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"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div.
Sermons from John Musgrave M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando B.A., Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio
Episodes
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."How We Grow to Understand God’s Truth More,” from John 7:14-17 (part two)
How being convinced that God is good enables the believer to understand God's Word more & the unbeliever to believe in Jesus.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."The Barrier to Knowing of Jesus,” from John 7:17
Discerning whether or not Jesus’ teaching came from God requires something surprising
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div.“Jesus Was Not Phishing,” from John 7:14-18
Jesus' teaching gives us confidence to believe in Him (and to walk in His ways).
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."What Jesus' Life Was (& Yours is) About,” from John 7:1-13
Jesus' response to the crowds shows us what His life was (and what our lives are to be) about.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div.“Confidence That the Resurrection Happened” (John 20), Easter Sunday, 03.31.2024
One thing explains well, with simplicity, clarity, logic, and common sense, the actions of Jesus’ disciples the weekend Jesus was crucified: that Jesus…
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div.“The King Who Saves, & His Enemies,” from John 11-12
The things Jesus did and the things said about Jesus on Palm Sunday show who Jesus is: the Son of God and the king, who saves those who believe in Him.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div.“Belief, Belief, Belief, All Life Long,” from John 6:66-7:1
Jesus asks, “You do not want to leave too, do you?”: a challenge for Christians to endure to the end.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div.“You’re on the List,” from John 6:35-65
There’s a reason some people believe and many do not.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div.“Eating is Believing"
Recognize that disbelief in Jesus is a function of only valuing the temporary. Value, instead, the eternal by believing in Jesus and enduring in your faith in…
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div.“Our Need for Jesus in Life,” John 6:16-21
A person needs Jesus not only in death, but in life, too.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div.“The Magnitude of Jesus,” from John 6:1-15, part two
Jesus is rejected not because He’s too “little” (not enough), but too great.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div.“Signs That Jesus is God”
There are signs today in the lives of Christians that display that Jesus is God.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."Qualities to Believe in Jesus" (John 5:31-47, part two)
What is inside someone that brings him to faith in Jesus? And what does the believer have within, given to him when God saves Him?
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."Multiple Witnesses" (John 5:31-47, part one)
That Jesus is God the Son is not disbelieved from a lack of proof.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div.“Jesus is God. Cost & Benefits” (John 5:1-30, part 2)
Jesus taught that He was God. The way we deal with this has costs and benefits.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div.“Life is From Jesus,” John 5:1-30
Being in the Church and being eternally saved are not the same thing.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."Life, the Cause of Belief," from John 4:42-54
People disbelieve not because they lack proof, but because they lack life. When Jesus give a person life, that person then sees and believes.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div.“The Cause of Belief” (John 4:42-54, part one)
Reasoned arguments and miracles don’t cause belief.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."Food They Do Not Know About," from John 4:28-42
There is blessing in doing the will of God.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."Sowing Today for the Future," from John 4:28-42
As Christians, we sow the gospel today for a harvest--new believers--in the future.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div.Two People to Value, from John 4:27-30
Jesus valued women (and so should we), and we are to value Him as our Christ (our king).
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."Worshipping in Spirit—the True Worship of the True Faith," from John 4:16-26 (part two)
True Worship is worship to the true God, given to Him in His presence.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."True Religion & True Worship. It’s About Jesus" (John 4:16-26)
Christianity, solely, is true religion, with true worship.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."Living Water's Effect," from John 4:1-15
Jesus gives people "living water" (the Holy Spirit). He changes the Church, our lives, and our eternities forever.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."After Death, According to Jesus" (John 3:31-36)
Jesus knew what happens to people after death. He had seen it from the beginning, and communicated it to us during His time on earth.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."You Made a Wise Choice," from John 3:22-30
In joining the Church, you made a wise choice.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div.“Disbelief is Not Intellectual” (John 3:19-21, part two)
The Apostle John explains disbelief: rejection of Jesus is not a matter of intellectual dissatisfaction, but of moral trepidation.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div.“Diagnosing (and Overcoming) Nonbelievers’ Disbelief”
Because unbelievers are afraid of being condemned, they don’t come to Jesus. Yet coming to Jesus frees a person from the condemnation they fear.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."The Gospel to All Now"
God loves and opens membership in the kingdom of God & eternal life to the world. Christians can know that any person is a possible future believer in Jesus…
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."Believing in the Son"
All are perishing, but God provides a way not to perish. Christians can be confident in their Faith, as it's not a religion composed of thoughts of men, but of…
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div.“Spiritual Birth Before Faith”
God causes and works spiritual birth in a person so that he can see and then believe.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."Ability"
Disbelief in Jesus and persecution of His people comes from a lack of ability to see and hear.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div.“Zeal for God & His Worship”
It is good to be zealous, for the right things! Jesus calls the Christian to zeal for God and for worshipping Him.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div.“Distracted?”
The Christian Faith is about Jesus. Don’t get distracted from Him!
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."Signs of Jesus' Glory: King and God" (John 2:1-11)
Jesus' signs disclose who He was. His turning water into wine revealed He was king and God Himself.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."Signs & Glory" (John 2:1-11)
What is the meaning of glory? And what did Jesus’ signs (miracles) point to?
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."Son of Man," John 1:47-51
Jesus calls Himself the "Son of Man." This term is defined in the Old Testament, and tells us lots about Jesus.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."Come and See Jesus"
As Christians, we aren’t required to convert the souls of unbelievers. What we do is invite others to consider Him.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."Seen as King" (John 1:34-51)
The faithful of Israel who saw Jesus face-to-face proclaimed Him the king, and approached Him with reverence.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div.“Jesus, Baptizing with the Holy Spirit”
Proof that Jesus is alive in heaven, baptizing people on earth with the Holy Spirit, is in the changed lives and beliefs of His people.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."How I Respond to a King" (part two), John 1:1-3, 16-36
John the Apostle wants his readers to know that Jesus is a king. What is the appropriate way to respond to your king, Jesus?
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."Safety by My King, Son of God" (John 1:1-3, 16-36)
John the baptist makes clear that Jesus is the king God has for all His people. As people look to their kings for safety, so I should look to Jesus, my king…
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."Jesus, King & Lamb of God"
John the baptist calls Jesus "the Lamb of God." What does this mean?
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div.“Jesus' Connecting with All Sorts of People”
Jesus saves all kinds of people. This builds the Church. This encourages our evangelism.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."Jesus: How We Know God," from John 1:14-18, part 3
From Jesus, we can know God. Here's why.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."Eternal Life, Peace, and Abundance through Jesus, the Great King" (John 1:14-18, part 2)
Jesus exceeds all kings before and after Him, providing for His people life, peace, and abundance that is not just for a while, but eternal.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div.“Jesus, the Superior & True Temple," from John 1:14-18
Jesus fulfills the meaning and function of the Old Testament temple, to our great benefit.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."Blind & Disbelieving," from John 1:1-14 (part two)
Why are so many in the world disbelieving? Jesus says it is because people are born in spiritual darkness, functionally blind to seeing/understanding spiritual…
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."Disbelief & Belief in Jesus," from John 1:1-5
Most people don't become Christians. John, the apostle, explains why.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."The King We Bless, and Why" (Palm Sunday), from John 12:12-16
The message of Palm Sunday is that Jesus is a king. He's a king who achieves blessing for His people beyond the hopes of those who praised Him with palm…
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."Strong Faith That Jesus is the Christ" (John 20:24-31)
The resurrection is reason to believe that Jesus is the Christ.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."The King is My Shepherd" ("A King is the Gospel," Part 7), from John 15.11-15, 18.33-37
Rejoice that Jesus is your king, for as your king He is your shepherd who leads you into blessedness and satisfaction.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div.“The Good News is Having a King: Soul Prosperity” (Part 6)
Through the faithful king, Jesus, we can have a prosperity of soul.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."Why a King is the Good News: Justice" (Part 5), from John 5:21-30
It is good news that Jesus is the king, because the king is the final judge, too. Jesus, as king, provides true and complete justice, in grace and love to His…
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."Why a King is the Good News: He is Punished" (Part 4), from John 19:1-6, 12-22
God's king took upon himself the punishment God's people deserved for their sins and established justice for the people. Jesus, our king, did this in the…
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."Why a King is the Good News: Worship & Security" part 3 (John 1:32-34, 49)
That Jesus is a king is the good news because as king, Jesus fulfills the kingly roles of enabling His people to worship acceptably (and to have joy from that)…
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."Why a King is the Good News: Forgiveness" (Part 2), from John 1
God's people get the good benefits of God through His King, Jesus (today: forgiveness and the building of the Church).
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."Why a King is the Gospel: He Conquers & Brings Blessing," from John 1
First-century, Jewish Christians believed that having a king was good news. So should we. Here’s why.
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div.Christ = King (John 1, part two)
Christ is the Greek word for “anointed one,” and meant to the first-century, Jewish and Christian world: king. This greatly affects our view of Jesus and…
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div."What is 'the Christ'?" John 1 (part one)
John seeks to assure his readers that the Christ is Jesus; but what does “Christ” mean?