We should pursue a love that encourages faith and hope in God. Three hopes for our love: I. A love that creates community II. A love that makes God known III. A love that encourages hope and faith

A brief history of the Reformation. I. Sola Scriptura: Scripture Alone – Pastor Kelly Kira II. Sola Fide: Faith Alone – Pastor Jason Ho III. Sola Gratia: Grace Alone – Pastor Ryan Narasaki IV. Solus Christus: Christ Alone – Pastor Gavin Kajikawa V. Soli Deo Gloria: God’s Glory Alone – Pastor Kim Kira

A steadfast love for others, grows in the soil of humility and faith. Soil #1: Our humility before God Soil #2: Our relationship with God Soil #3: Our trust in the sovereignty of God

To overcome bitterness and despair, you must start with God. Three ways to start with God: Lament well, rather than complain about your sufferings Interpret life based on the nature of God, not the nature of your circumstances Have a forward looking hope

Key Idea: We must live out a steadfast love for others that is rooted in the steadfast love of God. The picture of steadfast love:  covenant commitment and costly kindness The source of steadfast love: the true God The blessing of steadfast love: we are God’s steadfast love to others

Theme: Ruth is a call to faithfulness by faith in the steadfast love of God. I. Embrace God’s bitter providence II. Embrace the beauty of story

We must understand our lives from the perspective of the ministry of the gospel. Filter #1: We were made for another home The danger: Christians who compartmentalize Christians who are consumer Christians who are convinced that later is ok Christians who cling to privilege Filter #2: We are made for an eternal family Life in […]

As disciples of Christ, we leave a gospel legacy by depending on the gospel and entrusting it to others. Depend on the Gospel Entrust the Gospel to others Persevere in Gospel ministry

We proclaim Christ because he is the answer to life I. Jesus is Truth II. Jesus gives Meaning III. Proclaim Jesus