BIG IDEA: It makes no sense to trade the grace of Christ for a different gospel. *Four reasons it doesn’t make sense: 1) It represents a desertion of the God…
BIG IDEA: The news we proclaim is the grace of God to you, that brings peace with God to you, through faith. *Three reasons we have peace with God: 1)…
BIG IDEA: Paul speaks for God to the churches. *Five questions we’re going to answer about this letter: 1) Who is writing? Paul, on behalf of the Christian community, but…
BIG IDEA: To call lost people ‘Brothers’ requires conditions to be met. *Six conditions that must be met: 1) To call them ‘brothers’ they must be chosen by God. 2)…
BIG IDEA: Everyone has a place in God’s bigger purpose. *Five places in God’s bigger purpose: 1) Boaz became a kinsman-redeemer. (v.13) 2) Ruth became a wife & mother. (v.13,14)…
BIG IDEA: Through a redeemer, the dead can live on in the living. * Four parts of the process to perpetuate the name of the dead: 1) The custom to…
BIG IDEA: Redemption comes at a cost. 1) Redemption requires public commitment. (v.1-2) 2) Redemption requires a willing redeemer. (v.3-4) 3) Redemption requires a painful sacrifice. (v.5-6)
BIG IDEA: Fear God, not people. * 3 reasons to be bold for God and not fear people: 1) Nothing stays covered up. 2) Nothing is scarier than God. 3)…
BIG IDEA: Who you are [as one of God’s people] is determined by all your redeemer has done [and will do] for you. 1) Who you are isn’t determined by…
BIG IDEA: Those who trust in God’s loyal love are willing to take risks. 1) Such trust risks submitting to earthly authorities. (v.6) 2) Such trust risks misunderstanding. (v.7-9) 3)…