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SALT OF THE EARTH AND LIGHT OF THE WORLD SALT – Preservation in a world of decay “O Taste … that the Lord is good” LIGHT – Illumination in a world of darkness “O See … that the Lord is good.”
1) FALSEHOOD! (v17-18) You troubler of Israel 2) FAITH! (v19-21) If the Lord is God, follow Him If Baal is God, follow him 3) FOLLY! (v22-29) Oh Baal, answer us!! 4) FIRE! (v30-40) The altar, trench, wood, bull, water (4×3), prayer, fire, judgement
1. LOST! (v4) The Human Race is morally, spiritually, eternally and utterly lost 2. LOVED! (v4) He knows, seeks, sacrifices & saves 3) LIFTED! (v5) Into everlasting arms… Onto the shoulders of salvation… Into the joyous presence of God & His angels… Into everlasting union with Christ… Into life abundant, eternal & secure! APPLICATIONS: 1….
1) OUR POSITION! (vs1 & 3) Risen with Christ Hidden in Christ 2) OUR PROGRESSION! (vs1 & 2) Seek then those things which are above Set your mind on things above 3) OUR PROMOTION! (v4) We will appear with HIM in glory
A) GUILT – FALSE OR TRUE False Guilt Satan inflicted and Self-perpetuated True Guilt Recognises our standing before God and our salvation from God B) GUILT – WHAT WE MUST DO Acknowledge our sin – Psalm 32:5(a) Accept and Appreciate God’s forgiveness – Psalm 32:5(b) Address the Accuser with Gospel…