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SALT OF THE EARTH AND LIGHT OF THE WORLD SALT – Preservation in a world of decay “O Taste … that the Lord is good” LIGHT – Illumination in a world of darkness “O See … that the Lord is good.”
THE ALL-INCLUSIVE GOSPEL COMMUNITY (Isaiah 56:1-8)
Empowered by Hope (v1-2) Living righteous lives in the light of promised rest Exhibiting Openness (v3-8) No Separation among the Saved The Barred will be Blessed Putting the Principles into Practice Our relationships in Christ should be the most important Your family in heaven matters more than your family on earth Our relationships…
THE ONE ANOTHERS 7. OFFER HOSPITALITY TO ONE ANOTHER WITHOUT GRUMBLING (1 Pet 4:9)
1. WHAT IS CHRISTIAN HOSPITALITY? a) Welcome and provision b) Philo-xenia not xeno-phobia c) Unknown Christian guests d) Strangers e) From leaders 2. OUR HOSPITABLE HEAVENLY FATHER a) God our provider b) Jesus our example as provider and guest 3. HOW CAN WE OBEY THIS COMMAND? a) Stewardship b) The house at Bethany c) Opportunities…
PAUL’S DESIRE FOR THE CHURCH (Colossians 2:1-7)
1) BE ENCOURAGED! (v1-2) In Heart In Unity In Love 2) BE ENRICHED! (v2-3) In Christ in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge 3) BE ESTABLISHED! (v4-7) Firm in Faith Close in Walk Deep in Root Full in Thanks
LIVING IN THE LIGHT OF HIS COMING 5. THE WORD OF GOD AT WORK (1 Thess 2:13-20)
1. The Word of God Produces – New Life Through Faith (v13) Genesis 1 & John 1 – the Word of God brings… The Thessalonians: a) Received, believed, went on believing b) Trusted the words they heard were from God – true & authoritative, even though delivered by human heralds (1 Cor 2:13, Matt 16:17) c)…
CONVERSION (Acts 9:1-22)
1. TERROR! Saul breathing out threats 2. TRANSFORMATION! From darkness to light 3. TRUTH! Jesus is the Christ