Strokers and Sirens
In this sermon Strokers and Sirens, it becomes clear that God's man is not "either, or" but a combination of both. The Apostle Paul is an excellent case study. In the book of Corinthians he wails the siren of malfunction. We are alerted to the Corinthian's improper operation of the Lord's Supper. When the misuse of Christian liberty is detected, Paul amply warns all. The production belt jumped track in the operation of the gifts of the Spirit and again Paul sounds the siren. As we observe more of this remarkable man, we see also the strokes of production. In the awe inspiring book of Hebrews we witness the glorious revelation of Jesus Christ unfold from the Old Testament. The Thessalonians are comforted over their fear of having already missed the resurrection. Ephesians paints a tapestry of heavenly places in Christ Jesus, by the strokes of the apostle. The epitome of a preacher seen in the life of Paul who was both the siren and the stroker in God's great plan--the church!