Jesus teaches his people that there will be two kinds of resurrections on the final day, each of which will be characterized by two different kinds of lives: service and selfishness.

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There is a lot of confusion regarding the church. Many people, even professing Christians, view the church like any other kind of organization, where membership and participation are optional. Others see it unnecessary, or even harmful: "I love Jesus but not the Church." But if we knew what kind of gift the church is for God's people we would treasure it, find our rest in it, and strive to seek her good (see Ps. 122:9).

The seventy came back rejoicing. They had gone out two by two. They had preached, served, witnessed, healed, and watched the power of God work in front of their eyes. They had seen things most of us have only read about. They came back with the kind of excitement that fills a man when he knows God has used him. They said, "Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name." That was not a small thing. That was not a light report. But Jesus stepped into their joy and lifted it higher. He said, "Notwithstanding in this rejoice not... but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven." The Lord was not saying, "Do not rejoice at all." He was saying, "Do not make this your deepest joy. That brings us to the question of the hour: What happens when the new wears off? Have you recently decided to follow Jesus? Take your next step with Jesus: https://cbcgb.co.uk ⛪ ABOUT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCHES: We believe that our Calvary Baptist Churches are a movement for all people to know God, Reaching Others, Building Lives, Honouring God and Make a Difference. 🤝 Support this ministry and help us reach more people with the Gospel: https://cbcgb.co.uk/give/ STAY CONNECTED: 🌐 Website: https://cbcgb.co.uk/ 🌐 Website: https://bjstagner.com 👍 Facebook: / Calvary Baptist Church-Cynon Valley 👍 Facebook: / Cardiff-Calvary Baptist Church 📸 Instagram: / @cibc_cynonvalley 📸 Instagram: / @calvary_cardiff 🎥 YouTube: / @calvarybaptistchurchesofGB

In "The Sons of God, Part 2," Pastor Robert McNutt continues his exposition of Romans 8:12-17, moving past how we become sons (rebirth and adoption) to what the term "sons of God" actually implies about us. Sonship first means likeness: as children resemble their parents, believers share the mind and outlook of their Father, possessing "the mind of Christ" (1 Corinthians 2:16) and imitating His impartial kindness (Matthew 5:43-48; Ephesians 5:1-2), not chiefly for reward but so that the Father is glorified. Sonship also means a peculiar, special love. God takes personal interest in every detail of His children, numbering the hairs of their heads, planning the whole of their salvation from eternity past into glory (Romans 8:30), and chastening them precisely because He loves them (Hebrews 12:5-11). He restrains evil, goes before them in grace, and bids them come to the throne of grace with reverence and childlike confidence (Hebrews 4:14-16). McNutt then asks how a believer may be sure of his sonship, and lets the Apostle answer: all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. As Israel followed the pillar of cloud and fire out of Egypt toward Canaan, Christians are continually being led through the wilderness of this world. But leading is not driving. The Spirit enlightens and persuades the will, so that His commandments are not burdensome and we are guided by His eye rather than by bit and bridle (Psalm 32:8-9). The sermon closes in Psalm 103:11-14: the Father who remembers we are dust removed our transgressions as far as the east is from the west by sending His Son to the cross, and He keeps on loving His children in spite of themselves.

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God has been infinitely and eternally loving, kind, and merciful to us. If we belong to Him, we are called to show His love, kindness, and mercy to others.