Christ Community Church of Pembroke Pines

Church Life

                         “Law and Gospel, Pt. 1” (Acts 15:1-5)

The Controversy Over Legalism (vv. 1-2)

Ro. 4:2-3 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.”

Gal. 2:3-4, 11-14 3 But even Titus, who was with me, was not forced to be circumcised, though he was a Greek. 4 Yet because of false brothers secretly brought in—who slipped in to spy out our freedom that we have in Christ Jesus, so that they might bring us into slavery— 11 But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. 12 For before certain men came from James, he was eating with the Gentiles; but when they came he drew back and separated himself, fearing the circumcision party.[a] 13 And the rest of the Jews acted hypocritically along with him, so that even Barnabas was led astray by their hypocrisy. 14 But when I saw that their conduct was not in step with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas before them all, “If you, though a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you force the Gentiles to live like Jews?”

Col. 2:16,18, 20, 21-22 16 Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath...18 Let no one disqualify you, insisting on asceticism and worship of angels, going on in detail about visions...  20 If with Christ you died to the elemental spirits of the world, why, as if you were still alive in the world, do you submit to regulations— 21 “Do not handle, Do not taste, Do not touch” 22 (referring to things that all perish as they are used)—according to human precepts and teachings? 

The Controversy Over Liberty (vv. 3-5)

Ro. 2:1-3, Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things. 2 We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things. 3 Do you suppose, O man—you who judge those who practice such things and yet do them yourself—that you will escape the judgment of God? 12; For all who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law.  

Ro. 3:9-12,18,20,23  9 What then? Are we Jews[a] any better off? No, not at all. For we have already charged that all, both Jews and Greeks, are under sin, 10 as it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one; 11  no one understands; no one seeks for God. 12 All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good..... 18   “There is no fear of God before their eyes.”... 20 For by works of the law no human being[c] will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin.....23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 

Gal. 5:3-4 3 I testify again to every man who accepts circumcision that he is obligated to keep the whole law. 4 You are severed from Christ, you who would be justified by the law; you have fallen away from grace.

Gal. 5:13-15  13 For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. 14 For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” 15 But if you bite and devour one another, watch out that you are not consumed by one another.

Matthew 11:28-30

Soul Care Part 2

Soul Care, Pt. 1                             

          “Every Christian is a Counselor”

               1 Thessalonians 5:14-15

Discipleship Loves (v. 14,15b)

Ro. 15:14 I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct one another 

Heb. 10:24-25 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. 

3 common objections to church attendance:

• “I don't need to go to a building to meet with God."
• "I can read my Bible and pray anywhere."
• "I love Jesus, but I'm against organized religion."
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3 Biblical Responses:

• You are commanded to attend the church gathering (Heb. 10:24)
• You need the church gathering (Heb. 10:25; 3:13-14)
• You are part of a body that needs you (1 Cor. 12:18, 25-26) 

2 Tim. 3:16-17 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.

Discipleship Encourages (15a)

1 Jo. 4:11,18a  11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.... 18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear....  

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 The Biblical Mandate for Men and Women, Pt. 2                                  

                       “Womanhood 101”

                      Titus 2:3-5

Be Discipled (v. 3)

- Slaves to Much Wine (3b) 

Pro. 20:1; 23:20-21, 29-30, 32-33 

Be Disciplers (vv.4-5)

Gen. 2:18 Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.”).

Gal. 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.  

1 Tim. 3:11; 5:9b-10  

Qualifications for homemakers:  

(1) Applies to married women with children 

(2) Does not necessarily apply to widows and single mothers (i.e. divorce) 

(3) Does not necessarily apply to married woman with adult children (i.e. empty nester)

- Be a Proverbs 31 woman 

1. Home and family are her priority (Pro. 31:10-15, 27-28). 

2. Enjoy the Blessing (1 Tim. 2:12a,13-15) (Pro. 31:16,18,22,24). 

3. Enjoy the Opportunities (Pro. 31:16,18,22,24

4. Enjoy the Ministry (Pro. 31:20,26).

Genesis 2:15

Gospel OPS Ministry

 The Word of God Pt. 3                                           

                       “What Does it Say?”    

                      Neh. 8:8

Observation (8a-c) 

1 triangle, 3 corners and 3 T’s (3 figures/Text/Them-Then/Today-P.P.). SEE ATTACHED FILE LAUREN

The Five 5 W’s of observation: Who, What, When, Where and Why?) Case study- Jo. 3:16

Who (is speaking to whom)? 

What (are they saying)? 

When (are they saying it)? 

Where (is this taking place)? 

Why (is he saying what he is saying)? 

Context is King – historic overview - 5 Tips on How to Study a Section:

- Read the paragraph or chapter or section several times. 

- Parallel the Passage. 

- Pay attention to the Words

ESV- So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.

NIV - In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin … KJV - Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin

- Pay attention to purpose and direction words. 

- Write down questions for deeper study.

- Try to state the main point or theme or big idea 

Interpretation (8d) 

- The Communication barrier 

- The Cultural Barrier 

The Literary Barrier - The Old Testament: 

Narrative (history)  

Law 

Poetry  

Prophets 

New Testament:

Letters (epistles) 

Gospels 

Parables 

Revelation 

Application (8e)  

SPECK: 

- Sin to confess 

- Promise to Keep 

- Example to follow 

- Command 

- Knowledge of God to reflect on

Here’s 4 more good questions:  

1. “Everything is permissible for me – but not everything is beneficial” (1 Cor. 6:12). Question 1:  Is it helpful – physically, spiritually, and mentally?

2. “Everything is permissible for me’ – but I will not be mastered by anything” (1 Cor. 6:12). Question 2:  Does it bring me under its power?

3. “Therefore, if what I eat causes my brother to fall into sin, I will never eat meat again, so that I will not cause him to fall” (1 Cor. 8:13). Question 3:  Does it hurt others?

4. “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Cor. 10:31). Question 4:  Does it glorify God?

Fathers Day Message

2nd Timothy 3:15-16