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The Foundational Truths: 1. God is Light 2. God is Love   “Doctrinal orthodoxy that neglects holy living does not lead to congregations that demonstrate the gospel. Wrong living is as much a denial of the gospel as wrong thinking.”   1. Christ, our Life, is eternal (v1) 2. Christ was made...

1. Rejoice in His Peace – (v36) - So Gracious   2. Rejoice in His Presence (v37-43) - So Tender   3. Rejoice in His Fulfillment of Prophecy (v44-45) - So Comforting   4. Rejoice in Proclaiming the Gospel (v46-48) - So Confirming   5. Rejoice in the Promise of Power (v49) - So Equipping   6. Rejoice in the...

1. They know not what they do The Mourners (v27-31) The Religious Rulers (v35) The Soldiers (v36-37) The Governor (v38) The Rebellious Thief (v39) The Repentant Thief (v40-42)   2. Jesus knows what they need His rejection not retaliation (See Isaiah 53 and 1 Peter 2:22-25) The promise of forgiveness to the repentant (Luke 23:40-43) Bearing...

1. From Simon the Fisherman to Peter the Fisher of Men a) Jesus takes the raw material Inquisitive, Involved, Initiator b) Jesus uses daily experiences “Character, like embroidery, is made stitch by stitch.”   2. From Simon the Disciple to Peter the Disciple-Maker a) Submission b) Restraint c) Humility d) Loving Service e) Courage...

CHURCH DISCIPLINE   1. The Motive – LOVE   2. The Measure – GROWTH   3. The Means – GOD’S WORD and GOD’S PEOPLE “God’s ongoing redeeming work through his living word and people as they fight the fight of faith together to exalt Christ and protect the purity of his bride.”   a)...

1. HOW IS IT BUILT? a) God is the Architect b) Christ is the Cornerstone c) God is the Builder d) God is the Owner e) God is the Master f)  God is the Father   2. WHAT IS ITS TASK? a) Priests b) Proclaimers   3. HOW SHOULD WE BEHAVE? a) Do Good – loving and serving...

1. The Curse of Individualism Independence Self-sufficiency Freedom Consumerism 2. We must be ALIVE Messy excitement is preferable to neat and tidy dryness and deadness   3. We must be JOINED True fellowship involves unity, commitment, responsibility and dependence   4. We must be SEEN Showing and Affirming Salvation...