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Galatians: The Gospel of Grace = Free from the LawA Survey of the Bible




































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Context: Who, Where, When, and Why?
Message Slides
Galatians Chart - Wilson
Review of Galatians - John Stott
Summary of Galatians - Chuck Swindoll
Legalism, Liberty, and Liscence - Chuck Swindoll
•  Who composed Galatians?
•  Who was the original audience of Galatians?
•  When and where was Galatians written?
•  Why was Paul writing?

Content: How and What?

•  How is Galatians organized?
    Introduction: Greeting and Background (1:1-9)
Personal: Defense of Paul's Authority  (1:10-2:21)
•  Thesis: My message comes from Christ. (1:10-12)
•  Defense: I am independent of others. (1:13-2:21)
Main Idea: Justification Comes through Faith in Christ (2:15-21)
Doctrinal: Defense of Justification by Faith (3:1-4:31)
•  Thesis: The Gospel is of faith not law. (3:1-5)
•  Defense: Scripture and Human Experience. (3:6-4:31)
Practical: Defense of Christian Liberty (5:1-6:10)
•  Thesis: We are free in Christ. (5:1)
•  Application: Live in freedom. (5:2-6:10)
Conclusion: Summary, Exhortation, and Benediction  (6:11-18)

•  What is the message of Galatians?

Conviction: So What?

•  Where does Galatians fit?
- Galatians is the first letter that Paul writes and it is a passionate defense of the Gospel of Grace.
- This is Paul’s most intense letter.  He uses many extreme emotional terms to communicate his significant concern.  Yet this is a well-reasoned presentation of the Gospel of Grace.
- Behind Romans, this is the most significant of all of Paul’s books from establishing his theology of Grace.

•  What should we believe?   
- Salvation is by grace through faith in the finished and complete work of Christ.
- Fighting for the truth of the gospel of grace is essential.
- Sanctification comes as a response to already present grace and not as a result of effort to follow the rules. The Spirit plus grace transforms, while effort plus rules enslaves.

•  How should we behave?
- Passionately defending the gospel of grace.
- Consistently embracing the power of the Holy Spirit to transform us into the image of Christ.
- “Keeping in Step with the Spirit” on a daily basis, knowing that the Holy Spirit always points us to Christ, His Gracious Gift and His Righteous Life.Next Steps •  Fight boldly and relentlessly for the truth of the Gospel of Grace.
•  Keep in Step with the Spirit and refuse to be enslaved by a religion of rules.
•  Judge your spiritual growth by the fruit of the Spirit and not the efforts to be religious.This Week's Growth GuideGod’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.
•. Monday - Galatians 1:1-9•. Tuesday - Galatians 2:15-20•. Wednesday - Galatians 3:1-5•. Thursday - Galatians 3:6-19•. Friday - Galatians 5:1-12•. Saturday - Galatians 5:13-26•. Sunday - Galatians 6:1-10Home ChurchOur Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another.  Home Church helps our body seek God’s best for one another. Home Church Questions
1  What did you learn from Ken’s presentation of Galatians that convicts you or challenges you?
2.  Jesus gave himself “to deliver us from this present evil age” (1:4 ESV). What are the dangers we face as Christians in our age and how can they threaten our faith?
3  Paul understood his life as being set apart before he was born. What difference does it make to know that God set you apart for His purposes? As practical as you can make it, what does it mean for the righteous to live by faith (3:11)?
5.  Among the various fruit of the Spirit (5:22-23), which one do

2 Corinthians: Discipline of a ChurchA Survey of the Bible




































Message Slides
2 Corinthians Chart - Wilson
The Message and Intent of 2 Corinthians - George Guthrie
2 Corinthians: An Historical Narrative - George Guthrie
Paul and the Corinthians - Paul Barnett
The Importance of 2 Corinthians - Paul Barnett

Context: Who, Where, When, and Why?

•  Who composed 2 Corinthians?
•  Who was the original audience of 2 Corinthians?
•  When and where was 2 Corinthians written?
•  Why was Paul writing?

Content: How and What?

• How is 2 Corinthians organized?
Salutation: The God of All Comfort  (1:1-7)
Historical Background: The Integrity of Paul’s Ministry  (1:9-2:13)
Main Idea: "We Speak before God with Sincerity!" (2:14-17)
Apologetic: Explanation of Paul's Ministry (3:1-7:16)
•  Commended by Covenant Ministry (3:1-18)
•  Commended by Suffering in Ministry (4:1-5:10)
•  Commended by Ministry of Reconciliation (5:11-6:2)
•  Commended by Personal Ministry Faithfulness (6:3-7:16)
Challenge: Exhortation to Give (8:1-9:15)
•  Generosity Encouraged by Examples (8:1-9)
•  Generosity Encouraged by Practical Advice (8:10-9:5)
•  Generosity Encouraged by the Rewards of Giving (9:6-15)
Justification: Defense of Paul’s Authority (10:1-13:4)
•  Apostolic Authority (10:1-18)
•  Apostolic Credentials (11:1-13:4)
Conclusion: Summary, Exhortation, and Benediction  (13:5-14)

•  What is the message of 2 Corinthians?

Conviction: So What?

•  Where does 2 Corinthians fit?
- 2 Corinthians is Paul’s fifth communication with this troubled   congregation after he planted the church and ministered in Corinth for a year and a half (Acts 18).
- The book is full of personal detail and pastoral concern as Paul is   defending his ministry from attacks after he has been stern with the church in a letter (7:8-9).
- The book continues to repair their relationship which is now moving in the right direction.

What should we believe?
- Ministry is not about privilege but about service.
- Living with generosity and integrity is critical to successful ministry.
- Embrace The Paradox of the Cross—Suffering Leads to Glory (4-7) seen in the Example of Jesus (4:1-5:10) and Paul (5:11-7:16).

How should we behave?
- Serve well. Love others. Make sacrifices.  Suffer with dignity.
- Be a joyfully generous giver. Next Steps •  Offer the comfort you have received from the Lord to someone else.•  Live with humility and integrity recognizing that “we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” (1 Corinthians 4:7)•  We are all broken and struggling. Pray with someone today or this week about a personal need.This Week's Growth GuideGod’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.
•. Monday - 2 Corinthians 1:1-11•. Tuesday - 2 Corinthians 2:12-17•. Wednesday - 2 Corinthians 4:1-12•. Thursday - 2 Corinthians 8:1-9•. Friday - 2 Corinthians 8:10-15•. Saturday - 2 Corinthians 10:1-6•. Sunday - 2 Corinthians 13:5-10Home Church Our Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another.  Home Church helps our body seek God’s best for one another.
Home Church Questions
1. What did you learn from Ken’s presentation of 2 Corinthians that convicts you or challenges you?
2. Paul refers to troubles (afflictions) nine times in his letter. All believers experience troubles, yet God is “the God of all comfort” (1:3, you might read 1:3-11). Can you name a time when you needed comfort, and through what means God provided comfort? Conversely, is there someone you are aware that needs your comfort?
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The Resurrection in 1 Corinthians“A Day of Hope: Past, Present, and Future”(1 Corinthians 15:1-58)




































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Message Slides
1 Corinthians 15 - David Garland
The resurrection of Jesus Christ - Darrell Bock
Introduction:  A Resurrection Reading

The Priority of the Resurrection“The Center of the Gospel”(1 Corinthians 15:1-19)

•  No Resurrection - No Gospel (15:1-11)

•  No Resurrection - No Hope (15:12-19)

The Pattern of the Resurrection“Like Christ Himself”(1 Corinthians 15:20–34)

•  Christ is the First Fruits of the Resurrection (15:20-28)

•  Bad Doctrinal Company Corrupts Good Morals (1:29-34)

The Power of the Resurrection“The Perishable Puts on Imperishable”(1 Corinthians 15:35-58)

•  A Better Body Awaits Us (15:35-49)

•  Death will be Swallowed up in Victory (15:50-57)



Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.                                                                    1 Corinthians 15:58

Next Steps •  Be prepared to explain the importance of the resurrection and how it is central     to the gospel. •  Recognize that what you do in this life echoes in eternity.
This Week's Growth GuideGod’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.
•. Monday - 1 Corinthians 1:18-25•. Tuesday - 1 Corinthians 15:1-11• Wednesday - 1 Corinthians 15:13-28•. Thursday - 1 Corinthians 15:29-41•. Friday - 1 Corinthians 15:42-58 Home ChurchOur Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another.  Home Church helps our body seek God’s best for one another. Home Church Questions •   Read 1 Corinthians 15:1-58.
•   Discuss why the death and resurrection of Christ are both essential to the gospel.
•   In what way(s) do you look forward to having a resurrection body?
•   In what way(s) will we be like Christ?
•   What will life be like in the New Heaven and the New Earth with a resurrection body?
•   Why is verse 58 Paul’s conclusion?  How can each of us personally be “always abounding in the work of the Lord?”

FinancesWeekly Budget      32,692Giving For 03/17   22,970Giving For 03/24   26,037YTD Budget     1,275,000 Giving               1,370,123             OVER/(UNDER)     95,123Easter OfferingThis morning’s Easter Offering will allow us to finish the atrium remodel which we initially started funding with the Christmas Offering in 2022.  Easter Offering envelopes can be found next to the offering baskets or at the Connection Center.   You can also give online at fellowshipconway.org/give by selecting “Easter Offering” from the menu.​ New to Fellowship?We are so glad that you chose to worship with our Fellowship Family this morning.  If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you.  Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift. Fellowship 101We invite you to join us on Sunday, April 7, at 9:00 a.m. to learn more about Fellowship. This is a great opportunity to hear about our mission, values, and our ministries. During this time, you will meet some of our ministry leaders and get to ask questions. Register at fellowshipconway.org/register. Fellowship on the Lawn |  April 28  |  4:30 p.m.Bring your camp chairs, blankets, and

1 Corinthians: Discipline of a ChurchA Survey of the Bible
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Message Slides
I Corinthians Chart - Wilson
The Occasion of 1 Corinthians - David Garland
Misinterpreting the Christian Faith - David Garland
Corinth - Robbie Castleman
Corinth - Ben Witherington
Context: Who, Where, When, and Why?

•  Who composed 1 Corinthians?
•  Who was the original audience of 1 Corinthians?
•  When was 1 Corinthians written?
•  Why was he writing?

Content: How and What?

•  How is 1 Corinthians organized?
    Salutation: The Reputation of the Church  (1:1-9)
    Main Idea: Restore Unity with God’s Wisdom (1:10)
    Divisions: A Response to a Report from Chloe’s Household (1:11-4:21)
•  The Reality of the Divisions - A Tribal Spirit (1:11-17)
•  The Cause of Divisions - a Lack of Wise Evaluation (1:18-4:21)
•  Application and Conclusion (4:6-21)
      Disorders: A Response to Significant Disruptive Issues (5:1-6:20)
•  Lack of Discipline of an Immoral Member (5:1-13)
•  Lawsuits before Unbelievers (6:1-11)
•  Moral Laxity in the Church (6:12-20)
      Difficulties: A Response to a letter from the Church (7:1-16:21)
•  Marriage and Divorce Issues (7:1-40)
•  Issues of Christian Liberty (8:1-11:34)
•  Guidelines for Spiritual Gifts (12:1-14:40)
•  The Doctrine of the Resurrection  (15:1-58)
•  The Collection for the Saints (16:1-12)
       Conclusion: Summary, Exhortation, and Benediction  (16:13-21)

What is the message of 1 Corinthians?

Conviction: So What?

•  Where does 1 Corinthians fit?
- 1 Corinthians is Paul at his pastoral and theological best.  He is dealing with a church he planted and has a significant history shepherding.
- The book combines a stark, often sarcastic, corrective to a church in complete chaos.
- The book clearly demonstrates that giftedness does not necessarily equate to maturity.

•  What should we believe?   
- The message of the Cross—Christ Crucified— is central and should impact our lifestyle.
- Theology impacts behavior - “Bad Company corrupts good morals” (15:33)
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•  How should we behave?
- Our church community should reflect the centrality of the “Christ Crucified” message.
- Our personal lives should keep Christ at the center, the Spirit in proper balance, and God’s glory in the forefront of our daily lives.
Next Steps •  Put Christ, and the message of His death and resurrection, at the center of your daily meditation.
•  Look to the Holy Spirit to keep you focused on Christ, loving others, and bringing glory to God and not      yourself.
•  Think through the “Systematic Theology” that guides the way you live.This Week's Growth GuideGod’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.
•. Monday - 1 Corinthians 1:1-17•. Tuesday - 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5•. Wednesday - 1 Corinthians 4:6-21•. Thursday - 1 Corinthians 6:12-20•. Friday - 1 Corinthians 12:1-11•. Saturday - 1 Corinthians 12:12-31•. Sunday - 1 Corinthians 13:1-13Home ChurchOur Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another.  Home Church Questions
•   What encouragement did you receive from Ken’s message on 1 Corinthians?
•   Paul related that the presence of jealousy and quarreling is an indication of spiritual immaturity (3:1-3). Consider your own life. In what ways have you allowed jealousy and quarreling to creep in?
•   Paul warns of deceiving yourself in 3:18-20. Can you think of an instance when you deceived yourself by adopting the wisdom of the world? What does it mean to become a fool? To become wise?
•   Paul attributed the disunity and disorder of the church to

  Romans: The Righteousness of GodA Survey of the Bible




































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     Context: Who, Where, When and Why?
Message Slides
Romans Chart - Wilson
Romans Introduction - Swindoll
Romans Introduction - Schreiner
Making the Good News Great - Swindoll
Rome - Lynn Cohick
Rome - Ben Witherington III
•  Who composed Romans?
•  Who was Romans’s original audience?
•  When was Romans written?
•  Where was Paul and his readers?
•  Why was he writing?

Content: How and What?

•  How is Romans organized?
•  Salutation: The righteousness of God Valued  (1:1-17)
•  Sin: The righteousness of God Needed (1:18-3:20)
•  Salvation: The righteousness of God Imputed (3:21-5:21)
•  Sanctification: The righteousness of God developed (6:1-8:39)
•  Security: The righteousness of God Validated (9:1-11:33)
•  Service: The righteousness of God Demonstrated (12:1-16:27)


•  What is the message of Romans?

Conviction: So What?

•  Where does Romans fit?
- Romans is Paul’s doctrinal Magnum Opus.  In this book he sets forth in a systematic way the Gospel he preaches as he travels the world.
- Paul uses this letter to prepare the church in Rome for his first visit there.  He desires to unite the recently divided church around the truth of the Gospel. - Paul is also wanting to gather support for his missionary trip to Spain where he will preach the Gospel to “unreached people” who have never heard the message.

•  What should we believe?   
- Everyone is in need of the righteousness of God but falls short of it on their own merit.
- The righteousness of God is imputed to everyone who has faith in the person and  finished                 work of Jesus Christ. Our sin goes to Christ—His righteousness comes to us.
- The righteous life of Christ is lived out in us practically and on a daily                 basis as we consider ourselves dead to sin, alive to God, and empowered by the Holy Spirit.

•  How should we behave?
- Not ashamed but boldly proclaiming the Gospel of Grace to ourselves and others.
- Clearly presenting the good news that salvation comes by faith alone in the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross validated by His resurrection.
- Growing in Christlikeness as we focus on Him and allow the Holy Spirit to transform us.
- Loving others and serving others in the Body of Christ.
Next Steps •  Boldly embrace the good news of grace for yourself and for others.
•  In light of the grace of salvation live a life of grateful surrender to the will of God.
•  Find your place to serve in the Body of Christ.

This Week's Growth GuideGod’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.
•. Monday - Romans  1:1-16•. Tuesday - Romans 3:21-31•. Wednesday - Romans 4:1-25•. Thursday - Romans 5:1-35•. Friday - Romans 6:1-23•. Saturday - Romans 8:1-39•. Sunday - Romans 12:1-21

Home ChurchOur Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another.  Home Church Questions
•   What encouragement did you receive from Ken’s message on Romans?
•   Read Paul’s introduction to the theme of the book in 1:16-17, anchored by the statement, “the righteous shall live by faith.” Discuss the practical ways this happens in everyday life. What challenge is confronting your life now for which you must live by faith?
•   In 5:1-5, Paul relates that our faith results in “peace” (v. 1) and “joy” (v. 2), even in the face of difficulties. What tends to disturb your peace and your joy? How can we find peace and joy in difficulties (vs. 3-5)?
•   Paul describes us as living under grace in 6:

Acts: The Acts of Jesus through the Church A Survey of the Bible




































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Context: Who, Where, When and Why?
Message Slides
Acts Chart - Wilson
Acts Chart - Wilson
Chronology of the Apostoloic Age - Wilson
Unhindered: A Summary of Acts - Swindoll
•  Who composed Acts?
•  Who was Acts’s original audience?
•  When was Acts written?
•  Where were Luke and his readers?
•  Why was he writing?

Content: How and What?

•  How is Acts organized?
    Jerusalem: Jesus’ continued work through the church empowered by the Spirit  (1:2:-6:7)
•  Panel #1: The Church Founded in Jerusalem (1:2:-6:7)
•  Progress Report #1: Word of God Spread and Disciples increased in Jerusalem (6:7)
    Judea and Samaria: Jesus’ expanding work through the church empowered by the Spirit  (6:8-9:31)
•  Panel #2: The Church Expanded from Jerusalem (6:8-9:31)
•  Progress Report #2: The Church at peace, strengthened and encouraged as they grow (9:31)
     To the Ends of the Earth: Jesus’ unhindered work through the church empowered by the Spirit (9:32-28:31)
•  Panel #3: The Church Expanded to the Gentiles (9:32-12:24)
              •  Progress Report #3: Word of God continued to increase and spread (12:24)
•  Panel #4: The Establishment of Pauline Apostleship (12:25-16:5)
•  Progress Report #4: The church is strengthened in faith and grew in numbers (16:5)
•  Panel #5: The Lord Glorified among the Gentiles (16:6-19:20)
•  Progress Report #5: Word of the Lord spread widely and grew in power (19:20)
•  Panel #6: The Testimony of Christ Carried to Rome (19:21-28:31)
•  Progress Report #6: Kingdom of God preached boldly and unhindered (28:31)

•  What is the message of Acts?

Conviction: So What?

•  Where does this fit?
- Acts is Luke’s second volume that continues his display of the work of Jesus through the Church    empowered by the Holy Spirit.
- Acts chronicles the birth and early days of the church fulfilling the Mission of Jesus.
- Acts is a narrative that is descriptive but not always prescriptive.  Patterns must be identified.
•  What should we believe?   
-  Jesus is the central message of the church.
- The Holy Spirit is the sole source of power for the church.
- We are involved in finishing the task of the Great Commission.
•  How should we behave?
- Focused on Jesus.
- Dependent on the Holy Spirit.
- Engaged in the Mission.
- Prayerfully involved.Next Steps •  Focus more on your need for the Holy Spirit than your entitlement to satisfaction and success.
•  Get engaged “finishing the task”. Learn! Go! Send! Welcome! Mobilize! Pack! Join!This Week's Growth GuideGod’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.
•. Monday - Acts 1:1-11•. Tuesday - Acts 2:42-47•. Wednesday - Acts 13:1-12•. Thursday - Acts 15:1-35•. Friday - Acts 17:16-34•. Saturday - Acts 18:18-28•. Sunday - Acts 28:17-31Home ChurchOur Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another.  Home Church Questions •  What did you learn from Ken’s presentation of Acts that convicts you or challenges you?
•  Acts 1:8 describes us as Jesus’s “witnesses,” empowered by the Holy Spirit. If you were relating your faith to an unbeliever, what undeniable evidence would you point to in your life that Jesus lives within you through the Holy Spirit? Be ready to tell someone if given the opportunity this next week.
•  In 13:36, it is said of Ki