How does the theology of the gospel connect to the practice of the gospel?

Outline

An Outline of the Gospel Message

The Practical Influence of Evangelical Religion

Scripture References

Titus 2:11-12

Temptation and evil are realities. The question is: what do we do about them? How does God protect us from them?

Outline

We Are Dust, and God Knows It

Temptations and Trials Will Come

Evil Is Real

The Nitty-Gritty of Temptation: What Are We Tempted to Do/Not Do?

Temptations Do Not Bust Down the Front Door—They Sneak in the Back

Scripture References

Psalm 103:14

What does it mean to have debts with God? And what impact should God's forgiveness of them have on us?

Outline

Our Debt: We Have Broken Something That God Cherishes

Our Debt: It Is Unpayable

Our Confession: An Honest Admission of Guilt

Our Confession: We Trust in You to Pay Our Debt

Forgive Others: Forgiveness as the Lens through Which We Interpret the World

Scripture References

Matthew 18:21-35; Ephesians 1:7

How do you pray for your daily bread when you have a cabinet full of food?

Outline

God Has Provided: Thanksgiving and God’s Mercy

The Purpose of God’s Provision: Daily Desperate Dependence

Praying Positively: Give

Praying Negatively: Take

Our Daily Bread

Scripture References

Proverbs 12:11, 14; Proverbs 18:9; 1 Corinthians 4:7