Fellowship Presbyterian Church

When we are wronged, we want to see justice done. Often, we try to take things into our own hands. But we are imperfect at every level, and therefore so too are our attempts justice. We cannot rightly repay anyone. Scripture teaches us that vengeance belongs to the Lord. Therefore, we must ultimately entrust ourselves to the Lord, knowing that he will always judge justly.

summary of verses 7-4-6 We as Christians are set free of the law, now we belong to Jesus and live to the glory of God and to bear fruit for God.-V. 7 one of the most debated sections of Scripture. Paul did not cast away the law.-But shows us that we are under grace.-The gospel does not render the law, to make it worthless.-The law makes sin known to us.

Paul concludes in verse 6, his 2 part statement. this is the positive part of this statement.-We are the people of the -But now-. We serve in the new way of the Spirit. We have been justified and the process of sanctification begins. We have died to the law, we are now released from what has kept us captive and we serve in the new way of the Spirit.

In a life full of discouragement, we need biblical encouragement. Unlike the worldly version of encouragement, true encouragement builds up with the promises of the Gospel. It is only as we encourage one another with the love of Christ that we will be truly encouraged to rest in the Lord and his promises.

verses 5 and 6 are one sentence. V. 5 is the negative half and v. 6 is the positive half. -Living in the flesh- Paul means here as the opposite of being in the Spirit. This means being unregenerated, or the natural state of man.-In this state our members bear the fruit for death.-But we have been released from the Law and died to the law which held us captive so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit.

This chapter follows the major theme of I Samuel, contrasting David against Saul. David was the better king, after God's own heart, that Israel needed. David was a good leader while Saul was an evil leader. Saul was merciless while David was merciful. In these ways and more, David prefigures Jesus Christ. Jesus is the only perfect and merciful leader and savior who welcomes all who come to him in faith.

I Samuel 21 records David's escape from Gibeah, to Nob, and then to Gath. During this period of David's life, the Lord was testing and preparing him to take the throne. Because he was under the grace of God, he was protected and delivered. God is the only safe refuge from the world and our own sin. Those who are in Christ can rest secure in the knowledge that their heavenly Father loves and protects them.

We are saved by what was done to Christ. We have died to the Law.-We have died in Christ. We now belong to Christ and may bear fruit for God.

After the resurrection, Jesus appeared to 2 men headed out from Jerusalem. He explained to them what had happened from the Scriptures. At supper, He broke bread with them and they knew it was Jesus. They then went back to Jerusalem to the others.

Intro to RUF at App State University.

On the evening of the first day of the week, the resurrected Lord Jesus Christ came and met with his disciples. He said -peace- to them twice. The first was to emphasize that he had atoned for their sin, ensuring them that they were his beloved and redeemed disciples. The second was a blessing on the mission he gave them. They were tasked with building the church on the foundation of Jesus through preaching of the Gospel. Christ is the only cornerstone on which the church can build. As we build on Jesus, he gives his blessing and grows his church. Dependence on Christ and his Gospel is the key to fruitfulness.

When Jesus washed the disciples' feet, he was teaching them a lesson. Every one of the disciples needed to be cleansed from their sin. The way in which Jesus cleansed them was through his death and resurrection. The foot washing, along with the Lord's supper itself, was a way of showing them how he would serve them as their savior in the days to come. We see the humility and love of Christ in his work on our behalf.

Augustine's -City of God- speaks of two cities. The earthly city is concerned with itself and hates God, while the heavenly city serves the Lord and seeks make his glory known. In this passage, we see Jonathan caught between his father and his best friend. His loyalty was tested, and yet remained with his best friend. The reason for this is that he was looking to the city of God, not the earthly city. We too must choose between loving this world or the Lord. Only eyes of faith can see the true king and the eternal kingdom. Where do your loyalties lie--

an introduction by Paul concerning the law, illustration of the law and, and an application of that illustration. The application about how sin in our lives has died and we have been raised from the dead in Christ and we may bear fruit for God.

This passage explains how David was forced to flee from Saul and begin his life on the run. The grand lesson of the account is that the Holy Spirit is all-powerful. Saul quenched the Spirit, while David sought guidance from and obedience to the Spirit.

A review of chapters 1-6 and the introduction to Chapter 7. Paul says that the problem for the church is sin.

Paul sends greetings from those who minister with him.-He and they offer encouragement to the churches at Colossae and at Laodicea. Some were from Colossae and knew them. -Paul lets them know how those with him care for the churches.-He asks them to remember his chains, for he in in prison.

The Lord is our great Deliverer, who has rescued us from sin and condemnation. In rescuing us, he has set us free from evil in order to serve Him. Therefore, the Lord calls us to pursue godliness. In this passage we see ways that the Lord used humility, bravery, and truth to accomplish his will in David's life. Godliness is not an optional pursuit for believers, but something that is central to the Christian life. Christ desires that we seek to be like him, therefore, pursue holiness.

This passage offers a fascinating look into the contrast between those who love the Lord and those who rebel against him. In Jonathan we see a heart of faith, responding to the anointed king with humility and love. Saul, however, presents us with a picture of those who reject the king in favor of themselves. Idolaters will receive their punishment. But for those who submit to and love King Jesus now, he calls you friend. David and Jonathan's covenant of friendship and love was wonderful because it gives a small glimpse into the much greater love the Savior has for his people, for those whom he calls friends. Seek to know that love and, if you already know it, to know it better.

Slaves -servants- obey in everything, with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord.-Do all work heartily for the Lord.-Our inheritance is from the Lord and will be received as a reward.-Those who commit wrongdoing will be paid back for the wrong.-Masters treat slaves justly and fairly, for you have a Master in heaven.-Continue in prayer steadfastly. Pray for an open door to declare the mystery of Christ. Walk in wisdom, trying to make the best use of our -time. Our speech should always be gracious, with wisdom, to answer -each person.