Cary Cox, from 1 Peter 1:23-25. What does it mean to be born again? How do we experience the rebirth? Peter sets this spiritual experience before our eyes, showing us that we are reborn for the purpose of loving our church family, and we are reborn through the preaching of God’s word, the gospel of Christ!
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Recognizing the Children of God
Cary Cox, from 1 John 5:1-5. What does a real, born-again, child of God look like? John brings all his tests and evidences together to show us a complete picture of the genuine Christian. Someone who has experienced the new birth will believe the truth about Jesus, will love God and his people, and will obey the commands of Scripture. And they will experience the victory of Jesus over this sinful world!
The Difference Jesus Makes
Cary Cox, from 1 John 3:7-10. Why did Jesus come into the world as a Man? He appeared to destroy the works of the devil! He came to end the great war that was running through the pages of the Bible; to crush the serpent’s head! His accomplishment at the cross is applied to us in the new birth, as God miraculously transforms us from the inside out!
A Snapshot of Life in Christ – Christ Our Life 2
Cary Cox, from Colossians 1:1-8. When we say, “Christ Our Life,” what do we mean? What does this life in Jesus look like? In Paul’s greetings to the Colossians we see a description of life in Christ.