The Cruciformed Church (part 2): Living Out the One Anothers (Galatians 5:25 – 6:2)
The cruciformed church is transformed by the message of the cross to show the love of the cross. The cruciformed church shows the love of the cross by living out the one anothers. Discipleship is helping people to trust and love Christ more, so that they would love more like Christ.
The Cruciformed Church
Key idea: The cruciformed church is shaped by the message of the cross to show the love of the cross.
Living on Grace (Galatians 3:19-25)
Three purposes of the law that lead us to live on grace:
A Promise is a Promise (Galatians 3:15-18)
Key Idea: God promises to save us by grace through faith in Jesus Christ while the law guides us to faithful living.
A Weary World Rejoices (Matthew 1:23)
“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel (which means, God with us).” – Matthew 1:23 Key Idea: The reality of “God with us” allows our weary hearts to rejoice.
‘Tis the Season to Share (1 Thessalonians 2:1-12)
1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Key Idea: Our sharing of the gospel is made beautiful when we share our lives. What does it look like to share your life in a way that adorns the gospel?
‘Tis the Season to Love (1 John 4:19)
Key Idea: Gospel love encourages and empowers us for the hard work of loving others. Three reasons gospel love enables us to love:
‘Tis the Season for Serving (Romans 12:1-8)
Six marks of Christian service:
‘Tis the Season to Give and Be Generous
Key Idea: Gospel grace leads to joy in generosity
The Curse and the Cross (Galatians 3:10-14)
