Scripture Reference: Titus 2:11-14
Paul makes an assumption that Titus and the people he leads need to be “trained” to renounce ungodliness and live upright lives. But the whole project has to be powerfully rooted in the grace of God that has appeared in my past and will appear again in my future!
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Scripture Reference: 1 John 1:3-7
When John starts to unpack the reason for his letter, he uses a power packed word that we (weakly) translate as “fellowship.” But he’s talking about so much more. He’s talking about a powerful connection that exists among God’s people.
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Scripture Reference: Hebrews 10:19-25
The writer of Hebrews makes a dramatic statement about how essential it is that we be aware and commit to being together in public worship. Truth is: we take on the attributes of our Tribe. Why that’s the case is the topic for this week’s discussion.
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Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18; 4:1-6
We should be curious about any church we join “what do you want to see in me? What do you want to shape me into as a person?” We call this topic “spiritual formation” and Paul gives us some fascinating insight into how a Christian uniquely thinks about it.
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Scripture Reference: Matthew 7:15-27
Jesus ends the sermon on the mount by walking his followers through three barriers to genuine faith. False teachers, self-deception and bad foundations can all keep us from being what Jesus is forming in us. How can we make it through?
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