The Role of Preaching

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The Role of Preaching

Preaching: a means of conformity to Christ

January 15, 2023 • Jon Cook • Ephesians 4, Romans 16:25–27

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The ending to the book of Romans is unique in that it is the only letter of Paul that ends with a doxology instead of a benediction. At the end of this letter Paul finishes where he started, with praise to God for the glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ and the immense value of its proclamation.

The Role of Scripture

January 1, 2023 • 2 Timothy 3:16—4:4

“First and foremost, the ministry of Grace Baptist Church is centered upon the expository preaching and teaching of God's Word, the Bible. We follow the literal, historical, grammatical approach to the interpretation of Scripture. We believe the best way to address all personal, political, and social issues and problems is through the citizenship of believers who know, understand, and practice the principles of Scripture through the power of the Holy Spirit, bound by grace, and motivated by love.”~ Grace Baptist Church Constitution “We believe in the plenary and verbal inspiration of the Scripture of both the Old and New Testaments and that they are inerrant in the original writings and are of supreme and final authority in faith and life. II Tim. 3:16-17; II Peter 1:19-21.”~ Grace Baptist Church Statement of Faith

The Goal: Conformity to Christ

January 8, 2023 • Ephesians 4:11–16

“If you aim at nothing you are sure to hit it every time” Zig Ziglar “Objectives determine outcomes. You achieve that for which you aim.” Howard Hendricks “I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” The Apostle Paul

The Role of Fellowship

January 22, 2023 • Jon Cook • Ephesians 4

Fellowship with God and with other believers is a blessed privilege made available to each and every believer, but unfortunately not always enjoyed by every believer. The Apostle John calls the church to enter into this fellowship with the Lord and with one another. He points us to what fellowship is, how one can experience it, and warns of how it can be lost. Fellowship, as defined by Scripture, is an important aspect of our desire for the character of Christ to be on display in our lives and in our church.