La predicación de Joel Coyoc en "Insiste en la palabra fiel" se centra en la importancia de aferrarse a la revelación de Dios como la única manera de conocerlo a Él adecuadamente. El sermón resalta que Dios ha revelado lo necesario para nuestra salvación y conocimiento, y prohíbe la curiosidad hacia asuntos que no han sido revelados, como las controversias sobre tiempos y genealogías, que desvían a los creyentes de la verdadera fe en Cristo (Titus 3:9-11). Coyoc utiliza pasajes como Romanos 1:20 y Deuteronomio 29:29 para enfatizar que es fundamental mantener el foco en el evangelio y crecer en el conocimiento de Cristo, en lugar de alimentar discusiones frívolas que no aportan nada. La prácticas de la congregación deben centrarse en la enseñanza de la Escritura y en el desarrollo de una relación viva con Cristo; cualquier cosa que cause divisiones o discusión debe ser rechazada, ya que distrae del verdadero propósito de la fe.
Key Quotes
“Nuestra verdadera y mayor necesidad es conocer a Dios.”
“Estar ocupado en cuestiones necias... son vanas y sin provecho.”
“La escritura se nos dio y el tema de la Escritura es Cristo.”
“El que está en Cristo es sabio... y no se gloría en que está hablando de cosas que Dios no ha revelado.”
The Bible reveals that our greatest need is to know God, as seen in Romans 1:20 and Psalm 19.
Scripture emphasizes that understanding God is fundamental to our existence. In Romans 1:20, Paul writes that God's invisible qualities, including His eternal power and divine nature, are evident in creation, leaving humanity without excuse for ignorance. This revelation points to our inherent need to know God intimately. Furthermore, Psalm 19 highlights that the heavens declare God's glory, thus drawing us to seek a deeper relationship with Him. Ultimately, God’s revelation through creation and Scripture serves to fulfill our greatest longing, which is to know Him.
Romans 1:20, Psalm 19
The doctrine of grace is affirmed throughout Scripture, specifically in Ephesians 2:8-9 where salvation is described as a gift.
The truth of grace as a foundational doctrine is rooted in numerous biblical texts. Ephesians 2:8-9 explicitly states that we are saved by grace through faith, not by our works, underscoring that salvation is a divine gift rather than a human achievement. This principle is reiterated in 2 Peter 1:3, which tells us that everything we need for life and godliness has been granted to us by God's divine power. The constant affirmation of grace throughout both the Old and New Testaments demonstrates its centrality to the Gospel, assuring believers of God’s unmerited favor as the basis for salvation.
Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Peter 1:3
Avoiding foolish controversies keeps believers focused on what truly matters: knowing and glorifying Christ.
Titus 3:9-11 warns Christians to avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, and quarrels about the law because they have no value and are unprofitable. Engaging in such disputes distracts us from the central mission of the Gospel: to know Christ and make Him known. The Apostle Paul encourages the church to focus on the ‘faithful word’ that leads to growth in knowledge and grace rather than get caught up in trivial debates that can lead to division and strife. By prioritizing the Gospel message and glorifying Christ, we can cultivate unity among believers and fulfill our calling as followers of Christ.
Titus 3:9-11
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