1 John 2:12-17–John takes some time in his letter to remind his readers–no matter what level of spiritual maturity they are in–that they are part of the family of Christ.
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Sermons on God's Family (Page 2)
Galatians 3:26-4:7 [Note: Technical difficulties. Volume is inconsistent.] “You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.” Paul reveals the benefits and realities of being in the family. “So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, God has made you also an heir.”
Hebrews 10:19-25; Ephesians 5:15-21 “Encourage one another.” “Love one another . . .” “Speak to one another . . . ” “Let us not give up meeting together . . .” You can’t escape it. The Lord wants for us to spend time together. So . . . Come to church!
2 John “It has given me great joy to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father commanded us. . . . As you heard from the beginning, His command is that you walk in love.” Two commands–truth and love. Both essential to maintaining the bond that holds God’s children…
1 Peter 3:8-12 In his discourse on how to follow Jesus in a world that doesn’t, Peter has examined ways to live godly within various institutions. In this passage, the topic is the church, which he says is called to inherit a blessing. How can we be sure, as members of Christ’s church, that we…
1 Peter 2:4-12 – “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light.” (V.9) Peter takes familiar Old Testament terms and applies them to the Church, the Family of…
1 Peter 2:1-8 “Therefore…” Peter says that since you have been born again, since you do indeed love each other deeply, now you need to get rid of those things that can break down the fellowship. He lists some of those things: deceit, hypocrisies, envy, slander, and then gives us some tools for spiritual growth.
1 Peter 1:1-2 Christianity has lost its “privileged” status in our society today. In this introduction to his first letter, Peter makes it clear that though we may be strangers in this world, to God we are the chosen ones, called out for God’s purpose.
Ephesians 1:3-14 “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.” Chosen. Adopted. Forgiven. Grace lavished on us. Sealed by the Holy Spirit. Rich inheritance promised. Who wouldn’t want to be a part of Christ’s family?