This sermon talks about substitutionary atonement and the results of saving faith by the grace of Jesus.
http://www.marshillchurch.org/sermonseries/religionsaves/week_06.aspx
Mark is a little bit dry but teaches the Bible very accurately and in a challenging way. He is not afraid to say hard things.
Friday
Personal Study - Monday - Paul's Identity
Introductions:
An epistle is a specific type of letter, a literary form that was written to be read publicly and published. Philippians is one of thirteen epistles in the New Testament that were written by Paul. In each one, Paul begins by introducing himself and addressing his audience. The first verses of the epistles are like the address line of a memo: "Here's who I am, here's who I'm writing to, good now let's get started."
Read the first verse of Philippians, Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Colossians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus.
<> What does Paul call himself in each epistle?
<> Who else's name appears in every one of these verses?
Slave/Servant/Bond-Servant:
We're not exactly big fans of slavery here in America. Think about it for a minute though: What are the elements of slavery?
<> What is Paul implying by calling himself a slave of Jesus?
<> How did Jesus buy Paul as a slave? What did Jesus pay for him?
The term bond-servant can refer to a slave or indentured servant who has worked long enough to earn their freedom; however, rather than leave they choose to stay under the rule of their master because they accept that life under their master is better than life on their own.
Apostle:
Like the title slave, apostle isn't really a common popular self-label these days. The word generally makes us think of the original twelve disciples of Jesus, or some kind of weird TV preacher who gets real excited and sweats a lot. This wasn't the case when the Bible was written. The word apostle comes from the word "apostolos" which meant: "a delegate, messenger, he that is sent." Essentially it means being a missionary.
<> Paul starts 9 of his epistles by calling himself an apostle. How central was the mission and message of Jesus to Paul's life?
Learning from a Missionary:
<> How confident was Paul about his identity? Was he confused at all?
<> How confident are you in your identity? How do you define yourself? What labels would you give to tell someone who you are in one short sentence?
<> Paul constantly defines his identity in terms of Jesus Christ. Do you? What has Jesus done for you? What has He called you to?
(The label Christian has lost a lot of weight in our society where everyone claims to be a Christian whether they know or submit to Him whatsoever; however, it's not very confusing when you define yourself in terms of Jesus himself.)
<> Do you understand your relationship with Jesus in terms of Him being your Master and you being His slave/servant?
<> How central is the mission and message of Jesus in your life?
An epistle is a specific type of letter, a literary form that was written to be read publicly and published. Philippians is one of thirteen epistles in the New Testament that were written by Paul. In each one, Paul begins by introducing himself and addressing his audience. The first verses of the epistles are like the address line of a memo: "Here's who I am, here's who I'm writing to, good now let's get started."
Read the first verse of Philippians, Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Colossians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus.
<> What does Paul call himself in each epistle?
<> Who else's name appears in every one of these verses?
Slave/Servant/Bond-Servant:
We're not exactly big fans of slavery here in America. Think about it for a minute though: What are the elements of slavery?
<> What is Paul implying by calling himself a slave of Jesus?
<> How did Jesus buy Paul as a slave? What did Jesus pay for him?
The term bond-servant can refer to a slave or indentured servant who has worked long enough to earn their freedom; however, rather than leave they choose to stay under the rule of their master because they accept that life under their master is better than life on their own.
Apostle:
Like the title slave, apostle isn't really a common popular self-label these days. The word generally makes us think of the original twelve disciples of Jesus, or some kind of weird TV preacher who gets real excited and sweats a lot. This wasn't the case when the Bible was written. The word apostle comes from the word "apostolos" which meant: "a delegate, messenger, he that is sent." Essentially it means being a missionary.
<> Paul starts 9 of his epistles by calling himself an apostle. How central was the mission and message of Jesus to Paul's life?
Learning from a Missionary:
<> How confident was Paul about his identity? Was he confused at all?
<> How confident are you in your identity? How do you define yourself? What labels would you give to tell someone who you are in one short sentence?
<> Paul constantly defines his identity in terms of Jesus Christ. Do you? What has Jesus done for you? What has He called you to?
(The label Christian has lost a lot of weight in our society where everyone claims to be a Christian whether they know or submit to Him whatsoever; however, it's not very confusing when you define yourself in terms of Jesus himself.)
<> Do you understand your relationship with Jesus in terms of Him being your Master and you being His slave/servant?
<> How central is the mission and message of Jesus in your life?
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