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This Is Your Life - Part 9
Tom Pennington�s sermon on Ephesians 2:1-10 culminates by identifying God's greatest work not as the vast cosmos or intricate human body, but as the new believer in Jesus Christ. He explains that God�s spiritual rescue, detailed in this passage, is entirely His doing, moving from humanity's dead state (v. 1-3) to God making us alive (v. 4-6). The "why" of salvation (v. 7-10) involves three goals: displaying God's glorious grace, eradicating all human boasting (as salvation is by grace through faith alone), and guaranteeing our good works. Focusing on verse 10, Pennington interprets "we are His workmanship" (Greek: *poiema*) as believers being God�s "work of art" or "masterpiece." This implies God's ownership, sovereignty, and intentional design. We are "created in Christ Jesus for good works," meaning these works are not the *cause* of salvation but its *result* and *purpose*. God prepared these good works beforehand, predestining us to be conformed to Christ's image, and we are called to "walk in them" as a habitual way of life.
An Aerial View of the New Testament - Part 5
In Part 5 of an "Aerial View of the New Testament," Pastor Tom Pennington provides historical context for the New Testament, focusing on the book of Acts. His goal is to show how the epistles fit into Acts' narrative, bridging Jesus' earthly ministry and the early church's expansion. Acts, written by Luke around 60-62 A.D. for a Gentile official named Theophilus, chronicles Christianity's remarkable growth from 120 disciples to a widespread movement across the Roman Empire. The book's primary purpose is to offer historical certainty for what believers were taught and to demonstrate Jesus' continuing work through the Holy Spirit and His apostles. Acts 1 details Jesus' post-resurrection commissioning of His apostles as witnesses, His ascension, and the replacement of Judas. Acts 2 recounts Pentecost, where the Holy Spirit descended, empowering apostles to speak in diverse, known foreign languages ("tongues") to confirm their message. Pennington argues this miraculous gift was for the apostolic period to confirm the message and messengers, and is not the normative experience for the church today. Peter's sermon in Acts 2 proclaims that God made Jesus, whom they crucified, both Lord and Messiah, initiating the church's rapid growth.
This Is Your Life - Part 8
Tom Pennington�s sermon on Ephesians 2:1-10 emphasizes that salvation is entirely God's work, contrasting sharply with humanity's innate pride and cultural messages promoting self-reliance (illustrated by a frog churning milk into butter to escape). Paul aims to dismantle this "horribly flawed" view, revealing God's rescue of those spiritually dead and deserving of wrath (v. 1-3). God intervened (v. 4-6) with two primary goals: to display the "surpassing riches of His grace" (v. 7) and to "destroy all human boasting" (v. 8-9). We must affirm salvation as a spiritual rescue accomplished by God, a past event with continuing results, entirely by grace, and received *through* faith. This saving faith involves knowledge, assent, and trust in Christ alone, acting as the means to receive salvation, not its cause or a meritorious work (like a cup holding water). Conversely, we must deny that anything in us�our works, heritage, or even faith originating from ourselves�is the source or cause of our salvation. God meticulously designed salvation so "no one may boast," ensuring every ounce of credit and glory belongs solely to Him. True believers, recognizing their spiritual bankruptcy, offer gratitude and praise to God, not self-congratulation, for His unmerited gift.
Jesus' Own Evidence for the Resurrection
In a sermon based on Luke 24:36-49, Pastor Tom Pennington presents Jesus' own compelling evidence for His resurrection. He categorizes this evidence into three types. First, **empirical evidence** involved Jesus' physical appearance to His disciples in a locked room, proving He was not an apparition. He invited them to touch His hands and feet, showing the marks of crucifixion, and ate broiled fish, demonstrating He had "flesh and bones" and was truly alive, not a spirit or impostor. Second, **biblical evidence** came as Jesus "opened their minds to understand the Scriptures." He explained that His suffering, death, and resurrection on the third day, along with the global proclamation of repentance for forgiveness of sins, were all foretold in the Old Testament (Law, Prophets, Psalms), confirming His identity and mission. Third, **testimonial evidence** was established for future generations. Jesus commissioned His apostles as "handpicked witnesses" who had seen, touched, and eaten with Him after His resurrection. They were to spread this message, and their written accounts in the New Testament continue to serve as the unassailable witness to His triumph over death, urging all to repent and embrace Him as Lord and Savior.
An Aerial View of the New Testament - Part 4
"An Aerial View of the New Testament (Part 4)" provides a detailed account of Jesus' final week, known as Passion Week, emphasizing His sovereign control over these pivotal events. Leading up to the week, Jesus' public ministry faced increasing opposition, culminating in the Sanhedrin's decision to kill Him after He raised Lazarus. Jesus then purposefully made His way to Jerusalem. On Sunday, His Triumphal Entry proclaimed Him Messiah and the true Passover fulfillment. Monday was the "Day of Authority," as Jesus cursed a fig tree (symbolizing Judaism's lack of fruit) and cleansed the temple. Tuesday, the "Day of Conflict," saw Jesus confront Jewish leaders with parables and denunciations in the temple, asserting His authority. Wednesday was a "Day of Silence" for Jesus but a day of plotting for the Sanhedrin, where Judas agreed to betray Him for 30 pieces of silver, fueled by Mary's anointing. Thursday, the "Day of Preparation," involved Peter and John secretly arranging the Passover meal. That evening, Jesus celebrated the Last Supper, instituting the Lord's Table, predicting His betrayal and Peter's denial, and offering profound teachings before agonizing in prayer in Gethsemane. Friday, the "Day of Crucifixion," began with Judas's betrayal and Jesus' arrest around midnight.
Pierced For Our Transgressions
Pastor Tom Pennington's sermon from Isaiah 53:4-6 explains Christ's death as a divine transaction, refuting false atonement theories like 'ransom to Satan,' 'example,' and 'moral influence' which misrepresent its purpose. He asserts the biblical truth: Christ's death was a profound substitution with three key characteristics. First, it was **voluntary**, demonstrating Jesus' immense love as He willingly bore our 'sicknesses' (sin) and 'pains' (consequences), not as a tragic accident. Second, it was **penal**, meaning Christ endured the full divine penalty for our 'transgressions' (willful rebellion) and 'iniquities' (moral perversion). This suffering, primarily spiritual, involved being pierced, crushed, chastened, and scourged, resulting in the complete payment of our sins, establishing peace with God, and providing spiritual wholeness. Third, it involved **divine imputation**: 'the Lord has caused the iniquity of us all to fall on Him.' God credited all humanity's sin to Christ, treating His innocent Son as if He had lived our sinful lives, thereby fully satisfying divine justice on our behalf. This amazing grace frees believers from sin's penalty, prompting a response of dying to sin, living righteously, and faithfully following Christ as our Shepherd.
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