tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154212022012-02-17T00:40:10.008ZReformed and Calvinistic! 1689 Confession of FaithMark Fitzpatricknoreply@blogger.comBlogger181100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15421202.post-72587421498256479412008-01-07T20:37:00.000Z2008-01-07T21:12:48.857Z

A Prayer for MercyA Sermon on Psalm 51: 1-6 Outline(Psa_51:1-6) The psalmist prays for mercy, humbly confessing and lamenting his sins.(Psa_51:7-15) He pleads for pardon, that he may promote the glory of God and the conversion of sinners.(Psa_51:16-19) God is pleased with a contrite heart, A prayer for the prosperity of Zion. --------------

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The Great Supper (Lk 14:15-24)INTRODUCTIONContext1. Jesus is at the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees...a. He had gone there to eat bread on the Sabbath Lk14:1b. He is watched closely by the lawyers and Pharisees who were present.Jesus healed a man with dropsy, and silenced their objections to Him healing on the Sabbath - Lk 14:2-6Dropsy {Definition} Edema (swelling), often caused by

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Abraham’s test, obedience and blessing.Genesis 22Verses 1-2 The Lord presents Abraham with a fundamental test of hiswillingness to obey all of God’s commands.Verses 3-6 Abraham immediately sets about to obey the command ofGod.Verses 7-8 Isaac questions Abraham regarding the availability of thesacrifice and Abraham points to the provision of God.Verses 9-10 They arrive at the place and Abraham

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Genesis 13"Abraham is Renewed, Refreshed and Rewarded!"Gen 13:1 And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south.Note,The phrase “out of Egypt”This is used 74 times in Scripture.In contrast the phrase “in to Egypt”None!!!Application;God wants us “OUT OF EGYPT”See also,The good example.He left nothing behind in Egypt.When we leave the world

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Psalm 11"THE SONG OF THE STEADFAST."To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.DIVISION. From 1 to 3, David describes the temptation with which he was assailed, and from 4 to 7, the arguments by which his courage was sustained.Q. What is this psalm about?C.H.S.“These verses contain an account of a temptation to distrust God”Q. Have you ever been tempted to distrust God.Then this psalm is for you!Psa

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Mat 11:20 Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:Note:Q. In what way is Christ different from all other workers of miracles in Scripture?1. They were “his” mighty works.With all others, Moses, Joshua, Elijah, Elisha and the Apostles, they were vessels God used to perform miracles.With Christ they were “his”Q. What was special

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Ezekiel Chapter 34The False Shepherds of Old Israel compared with the Good Shepherd of the New Israel.Outline: Book of EzekielBrief OutlineDenunciation of Judah and Israel (1-24)Oracles against foreign nations (25-32)The future restoration of Israel (33-48)============================================="The 34th chapter of Ezekiel takes up a "shepherd motif." It begins with a biting indictment

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Dueteronomy 6: 12-25by Mark Fitzpatrick[12] Then beware lest thou forget the Lord, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.Forget = Heb. Shakach = means to neglectA common word in Deuteronomy, second only to the book of psalms for usage.Deut. 4:9Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and

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"Graven Images""A biblical perspective"By: Mark Fitzpatrick1. What are we told not to do?1] We are not to make graven images.Exodus 20:4Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:Leviticus 26:1Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a

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Isaiah 55 GOD’S GENEROUS CALL TO NEEDY MANTHE CALL GIVEN[1] Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.Note:Isaiah speaks here of basic needs.{John Calvin says}But I have no doubt that under these words, "waters,

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“The Golden Chain of Salvation” Mark Fitzpatrick Spring 2006“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed

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Things [that the word of God tells us] we need to “CONSIDER” (by Mark Fitzpatrick) {Summer 2006}1. The Uniqueness of God.Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the LORD he is God in heaven

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“Rewards”1. God himself is our greatest reward.After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.(Genesis 15:1)See backround in 14:21-23A.W. PinkGod never permits His own to lose for honoring Him and seeking His glory. Abram had refused the spoil of Sodom, but God more than makes it up to him. ………….How

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The Christian's RichesIn CHRIST we have-A LOVE that can never be fathomed;A LIFE that can never die;A RIGHTEOUSNESS that can never be tarnished;A PEACE that can never be understood;A REST that can never be disturbed;A JOY that can never be diminished;A HOPE that can never be disappointed;A GLORY that can never be clouded;A HAPPINESS that can never be interrupted;A LIGHT that can never be darkened

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A Sermon on Psalm 51Outline(Psa_51:1-6) The psalmist prays for mercy, humbly confessing and lamenting his sins.(Psa_51:7-15) He pleads for pardon, that he may promote the glory of God and the conversion of sinners.(Psa_51:16-19) God is pleased with a contrite heart, A prayer for the prosperity of Zion.Introduction to verses 1-6Matthew Henry,Psa 51:1-6 -"David, being convinced

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The Centrality of the Cross of Christin the Theology of Christianity“For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.” (1 Corinthians 1:17-18)G4716σταυρός staurosstow-ros'From the

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FAITH THE GIFT OF GOD By: Mark Fitzpatrick It is clear from scripture that faith is a requirement in order for men to approach unto God. (But without

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Dear Friends,It seems to me that the one core issue that seperates Calvinist's from those who hold to the Arminian position is the faith which we possess in Christ. Where did this faith come from? Did it have its origin in our heart or in the gift of God?This brief article, dealing with this very point, is taken from Augustines work;"A treatise on the Predestination of the Saints"(Mark F.)+++++++

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