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 speaker is Isaac Shaw, national director and president of Delhi Bible Institute.  Speaking from Luke 18:1-8, Pastor Shaw uses the parable of the persistent widow to encourage us to be faithful in our prayer lives.

Today's chapel speaker is Isaac Shaw, national director and president of Delhi Bible Institute. Speaking from Luke 18:1-8, Pastor Shaw uses the parable of the persistent widow to encourage us to be faithful in our prayer lives.

Disciples of Christ Should Always Pray and Not Give Up

Today's chapel speaker is Isaac Shaw, national director and president of Delhi Bible Institute.  Pastor Shaw uses Matthew 28:16-20 to challenge us that Jesus' teaching to go and make disciples of all nations is not a suggestion--it is a command.

Today's chapel speaker is Isaac Shaw, national director and president of Delhi Bible Institute. Pastor Shaw uses Matthew 28:16-20 to challenge us that Jesus' teaching to go and make disciples of all nations is not a suggestion--it is a command.

Discipling the Nations

Today's chapel speaker is Skip Prichard, a CEO, WSJ bestselling author, and leadership blogger.  Mr. Prichard shares 5 leadership lessons from the life of Joseph as found in Genesis 39:1-6.

Today's chapel speaker is Skip Prichard, a CEO, WSJ bestselling author, and leadership blogger. Mr. Prichard shares 5 leadership lessons from the life of Joseph as found in Genesis 39:1-6.

Leadership Lessons from Joseph

Speaking from Ephesians 4:17-24, Dr. Thomas White teaches that we must have renewed thinking to experience renewed living.

ID:  We Are New Creations in Christ

Campbell Bortel, Student Government Association chaplain, shares that in order for us to walk by the Spirit of God, we must surrender to the Spirit of God.  His message is from Galatians 5:16-26.

Campbell Bortel, Student Government Association chaplain, shares that in order for us to walk by the Spirit of God, we must surrender to the Spirit of God. His message is from Galatians 5:16-26.

SGA Chapel - 1/11/2019

Our final Missions Conference speaker is Dr. Matt Bennett, assistant professor of Missions and Theology at Cedarville University.  Dr. Bennet teaches that our primary motivation to bring the Gospel of Jesus to the lost must be a heart of obedience to our Lord.

Our final Missions Conference speaker is Dr. Matt Bennett, assistant professor of Missions and Theology at Cedarville University. Dr. Bennet teaches that our primary motivation to bring the Gospel of Jesus to the lost must be a heart of obedience to our Lord.

Missions as Worship

Listen as Dr. Kevin Ezell speaks from Acts 1:8, inviting us to be obedient and witness, relying on the Holy Spirit's power in our lives.

On Mission - Part III

Dr. Kevin Ezell shares that we are to be on mission for Christ, faithfully obeying Him, no matter what opposition we might face.  His message is from Acts 13 & 18.

Dr. Kevin Ezell shares that we are to be on mission for Christ, faithfully obeying Him, no matter what opposition we might face. His message is from Acts 13 & 18.

Dr. Kevin Ezell shares that we are to be on mission for Christ, faithfully obeying Him, no matter what opposition we might face.  His message is from Acts 13 &amp; 18.

On Mission - Part IV

This morning's  Missions Conference chapel speaker is Dr. Kevin Ezell, president of the North American Mission Board.  Dr. Ezell urges us to see the people around us with eyes of compassion, as Jesus did in Matthew 9:35-38.

This morning's Missions Conference chapel speaker is Dr. Kevin Ezell, president of the North American Mission Board. Dr. Ezell urges us to see the people around us with eyes of compassion, as Jesus did in Matthew 9:35-38.

On Mission - Part I

Dr. Kevin Ezell, president of the North American Mission Board, encourages us to be faithful in sowing the seed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  His message is from Mark 4:1-20.

Dr. Kevin Ezell, president of the North American Mission Board, encourages us to be faithful in sowing the seed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. His message is from Mark 4:1-20.

On Mission - Part II

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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