Sermons from October 2025

Friction  that Grieves the Spirit (30-31) Paul alludes to another OT passage (Isa 63:9-10). Just as the exodus generation rebelled against God in the wilderness, so Isaiah prophecies that the returning exiles would rebel against God in the future. However, God’s mercy prevails when “he remembered the days of old” (Isa 63:11f). Paul relates that past setting to the future “day of redemption.” Even though they are forgiven in Christ, and the Holy Spirit has sealed them for glory, they are capable of grieving him.…