Read the Bible passage Service Outline.. An age of safetyism? Trial # 2: Before the Sanhedrin (22:30) Where does Paul get his courage? A good conscience (23:1) The word of God (23:2-5) The hope of the resurrection of the dead (23:6-10) The plan of the Lord who is near…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline 1 Timothy is politically incorrect What sort of ‘letter’ is this? Personal (1 Tim 1:1-2; 18) Not just for believers at Ephesus in the 1st century (1 Tim 2:7. 3:14) Tackles a problem (Acts 20:29-30; 1 Timothy 1:3) What is the biggest problem any church can face? Who are…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. Our great hope is the resurrection Stand firm in the truth Remember you’re in the family of believers So, persevere in the wonderful gospel realities With a settled determination Work Hard for the Lord What is the work of the Lord?…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. Parting words? This word is of first importance (v1-16) This word comes with tears (v. 17-23) This word is the good news of God’s grace (v. 24-26) So… Be on your guard! (v. 28-31) Rest in and be built up by this word (v.…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. The sovereign, triune God has a global gospel (v. 6-12) opens closed hearts (v. 13-15) frees the oppressed (v. 16-24) saves the captives (v. 25-40) ‘…he was filled with joy’
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. The Gospel Paul Preached (v1-11) If Christ is not raised (v12-19) Christ HAS been raised (v20-28)
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. A eucatastrophe!? From scattered defeat (8:1-3) To shocking expansion: To the Samaritans!? (8:4-25) To an Ethiopian eunuch!? (8:26-40) A completely unsurprising shock Acts 1:8 Isaiah 56:3 Genesis 12:1-3 Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went’
Read the Bible passage Service Outline Good news?? Jesus message: The best news ever The people’s response: from earnest praise to murderous rage The reason: Good news to the poor Good news for you
Read the Bible passage Service Outline The context Unpacking the 16th verse As we go, let people know
Read the Bible passage Service Outline But there’s more…. How do you go on as a Christian? Not this way Don’t let anyone judge you (v16-17) 2. Don’t let anyone disqualify you (v18-19) 3. Don’t Submit to Human Commands and Teachings (v20-23) Religion is anti-Christian