Essentials
Essentials 4: In Christ Alone for God's Glory Alone
November 21, 2021
Like a water-soaked cell phone, on our own, we human beings are broken and unable to function and glorify God as we were originally designed to do. Thankfully, we are saved from eternal brokenness and given eternal life by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone. Resting in his love and forgiveness, we are able to live for the glory of God alone. (Based on John 17:1-12.)
Essentials 3: God's Word Alone
November 14, 2021
It would be the easiest thing in the world for us to let ourselves be guided by our selfish desires and the ways of the world. But God is calling us into a life that is far, far greater than that. The Bible, God’s Word has the power to save, transform and preserve us, and when it becomes our blueprint for life, we have God’s purpose and direction guiding us. (Based on 2 Timothy 3:14-4:8.)
Essentials 2: Faith Alone
November 7, 2021
We all want to be at the top of our game, but how do we do that in our relationship with God? As we dig into the Bible, we see that being right is not something we feel or do, it is a gift from God given to us through faith alone in Jesus Christ. Jesus is God’s righteousness for us because he has fully fulfilled all the ways that we fall short. (Based on Romans 3:21-28.)
Essentials 1: Grace Alone
October 31, 2021
The thought of living life on our own naturally appeals to the human soul. But having a healthy soul requires strong medicine. It means facing up to two truths the Bible tells us. First, that we are as good as dead and lost forever without Jesus. Second, with Jesus, we are given new life and raised to live in the heavenly realms with him. It is only by grace alone that we are able to receive this gift of new life and be a person of grace in this world. (Based on Ephesians 2:1-10.)