The In Series #2
Series Recap: Phozza Interdependence out of inner dependence
The In Crowd
In the Crowd
The I Crowd
1. DECLARATION AND COVENANT
Throughout the scriptures, we find an important process that facilitates the connection between interdependence and interdependence. That process is the notion of declaration, which generally happens both verbally and in written form. Biblically, this process of declaration is designed to enhance covenant-based relationships, which is the essence of Biblical interdependence.
2. Blokes Bloques
Biblical equality
2 Cor 8
Romans 3:23 - all have sinned
John 3:16 - whosoever
Colossians 3:11, Galatians 3:28 - no male, no female
3. We too!
Composites not opposites
4. Collaborative leaders more than cultural lovers
1 Corinthians 7 - Marriage
Genesis 1:26-28 - dominion
Matthew 6:33 - Seeking kingdom first
- In Marrage & In Life in general
QUESTIONS FOR OUR YOUNG SINGLES!
If you’re a young guy, aspiring to marriage. Do you know how to wash with the water of the word. What does that even mean? How do you apply that?
Unattached Women, You’re called to respect your potential husband. What do you respect about that guy?
5. Partners with Answers: Father, Son Holy Spirit
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 - two is better than one, threefold chord not easily broken
TODAY!
IN FORMATION WITH THE INFORMATION
QUICK FACTS
2 Timothy 2:15
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
2 Tim 3:1-7
3 But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: 2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, 4 traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! 6 For of this sort are those who creep into households and make captives of gullible women loaded down with sins, led away by various lusts, 7 always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Proverbs 25:2.
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
Acts 17:11
Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.
The difference between truth and Information
Information/Facts & Knowledge all can be correct. But the TRUTH is ALL the facts IN FORMATION.
Do we think of our Truth as Jesus?
John 14:6
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
OUR INFORMATION
1. the Bible. The Holy Scriptures. Verified. Tested. Sure and Secure.
2. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom.
Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
The information that applies to the people we are, only works when we obey the voice of God
Touch only develops when there is a willingness to get more info
Instruction - The Holy Spirit
John 14:26
26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name,He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.
Correction - Our Father
Hebrews 12:4-7
4 In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. 5 And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father addresses his son? It says,
“My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline,
and do not lose heart when he rebukes you,
6 because the Lord disciplines the one he loves,
and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.”
7 Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not disciplined by their father? 8 If you are not disciplined—and everyone undergoes discipline—then you are not legitimate, not true sons and daughters at all. 9
DON’T READ THE BIBLE AS SIMPLY INFORMATION. To get biblical information, in formation, it is through revelation and wisdom.
Impartation. This happens in a number of ways. Primarily through relationship and laying on of hands. When you identify people who’ve got the information in formation at a more mature level than yourself.
THE CROWD
The “In” Crowd - Wolves in sheep’s clothing. They take the information and use it for their own gain in influence over other people.
In the Crowd - The multitude who will appear before the throne. The group with the “We” Mindset responds to information with others in mind for the edification of the saints.
The I Crowd - Information Gathering for self justification.
OUR FORMATION
The Body Of Christ! The Bride, The CHURCH. This is our formation.
1 Corinthians 12:27
Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.
Revelation 21:9
Then came one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues and spoke to me, saying, “Come, I will show you the Bride, the wife of the Lamb.”
Ephesians 5:25
Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her,
THE CROWD
The In Crowd - This is a problem that might be particularly heightened in the USA. Cultural Christianity is massive. It’s a powerful network when it comes to making money.
The Crowd - WE ARE THE BODY OF CHRIST!
The I Crowd - “I don’t need a church”
BID!
- The Gospel
- Commit to Jesus as the Truth. Commit to the church as your formation.