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Part 8 - Creation

February 26, 2023 Preacher: Trent Henderson Series: Remember This: Pillars of our Faith

Topic: Doctrine Scripture: Matthew 19:1–12

Doctrine Stated

By His wisdom, power, and goodness, God created the cosmos to flourish and entrusted it to humanity.

Matthew 19:1-3

Cultural Conversations

  • Restrictive (School of Shammai) vs. Permissive (School of Hillel)
  • 3 Common Lies
    1. That is antiquated thinking
    2. It's my right to do as I wish
    3. I am not hurting anyone
  • Jesus has something to say
  • Augustine: "the people of God are against the word and for the good of the world"

Matthew 19:4-6

Creation

  • Design
    • Biology doesn't yield to ideology
    • Strugglers need truthful tenderness
  • Purpose
    • Marriage is the foundational building block to human flourishing
    • Marriage is clearly defined in God's eyes
    • Marriage is the joining of lives inseparably

Matthew 19:6-9

Authority

  • As the Creator, God has the authority
  • Questions about His authority are our problem, not His
  • He exercises authority for our good
    • Clear standard
    • Clear implications

Matthew 19:10-12

Altar

  • The truth caries a punch
  • The sacrifice is real

1 Cor 6:9-11

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