This is the final lesson in this series through worldviews.

The church reports on its first mission trip to Romania, highlighting the team's experiences in evangelism, Bible study, and service alongside local pastor Adam Zander. Testimonies from attendees emphasize the profound impact of witnessing global poverty and the urgent need for the gospel among a resistant population. The report underscores key theological themes of self-sacrifice, unity within the body of Christ, and the importance of remaining faithful in daily life regardless of location. Participants reflect on how stepping out of their comfort zones revealed common struggles with believers worldwide while reinforcing the call to consistent spiritual discipline. The sermon concludes with a challenge for the congregation to maintain this urgency and unity in their local ministry context.

This sermon introduces a study on the First Epistle of John, emphasizing its purpose to provide believers with assurance of their salvation through identifiable marks of grace. The preacher highlights the historical reality of the Incarnation, countering early heresies by affirming Christ's eternal deity and true humanity as witnessed by the apostles. Central to the message is the call for Christians to declare these truths with conviction rather than hesitation, ensuring the integrity of the gospel proclamation. The exposition further defines biblical fellowship not merely as social interaction but as a deep spiritual partnership with God and other believers in His redemptive purposes. Ultimately, the sermon urges the audience to embrace this fullness of joy and actively share the life found in Christ with others.

1 John was written that we might know we are Christians. In 5:13-21 John speaks of this purpose, of confidence in prayer, and of how we know we are Christ's and he is ours. He has given us an understanding that we might know him, and we are in him.

The NBT guys, Nathan and Levi, and also Nelson, helped with street evangelism today. Pastor Ben preached without amplification due to a technical fault. God gave great grace. Thank you for praying for this ministry.