NCCF Church Sharing - October 1, 2017

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Speaker: Church Title: NCCF Church Sharing Date: 10-01-2017 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

Summary

The central message encourages Christians to strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus Christ, both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. The speaker draws lessons from Job, emphasizing unwavering worship and dependence on God, even amidst suffering. He concludes by urging the congregation to live lives characterized by humility, love, and obedience to God's will, recognizing that God's kindness leads to repentance.

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Learning from Job's correction by GodThe speaker reflects on Job 38, where God corrects Job and reminds him of His sovereign power, teaching us to stop relying on our own understanding.

Trusting God instead of our own agendaThinking about the future and feeling unprepared can tempt us to create our own regimens of works rather than trusting God as Almighty.

Without faith it is impossible to please GodWe must believe that God exists and that He is a rewarder of those who earnestly seek Him.Hebrews 11:6

Job did not sin or blame GodIn the midst of losing everything, Job worshipped God with a profound sense of reverence and without complaining or grumbling.

Doing everything without complaining or arguingBelievers are instructed to do all things without grumbling so they can shine as lights in a depraved generation.Philippians 2:14–15

Being like Jesus in this worldJesus modeled humility, a servant heart, and love, and we are called to reflect His likeness so that others can see Jesus in us.1 John 4:17

God's kindness leads to repentanceGod's kindness continually draws us away from idols and sin, proving that He is patient and merciful toward us.Romans 2:4

The shepherd rejoices over the found sheepJust like a shepherd searches for a lost sheep, there is immense joy in heaven when a sinner repents and turns back to God.

The danger of spiritual apathy and privilegeWith greater spiritual truth and teaching given to a church community comes greater responsibility and accountability before God.Luke 12:47–48

Making every effort to grow in spiritual qualitiesBelievers are urged to add goodness, knowledge, self-control, and love to their faith so they will never fall.2 Peter 1:5–11

What is real faith?Hebrews defines faith as the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen, demonstrated through practical obedience.Hebrews 11:1

Abraham obeyed and lived by faith as a foreignerAbraham left his home without knowing where he was going, living in tents by faith without immediately seeing the full promise fulfilled.

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