The Necessity of Holiness and Preaching JesusPastor Josh shares a message from Acts chapter 13, emphasizing God's holiness above all attributes and encouraging believers to adopt this perspective. He revisits themes from his prior sermon, focusing on the central message any church should preach: the gospel of Jesus Christ. He analyzes Paul's sermon in Antioch, addressing the importance of preaching Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. The episode delves into the distinction between salvation through faith in Jesus versus works-based righteousness. Pastor Josh stresses the importance of growing in grace, understanding justification, and the reactions to the gospel message, including opposition and persecution. He concludes with encouragement for boldness in preaching and living the truth of Jesus Christ.00:00 Welcome to Middletown Baptist Church Podcast00:27 The Holiness of God02:01 Paul's Message in Antioch04:45 Justification Through Faith06:44 The Warning Against Unbelief16:57 Growing in Grace20:50 Shepherding the Flock: Roles and Responsibilities21:14 The Great Shepherd: Jesus Christ21:49 Preaching the Word: Impact and Opposition22:21 Envy and Persecution in the Synagogue26:51 Paul and Barnabas: Boldness in the Face of Opposition27:23 Turning to the Gentiles: A New Mission30:54 Shaking Off the Dust: Moving Forward32:29 Filled with Joy and the Holy Ghost34:31 Boldness in Preaching: Facing Modern Challenges38:27 Conclusion and Next StepsThank you for joining our podcast. Visit our website at https://middletownbaptistchurch.org/ Subscribe to our YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@middletownbaptistchurchde5091Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MBCDelaware This podcast is produced by Ralph Estep, Jr., host of Financially Confident Christian, a daily podcast on Christian Finance you can find it at https://www.financiallyconfidentchristian.com

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