Bishop Creek Community Church 11-10-13

“Evangelical Convictions: God”

Deuteronomy 6:4; Mark 12:29

#2 in a series entitled Evangelical Convictions: EFCA’s DNA

What does "Evangelical" mean? What does "Free" mean?

God

We believe in one God, Creator of all things, holy, infinitely perfect, and eternally existing in a loving unity of three equally divine Persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Having limitless knowledge and sovereign power, God has graciously purposed from eternity to redeem a people for Himself and to make all things new for His own glory.

A. We believe God eternally exists in a loving unity of three equally divine persons.

1. God exists eternally (Ps. 33:11; 102:25-27; 115:3; Dan. 4:34-35; Jn. 5:26; Acts 17:24-25).

2. God exists in a loving unity (Jn. 3:3-5; 17:24; 1 Jn. 4:8, 16).

3. God exists in three equally divine Persons (Jn. 17:11; Matt. 3:16-17; 28:19; 2 Cor.

13:14; 1 Pet. 1:2).

a. Father (Dt. 32:6; Matt. 6:6; Rom. 8:15; 1 Cor. 8:6).

b. Son (Matt. 3:17; Jn. 1:14; 3:16; Gal. 4:4; Heb. 1:5).

c. Holy Spirit (Jn. 14:16, 17, 26; 15:26; 16:7-15; Rom. 8:9, 26; Gal. 4:6).

B. We believe in one God. (Dt. 6:4; Mk. 12:29)

C. We believe God, in all His fullness, is the Creator of all things.

(Gen. 1:1; Ps. 33:6; Jn. 1:1; Col. 1:15-17; Heb. 11:3).

D. We believe God is holy, love, infinitely perfect, eternally existing, has limitless

knowledge and sovereign power.

1. Holy (Ex. 15:11; Isa. 6:3; 57:15)

2. Love (Jn. 3:35; 17:24; 1 Jn. 4:8, 16)

3. Eternally existing (Ps. 33:11; 102:25-27; 115:3; Dan. 4:34-35; Jn. 5:26; Acts 17:24-25)

4. Infinitely perfect (Dt. 32:4; Job 1:7-10; Ps. 18:30; 50:2; 90:2; 145:3; Matt. 5:48)

5. Limitless knowledge (Ps. 139:1-16; 147:5; Isa. 46:10; Jn. 21:17)

6. Sovereign power (Jer. 32:17; Eph. 1:11; Rom. 8:28; 2 Cor. 6:18; Eph. 3:20; Rev. 1:8)

E. We believe God has graciously purposed from eternity to redeem a people for

Himself (1 Cor. 2:7; Eph. 1:11; 3:10, 11; 2 Tim. 1:9; Tit 1:2; 1 Pet. 1:20; Rev. 13:8).

F. We believe God will make all things new

(Matt. 19:28; Acts 3:21; Rom. 8:19-21; Rev. 21, 22).

G. We believe God does everything for His own glory

(Ps. 19:1-2; Isa. 43:7; Jer. 13:11; Col. 1:15-23; Rev. 4:11; 5:9-14).

Bishop Creek Community Church 11-03-13

“The Pillar of Truth” 1 Timothy 4:1-16

#1 in a series entitled Evangelical Convictions: EFCA’s DNA

Introduction

The State of Affairs 2 Timothy 4:1-4

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Genesis 18:22-33

Judges 2:10-15

The Pillar of Truth 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Truth Protects 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Truth Promotes 1 Timothy 4:6-10

Truth Preserves 1 Timothy 4:11-16

Conviction

Bishop Creek Community Church 11-03-13

“The Pillar of Truth” 1 Timothy 4:1-16

#1 in a series entitled Evangelical Convictions: EFCA’s DNA

Introduction

The State of Affairs 2 Timothy 4:1-4

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Genesis 18:22-33

Judges 2:10-15

The Pillar of Truth 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Truth Protects 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Truth Promotes 1 Timothy 4:6-10

Truth Preserves 1 Timothy 4:11-16

Conviction

Bishop Creek Community Church 10-27-13

“Flagger Ahead” Romans 11:16-36

#21 in a series on Romans: The Gospel Road

Review and Introduction

Purity of the Dough Romans 11:16

Grafting Branches Romans 11:17-21

The Kindness and Severity of God Romans 11:22-24

The Mystery of the Ages Romans 11:25-27

God’s Irrevocable Covenant with Israel Romans 11:28-32

God is indeed Sovereign

Bishop Creek Community Church 10-27-13

“Flagger Ahead” Romans 11:16-36

#21 in a series on Romans: The Gospel Road

Review and Introduction

Purity of the Dough Romans 11:16

Grafting Branches Romans 11:17-21

The Kindness and Severity of God Romans 11:22-24

The Mystery of the Ages Romans 11:25-27

God’s Irrevocable Covenant with Israel Romans 11:28-32

God is indeed Sovereign

Bishop Creek Community Church 10-20-13

“Detour” Romans 11:1-16

#20 in a series on Romans: The Gospel Road

Review and Introduction

Flannel Board Examples of God’s Faithfulness Romans 11:1-5

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Righteousness is all about Grace Romans 11:6

The Empty Chalice Romans 11:7-10

Stumbling Block Romans 11:11

Provoking Themselves to Righteousness Romans 11:12-15

Kneading to be a Holy Piece of Dough Romans 11:16

Paul looking toward the rest of the chapter…

Bishop Creek Community Church 10-20-13

“Detour” Romans 11:1-16

#20 in a series on Romans: The Gospel Road

Review and Introduction

Flannel Board Examples of God’s Faithfulness Romans 11:1-5

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Righteousness is all about Grace Romans 11:6

The Empty Chalice Romans 11:7-10

Stumbling Block Romans 11:11

Provoking Themselves to Righteousness Romans 11:12-15

Kneading to be a Holy Piece of Dough Romans 11:16

Paul looking toward the rest of the chapter…

Bishop Creek Community Church 10-13-13

“One Way!” Romans 10:1-21

#19 in a series on Romans: The Gospel Road

Review and Introduction

Sincere, but without the Truth

Romans 10:1-4

Righteousness of the Law versus Righteousness of Christ Romans 10:5-13

Prescription for the Common Ailment

Romans 10:14-15

Accountability for what they have heard

Romans 10:16-21

What are the Benefits of Chapters 9-10-11?

Bishop Creek Community Church 10-13-13

“One Way!” Romans 10:1-21

#19 in a series on Romans: The Gospel Road

Review and Introduction

Sincere, but without the Truth

Romans 10:1-4

Righteousness of the Law versus Righteousness of Christ Romans 10:5-13

Prescription for the Common Ailment

Romans 10:14-15

Accountability for what they have heard

Romans 10:16-21

What are the Benefits of Chapters 9-10-11?

Bishop Creek Community Church 10-6-13

“Falling Rocks” Romans 9:19-33

#18 in a series on Romans: The Gospel Road

Review and Introduction

Hating Esau (Positional, not emotional):

Romans 9:12-13

Malachi 1:2-3

Luke 14:26

Hardening of Pharaoh (Judicial Abandonment):

Romans 9:17-18

Romans 1:24, 26, 28

Replacing Israel? Uh, No. (Replacement Theology):

Romans 9:6-8

Flannel Board Example Romans 9:19-22

Jeremiah 18:1-10

Vessels of Mercy Romans 9:23-24

Remember When? Romans 9:25-29

Who’s In, Who’s Out Romans 9:30-33 (10:4)