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“IFS” AND “BUTS” (1 John 1:5-10)

1. The Foundational Message: God is Light v5   2. The Creator and Sustainer   3. Perfect Righteousness, Flawless Holiness God is Good – Evil can have no place with Him Joyful, Hope-filled Truth God is Truth – Error can have no place with Him   4. Worthless Words (v6) If we say … and…

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LIVING IN THE LIGHT AND LOVE OF GOD (1 John 1:1-4)

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….

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UNBELIEVABLE JOY (Luke 24:36-53)

1. Rejoice in His Peace – (v36) – So Gracious   2. Rejoice in His Presence (v37-43) – So Tender   3. Rejoice in His Fulfillment of Prophecy (v44-45) – So Comforting   4. Rejoice in Proclaiming the Gospel (v46-48) – So Confirming   5. Rejoice in the Promise of Power (v49) – So Equipping…

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“FATHER, FORGIVE THEM, FOR THEY KNOW NOT WHAT THEY DO.” (Luke 23:26-49)

1. They know not what they do The Mourners (v27-31) The Religious Rulers (v35) The Soldiers (v36-37) The Governor (v38) The Rebellious Thief (v39) The Repentant Thief (v40-42)   2. Jesus knows what they need His rejection not retaliation (See Isaiah 53 and 1 Peter 2:22-25) The promise of forgiveness to the repentant (Luke 23:40-43)…

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THE MASTER’S MEN – 2. PETER Two Names and Two Natures (1 Pet 4:1-11)

1. From Simon the Fisherman to Peter the Fisher of Men a) Jesus takes the raw material Inquisitive, Involved, Initiator b) Jesus uses daily experiences “Character, like embroidery, is made stitch by stitch.”   2. From Simon the Disciple to Peter the Disciple-Maker a) Submission b) Restraint c) Humility d) Loving Service e) Courage

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THE CHURCH: CALLED AND COLLECTED – 5. THE BRIDE OF CHRIST – Rev 21:1-27

CHURCH DISCIPLINE   1. The Motive – LOVE   2. The Measure – GROWTH   3. The Means – GOD’S WORD and GOD’S PEOPLE “God’s ongoing redeeming work through his living word and people as they fight the fight of faith together to exalt Christ and protect the purity of his bride.”   a) Accountable…