Hope of the Resurrection
The sermon emphasizes the faithfulness, power, and omniscience of God, encouraging believers to trust in His promises and judgments.
Clement of Rome emphasizes the importance of placing our hope in God, who is faithful and just. He encourages believers to trust in God's promises, knowing that He cannot lie. Clement reminds us of God's sovereignty and power, highlighting that nothing is impossible for Him. He urges listeners to recognize that God sees and knows all things, and His wisdom surpasses human understanding.
Text
Having then this hope, let our souls be bound to Him who is faithful in His promises, and just in His judgments. He who has commanded us not to lie, shall much more Himself not lie; for nothing is impossible with God, except to lie. Let His faith therefore be stirred up again within us, and let us consider that all things are nigh unto Him.
By the word of His might He established all things, and by His word He can overthrow them. "Who shall say to Him, What have you done? or, Who shall resist the power of His strength?" When and as He pleases He will do all things, and none of the things determined by Him shall pass away? All things are open before Him, and nothing can be hidden from His counsel.
"The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament shows His handy-work. Day to day utters speech, and night to night shows knowledge. And there are no words or speeches of which the voices are not heard."
Sermon Outline
- The Faithfulness of God
- The Power of God's Word
- The Omniscience of God
- God knows all things
- Nothing can be hidden from God's counsel
Key Quotes
“Who shall say to Him, What have you done? or, Who shall resist the power of His strength?” — Clement of Rome
“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament shows His handy-work.” — Clement of Rome
Application Points
- We should trust in God's faithfulness and not doubt His promises.
- We should recognize the power of God's word and its ability to establish and overthrow all things.
- We should have confidence in God's omniscience and know that nothing can be hidden from Him.