NCCF Church Sharing - September 2, 2018

September 4, 201823mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: Church Title: NCCF Church Sharing Date: 09-02-2018 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 is that the ultimate goal of Christian instruction and Bible study is love, not merely accumulating knowledge. The speaker encourages listeners to interact with Scripture as a disciple—seeking what reveals God's heart and love—rather than as a scribe, who focuses only on theological details. Ultimately, love is presented as the only treasure that lasts into eternity.

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What is the goal of our instruction?The speaker reflects on first Timothy 1:5, realizing that his intense Bible study had become focused on seeking knowledge rather than the true goal, which is love.1 Timothy 1:5

Interacting with Jesus as a disciple versus a scribeScribes focus on knowing laws and theological facts, whereas disciples seek a personal, loving relationship with Jesus.

Looking at Jesus as a man through the lens of a discipleExamining scripture through the eyes of a disciple reveals God's incredible love in choosing to forever identify with humanity as a man.1 Timothy 2:5

The balance between a scribe and a discipleA scribe who becomes a disciple brings together deep knowledge of God's word and a pure love for God, creating true spiritual richness.Matthew 13:52

Pursuing love as what we take into eternityWhile Bible knowledge and spiritual gifts will fade, love is the one essential thing that remains forever.

Believing God's love when we read it in scriptureEven when we read about God's unfailing love, an unbelieving heart can act as a barrier that separates us from experiencing it.

God has not given us a spirit of fearBelievers are called to overcome fear because God gives a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind, being deeply rooted and grounded in His love.2 Timothy 1:7

Perfect love casts out fearLove and fear are opposites; knowing God's perfect love removes the torment of fear.1 John 4:18

Security in our adoption as children of GodAs a loving Father, God deals with us through perfect love, even through discipline, assuring us of His constant presence.Romans 8:15

The essential fear of GodFearing God rather than man delivers us from human opinions and anchors us in absolute trust.Matthew 10:28

Overcoming grumbling and complaining through the SpiritThe speaker shares a personal journey of recognizing internal hypocrisy, abandoning grumbling, and relying on the Holy Spirit and God's grace for inner transformation.

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