Bible study notes for November 13th. Our study over the next few months will be “The Roots of the Faith.” This study will focus on important biblical truths that will transform our thinking and enable us to faithfully live out the Christian life. You can find Sermon Notes, Family Devotional Guides, Prayer List, and other resources at our Church Website.
Over the next several weeks we will be walking through the following Spiritual Disciplines:
- Bible Intake
- Prayer
- Worship
- Evangelism
- Serving
- Stewardship
- Fasting
- Silence and Solitude
- Journaling
- Learning
- Perseverance in the Disciplines
Donald S. Whitney, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, Revised and Updated. (Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress; Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 2024)
The book that will guide our study: GET IT AN READ IT!!!!! We have a few available at church.
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life – Amazon Link
2 Corinthians 5:1-21
Our Motivation – vv. 11-15
We must have a love for God
- Love for God – Fear of the Lord
We must understand the love of Christ
- Love of Christ compels/controls
Types of motivation:
- Duty – I have to do it.
- Devotion – I WANT TO DO IT!
Our Mindset – vv. 16-17
I must have a Kingdom focused mindset.
LOOK OUT – I need to see people different….a theology of lostness. They do not need help…they need a SAVIOR.
LOOK IN – I must see myself different….I am a new creation
Our Mission – vv. 18-21
Proclaim the Gospel
- MINISTER OF RECONCILIATION – KNOW IT
- The message is reconciliation
Live out the Gospel
- AMBASSADOR FOR CHRIST – TRUST IN IT
- The messenger is ME – I am an ambassador…