, first of all, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them. So, a person who is to be baptized, must have heard the Gospel of [...]

Now, I’m going to make another shocking statement. I wouldn’t dare to make it if Paul hadn’t made it first. You’ll find it in Romans chapter 7. I tell you, Romans is a most wonderful book. I was a professor of logic before I became a Christian. I [...]

I need to say a little first of all... Well, let me just mention briefly the three particular baptisms. Number one, John’s baptism, the baptism of John the Baptist. Number two, Christian baptism which is not the same. And number three, the baptism [...]

As I’ve already said, John’s baptism was into the forgiveness of sins. He was a dispensational link between the law and the prophets and between the Gospel. Jesus brings this out in Matthew 11:13, speaking about John, He says: For all the prophets [...]

Now, there were limitations to the baptism of John. It only took people a certain distance. First of all, it did not produce the new birth. Matthew chapter 11:11, Jesus says of John the Baptist: Assuredly I say to you among those born of women, [...]

So, let’s go on now to Romans chapter 10, verse 4. Romans 10:4: For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one who believes. So if you’ve become a believer in Jesus Christ it’s the end of the law. Not the end of the law in every [...]

I used to be a teacher of African students years ago, training them to be teachers. And basically I told them this. People remember thirty percent of what they hear sixty percent of what they hear and see and ninety percent of what they hear, see [...]

Now, let’s go on, where we are. Let me just say a few general remarks about this subject, and then I must come to the positive. I’ve said this already but I’ll repeat it, law works from without leaving us to our own ability. Grace works from within [...]

Well, most of you will not be surprised that we’re going to begin by a proclamation. And furthermore, we’re going to let you share in the proclamation, in due course. This one is taken from 1 Corinthians 6:11, which starts with but such were some of [...]

Now I want to say that repentance starts with God. Everything good starts with God, we’re always dependent on the grace of God. Apart from God’s grace, apart from the moving of His Spirit, we cannot repent. This is brought out so clearly in Psalm [...]

Let’s begin to consider a little bit about the nature of faith and then we’ll go on in our next session. In Romans 10:17 which I quoted to you before it says, faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God. That’s a very important principle. [...]

Now we have to go on with the nature of repentance. There is one parable that Jesus told which is the most vivid and perfect illustration of true repentance. It’s the parable of what we call the Prodigal Son. Somebody else has said it should be [...]

Now I want to emphasize that repentance must go before faith. There is no true faith without repentance. This is emphasized all through the New Testament. In Matthew chapter 3 we read about the ministry of John the Baptist who was sent to prepare [...]

The next thing I want to say is that not only is the Bible the Word of God, but Jesus Himself is the Word of God. This comes out in John’s gospel in two places. In John chapter 1 verse 1, a familiar verse. In the beginning was the Word. The Word was [...]

For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that denying ungodliness and worldly lusts we should live soberly, righteously and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our [...]

And we’re going to look now at the first one, repentance from dead works. First of all, what are dead works? Most of the modern translations say: works or deeds which lead to death. I don’t believe that’s correct. I believe dead works are anything [...]

Now I want to go on today by discussing the doctrinal foundation. We’ve looked at the personal foundation which is Jesus Christ. But the New Testament also reveals that there is a doctrinal foundation. This is a revelation which has escaped the [...]

I want to go on this evening dealing with faith and the theme is: Faith and Works. Two simple words that are used very commonly in the New Testament and yet it is truly amazing how many of God’s people do not have a clear understanding of the [...]

Now, there can be a false repentance, which we in English today call remorse. Judas experienced that, described in Matthew 27. Verse 3 and following: Then Judas, the betrayer of Jesus seeing that he had been condemned, was remorseful, and brought [...]

And then the second truth is... Jesus said: If anyone loves me He will keep my Word. So, keeping God’s Word is the supreme test of the disciple’s love for God. Love is the motivation for obedience. It’s very important to understand that as believers [...]

Now, let’s go on from there. The next thing I want to say, and this is where people begin to get shocked, His law and grace are mutually exclusive. You cannot benefit from both, it has to be one or the other. If you go on in Romans chapter 6, to [...]

And then we look at the ministry of Paul the great apostle of the Gentiles. We’ll see, as it’s recorded in the book of Acts. First of all, Paul found himself in Athens which was a very intellectual and idolatrous city. He ended up by preaching to [...]

Now, what is the real relationship between faith and works? It’s not that works are unimportant. It’s the order in which we come. Ruth and I quoted a passage from Ephesians chapter 2 which I will go back to. Ephesians 2:8-10: For by grace you have [...]