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WHAT IS TRUE LOVE: and How do we Overcome Evil (Message #24 * Romans 12:9-21)
1. Genuine Agape-Love v9 is Discerning and Righteous: so hate evil and hold fast to the good v10 is Other-centered, Brotherly-love: so love with brotherly affection and honor one another v11 is Enthusiastically-Eager to Serve: so be zealous, on-fire, and serve the Lord v12 is Empowered by the 2nd Coming: so rejoice, be patient, and pray v13 is Pro-actively Generous: so generously share in each other’s lives and find ways to show hospitality 2. Overcoming Evil with Good vs14-15 Do not Curse your Enemies: Bless those who persecute you v16 Do not be Arrogant: Live in Harmony with one another vs17-18 Do not Repay Evil for Evil: Live peacefully with everyone vs19-20 Do not take Revenge: Love your enemies unto repentance v21 Do not be Overcome by Evil: Overcome evil with good
LIVING FOR GOD: and Using Our Gifts (Message #23 * Romans 12:1-8) 05-05-2013
1. Present Your Bodies as Living Sacrifices (vs1-2) ● in light of the Gospel and by the mercies of God v1 ● as your spiritual worship (or reasonable act of service) v1 ● being transformed by the renewal of your minds (not confirming to this world) v2 2. Live in Unity amidst our Diversity as the Body of Christ (vs3-5) ● Think humbly about ourselves v3 ● Know that we who are many are one body in Christ vs4-5 3. Use our Gifts of Grace (vs6-8) ● Our gifts differ according to God’s grace v6 ● Examples of Using our Gifts vs6-8 4. How do I Know what my Gifts are? ● Find out what the body needs ● Pray and seek godly counsel ● What do you enjoy doing? ● Be faithful and active in serving
A MODEL FOR SHARING YOUR FAITH (by Kurt Anderson * John 4:1-38) 04-28-2013
1. God will put you in situations that will allow you to share your faith (vs1-6) 2. Be willing to associate with people outside your comfort zone (vs7-9) 3. Make sure they know that God has something to offer (v10) 4. Stay focused on the Gospel . . . avoid "trivial" questions (vs11-14) 5. Stay open to the discerning power of the Holy Spirit (vs15-18) 6. Stay focused on the Gospel . . . do not get caught up in "Theological Debates" (vs19-24) 7. Include a decisio moment (vs25-26) 8. Stay focused on the Gospel . . . be willing to change the itinerary (vs27-34) 9. Do not confuse sowing and reaping (vs35-38)
THE GOSPEL OF GOD AND HIS ETERNAL GLORY (Message #22 * Romans 11:25-36) 04-21-2013
1. The Mystery Revealed in the Gospel ● Be Humble before God: and understand His unfolding-Plan (v25) ● Know that the Deliverer will Come: and all Israel will be saved (vs26-27) 2. God’s Mercy Received in the Gospel ● the Enemies of God in the Gospel: are the Beloved of God in Election (vs28-29) ● God Delivers all Peoples over to the Prison of Disobedience: that He might have mercy on all (vs30-32) 3. God Glorified through the Gospel ● in the depth of His Riches: we cannot earn payment from God [Salvation is God’s gift] (vs33,35) ● in the depth of His Wisdom: we cannot offer counsel to God [Salvation is executed God’s way] (vs33,34) ● in the depth of His Knowledge: we cannot know the mind of God [Salvation is according to God’s plan] (vs33,34) ● in the Supremacy of His Being: God is the origin, sustainer, and goal of all things [Salvation is for His eternal glory] (v36) 4. Walk in the Footsteps of Paul ● Our devotions should be theological: and our theology should be devotional (adapted from John Stott) ● Embrace the life-transforming Gospel: with an eye on the universal, unfolding-plan of God for His glory
STANDING FAST THRU FAITH: in our Faithful Covenant-Keeping God (Message #21 * Romans 11vs11-24) 04-14-2013
Our Faithful Covenant-Keeping God 1. God’s unfolding-Plan in Salvation History: (vs11-12) --> God’s rejection of unbelieving Israel --> leads to the salvation of the Gentiles --> which leads to the salvation of Israel --> which leads to greater blessings! 2. Paul’s Evangelistic Heart for His fellow Jews: and the coming-glorious resurrection of the dead (vs13-16) God’s Character & Our Faith 1. Do not be Arrogant but Fear God: standing fast through faith in Jesus (vs17-21) 2. Take God’s Character to Heart: for lifelong perseverance by faith (vs22-24)
