Sep 2014
Life Springs
21/09/14 08:30 Filed in: 2 Corinthians 3
2 Corinthians 3
A healthy definition of the Christian life is learning to let go. Letting go of control is an essential, yet difficult, part of our life with God.
Because legalism (trying to gain God's acceptance by obedience) produces death, let us receive life through the Spirit.
1. Death of Christian fellowship (v.1-11)
• God desires unity within the church
• The Spirit needs to be the leader of the fellowship
• We need each other, yet if we allow this Christian fellowship to die, we will be lacking in that essential support God designed us to have
2. Death of Christians Freedom (v.12-18)
• God has provided us complete freedom in everything
The outcome of looking at ourselves for salvation is death. The promise of looking at Christ for salvation is life eternal.
Are we resisting the sin of legalism?
Are we trusting in the Spirit to bring life?
Does it show in our fellowship?
Does it show in our Christian freedom? Read More...
A healthy definition of the Christian life is learning to let go. Letting go of control is an essential, yet difficult, part of our life with God.
Because legalism (trying to gain God's acceptance by obedience) produces death, let us receive life through the Spirit.
1. Death of Christian fellowship (v.1-11)
• God desires unity within the church
• The Spirit needs to be the leader of the fellowship
• We need each other, yet if we allow this Christian fellowship to die, we will be lacking in that essential support God designed us to have
2. Death of Christians Freedom (v.12-18)
• God has provided us complete freedom in everything
The outcome of looking at ourselves for salvation is death. The promise of looking at Christ for salvation is life eternal.
Are we resisting the sin of legalism?
Are we trusting in the Spirit to bring life?
Does it show in our fellowship?
Does it show in our Christian freedom? Read More...
Unassuming Triumph
14/09/14 08:29 Filed in: 2 Corinthians 2
2 Corinthians 2:14-17
We cannot let people discourage us or sway us away from changing directions due to God's guidance
Because Christ is our triumph, let us live for Him victoriously
1. Live for Him constantly
• Everywhere we go and every conversation we have is a testimony for Him
2. Live for Him assuredly
• You have to be willing to accept the doubt of other people on your intentions to do something for Christ and not be hindered by them
3. Live for Him sincerely
• Christians need to live honestly and need to be willing to be misunderstood
The direction God takes us might not take us to comfort, but it is to lead us to victory and to help others to victory. We cannot fail when we follow the Lord. Read More...
We cannot let people discourage us or sway us away from changing directions due to God's guidance
Because Christ is our triumph, let us live for Him victoriously
1. Live for Him constantly
• Everywhere we go and every conversation we have is a testimony for Him
2. Live for Him assuredly
• You have to be willing to accept the doubt of other people on your intentions to do something for Christ and not be hindered by them
3. Live for Him sincerely
• Christians need to live honestly and need to be willing to be misunderstood
The direction God takes us might not take us to comfort, but it is to lead us to victory and to help others to victory. We cannot fail when we follow the Lord. Read More...