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Introduction to Galatians

Galatians 1:1-5

1. Who is the Author? The Apostle Paul (v.1)

Apostles were authorized representatives of Jesus Christ (a non-repeatable office).

All Christians are "apostles" in the meaning of being sent by Jesus to proclaim the Gospel.

2. Who was the Audience? The Churches of Galatia (v.2)

Find Paul's first missionary journey in Acts 13 & 14.

3. What is the Aim? To stand firm in grace (v.3-5)

Ultimate freedom from sin's power power and penalty is found only in Christ Jesus through being justified in faith.

A. Exhort the Churches

B. Exalt the Lord Jesus Christ

C. Expel Error

D. Explain the Gospel of Grace (Again)

- The Gospel is not what what we can do.

- The Gospel is what God has done.

E. Extol God the Father

Ephesians 4:17-25

The goal of Biblical Counseling is to teach, encourage, rebuke, or guide.

1. You must Listen to the Problem. (17-19)

2. You consider Heart Responses. (20)

3. You Speak the truth in Love. (21-25)

2 Timothy 3:10-17

Why should we prioritize God's word in our lives?

1. God's word defines and delivers us. (v.10-15)

A. The word of God is the standard that transforms us from the inside out by the power of the Holy Spirit.

B. God's word is powerful enough to save and sustain us.

2. God's word is divine and develops us. (v. 16-17)

A. The power of the word.

B. The process of the word.

C. The product of the word.

Acts 6 and 7

What did Stephen do? (6:1-8)

He served others for Jesus.

What did Stephen say? (6:9-7:53)

He spoke to men about Jesus.

How did Stephen finish? (7:54-60)

He suffered with his eyes fixed on Jesus.

Psalm 37

Four choices I can make to exchange my anxiety for God's security:

I. Reject the temptation to fret by receiving the council of God's word. (v. 1-11)

II. Remember the fate of the wicked. (v. 12-20)

III. Remember the future of the righteous. (v. 21-31)

IV. Rest in the faithfulness of the Lord. (v. 32-40)

Psalm 37

Four choices I can make to exchange my anxiety for God's security:

1. Reject the temptation to fret by receiving the council of God's word. (v 1-11)

2. Remember the fate of the wicked. (v 12-20)

What are Four Requirements for Appointing Elders in the Church?

1. Elders must be Called to Salvation and Eldership

2. Elders must be Qualified

3. Elders must be Commended

4. Elders must be like Christ in Serving and Shepherding

Russ Bouy appointed to serve as an Elder at Grace Community

Matthew 19:13-15

Five reasons why our church glorifies God by giving our best in ministry to children:

1. Children may be small, but they have great needs. (V. 13a)

2. "Important People" often ignore, misunderstand, and mistreat "little ones". (v. 13b)

3. Jesus cared about children and received them as valuable. (v.14a)

4. Jesus highlighted children to illustrate humility as the only way to enter the kingdom of Heaven. (v. 14b)

5. Jesus blessed and served children. (v. 15)

Why did Jesus heal the man by the Pool of Bethesda? From John 5, Pastor Wise declares the purpose of Jesus' miracle. Jesus gave this man a Fresh Start. What are two truths that we should all understand and embrace?

1. Place No Confidence in Man - for in man we find...

A. No lasting and unshakable hope

B. No substantial help

C. No infinite power to heal

D. No authentic honor to Jesus Christ

2. Place All Confidence in Christ - for in Jesus alone we find...

A. Our lasting and unshakable hope

B. Our ever-present help

C. Our healing for the body and soul

D. Our ability to rightly honor the Father in heaven

Hebrews 12:1-2

Our everyday lives are compared to a race, how are you running?

1. As believers, we are called to run our race.

2. One of the greatest helps in running our race is encouragement.

3. One of the greatest hindrances to running our race is sin.

4. One of the great requirements to running our race are examples to follow.

5. The ultimate reason for running our race is the end goal.

How is your race going?

What help do you need to keep going and who do you tell?

Remember the examples set before you and thank them.