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Christianity - the Only Hope

Volume 1 — #2001 — Acts 1:1-3

Why do Christians go to church? What compels us to gather for a day of worship, fellowship and preaching? Is it because of an agreement of morals or a collective optimism about life? Is it only for the weak and discouraged? In this sermon, Dr. Lloyd-Jones explains the true purpose of the Church. With clear exposition and thought-provoking questions, Dr. Lloyd-Jones presses into the heart and asks a compelling question: do you know the gospel? Listen as Dr. Lloyd-Jones explains the saving message of Jesus Christ, especially how Luke writes it in his gospel and his treatise to Theophilus entitled "The Acts of the Apostles," or "Acts." The sinner's past is forgiven when he repents of his sin. In an instant he is made a new creation because of what Jesus did on the cross in paying the wages of sin. Our victory is secure by the resurreciton of Jesus Christ. Since He is alive today, He fulfills the promise He made as He was ascending by being with us to the end of the age. As Dr. Lloyd-Jones exposits Acts 1:1-3, listen as he very precisely explains why Christianity is the only hope and how this concept displays itself in the church. As "The Doctor" says in this sermon: "If you want to understand Christianity, don't shut your Bible, open it! Listen for your life!"