OUTLINE: Life Is GoodThis is not conjecture, it is a fact. God says so. (Ref: Jas 1:17; 2Ti 2:19-21; Phm 1:4-7; Php 4:4-9) 1Th 5:16-18Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Life Is GoodThis is not conjecture, it is a fact. […]
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OUTLINE: Knowing Christ Is EverythingIt’s not enough to just know “of” Him, or who He was, historically, or even that He died for the forgiveness of sin. To know Him is to know that life is good. Eph 4:1I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the
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OUTLINE: Competition When the Flesh Is Involved– If you “win”: you become puffed up & arrogant– If you “lose”: you become downtrodden & depressed– REALITY: you LOSE in BOTH cases! God is not a respecter of persons! “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial”One of our greatest tests is remaining humble (keeping the flesh from dominating
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OUTLINE: Sanctification is a function of obedience.“the salvation of your souls”This is both a current and future reason for confidence. Being saved, we shall be saved. Being saved daily, we shall be saved for all of eternity. “Salvation” instills eternal confidence. Sanctification is a function of obedience. Present, But Not “Present”It is entirely possible, and
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OUTLINE: Sanctification is a function of obedience.“work out your own salvation with fear and trembling”“Means to continually work to bring something to fulfillment or completion… refers to a believer’s responsibility for active pursuit of obedience in the process of sanctification.” – MacArthur Sanctification is a function of obedience. Present, But Not “Present”Present, But Not “Present”It
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OUTLINE: Context Demanded – blog 1/11/20We live in a world that is starving us of precious context, the one thing we need to truly receive what the author of an emotion intended. Love is a perfect example. “work out your own salvation with fear and trembling”“Means to continually work to bring something to fulfillment or
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OUTLINE: Context Demanded– blog 1/11/20 – Ravi Zacharias“There’s no point in handing someone a rose after you’ve cut their nose off.”Apologetics Special – 1/8/20The point of warfare is to kill your enemy. The point of Christianity is to WIN your enemy. Francis ChanRe: fanaticism: says he’s preparing to meet God and be in His presence
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Notes: How many people call themselves Christians or Atheists or Evolutionists only because that’s how they were raised? How many people have actually thought their worldview through? Sadly, I would argue not many as most world views/beliefs crumble under the scrutiny of light and truth. If you’re Christian, you are commanded in the bible to
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OUTLINE: Ps 145:14The LORD upholds all who are fallingand raises up all who are bowed down. Jn 16:33I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” 2Ti 3:12Indeed, all who desire to live a godly
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OUTLINE: Ro 1:12that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine. The Church At SardisIt had a lifeless profession. It enjoyed a reputation, but it wasn’t genuine; rather, it was religious like so many churches today are. Many churches are deemed “acceptable” because they look the part, but
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