Wake up! 1. To the reality behind the reputation 2. To the invitation to live while you can 3. Promises
The knowledge of Jesus regarding opposition: 1. Afflictions 2. Poverty 3. Slander The promise of Jesus in the face of opposition: 1. Comfort 2. Control 3. Generous reward �Be faithful,…
Is there a doctor on board? 1. The good news� (Rev 2:2-3) *They have worked hard *They have persevered * They have refused to compromise 2. The bad news� (Rev…
What does the Lord Jesus Christ have to say about his Church? 1. I know my local churches 2. I know individuals 3. I know the past, present and future…
1. There�s a Problem in the Church! * Jesus+ Christianity 2. There�s a Solution: a) A church is used in the process b) Individuals are used in the process *…
The disciple's checklist: 1) Courageous witness 2) Discernment in adversity 3) Appropriate humility 4) Good news people 5) Strengthening and encouraging 6) Reporting back
Matthew 28:18-20 - AUTHORITY Mark 16:15-16 - FINAL JUDGEMENT Luke 24:45-49 - FULFILMENT John 20:21-22 - REPRESENTATION Acts 1:8 - GEOGRAPHY 1. WIN: "Go..." 2. BUILD: "Make Disciples..." "Baptising them..."…
1. When the going gets tough 2. God gets going: * But why the wait? * And what about the peace? 3. Prayer meeting expectations 4. Evaluating a good prayer…
1. Old Testament promise (Joel 2:28-32) 2. New Testament experience (Acts 2:1-47) 3. Jesus introduces �THE GIFT� of the coming Holy Spirit: (John 14:1-16:33) * To be another Counsellor *…
1. Going out, not staying in (Acts 11:19-20) 2. Multicultural, not mono-cultural (Acts 11:20-21) 3. Risk takers, not comfort seekers (Acts 11:22-26) 4. Equipping, not dawdling (Acts 11:26) 5. Sending,…
Two ordinances of divine institution are observed: 1. Believers� baptism by immersion as a confession of faith and an act of obedience. Matt.28:19-20; Acts 2:38 2. The Lord�s Supper as…
1. God moving people 2. God hearing prayer 3. God removing prejudice "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; And you will be my witnesses…
'Breakfast' at Galilee! 1. Further evidence for Christ's resurrection (John 21: 1-13) 2. Full restoration (John 21: 15-17) 3. Future work (John 21: 17-19)
Definitions: Justification = Beginning of Christian life; once for all Santification = On-going process through Christian life 1. From God's viewpoint: SAINTS ALIVE! (Romans 6:1-14 1 Cor 1:2,6:11 1 Peter…
Adoption into God�s family means: 1) A new Father a. the Holy Spirit reminds us we are no longer slaves, but sons (Romans 8:14-15) b. the Holy Spirit enables us…
CRISIS� = danger and opportunity (see Chinese characters for Crisis) From outside the church = persecution From inside the church = corruption In Chapter 6 the crisis = distraction (John…
The wisdom of God vs. The wisdom of the world (1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5) 1. The Fight for Truth 2. The Human Referee: Gamaliel � Precedent (Acts 5: 36-37) � Time…