When we have the proper perspective of ourselves and the Gospel we realize just what a treasure the Gospel is. It is our job to pour it out.

If God is the first and most generous giver; what is our response to his generosity?

God is the first and most generous giver. He is our example of Generosity. How we respond to that generosity proves our faith in him.

Throughout the Bible God's people have been known as people of faith. Whether it was the Old Testament, the New Testament, or today, the people of God are people of faith.

As we progress in our faith this side of eternity, we look forward to the day when the second Adam, Christ, will come and un-adam all that the first Adam did through the fall.

For many of us, finding out who we are and what we are called to do can be a difficult proposition, looking at the life of John the Baptist can help us see some essentials of knowing who you are?

For a progressive church to continue to be a progressive church, the church as a whole must progress in their beliefs, beginning with their faith.

When a church seeks to be progressive in the truest sense of the word, they have to have boundaries set in place to ensure they don't progress in the wrong direction. We need those same boundaries in our lives.

It is not enough to why we need to progress, practically we need to know how to progress. Paul's encouragement and instruction to the believers at Thessalinica help us with this practical question.

In order to make a kingdom impact, First Baptist Church of Haw River (and every other church) will have to be progressive.