In this sermon, the speaker discusses the authority of Jesus Christ and the program he has set in motion to spread the gospel, bring in his elect, benefit the church, and judge the world. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus has all authority to carry out this program and gives two commands to his disciples: to go and make disciples, and to teach them to obey his commands. The speaker also highlights how Jesus creates the conditions for spreading the gospel, citing examples such as his encounter with Paul on the road to Emmaus. Overall, the sermon emphasizes the importance of recognizing Jesus as the chief agent for revealing God's will and character.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of looking to Jesus Christ as the ultimate revelation of God. He references 2 Corinthians 4 and 2 Timothy 3 to support his point. The speaker encourages believers to continue in their faith and to rely on the scriptures, which have the power to make them wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. He also highlights the role of Jesus as the image of God and the light of the gospel, emphasizing that unbelievers are blinded by the god of this age and cannot see this light.