Cary Cox, from 1 Peter 3:18-22. Peter reminds suffering Christians of their baptism, which is an appeal to God, an outward, public, official expression of the inward heart of faith in Christ. We share in Jesus’ death to sin and his triumph over the grave and every enemy!
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The Glory of Christ’s Church Part 1
Cary Cox, from 1 Peter 2:4-7a. Peter encourages suffering Christians by reminding us of our identity in Christ. We are united to Christ! The church is the new, spiritual temple of God on this earth! Never forget the glory of what we are building together in him.
God Over the Grave Part 1 – Jonah Study 4
Cary Cox, from Jonah 1:17 and 2:10. Why was Jonah swallowed by the fish? What really happened, and what was the purpose? See how Jesus interpreted this story, and how it points us to his death and resurrection. The God of the storm is also God over the grave!
Christians Can’t Live in Sin – Romans Study 28
Cary Cox, from Romans 6:1-4. Paul stops to deal with misunderstandings of the gospel of grace. Genuine believers cannot live a lifestyle of sin, because we have been united with Christ at conversion. False Christians keep on sinning, but real Christians keep on repenting.
Live Out the Transformation Pt1 – Put Off – Christ Our Life 13
Cary Cox, from Colossians 3:1-11. It is impossible to live the Christian life without experiencing the miracle of conversion. But since believers are united with Christ through conversion, we are empowered to live Christ-centered lives. This involves “changing clothes” each day: putting off things that do not honor Christ, and putting on lives that are consistent with Christ-centeredness. First, we look at the “dirty clothes” to remove.
The Church at Meadowlake 