Revelation 21

We His People - We Belong

We His People - We Belong

Dave Riddle - 9/10/2023

Key Passage: 1 Peter 2:9

We Belong to God

- 1 Peter 2:9

- Deuteronomy 7:6b - Notice the similarities.

- Genesis 17:7 - God kept His promise to Abram.

- John 1:12-13 - Children of God

- 1 John 3:1

- Revelation 21:3 - We Belong to God Forever

We Belong to Each Other

- Romans 12:5 - members of one body

- Philippians 2:3-4 - look to the interests of others.

Brothers & Sisters in Christ

- Are you just attending church, or are you walking in community?

God Hates Lying Tongues

The Hated Six - God Hates Lying Tongues

Dave Riddle - 8/6/2023

Key Passage: Proverbs 6:16-19

A Lying Tongue

seqer: an untruth, by implication, a sham (often adverbial)

John 8:44 - …the father of lies…

  • God hates lies because he is truth and the enemy is all about deceit.

    • 2 Corinthians 11:3, 14

A Lying Witness

kezab: falsehood; literally (untruth) or figuratively (idol)

Exodus 20:16 - …do not give false testimony…

John 14:6 - I am the way, the truth, and the life.

The Sobering Reward For Lies

  • Judgement

    • Psalm 5:6

    • Proverbs 19:8

    • Revelation 21:8

    • Revelation 22:15

Why do we lie?

  • Because we’re afraid

  • To gain advantage

  • To hurt others

  • Financial gain

  • Habit

  • To avoid embarrassment

  • To hide

  • To avoid punishment

  • To protect yourself or others

How do you lie?

  • We speak untruths

  • We believe the lies of the enemy and begin to tell them to ourselves and others.

  • We lie about who we are and what we believe 

    • 1 John 2:9

    • 1 John 4:20a

The solution for our lies: Repent

  • This is good news!

    • There is hope for us if we receive the truth of the gospel.

      • John 8:31-32

  • The truth will set you free.

Come & See All That God Is Doing

Come & See All That God Is Doing

Nate Gangwer - 1/22/2023

Key Passage:  Psalm 66

Psalm 66:5 (HCSB): Come and see the wonders of God;  His acts for humanity are awe-inspiring. 

Restoration

  • Wrong view: cherubs and harps

  • Correct view: Restoration

  • Revelation 21 - a new heaven and earth

    • A picture of physical restoration

  • Revelation 7:9 - people of every nation and tongue, worshipping God.

    • a beautiful picture of unity and diversity.

  • “When life is hard, put heaven on the other side of the scale”

Redemption

  • Access

    • “Redemption is not just a ticket into Heaven”

    • Not just mercy, but grace.

    • 2 Corinthians 5:17 - new creations!

  • Adoption

    • We are called sons and daughters

    • There’s a big difference between being invited over for dinner and being part of the family

    • Romans 8 - We can call God “Abba” Father

      • We are co-heirs with Christ

Reconciliation

  • Why should we care about the poor?

    • Guilt? The overwhelming testimony of scripture?

    • Because of what Jesus has done for us and because of the way God sees us.

    • If we can understand how God cares for us we can care for others.

  • Join the family business!

    • 2 Corinthians 5 - God is reconciling the world to Himself. We have the ministry of reconciliation.

    • Matthew 6: May God’s will be done on earth as it is in heaven

  • shalowm (Hebrew: שָׁלוֹם) - a very broad term that means health, security, tranquility, good condition, success, comfort, and more. 

    • it has layers of meaning related to peace.

    • Not just peace but full reconciliation

  • “The voice and the power of the gospel is reconciliation”

  • working by our own power = walking around with a candle

  • Living in God’s power = allowing God to blow out the candles Ava turn on the lights.

Come and see all that God is doing!

Sent in His Name

Sent in His Name
Calvary Baptist Church: Dave Riddle
Download

Sent in His Name

Dave Riddle - 11/10/19

Key Passage: John 3:14-17

God is both Sent and Sender

  • John 17:18 - “As you sent me into the world, I also have sent them into the world”

Jesus Followers are “Sent Ones”

  • Matthew 4:19 - follow me and I will make you fish for people.

    • Not, “I will make you perfect people”

  • Mark 3:13-14 - apostles (sent ones)

    • They were with him

    • They were sent out

Salt & Light

  • Matthew 5:13-16

    • Useful

    • Representatives of Christ

  • Philippians 2:15

Ambassadors

  • 2 Corinthians 5:20

  • Representing Jesus in everything we do.

  • He is making his appeal through us

Witnesses 

  • Acts 1:8

    • As witnesses, the only thing we’re called to be is truth tellers.

    • Not the judge, jury, prosecution, or defense.

    • We are witnesses that Jesus is alive and that he has changed our lives.

Disciple-Makers

  • Matthew 28:19 - therefore go and make disciples of all nations...

Content and Conduct

  • We have something to tell

    • euaggelizō (Greek: εὐαγγελίζω) - to announce good news ("evangelize") especially the gospel.

  • The way we live should show evidence of the Holy Spirit working in our lives.

    • The life of a Jesus follower should be aligned with the truth of God’s word.

Redeem and Restore

  • Has the Kingdom been fully realized? No. But we’re called, as members of the Kingdom, to play a role in that restoration.

    • Revelation 21:5 - “Look, I am making everything new”

What does it look like to live life as a Sent One?

  • That’s going to look different in each of our lives. One thing is certain though, for followers of Jesus, it isn’t optional.