First our pastor attempts to get across to us what it means when God says "great wickedness". Then Pastor Chronister says, "Sin without death, is hate. And God would never do that, would he." And then he goes on to say, "Sin without consequence, is hate. ...Strong words from the pastor today." In these passages, Genesis 6, 11, and 19, you have Christ coming in wrath and in judgment. Pastor admits that talking about this subject will thin out a crowd in a hurry. But our pastor doesn't care. He is faithfully following the mandate that Jesus Christ Himself gave. And that is to search the scripture, for they testify of Him. Pastor's main concern for us is that we should know when we read any part of the Old Testament the first thing we should do is... Find Christ. That has to do with Rule #5. Our pastor has given us 5 Rules For Reading Scripture and we think you should have them.
Rules For Reading Scripture #1 John 8:24, John 8:58 Where you begin. Jesus IS God. Always IS God. Never is NOT God. He is Omniscient, Omnipotent & Omnipresent. He is ALWAYS just, good and has NO sin or fear (which is sin) ever in Him. #2 When God/Christ asks a question it is never for Himself. He knows the answer (see rule one). The question is not for Him but for us, He is teaching. #3 When God/Christ weeps it is not for Himself. It is for the lost/Israel. #4 When God/Christ intervenes something extraordinary has occurred. A great truth has been protected. A great sin has been committed. Or a combination of both. #5 The purpose of Israel and the Law is to teach of Christ, in Portraits, Types, Shadows and Doctrine.
So if you like them, open your text book, press play, and let's begin.
Featuring a sermon puts it on the front page of the site and is the most effective way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands including all mobile platforms + newsletter.
Text-Featuring a sermon is a less expensive way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands on the right bar with optional newsletter inclusion. As low as $30/day.
Stephen A. Chronister
When God Attacks… Genesis 1-19 Lecture Series Cliffside Community Chapel
