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Join pastors Jason and Jonathan as they give answers to member's submitted questions. 

Resources: 
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justin-taylor/to-bury-or-burn-christianity-and-cremation/

https://opc.org/cce/tracts/WhyInfantBaptism.html

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In this episode, the pastors of First Baptist Church Lake Butler further define, describe, and defend the doctrine of union with Christ.

Recourses mentioned: 
https://www.christianbook.com/union-with-christ-know-enjoy-god/rankin-wilbourne/9780830772070/pd/772073?utm_source=google&kw=127983375810&mt=&dv=c&event=PPCSRC&p=1186432&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmuiTBhDoARIsAPiv6L-59edoKTlMAGyWpAH28ttiJOB2h2IqsHlVr5JfPnDBAkSqSU3VIXAaAsnCEALw_wcB

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In this episode, the pastors of First Baptist Church Lake Butler define, describe, and defend the doctrine of union with Christ.

Resources mentioned: 
https://www.christianbook.com/union-with-christ-know-enjoy-god/rankin-wilbourne/9780830772070/pd/772073?utm_source=google&kw=127983375810&mt=&dv=c&event=PPCSRC&p=1186432&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmuiTBhDoARIsAPiv6L-59edoKTlMAGyWpAH28ttiJOB2h2IqsHlVr5JfPnDBAkSqSU3VIXAaAsnCEALw_wcB

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For the week of Mother's Day, listen as the pastors of FBC Lake Butler talk about their mothers and the gift of grace that is motherhood. 

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The pastors of FBC Lake Butler reflect on what they've learned through Revelation 1-5. Listen to their sermons, here: https://www.fbclakebutler.com/downloads

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As we prepare for Easter, join the pastors of FBC Lake Butler as they reflect on the event of Jesus' death and its relevance for our every-day life. 

Resources: 
https://www.christianbook.com/experiencing-passion-power-easter-new-edition/9781433573125/pd/573123?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=christian-living-0-20%7C573123&p=1179710&utm_source=google&dv=c&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxtSSBhDYARIsAEn0thRtI5RmvXMGTmQxhS33sAAj0mXxPo9MvOpCptv-F0f5ire1PpUJXykaAgDoEALw_wcB

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As we prepare for Easter, join the pastors of FBC Lake Butler as they reflect on the event of Jesus' death and its relevance for our every-day life. 

• Penal substitution: Salvation through sacrifice 
  • Christ bore the penalty for human sin upon the cross 
  • 1 Peter 2:24, Isaiah 53:5 
• Christus Victor: Salvation through triumph 
  • Christ triumphed over all evil powers through death & resurrection 
  • 1 John 3:8, Col. 2:15
• Moral Influence: Salvation through obedience 
  • Christ’s work gave a picture of true love 
  • 1 John 4:8, Phil 2:5-11
• Recapitulation: Salvation through representation 
  • Christ, as the “second Adam,” completes the human story on our behalf 
  • Rom 5:19, 1 Cor 15:22, Gen 3:15

Resources: 
https://www.amazon.com/Mosaic-Atonement-Integrated-Approach-Christs/dp/0310097649/ref=sr_1_1?crid=22WSDS9YDQUW4&keywords=joshua+mcnall+atonement&qid=1649198883&sprefix=Joshua+man%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-1

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As we prepare for Easter, join the pastors of FBC Lake Butler as they reflect on the event of Jesus' death and its relevance for our every-day life. 

Resources: 
https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Keep-Near-Cross-Experiencing/dp/1433573121/ref=asc_df_1433573121/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=525300323189&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5313020713702592618&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011466&hvtargid=pla-1227119753019&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Living-Cross-Centered-Life-Keeping/dp/1590525787/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3B97VQ2W22M38&keywords=living+the+cross+centered+life&qid=1648582792&s=books&sprefix=living+the+cross%2Cstripbooks%2C81&sr=1-1

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In this episode, the pastors of FBC Lake Butler walk through how believers can respond when tragedies in life occur. 

Resources: 

• https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/reviews/4-reasons-god-ordains-suffering-for-his-people/?amp
• https://gospelreformation.net/god-ordain-suffering
• https://www.patheos.com/blogs/chorusinthechaos/god-ordains-suffering/
• https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/how-do-i-recover-from-an-unbearable-tragedy
  
  

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This week, the pastors at FBC Lake Butler discuss why we do Dgroups, as well as share some tips to having a successful discipleship group.

Some resources: 
https://longhollow.com/questions-about-d-groups
https://www.9marks.org/article/using-small-groups-cultivate-fellowship/
https://www.amazon.com/Gentle-Lowly-Christ-Sinners-Sufferers/dp/1433566133