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

Ray Green, Lead Pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky, encourages us to answer the call of God in our lives, despite the opposition we might face.

Brave Obedience

Listen as Dr. Anthony Bradley, Professor of Religious Studies at The King's College in New York City, brings a message from Galatians 6:2.  He shares the opportunity we have to bring others to Christ as we come alongside them and bring their burdens to Jesus.

Listen as Dr. Anthony Bradley, Professor of Religious Studies at The King's College in New York City, brings a message from Galatians 6:2. He shares the opportunity we have to bring others to Christ as we come alongside them and bring their burdens to Jesus.

Bear Each Other's Burdens

Campbell Bortel, Student Government Association chaplain, teaches from Galatians 4:3-7 that faithfully pursuing a faithful God requires a faithful investment in the local church.

SGA Chapel - 3/29/2019

In this message from Matthew 16, Dr. Jason Lee teaches that Jesus Christ is the Messiah promised in the Old Testament, and through His death, we can have the forgiveness of sins.

The Christ Who Saves Us By Dying For Us

Dr. Albert Mohler teaches that we are loved by God and justified because of the work of Christ on the cross .  His message is from Luke 18:9-14.  Dr. Mohler serves as President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.

Dr. Albert Mohler teaches that we are loved by God and justified because of the work of Christ on the cross . His message is from Luke 18:9-14. Dr. Mohler serves as President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.

This Man Went Home Justified, Rather Than the Other

Mr. E. Thomas Arington serves as the Chairman and CEO of Scion Companies, Prasco and Aprecia Pharmaceuticals, a 3DP specialty pharmaceutical company.

Living Your Christian Faith in the Marketplace

Dr. Thomas White, president of Cedarville University, encourages us to faithfully obey and exercise human authority in a manner that glorifies God.  His text is Ephesians 6:1-9.

Dr. Thomas White, president of Cedarville University, encourages us to faithfully obey and exercise human authority in a manner that glorifies God. His text is Ephesians 6:1-9.

ID: We Are Submissive in Christ

Today's chapel is led by Cedarville University's freshman class, with a message from  2 Corinthians 4:5-18 by class chaplain, Justin Schlabach.

Today's chapel is led by Cedarville University's freshman class, with a message from 2 Corinthians 4:5-18 by class chaplain, Justin Schlabach.

Freshman Class Chapel - 3/22/2019

Today's speaker is Dannah Gresh, author, speaker and creator of Secret Keeper Girl.

Woman

Dr. Victor Clay encourages us that we can trust God's Word because of its origin, its obligation, and its operation.  His text is 2 Timothy 3:16-17.  Dr. Clay serves as Senior Pastor of Dynamic Life Baptist Ministries in Kansas City, Kansas.

Dr. Victor Clay encourages us that we can trust God's Word because of its origin, its obligation, and its operation. His text is 2 Timothy 3:16-17. Dr. Clay serves as Senior Pastor of Dynamic Life Baptist Ministries in Kansas City, Kansas.

The Sufficiency of Scripture for Everything

Chapel is the heartbeat of Cedarville University. Each weekday during the academic year, students, faculty, and staff gather for worship and Christ-centered preaching from God's Word. Listen to biblical messages from Cedarville faculty and staff, pastors, ministry leaders, and Christian thinkers who challenge the Cedarville community to know Christ more deeply and live faithfully for Him.

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