Jesus Creeds
In my sermon on 2 John (9/30/18) I urged us to consider learning who Jesus is by reading the Creeds. They are very concise and precise statements about Jesus that help us learn to recognize the truth about what the Scriptures teach us about Jesus. Here are 3 to get you started: The Nicene Creed (325 AD) The Athanasian Creed (5th Century) The Ligonier Statement on Christology (modern)
Has Your Life Become Too Busy for God?
Pastor Larry provides timely advice for us in a talk from an event called "Wisdom Forum: The Good Life" at Southeastern Seminary in which Larry discusses "Rest and the Good Life." Rest and the Good Life
The Importance of Prayer in the Christian Life
How important is prayer in the life of the Christian? Larry Trotter gives a compelling answer in this very brief video: https://vimeo.com/264498768
The Gospel in the Whole Story
"In this "throwback" video, SEBTS evangelism professor and NorthWake elder, George Robinson, reminds us to not always reduce the gospel to a select few Bible verses. Instead, learn to provide the full context of this grand redemptive story." The Gospel in the Whole Story
How to Bridge any Conversation to the Gospel
"One of the most prevalent reasons that people who have been trained to share their faith fail to do so is that they are not quite sure how to bridge everyday conversations toward the gospel." As this idea likely resonates with many of us, take a few minutes to read what George Robinson has to say about bridging everyday conversations into gospel conversations. How to Bridge Any Conversation to the Gospel
Loving on Sunday!
This past Sunday (8/26/18) we explored 1 John 4 and the radical idea of coming to church on Sunday to love one another! Here’s a helpful prompt along those lines from Ed Welch: 2 Simple (Yet Profound) Questions to Ask Someone at Church This Sunday And here is the prayer that I prayed over us during communion. I hope it prompts your own prayers to be more loving! A Prayer of Edward Pusey (1800-1882) Good Jesus, Fountain of Love, Fill us with thy love. Absorb us into thy love; Compass us with thy love, That we may see all things in the light of
Sharing Your Testimony as a Bridge to the Gospel
"To begin with, our own relationship with God takes the shape of a story..." Dr. George Robinson, North Wake Elder and SEBTS Professor, writes to help us craft the telling of our own personal stories of faith and use these stories as a bridge to the gospel. https://www.ncbaptist.org/index.php?id=2378
The Mark of the Christian
This past Sunday I mentioned this excellent article by Francis Schaeffer, “The Mark of the Christian." It sets out the priority of loving one another as the distinguishing mark of followers of Jesus. Click on the link below to access the abridged form of this article: Enjoy! Larry http://www.ccel.us/schaeffer.html
You Matter
I got this from one of our NW far flung ones recently. It’s worth a thoughtful read. Your engagement with our sent ones is vital. Do you and your family engage and support one of our missionaries? You really should. If you’d like more information on how you can do that or with whom, contact Rob at Robc@northwake.com for more information. Larry Your Petitions are Desperately Needed In Philippians 1 Paul is saying something notable, "Yes, and I will rejoice, for I know that through your requests and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance."
l John Study Resources
As you study along with us in l John, here are some resources that you might find helpful: If you want to buy a commentary, here are two that I have found helpful that aren’t too technical: The Letters of John 1, 2, 3 John If you want a more technical commentary, this one by Karen Jobes has been helpful for me: Exegetical Commentary This online sermon series by John Piper is very insightful (and free!): Sermon Series by John Piper Acts 17.11
