En su sermón titulado "El creyente frente la maldad," Joel Coyoc aborda la realidad de la maldad en el mundo y la respuesta esperanzadora del creyente a través de la oración y la proclamación del Evangelio. Coyoc señala que, a pesar de la soberbia del mal y su aparente éxito, el salmista en Salmo 10:15-18 llama a Dios a quebrantar la iniquidad, afirmando que el creyente puede enfrentar la maldad con confianza en la soberanía de Dios. Lo central de su argumento es que el creyente tiene la esperanza en Cristo, quien reina eternamente y está activamente orando por la justicia divina. Coyoc hace hallazgos inherentes a la doctrina reformada, subrayando que el poder del evangelio es la clave para vencer la maldad. La importancia práctica de este sermón es la llamada a los creyentes a vivir con una fe firme, reconociendo que han sido hechos humildes por la obra de Cristo.
Key Quotes
“El creyente enfrenta la maldad mirando con esperanza el futuro. El creyente tiene esperanza en el Evangelio, tiene esperanza en el Señor Jesucristo.”
“El creyente ora y dice, quebranta tú el brazo del inícuo. Y una de las cosas que no debemos olvidar... esa raza que solamente puede quebrantar la santa ley de Dios todos los días.”
“Jehová es rey eternamente y para siempre... y el creyente sabe que el Señor está en su trono y Él reina por los siglos de los siglos.”
“Los humildes han aprendido a valorar al Señor Jesucristo; a los humildes les ha resplandecido el sol de justicia.”
The Bible teaches that believers face evil with hope, prayer, and the assurance of God's sovereignty.
In Psalm 10, the scripture highlights how the wicked operate in arrogance and malice, often victimizing the vulnerable. However, believers are called to confront such evil through prayer, as seen in verse 15 where the psalmist cries out for God to break the arm of the wicked. This reflects a deep reliance on God’s justice, affirming that He is sovereign and will ultimately triumph over evil. The believer's hope is grounded in the assurance that God has a purpose rooted in His glory, which includes the promise of redemption through Christ who reigns eternally.
Psalm 10:15-18
God's sovereignty is affirmed throughout scripture, ensuring that He remains in control over all circumstances, including evil.
The belief in God's sovereignty is foundational to the Reformed faith, where scripture assures us that God is actively involved in both history and individual lives. Psalm 10:16 states, 'Jehovah is king forever and ever,' emphasizing that no matter how chaotic the world may appear, God’s dominion is absolute. Events unfold according to His eternal decrees, and even when humans perpetrate evil, they inadvertently fulfill divine purposes. This conviction provides believers with peace, knowing that God’s plan cannot be thwarted, as evidenced in historical accounts such as Joseph’s story and Christ’s redemptive work.
Psalm 10:16, Romans 8:28
Prayer is vital as it aligns our hearts with God's will and invites His intervention in the midst of evil.
In the face of evil, prayer serves as a profound means through which believers engage with God’s purposes. The psalmist’s plea to 'break the arm of the wicked' symbolizes the believer's call for divine justice and intervention (Psalm 10:15). Through prayer, Christians express their reliance on God, seek His aid, and are reminded of His promises to vindicate the oppressed. Moreover, prayer fosters a deeper relationship with God, enhancing our ability to trust in His perfect timing and methodologies in addressing the wicked, as articulated throughout the biblical narrative. Believers are encouraged, knowing that their prayers are heard and acted upon by the sovereign Lord.
Psalm 10:15
God's attentiveness to the humble reflects His grace and readiness to respond to those aware of their need for Him.
The scripture repeatedly reassures us that God is attentive to the cries of the humble, as highlighted in Psalm 10:17, which states, 'You hear, O Lord, the desire of the humble.' Humility in a biblical context involves recognizing one's dependence on God's grace and sovereignty. When believers approach God in humility, they acknowledge their inability to save themselves and seek divine assistance. This posture not only invites God’s compassion but also aligns His heart with those who are suffering – a theme prevalent throughout both the Old and New Testaments. Ultimately, this indicates that God is both aware of our struggles and actively engaged in delivering us from our adversities.
Psalm 10:17
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