Cary Cox, from 1 John 2:3-6. There is such a thing as a fake Christian. How can we know if we are genuine? John gives us the test of obedience. A lifestyle of obedience is evidence that we know God. An attitude of obedience toward the Bible shows we love God. Becoming more like Jesus shows we are in Christ.
Tag: faith and works
John’s Word to the Church
Cary Cox from 1 John. An overview of the book of 1 John. The apostle clarifies the difference between a true Christian and a fake. He calls the church back to the basics: believe right, live right, and love right!
The Obedience of Faith
Cary Cox, from Genesis 12:4-9 (Gen. Study 27). Abram responded to God’s call with the obedience of faith! Our faith in God must show itself visibly in our outward obedience to God’s word.
God and Noah
Cary Cox, from Genesis 6:9-22 (Genesis Study 19). Apologize for Bad Audio. Noah is separated from the sinful world by his walk with God. God speaks to Noah to warn him about the coming flood. God’s warnings come with instructions. He instructs Noah to build the ark, God’s gracious provision for his salvation from judgment. God makes a covenant with Noah, so that Noah’s faith rests in the promise of God. All of this points to Jesus Christ, who is our rescue from the future judgment.
Doers of the Word – James Study 7
Cary Cox, from James 1:22-25. Although hearing God’s word is of utmost importance, it matters how we hear! It is possible to hear without obeying, which is false religion and completely worthless. James calls us to hear and do God’s word. Biblical, saving faith always goes on to obedience/works. But what does this look like in the regular life of the church?
The Glory of God in Salvation – Romans Study 18
Cary Cox, from Romans 3:27-31. Salvation is all about the glory of God. He rescues his people for the sake of his great name! Justification comes to us by faith in Christ, not by our works, so that no one will be able to boast before God, and so that he alone will be glorified.
Trained by Grace – Mickey McCall
Mickey McCall, from Titus 2:11-14. Believing the gospel affects the way we live. God’s grace in Christ trains us to renounce sin and grow in godliness. Works are evidence of faith.
Live Out the Faith – Hebrews Study 24
Cary Cox, from Hebrews 10:19-25. The theology of Hebrews must be lived out in real life! We are called to draw near to God in worship, hold to the confession of our hope, and commit ourselves to faithfulness in the church.
Kingdom51 – Responding to Jesus – Mat7 24-29
Pastor Cary Cox, from Matthew 7:24-29. Jesus finishes his Sermon on the Mount by calling for a response: total obedience! The great storm of testing is coming; a Day of Judgment before God. Those who believe Christ and obey his teaching will stand through the storm. But those who see no danger and reject the teaching of Christ will face total destruction. Powerful words from Jesus!
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