Preaching, Worship, Westminster Catechism, First John, Biblical Living, Interpreting the Bible

Denny Prutow

Does Psalm 150 command the use of instruments in public worship? Not Really! The Psalm teaches us where we should worship, why we should worship, when we should worship, and who should worship. 
You can also listen to my longer expositions of Psalm 150 on SermonAudio.com.

Does Psalm 150 command the use of instruments in public worship? Not Really! The Psalm teaches us where we should worship, ...

A Short Explanation of Psalm 150

Because Christ is the Great King and Priest ( Verses 2 and 4) who is in the process of subduing all His enemies to Himself (Verses 1 and 5-7), His people, a great multitude, freely give themselves to Him (Verse 3).

Because Christ is the Great King and Priest ( Verses 2 and 4) who is in the process of subduing all His enemies to Himself (Verses ...

An Overview of Psalm 110

"For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst" (Matt. 18:20). The meaning of this text depends upon understanding the immediate context. Listen and see.

Context and Interpreting Matthew 18:20

Hendiatris, one (hen) thru (dia) three (tri), is a figure of speech in which three words connected with and present one idea. See how understanding this figure helps you understand John 14:6 and Ephesians 5:19.

Hendiatris, one (hen) thru (dia) three (tri), is a figure of speech in which three words connected with and present one idea.

Interpreting John 14:6, Ephesians 5:19, and Hendiatris

Hendiadys, one (hen) thru (dia) two (dis), is a figure of speech in which two words connected with and present one idea. See how understanding this figure assists you in understanding John 4:23-24.

Interpreting John 4:23-24 and Hendiadys

Using a paragraph from a Calvin sermon, Pastor Prutow illustrates important differences between [1] simply reading the passage, [2] reading with more expression and eye contact, [3] communicating the passage with expression, eye contact, and gestures. Communicating the truth requires expression in speaking the truth.

Express Yourself, Calvin on Galatians 2:16

"Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you” (Genesis 3:16).  This text does not teach that submission is a result of sin and the fall. Get the true meaning by comparing the verbal parallel in Genesis 4:7, "Its desire is for you, but you must master it."

Genesis 3:16 -- The Source of Marital Conflict

Main Point: Sow God's Word! 
Outline: 
1. Your God is the unchanging Father of lights (17b). 
2. All good gifts come from him (17a, 2, 12, 9, 5). 
3. Scripture is God's good gift to you (18b). 
4. Sovereign regeneration is God's gift to you (18a). 
5. This new birth comes about using means (18b, 1 Pet. 1:23-25). 
6. Thus you become converts, 'first fruits' (18c, Rom. 16:15). 
Conclusion: Sow God's Word!

Main Point: Sow God's Word!
Outline:
1. Your God is the unchanging Father of lights (17b).
2. All good gifts come from him (17a, 2, 12, 9, 5).
3. Scripture is God's good gift to you (18b). 
4. Sovereign regeneration is God's gift to you (18a).
5. This new birth comes about using means (18b, 1 Pet. 1:23-25).
6. Thus you become converts, 'first fruits' (18c, Rom. 16:15).
Conclusion: Sow God's Word!

Wisdom: Sow God's Word -- James 1:17-18

Main Point: Cultivate the perseverance that leads to Christ-like maturity (James 1:1-4). 
1. James is speaking to you as the Christian community (vs. 1-2). 
2. He knows you are faced with various trials, tests, and temptations (vs. 1, 2, 13-15). 
3. At the same time, you have a deep-seated joy in Christ (vs. 2). 
4. God is proving the quality of your faith (vs. 3). 
5. And so, persevere and reap the fruit of perseverance (vs. 3, 4a). 
6. The fruit of the process is maturity and wholeness (vs. 4b). 
Conclusion: Cultivate the perseverance that leads to Christ-like maturity.

Main Point: Cultivate the perseverance that leads to Christ-like maturity (James 1:1-4).
1. James is speaking to you as the Christian community (vs. 1-2).
2. He knows you are faced with various trials, tests, and temptations (vs. 1, 2, 13-15).
3. At the same time, you have a deep-seated joy in Christ (vs. 2).
4. God is proving the quality of your faith (vs. 3).
5. And so, persevere and reap the fruit of perseverance (vs. 3, 4a).
6. The fruit of the process is maturity and wholeness (vs. 4b).
Conclusion: Cultivate the perseverance that leads to Christ-like maturity.

God's Purpose in Your Trials -- James 1:1-4

IF you receive the Word of Life revealed to and proclaimed by eyewitnesses, THEN you enjoy fellowship with the Father, the Son, and one another.

First John #2 -- Eternal Joy and Fellowship (1 John 1:1-4 )

Christ died in our place, people violating God's commandments, in order to lead us into God's presence; and so, take Christ's hand in repentance and faith and enter God's gracious presence.

1 Peter 3:18 -- The Good News of the Gospel

IF you love and do not hate your brothers, freely give of the world's goods, keep God's commandments, and believe in Jesus, the Son of God, THEN you know that you have passed from death into life, are in the truth, have the Spirit within you, and can assure yourself before God.

First John #8 -- Things That You Know (1 John 3:14-24)

Given the coming and appearing of Christ and antichrists, and the guidance of Scripture and the Holy Spirit, IF you show discernment and let the message of Christ abide in you, THEN you abide in the Father and the Son and you are born again.

First John #6 -- Of Christ and Antichrist(s) (1 John 2:18-29)

Main Lesson of the Text: As believers, live by God's commandment; walk in the eternal light of love and avoid stumbling in the worldly darkness of hatred, lust, and pride.

First John #5 -- The New Command of Love (1 John 2:7-17)

Main Point of Text and Lesson: IF you seek to walk like Christ by following God's commandments and not sinning, THEN God's love in Christ, your propitiation and advocate, has reached its goal in you and you know Him.

First John #4 -- God's Perfect Love (1 John 2:1-6)

In this RPTS Chapel message, Professor Prutow emphasizes the importance of loving one another to make God visible to a watching world.

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