RECEIVE – We believe in weird and supernatural things but only boast of Christ. RESTRAIN – Avoid speculation, and strive to love. EDIFY – Whatever we share, we do so to build others up in Christ, and not just to make ourselves look good. In all of this – We aim to trust in what…
WHAT NOT TO DO IN AN ARGUMENT
Don’t argue with Pride
Don’t be unchristlike
Have no part in abusive authoritarianism
WHAT TO DO IN AN ARGUMENT
Protect the weak
Speak the truth in love
Have Christlike humility
False teaching is hard to spot because it 1 – adds falsehood to truth 2 – uses the same words to preach a different gospel. 3 – claims to be super true! 3 Ways to Spot False Teachers 1 – Follow the money 2 – Spot the lies 3 – See the disguise
6 ways that Jesus’ resurrection conquers anxiety. Jesus’ Resurrection means (for believers) that 1) We don’t have to fulfill the Law 2) We don’t have to prove anything 3) We don’t have to have perfect faith 4) We don’t need to compare with others 5) We don’t need to save pride 6) We don’t need…
Paul shows us that in conflict we need to be …
1) gentle in attitude like Christ
2) Rooted in Jesus’ authority from the word
3) Aiming to build believers up
God will bless the generous person with all they need, at all times to do every good work. This results in having more resources to share, treasure in heaven, and ultimately glory to God.
Christian giving is rooted in God’s gracious heart so we can have hearts that give cheerfully.
Christian Generosity is rooted in the gospel of grace – So that 1) It is a joy to give as Christ gave 2) We give because we love 3) We give beyond our ability
– Godly sorrow produces true repentance which turns to God in faith and empathizes with the wronged while striving to do right without excuse.