October 23, 2022

Why Should We Believe the Bible?

Speaker: Shane Rosenthal Series: Guest Speaker Topic: General Sermons Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15–22, 2 Peter 1:16– 2:3

The earth is the LORD’S and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein, for he has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers.

—Psalm 24:1-2

 

Prelude

 

Welcome and Announcements

 

Introit                                              Choir

“Could I Recount My Great Transgressions”

 

Call to Worship*                                              Hebrews 4:14-16

Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

 

Hymn of Praise*                                             

“Approach My Soul, the Mercy Seat”

 

Invocation*

 

Confession of Faith       

 The Westminster Confession of Faith 1:1

 

Although the light of nature, and the works of creation and providence do so far manifest the goodness, wisdom, and power of God, as to leave men inexcusable; yet are they not sufficient to give that knowledge of God, and of His will, which is necessary unto salvation. Therefore it pleased the Lord, at sundry times, and in divers manners, to reveal Himself, and to declare that His will unto His Church; and afterwards for the better preserving and propagating of the truth, and for the more sure establishment and comfort of the Church against the corruption of the flesh, and the malice of Satan and of the world, to commit the same wholly unto writing; which makes the Holy Scripture to be most necessary; those former ways of God's revealing His will unto His people being now ceased.

 

Preparation for Confession of Sin        Romans 7:21-23

So I find it to be a law that when I want to do right, evil lies close at hand. For I delight in the law of God, in my inner being, but I see in my members another law waging war against the law of my mind and making me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members.

 

Silent Confession of Sin

 

Corporate Confession of Sin

 

Assurance of Pardon                              Romans 7:24-25

Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself serve the law of God with my mind, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin.

 

Hymn of Assurance*                                                       

“Blessed Assurance”

 

Giving of Tithes and Offerings     

                 

Prayer of Response

 

Scripture Reading*                      

       Deuteronomy 18:15-22

2 Peter 1:16-2:3

Doxology*

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Him all creatures here below;

Alleluia, alleluia!

Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

 

Taken from “Trinity Hymnal Revised Edition”, ©1990 Great Commission Publications, Inc. Used by permission.

 

Preaching of God’s Word                             Shane Rosenthal

“Why Should We Believe the Bible?”

 

Hymn of Affirmation                                              

“I Know That My Redeemer Lives—Glory, Hallelujah!”

 

Blessing*                                                      Ephesians 3:20-21

Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

 

Benediction*

“Benediction”

May the grace of Christ our Savior

And the Father’s boundless love,

With the Holy Spirit’s favor,

Rest upon us from above.

 

Thus  may we abide in union

With each other and the Lord,

And possess, in sweet communion,

Joys which earth cannot afford.

Taken from “Trinity Hymnal Revised Edition”, ©1990 Great Commission Publications, Inc. Used by permission.

 

Postlude*

 

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