Trinity Reformed Baptist Church

As the church, we are the "holy nation" of God established by this New Covenant. We have not come to the terrifying Mount Sinai of the law, but to the welcoming Mount Zion, to Jesus, the mediator of a better covenant. We are called out of darkness into His marvelous light. Therefore, we can praise Him who loved us, freed us from our sins by His blood, and made us a kingdom. As citizens of this heavenly nation, we are called to live as light-bearers in the world, calling others to enter this glorious kingdom.

Brother Wright concludes with four points of application, encouraging the congregation to rejoice in these truths. 1. Rejoice, dear saint, God has saved you. Remember that your salvation is God's work, not yours. It is the joy of His salvation (Psalm 51:12). Suffering is the journey, not the end. 2. Rejoice, dear saint, God has loved you. God loves you not because of any quality in you, but because it is His nature and His good pleasure to love you. 3. Rejoice, dear saint, because God will keep you. The Holy Spirit is the seal and guarantee that will deliver you safely into God's presence. A future, complete salvation awaits where we will receive glorified bodies. 4. Rejoice, dear saint, your inheritance is sure. It is certain because Jesus is not dead; He is alive and reigning. He is our greatest reward. In conclusion, suffering is not our enemy. It is the forge God uses to make us more like Christ, and in that process, we discover the depth of His love for us.

Pastor Brandon's main emphasis was twofold: 1. Who Christ is as High Priest (especially in relation to the Old Testament priesthood). 2. Why the Hebrew Christians (and we) were not growing into maturity as we should. He framed the main question explicitly: Why have these Hebrew listeners not grown in maturity of faith in the one and only High Priest, Jesus Christ? From that, he developed a series of observations and applications.

The Kingdom of God is inaugurated by Christ, not formed or sustained by human institutions. Jesus is truly King now, yet he has chosen to reveal His present reign primarily through the church's Christ centered ministry, with full, visible, global consummation reserved for His second coming. Therefore, place your hope in Christ's Word and Spirit working through the church, pursue heart obedience, make disciples, and live with confident expectation that 'the zeal of the Lord of hosts will accomplish this. ## Sermon Summary: The Kingdom Revealed Through the Church

This sermon explores the nature of the Kingdom of God, drawing primarily from the closing of Paul's letter to the Corinthians and the ministry of Jesus. The speaker emphasizes that the Kingdom of God is not based on ethnic origin, wealth, or social status. Instead, entrance into the kingdom is solely through faith in Jesus Christ. The kingdom is universal, welcoming people from all backgrounds, including Jews and Gentiles. It is not a kingdom that can be coerced or influenced by money or power, unlike worldly kingdoms. The lecture concludes by reiterating that the prerequisite for entering the kingdom is faith in Christ alone, and commendation within the kingdom is based on being a faithful follower of Christ, regardless of one's background.

Gospel Preaching and Teaching

Gospel Preaching and Teaching on the Lord's Supper

The resurrection of Christ is an essential belief for orthodox Christians.

Gospel Preaching and Teaching

Gospel Preaching and Teaching

Gospel Preaching and Teaching

Gospel Preaching and Teaching

**Title:** *The Bread of Life: Christ's Call to Eternal Nourishment* **Subtitle:** *Unpacking Jesus' Claim in John 6:35* **Speaker:** Pastor Brandon F Smith] **Series:** The Bread Of Life] **Scripture Text:** John 6:35 **Keywords:** Bread of Life, Jesus Christ, John 6, Gospel of John, Eternal Life, Spiritual Hunger, Divine Provision, Salvation, Christian Doctrine **Description:** In this profound exposition of John 6:35, the preacher explores Jesus' declaration: *"I am the Bread of Life."* This sermon delves into the theological and redemptive significance of this metaphor—highlighting Christ as the sole sustenance for the soul, the fulfillment of divine promise, and the only source of eternal satisfaction. Listeners are invited to contemplate the spiritual hunger of humanity and the sufficiency of Christ to nourish, sustain, and save. **Categories:** * Expository Preaching * Christology * Salvation * Gospel Message **Language:** English

**Title:** *The Bread of Life: Christ's Call to Eternal Nourishment* **Subtitle:** *Unpacking Jesus' Claim in John 6:35* **Speaker:** Pastor Brandon F Smith] **Series:** The Bread Of Life] **Scripture Text:** John 6:35 **Keywords:** Bread of Life, Jesus Christ, John 6, Gospel of John, Eternal Life, Spiritual Hunger, Divine Provision, Salvation, Christian Doctrine **Description:** In this profound exposition of John 6:35, the preacher explores Jesus' declaration: *"I am the Bread of Life."* This sermon delves into the theological and redemptive significance of this metaphor—highlighting Christ as the sole sustenance for the soul, the fulfillment of divine promise, and the only source of eternal satisfaction. Listeners are invited to contemplate the spiritual hunger of humanity and the sufficiency of Christ to nourish, sustain, and save. **Categories:** * Expository Preaching * Christology * Salvation * Gospel Message **Language:** English

**Title:** *The Bread of Life: Christ's Call to Eternal Nourishment* **Subtitle:** *Unpacking Jesus' Claim in John 6:35* **Speaker:** Pastor Brandon F Smith] **Series:** The Bread Of Life] **Scripture Text:** John 6:35 **Keywords:** Bread of Life, Jesus Christ, John 6, Gospel of John, Eternal Life, Spiritual Hunger, Divine Provision, Salvation, Christian Doctrine **Description:** In this profound exposition of John 6:35, the preacher explores Jesus' declaration: *"I am the Bread of Life."* This sermon delves into the theological and redemptive significance of this metaphor—highlighting Christ as the sole sustenance for the soul, the fulfillment of divine promise, and the only source of eternal satisfaction. Listeners are invited to contemplate the spiritual hunger of humanity and the sufficiency of Christ to nourish, sustain, and save. **Categories:** * Expository Preaching * Christology * Salvation * Gospel Message **Language:** English

**Title:** *The Bread of Life: Christ's Call to Eternal Nourishment* **Subtitle:** *Unpacking Jesus' Claim in John 6:35* **Speaker:** Pastor Brandon F Smith] **Series:** The Bread Of Life] **Scripture Text:** John 6:35 **Keywords:** Bread of Life, Jesus Christ, John 6, Gospel of John, Eternal Life, Spiritual Hunger, Divine Provision, Salvation, Christian Doctrine **Description:** In this profound exposition of John 6:35, the preacher explores Jesus' declaration: *"I am the Bread of Life."* This sermon delves into the theological and redemptive significance of this metaphor—highlighting Christ as the sole sustenance for the soul, the fulfillment of divine promise, and the only source of eternal satisfaction. Listeners are invited to contemplate the spiritual hunger of humanity and the sufficiency of Christ to nourish, sustain, and save. **Categories:** * Expository Preaching * Christology * Salvation * Gospel Message **Language:** English

**Title:** *The Bread of Life: Christ's Call to Eternal Nourishment* **Subtitle:** *Unpacking Jesus' Claim in John 6:35* **Speaker:** Pastor Brandon F Smith] **Series:** The Bread Of Life] **Scripture Text:** John 6:35 **Keywords:** Bread of Life, Jesus Christ, John 6, Gospel of John, Eternal Life, Spiritual Hunger, Divine Provision, Salvation, Christian Doctrine **Description:** In this profound exposition of John 6:35, the preacher explores Jesus' declaration: *"I am the Bread of Life."* This sermon delves into the theological and redemptive significance of this metaphor—highlighting Christ as the sole sustenance for the soul, the fulfillment of divine promise, and the only source of eternal satisfaction. Listeners are invited to contemplate the spiritual hunger of humanity and the sufficiency of Christ to nourish, sustain, and save. **Categories:** * Expository Preaching * Christology * Salvation * Gospel Message **Language:** English