Positional & Practical Righteousness

May 24, 2023 • Romans 16

Love the Church

March 1, 2023 • Vlad Baraniuk • 1 Thessalonians 2:17—3:13

Sermon Title:                Love the Church! Text:                1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 The church isn’t: ·      A holy shrine ·      A spectator sport for a superstar personality ·      An avenue for experiential spirituality ·      A club for holy people The church is a new community that is: ·      United together by the Gospel (2:17-20) ·      Challenged under many afflictions (3:1-4) ·      Strengthened by faith in Christ alone (3:5) ·      Standing firm in the victory of Christ (3:6-8) ·      Bound by love for one another (3:9-13) The Bible unapologetically calls each follower of Jesus to be lovingly and fully committed to the local body 

The Word That Speaks

February 22, 2023 • Vlad Baraniuk • 1 Thessalonians 2:13–16, Hebrews 1:1–3, 2 Peter 1:16–21

February 22, 2023 Wednesday Evening Bible Study Title:                The Word that Speaks Text:                1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 (also Hebrews 1:1-3, 2 Peter 1:16-21) The Word of God must be proclaimed (preached) ·      Central theme of God’s revelation is Jesus ·      Revelation – God’s word to biblical authors ·      Inspiration – God’s word from the biblical authors to the written page ·      Illumination – God’s word from the written page applied to my world The Word of God demands a response ·      Rejection of the Word leads to judgment ·      Acceptance of the Word leads to union with Christ The Word of God shapes my worldview ·      Suffering takes on a new meaning ·      My affections take on a new focus – Christ  Cherish the Bible deeply. Study the Bible faithfully. Conform to the Bible completely