Words of Encouragement — Olu Talabi & David Lane — September 18, 2022
http://rlcf.church River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker emphasizes that true Christian fellowship requires agreement with Christ, warning against forming an image of Christ contrary to scripture. He repeatedly points to passages like 2 Corinthians 5:17 and 2 Timothy 1:9 to stress that salvation is by God's grace and purpose, not by works. The ultimate response to this divine calling is to live a life of gratitude and humility, seeking only to please Jesus.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
How can two walk together?The speaker reflects on Amos 3:3 and 2 Corinthians 6:14, noting that if we are to walk with the humble Savior, there cannot be pride in our hearts.
Beware of another JesusPaul warns about another Jesus being preached, and many people today form an image of Christ that differs from what the scriptures portray.
Saved by His purpose before the world beganSecond Timothy 1:9 teaches that God saved us not according to our works, but according to His purpose and grace given us in Christ Jesus before the world began.2 Timothy 1:9
Grasshoppers before GodIsaiah 40 describes human beings as grasshoppers, making it a profound mystery that God chose and called us.Isaiah 40:22
Be content with such things as you haveHebrews 13 encourages believers to be without covetousness and rest in the promise that the Lord will never leave nor forsake us.Hebrews 13:5–6
Finding security in an unchanging ChristJesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever, which guards believers against putting church life on the same level as the Lord Himself.
Learning to be content in any circumstancePaul states in Philippians 4 that he learned to be full, hungry, abounding, and suffering need because he could do all things through Christ who strengthens him.
This same JesusActs 1:11 reminds us that this same Jesus who went up into heaven will return in the same way, anchoring our lives so they do not spike up and down based on external circumstances.Acts 1:11
