A constant problem for the reputation of the church is the presence of persons who claim to be believers but deny the faith with their lives. This problem is not new. In fact, in John 8:30-59, Jesus had an extended argument with some who had believed in him but ended up wanting to kill him. Their lives showed that God was not their father, no matter what they said. Ever since then, there have been many so-called Christians who follow their own wills rather than Jesus' words. Let's make sure we are not among their number. (sermon notes)
Believers can rejoice with shouts of praise, because God is the king over all the nations.
As the second Adam and the faithful Israel, Jesus resisted temptation and so can help us when we are tempted.
Although sin twists the law for evil purposes, the law itself is good.
