Since the Kingdom of God is supernatural, we must trust the Holy Spirit as we witness.

1. The Kingdom is Inaugural, not Immediate.

2. The Kingdom is Spiritual, not Physical.

Since Jesus is continuing what He began, we must serve as His willing missionaries.

1. Jesus proved His Messiahship.

2. Jesus prepared His Missionaries.

Since God will ultimately exalt you, don’t move!

1. Don’t move from humility.

2. Don’t move from sobriety.

3. Don’t move from faith.

The chief Shepherd gives grace to the humble.

1. Elders, model Jesus to His flock.

2. Church, be subject to your Elders

Since Christians suffer according to God’s will, we must entrust ourselves to Him.

1. Christian Suffering Is Normal

2. Christian Suffering Is Purposeful

Since Christ suffered in the flesh, we must arm ourselves with Christ-like thinking.

1. Christ-like thinking will lead to HOLY living.

2. Christ-like thinking will lead to HOLISTIC evangelism.

3. Christ-like thinking will lead to HEALTHY spirituality.

a. self-control

b. love for others

c. hospitality without grumbling

d. serving one another

e. speaking the 'oracles of God'

f. serving in God's strength

g. for the glory of God

Twin Oaks Presbyterian Church

Since Christ left us an example, wives and husbands must be subject to one another...

1. Wives must be subject to husbands

2. Husbands must be subject to wives

“We do not see the weight of our own sin as the fundamental issue that must be dealt with in all relational problems.”

Dan Allender and Tremper Longman III in Intimate Allies

Because Christ left us an example, Christians must submit to masters...

1. Who are good and gentle

2. Who are unjust

3. Who revile us

4. Who cause suffering

Because God has set us free

1. Christians must submit to governments

2. Christians must be free, yet live as servants

A. Honor everyone.

B. Love the brethren.

C. Fear God.

D. Honor the King.