The Church and the Kingdom

Summary

The sermon explores the nature of the Gospels as accounts of Christ's first advent, emphasizing the inspiration and accuracy of Scripture. It discusses the phases of Jesus' earthly ministry, from obscurity to confrontation, and highlights the authority and calling of the apostles. The preacher stresses the importance of the church as a called-out assembly with divinely appointed roles, rejecting modern distortions of baptism and church doctrine. The message concludes with the assurance of Christ's ongoing work and the promise of His return.