This morning in chapel, Dr. J. R. Gilhooly, Professor of Philosophy and Theology at Cedarville University, preached through 1 John 2.Family RulesIn this passage, John addresses his readers as “my little children” because they are new in the family of God, and he’s about to give them rules. Every family has specific rules they follow. By watching the way someone acts, you can often tell what family they come from. When John tells us how to act, he’s telling us what it is to be a member of God’s family.John is clear that he’s not saying this so you can sin. God loves you so much that He doesn’t accept you for exactly how you are. Instead, He takes you and puts you into a family with distinct rules. If someone says they follow God but doesn’t follow the family rules, it’s understandable to question if they actually belong.Jesus Christ, Our AdvocateHowever, if you break the rules, it doesn’t mean you are cut off from the family. When a son is told by his father, “That’s not the way we behave in this family,” he never thinks he is no longer a part of the family. He’s just a member who is misrepresenting the family. We obey not so that we belong to the family but because we belong. When we sin, we have an Advocate — Jesus Christ — and He is the propitiation for our sins.Growing in Maturity In order to become part of the family, you don’t have to do a lot of difficult, complicated things. God has given a simple command: to believe and obey the Gospel. When you follow that command, you are made into a new person. You then are expected to grow.Christian maturity is like growing from a child into an adult. You don’t find the same jokes funny anymore. You don’t spend your time the same way. And you grow in your ability to follow Christ.Don’t think there’s an expectation that you’ll mess up a lot because you’re young. If you’re a Christian, you are to act by your Father’s name, no matter how long you’ve been saved. There’s a pattern already laid out for you to follow, and it’s not burdensome. The command He gives is simple, and the yoke He gives is light. Walk as He walked! This doesn’t mean that every decision you make will feel easy. That’s why God has given you a lot of older brothers and sisters in Christ to help you and counsel you.So, as you follow the Father who chose you, lean into the other family members He has given you and rest in the knowledge that you belong.

This morning in chapel, Dr. J. R. Gilhooly, Professor of Philosophy and Theology at Cedarville University, preached through 1 John 2. Family Rules In this passage, John addresses his readers as “my little children” because they are new in the family of God, and he’s about to give them rules. Every family has specific rules they follow. By watching the way someone acts, you can often tell what family they come from. When John tells us how to act, he’s telling us what it is to be a member of God’s family. John is clear that he’s not saying this so you can sin. God loves you so much that He doesn’t accept you for exactly how you are. Instead, He takes you and puts you into a family with distinct rules. If someone says they follow God but doesn’t follow the family rules, it’s understandable to question if they actually belong. Jesus Christ, Our Advocate However, if you break the rules, it doesn’t mean you are cut off from the family. When a son is told by his father, “That’s not the way we behave in this family,” he never thinks he is no longer a part of the family. He’s just a member who is misrepresenting the family. We obey not so that we belong to the family but because we belong. When we sin, we have an Advocate — Jesus Christ — and He is the propitiation for our sins. Growing in Maturity In order to become part of the family, you don’t have to do a lot of difficult, complicated things. God has given a simple command: to believe and obey the Gospel. When you follow that command, you are made into a new person. You then are expected to grow. Christian maturity is like growing from a child into an adult. You don’t find the same jokes funny anymore. You don’t spend your time the same way. And you grow in your ability to follow Christ. Don’t think there’s an expectation that you’ll mess up a lot because you’re young. If you’re a Christian, you are to act by your Father’s name, no matter how long you’ve been saved. There’s a pattern already laid out for you to follow, and it’s not burdensome. The command He gives is simple, and the yoke He gives is light. Walk as He walked! This doesn’t mean that every decision you make will feel easy. That’s why God has given you a lot of older brothers and sisters in Christ to help you and counsel you. So, as you follow the Father who chose you, lean into the other family members He has given you and rest in the knowledge that you belong.

Walking in the Light: Obedience and Love - 1 John 2:1-6

Today's chapel is led by the Sophomore Class at Cedarville University.  Class chaplain, Justin Schlabach, gives a message from Psalm 62.

Today's chapel is led by the Sophomore Class at Cedarville University. Class chaplain, Justin Schlabach, gives a message from Psalm 62.

Sophomore Class Chapel - 2/28/2020

Today's speaker is Dr. Chris Miller, Senior Professor of Biblical Studies at Cedarville University.  Dr. Miller continues the "Living Hope" series, preaching from 1 Peter 5.

Today's speaker is Dr. Chris Miller, Senior Professor of Biblical Studies at Cedarville University. Dr. Miller continues the "Living Hope" series, preaching from 1 Peter 5.

Suffering, Then Glory

Today's speaker is Dr. Kevin Jones, Chair of the School of Education and Human Development at Kentucky State University.

The Grace of God Has Appeared

Today's speaker is Dr. Kevin Jones, Chair of the School of Education and Human Development at Kentucky State University.  Dr. Jones begins a 2-day series from Titus 2, giving us four valuable lessons from verses 1-10.

Today's speaker is Dr. Kevin Jones, Chair of the School of Education and Human Development at Kentucky State University. Dr. Jones begins a 2-day series from Titus 2, giving us four valuable lessons from verses 1-10.

Adorning the Teaching of God

Today's speaker is Dr. Thomas Kidd, Distinguished Professor of History at Baylor University.  Dr. Kidd describes what has gone wrong with the American public's understanding of evangelicals.

Today's speaker is Dr. Thomas Kidd, Distinguished Professor of History at Baylor University. Dr. Kidd describes what has gone wrong with the American public's understanding of evangelicals.

Who Is an Evangelical?

Mindy May, Director for Student Development and Dean of Women at Cedarville University, gives her personal testimony.  She shares that there is nothing about one's circumstance that changes the nature and character of God.

Mindy May, Director for Student Development and Dean of Women at Cedarville University, gives her personal testimony. She shares that there is nothing about one's circumstance that changes the nature and character of God.

My Testimony

Today's speaker is Greg Koukl, Founder and President of Stand to Reason.  Mr. Koukl shares helpful ideas to aid in engaging those around us in conversations that make a difference for Christ.

Today's speaker is Greg Koukl, Founder and President of Stand to Reason. Mr. Koukl shares helpful ideas to aid in engaging those around us in conversations that make a difference for Christ.

Tactics:  A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions

Today's CU Monday speaker is Dr. Thomas White, President of Cedarville University.  Dr. White teaches from Nehemiah 9:1-37 that God is good, and we are not.

Today's CU Monday speaker is Dr. Thomas White, President of Cedarville University. Dr. White teaches from Nehemiah 9:1-37 that God is good, and we are not.

Confession - Neh. 9:1-37

Today's chapel is led by Cedarville University's Junior Class.  Class chaplain, Caleb Whicker, teaches from 2 Peter 1:3-15 that because of who they are in Christ, true believers must always grow.

Today's chapel is led by Cedarville University's Junior Class. Class chaplain, Caleb Whicker, teaches from 2 Peter 1:3-15 that because of who they are in Christ, true believers must always grow.

Junior Class Chapel - 2/14/2020

Today's chapel is a Diversity Panel Discussion led by Dr. Thomas White, Dr. Anthony Moore, and Dr. Josh Kira of Cedarville University, and William Branch, Assistant Professor of Preaching and Bible at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Diversity Panel Discussion

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