Read the Bible passage Sermon outline 1 Following the Leader Under Pressure 2 Following the Leader to God’s Promises 3 Following the Leader to Rest 4 Following the Leader to Assurance
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline 1 Following the Leader Under Pressure 2 Following the Leader to God’s Promises 3 Following the Leader to Rest 4 Following the Leader to Assurance
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline The view from the mountain peak Paul’s testimony: I am convinced No separation from the love of God in Christ Threats to God’s love? Death or life? Spiritual forces? Present of future? Height or depth? Anything else!? Living in the assurance of God’s love
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline A victorious life? What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us: Four threats to our assurance 1) Who can be against us? 2) Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? 3) Who then is the one who condemns?…
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Read the Bible passage Sermon outline A spiritual person? Two realms: Adam / flesh Vs Christ / Spirit The Realm of the Flesh: Death and hostility The Realm of the Spirit: Life and peace A new identity in the realm of the Spirit
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Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Assurance for those with faith in Christ A warning about complacency Love for God vs Love for the World
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline. Life in Christ: one long plod? “If God is for us…” (8:31) God is for us: the achievement of God in Christ (8:32-34) God is for us: the love of God in Christ (8:35-39) Life in Christ: Super-conquerers through him who loved us