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The document discusses several questions about the church: how the Bible defines church; God's commitment to the church; how the church is to be a steward of truth. It also lists additional questions about why theology is important; how the church has saved civilization; why the central focus must always be on Christ; and how the church must care for people. The document's final question is about what the church's greatest single attribute is.
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This document provides guidance on answering children's questions about religious topics. It outlines questions children may ask about why their parents go to worship services, what "Church of Christ" means, why they participate in certain religious activities like singing, prayer and communion. It also addresses questions about dating, marriage, sin and salvation. The conclusion encourages parents to prepare to answer children's questions about God and the church to help strengthen their faith.
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This document provides information about church membership at Christ Our Hope Church. It begins by establishing the biblical basis for church membership, citing several passages that show Christians are called to devote themselves to fellowship within a local congregation. It then discusses the practical reasons for membership and the privileges it provides, such as opportunities for worship, fellowship, discipleship, and partnership in mission. The document concludes by outlining Christ Our Hope Church's membership commitments and next steps for joining the church.
February 1 Notes 2
Martin Luther argues that Christians can have assurance of their salvation based on three grounds: 1) The promises of Scripture that those who trust in Christ alone are saved. 2) The sanctifying work of the Spirit seen in the lives of believers. 3) The witness of the Spirit causing believers to cry "Abba, Father." Luther says this cry, though small, expresses the believer's knowledge that they are God's child through Christ. He urges believers to train their conscience to believe that God approves of them, despite doubts, based on Christ's righteousness.
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1) The document discusses the two-fold mission of the church - mission within the household of faith and mission to the world.
2) Mission within the household of faith involves knowing and loving God with one's heart, soul, strength and mind through prayer, devotion, and worship. It also involves serving and ministering within the church.
3) Mission to the world involves using one's gifts to serve God and neighbor, giving resources to help others, and demonstrating Christ's love outside the church. The mission aims to set all of God's creation free from decay and bring liberty.
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The document discusses fear and courage from a biblical perspective. It references several passages from the books of Mark and 1 John that discuss not being perfected in love if living in fear. It states that God uses fear as a tool, like a carpenter, and that people are made by God, not by their own courage or strength of will. It also discusses passages where Jesus urges or commands his disciples to get in a boat during a storm, questioning their fearfulness. The overall message seems to be that having faith in God can help overcome fear and that fear can prevent one from seeing what God is offering.
Attribute of hope
The document discusses the biblical story from 2 Kings 7 about how King Jehoram of Israel reacted with anger and hopelessness to a prophecy of future prosperity, while Elisha and others maintained hope in God's word. It highlights how God often answers prayers in unexpected ways using unlikely sources, and how maintaining an attitude of hope even in dark times can lead to recognizing God's answers when they come.
Attribute of justice
This document appears to be a collection of loosely related quotes and figures from the Bible and history. It includes a quote from Romans about civil authorities bearing the sword as God's ministers to execute wrath on evildoers. It then lists some famous law enforcement figures like J. Edgar Hoover and criminals they pursued. It draws a parallel between Abraham Lincoln and the biblical figure Jephthah, noting ways they were similar. It also includes information about General Daniel Sickles. The document does not provide much context or connection between these various pieces of information.
Attribute of faithfulness
This document discusses God's attribute of faithfulness through several Bible passages. It notes that while men can be faithless, God remains faithful and that it is better to trust in God than in man. The Bible contains stories of faithless men who were still used by God. God's faithfulness cannot be denied. Additional passages discussed include 1 Kings 17, Hebrews 11, and Proverbs 11:24 about generosity leading to riches.
Attribute of faithfulness
This document discusses God's attribute of faithfulness through several Bible passages. It notes that while men can be faithless, God remains faithful and that it is better to trust in God than in man. The document encourages trusting in God, citing passages that discuss God moving faithless men and blessing those who trust in Him. It concludes with a passage from Proverbs about generosity leading to riches.
Attribute of grace
The document discusses the biblical letter of Philemon. It was written by Paul to Philemon, a pastor, asking him to accept back Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave. Onesimus had become a Christian after meeting Paul in prison. Paul pleads for Philemon to forgive Onesimus and treat him not as a slave but as a brother in Christ. The document emphasizes God's grace and the importance of forgiveness.
God's attribute of wisdom
This document discusses the attribute of wisdom in the Bible. It defines wisdom as foundational and necessary to navigate life. True wisdom comes from fearing God and asking Him for wisdom. In contrast, worldly wisdom is described as self-seeking, envious, boastful, sensual and demonic. God's wisdom is characterized as pure, peaceable, gentle and full of mercy. The document encourages seeking wisdom, which walks as Jesus walked and has many benefits like preserving, honoring and adding years to one's life. Wisdom is portrayed as a learned process involving controlling appetites, keeping one's word, and evaluating motives.
The best witness
This document contains excerpts from speeches given by Billy Graham when receiving the Congressional Gold Medal in 1996. In the speeches, Graham says that America has gone down the wrong path and needs God's help. He acknowledges that all people are sinners but that Christ's sacrifice offers forgiveness to those who accept it, though it will cost them to follow Him. The document also contains contrasts between the wisdom of this age and God's wisdom, and messages communicated by the world versus God's message.
Anatomy of a pure heart
This document provides a summary of Acts chapters 24-25. It discusses Paul's hearing before Felix in Caesarea, where the high priest Tertullus accuses Paul of causing trouble. Felix delays making a decision. After two years, Festus replaces Felix as governor. When Paul appeals to Caesar, Festus discusses the case with King Agrippa. Paul declares his innocence and tells of his vision and mission to the Gentiles. The king is almost persuaded to become a Christian.
A cross to bear
The document discusses how every cross given to a person by God has certain characteristics and serves as a teacher. It states that a cross teaches sacrificial love, focus, submission, wisdom, boundaries, and reveals God. It also notes that through enduring one's cross, a person can gain success through failure, comfort through hardship, strength through weakness, wisdom through confusion, and new life through dying daily.
Peace amid hysteria
The document discusses peace amid hysteria from Acts 22:1-29. It contrasts life with and without God's Word. With God's Word, one finds conversion, wisdom, joy and enlightenment, while without it leads to hysteria, confusion and lack of reason. It notes historical examples of "uproar". It encourages understanding God's will through Scripture and finding revival through God's Word when afflicted for keeping it, as maintaining peace requires removing hysteria through reason and sobriety of mind found in following Christ.
Heart of a shepherd
This document discusses themes from Acts 21:1-14 related to having a shepherd's heart like Jesus. It notes that as Christians traveled with Paul from Macedonia to Jerusalem, Paul warned them that imprisonment awaited him in Jerusalem. However, the Christians encouraged Paul to continue his ministry, trusting that God's will would be done. The document emphasizes that a good shepherd, like Jesus, is willing to sacrifice and care for their flock.
Heart of a shepherd
This document discusses themes from Acts 21:1-14 related to having a shepherd's heart like Jesus. It notes that as Christians traveled with Paul from Macedonia to Jerusalem, Paul warned them that imprisonment awaited him in Jerusalem. However, the Christians encouraged Paul to continue his ministry, trusting that God's will would be done. The document emphasizes that a good shepherd, like Jesus, is willing to sacrifice and care for their flock.
Vision 2020
This document provides an annual review and celebration for a church, summarizing their activities and finances from 2019. It highlights that the church held over 600 gatherings for worship, teaching, prayer, outreach and ministry. Financially, they had total income of $595,114 and expenses of $631,069. They supported multiple local and international missions through giving over $131,969. The review celebrates 21 years of the church's heritage and their purpose of glorifying God through teaching, worship, fellowship and outreach.
Vision 2020
This document provides an annual review and celebration for a church, summarizing their activities and finances from 2019. It highlights that the church held over 600 gatherings for worship, teaching, prayer, outreach and ministry. Financially, they had total income of $595,114 and expenses of $631,069. They supported various missions both locally and internationally. The review celebrates 21 years of the church's heritage and purpose of glorifying God through teaching, worship, fellowship and outreach.
God's team mission
This document discusses the importance of teamwork and faithfulness. It references several Bible verses about how everyone has an important role to play and how God looks at the heart rather than outward appearances. It also quotes former U.S. President Calvin Coolidge saying nothing is more powerful than persistence and faithfulness. The document promotes working together as a team for God's mission.
Call me blessed
The document discusses several Bible verses about God's ways being higher than human ways and thoughts. It notes that while people may see circumstances as bad, God could actually be at work through those circumstances. The overall message is that God's plans and reasoning are beyond human understanding.
The unfolding story
This document discusses chapters 18-19 of the Book of Acts, focusing on Paul's journey and the people and events that shaped his story. It provides a timeline of Paul's first visit to Corinth and Ephesus from 49-50 AD. The document also discusses key concepts in 1 Corinthians and Ephesians like unity in the biblical community.
Sacrifice and virtue
The document discusses Paul's journey and prolonged stay in Corinth as described in Acts 18. It emphasizes that the degree of virtue attained is equal to the degree of sacrifice one is willing to make, citing passages from Romans and Ecclesiastes. It provides context about Paul's travels between cities like Philippi, Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens before his first visit to Corinth around 49-50 AD.
His story
1) Paul continues his second missionary journey, traveling through various regions to spread the gospel, including Troas, Macedonia, Galatia, Bithynia, Asia, Mysia, and Phrygia.
2) In Philippi, Paul encounters a slave girl who can predict the future, but Paul casts out the spirit of divination from her, angering her owners. Paul and Silas are arrested and beaten.
3) An earthquake frees Paul and Silas from prison, and the jailer and his family are converted after Paul explains that they must believe in Jesus to be saved.
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Single greatest attribute
- 2. • How does the Bible define, “Church”? • What is God’s commitment to the Church? • How is the Church to be the steward of Truth? What Questions Have We Answered So Far?
- 3. How does the Bible define, “Church”? What is God’s commitment to the Church? How is the Church to be the steward of Truth? What Questions Have We Answered So Far? • Why is Theology important? • How has the Church saved civilization? • Why must our central focus always be Christ? • How must the Church care for people?
- 4. How does the Bible define, “Church”? What is God’s commitment to the Church? How is the Church to be the steward of Truth? What Questions Have We Answered So Far? Why is Theology important? How has the Church saved civilization? Why must our central focus always be Christ? How must the Church care for people? What is the Church’s greatest single attribute?
- 5. What is the Church’s greatest single attribute? 1 Corinthians 13
- 14. No matter what the church looks like, its love for God is reflected in its love and care for people.
- 15. Living the way God intended Ecc. 12:13: “Fear God and keep 613 laws.” Psalm 15: David boils it down to 11 laws. Micah 6:8: The prophet shortens it to 3 laws. Matthew 22:37-40: Jesus brought it down to 2.
- 16. “Now the purpose of [all] the commandment is love from a pure heart, a good conscience, and from a sincere faith.” 1 Timothy 1:5
- 17. “And above all things have fervent love for one another, for love will cover a multitude of sin.” 1 Peter 4:8
- 18. “But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.” Colossians 3:14
- 19. “But whosoever keeps His Word, truly the love of God is perfected in him.” 1 John 2:5
- 21. 1 Corinthians 13
- 22. Suffers long Kind Envious Parades itself Puffed up V.4: Impatient Cruel Affirming Selfless Humble
- 23. Behaves rudely Seeks its own Easily provoked Thinks no evil V.5: Caring Generous Easygoing Optimistic
- 24. Rejoices in iniquity Bears all things Believes all things Hopes all things Endures all things V.6-7: Empathetic Imposed upon Pessimistic Cynical Irritated
- 26. Ministry of Proclamation of the Truth / Gospel Ministry of Restoration through forgiveness Ministry of Reconciliation through relationship Ministry of Edification through servanthood Ministry of Encouragement through fellowship Ministry of Discipleship through example, teaching and training