THE PEACE OF GOD WHICH PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING – SHALOM (Philippians 4:4-9)
1. ITS ESSENCE!
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Divine
2. ITS EVIDENCE!
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The Cross
3. ITS EXPERIENCE!
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By Faith
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 visible (v2) 3….
1. PAUL’S MANDATE! (v19-20) To honour Christ: with joy… by the help of the Holy Spirit… by unashamed courageous boldness… by honouring Christ in his body 2. PAUL’S MOTTO! (v21-26) “For to me to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Living meant: Fruitfulness, Usefulness, Purpose Dying meant: Gain and Glory 3. PAUL’S MESSAGE!…
1) A BANQUET! (v16-17) A great provision A great invitation 2) A BOYCOTT! (v18-21 & 24) Excuses made, Privilege denied 3) A BLESSING! (v21-23) Go out, Bring in, Fill up
1. CHRIST (v 1a) 2. THE MAJORITY (vv1b-3) The DRESSING DOWN: Whitewashed tombs DEAD! – No growth/No vision/No opposition/Stained a) Remember b) Resolve c) Repent The PROMISE: “I will …” 3. THE MINORITY (vv4-5) ALIVE! – Growth/Vision/Opposition/ Unstained a) Keep clean b) Keep close c) Keep going The PROMISE: “I will …” The DRESSING…
No formal outline. Geoff spoke from the verses in the reading
1. What’s the Big Claim? (John 20:30-31) What’s the Particular Issue? (John 5:16-18) JESUS IS CLAIMING TO BE GOD! 2. How does Jesus back up His claim? His Knowledge (5:6) His Compassion (5:7) His Power (5:8-9) JESUS IS DEMONSTRATING THAT HE IS GOD! 3. You can Miss the Point (John 5:10-12) Or You can…