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Following Jesusin aPost-Christian Culture

8 Ways to Move Out into the World

1. Eat with non- xians.2. Walk, dont drive.3. Be a regular.4. Hobby with non- xians.

5. Talk to your neighbors.6. Volunteer with non-profits.7. Participate in city events.8. Serve neighbors.

Following Jesus in aPost-Christian Culture

Theme: Be joyful because we are guarded by Gods power.1Pet. 1:5 who by Gods power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.


I. We are guarded by Gods power through faith.1Pet. 1:5 who by Gods power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.


How does this verse shape our conception of faith in the Christian life?

Luke 8:15 As for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patience.


Phil. 2:12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, Phil. 2:13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.


Article 17 - Perseverance of the Saints17-1 Salvation is the work of God, from its commencement to its consummation. Those regenerated by the Word of God through the work of the Holy Spirit become partakers of the divine nature. They are preserved by the power of God so that they shall never totally or finally fall away, but shall persevere unto the end.


From what does Gods power protect us?Answer: Sin that results in falling away, completely and finally.


God guards us until the endour salvation.1Pet. 1:5 who by Gods power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.


SALVATION=RESCUE FROM JUDGMENT2Pet. 3:7 By the same word the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the Day of Judgment and destruction of ungodly men.


The Proving Ground of Faith: the crucible of suffering


1Pet. 1:6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, 1Pet. 1:7 so that the tested genuineness of your faithmore precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by firemay be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.


Authentic faith rejoices not in the pain of suffering, but in the promise of future reward! 1Pet. 1:7 so that the tested genuineness of your faithmore precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by firemay be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.


A. Suffering for Christs sake should not surprise us.1Pet. 4:12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you.



B. Suffering is not necessarily retribution for wrongdoing. C. Suffering reveals the strength of my grip upon Christ.


1Pet. 1:8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory,


How can I tighten my grip?Word of GodPrayerFellowship & Encouragement from the Church

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