SANCTIFY!

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Unity in our core beliefs
Diversity in our non-core beliefs
Respect towards everyone

CORE BELIEFS

God Is The Creator And Ruler Of The Universe. Genesis 1:1; Psalm 90:2; Daniel 4:34-35
Jesus Christ Is The Son Of God And The Only Savior For Humanity Philippians 2:6-8; Colossians 1:15-17; 1 Peter 2:24-25; Acts 1:3; 9-11; Acts 4:12

“You must make your choice. Either this man was, and is, the Son of God; or else a madman or something worse. You can shut Him up for a fool, you can spit at Him and kill Him as a demon; or your can fall at His feet and call Him Lord and God. But let us not come with any patronizing nonsense about His being a great human teacher. He has not left that open to us. He did not intend to.” (C.S. Lewis)

The Holy Spirit Is God’s Presence in Every Believer’s Life.

The Holy Spirit works alongside God the Father and God the Son to fulfill the plan of God in our lives. 1 Peter 1:2; John 14:16-17; 1 Corinthians 2:12
The Holy Spirit lives in every Christian. Ephesians 1:13; 1 Corinthians 3:16
The Holy Spirit provides the Christian with power for living Acts 1:8
Christians seek to live under His control daily. Galatians 5:25

The Trinity?

The Bible Is God’s Written Word.

Unity – 66 books, written over a period of 1500 years with 40 different writers, yet consistent
Authority – over 2,000 times in the Old Testament it says: ‘This is what the Lord says” or “The word of the Lord came to…”
2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21
Historical integrity and verifiability
Salvation Emphasis

People Are God’s Supreme Creation But Are Separated From God By Sin. Genesis 1:27; Romans 3:23; Romans 3:20; Matthew 5:21-22; 27-28

Sin means “missing the mark.”

Salvation Is God’s Free Gift To Every Person Who Receives Jesus Christ. Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 10:9

Salvation means “to rescue.”

Eternity Consist Of Living With God In Heaven Or Apart From God In Hell.

Heaven is used to refer to the material universe beyond earth.
Heaven is used to refer to the eternal dwelling place of God. Matthew 6:9-10
Hell is used to depict the final place of eternal punishment. Matthew 25:41; Revelation 20:10; 12; 15
Every person will face God’s judgment. Hebrews 9:27
Every person decides their eternal destiny. John 3:36

Summary

When God created human beings, He shared His own image and likeness with them. This gift makes each individual far too significant to live a brief, solitary life, and then cease to exist. Each human being will exist beyond his or her physical death, to find a destiny in eternity. The gift God gave man also brought with it personal responsibility. Man was given the capacity to choose, and with that capacity the possibility of making wrong, and even disastrous, choices. Sin brought mankind under God’s wrath, for justice demands that sin be punished. Yet human beings were too precious to God to be abandoned, so through Jesus’ suffering and death, God provided salvation for everyone who responds with faith to God’s offer of salvation; “God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him” (John 3:18). God has acted, at great personal cost, to free every person from the threat of eternal punishment. Only refusal to respond to God’s revelation of Himself can now condemn an individual. The choice of each person’s destiny is his or hers alone.

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ONE YEAR BIBLE—January 29-February 7

Visit the One Year Bible Blog and join up

Sunday, January 29
Exodus 8:1-9:35 ~ Matthew 19:13-30 ~ Psalm 24:1-10 ~ Proverbs 6:1-5

Monday, January 30
Exodus 10:1-12:13 ~ Matthew 20:1-28 ~ Psalm 25:1-15 ~ Proverbs 6:6-11

Tuesday, January 31
Exodus 12:14-13:16 ~ Matthew 20:29-21:22 ~ Psalm 25:16-22 ~ Proverbs 6:12-15

Wednesday, February 1
Exodus 13:17-15:18 ~ Matthew 21:23-46 ~ Psalm 26:1-12 ~ Proverbs 6:16-19

Thursday, February 2
Exodus 15:19-17:7 ~ Matthew 22:1-33 ~ Psalm 27:1-26 ~ Proverbs 6:20-26

Friday, February 3
Exodus 17:8-19:15 ~ Matthew 22:34-23:12 ~ Psalm 27:7-14 ~ Proverbs 6:27-35

Saturday, February 4
Exodus 19:16-21:21 ~ Matthew 23:13-39 ~ Psalm 28:1-9 ~ Proverbs 7:1-5

Sunday, February 5
Exodus 21:22-23:13 ~ Matthew 24:1-28 ~ Psalm 29:1-11 ~ Proverbs 7:6-23

Monday, February 6
Exodus 23:14-25:40 ~ Matthew 24:29-51 ~ Psalm 30:1-12 ~ Proverbs 7:24-27

Tuesday, February 7
Exodus 26:1-27:21 ~ Matthew 25:1-30 ~ Psalm 31:1-8 ~ Proverbs 8:1-11

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Describe a significant event that changed how or why you live life. It can be something that happened to you or that you decided.
Describe your life before that event.
Describe how your life changed.
What makes this event significant?
Outline the story:

Before the event
The event
After the event
Significance of the event

Share your story with someone whom you do not know very well.

Post your story in the forum at http://groups.myspace.com/tfbcollege

January 31: LAST TUESDAY, Food, friends, and fellowship

February 7: Jesus: Who was he? check it out online

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SERMON NOTES—OUR VISION & VALUES
Pastor Charlie
January 22, 2006

OUR VISION

SHARE The Good News Of Christ With Others. 2 Peter 3:9; Philemon 6
MODEL Christ In All Aspects Of Life. James 2:22-25
ENGAGE In Loving Relationships With Other Believers. Acts 2:42-47
SURRENDER Our Lives Joyfully To God. Romans 12:1; 6:13
SERVE God and Others with Our Abilities and Resources 1 Peter 4:10; 2 Corinthians 8:7

OUR VALUES

We value CONNECTION with God.

We stay in close relationship with Jesus. John 15:4-5
We apply God’s word to our lives. James 1:25; 2 Timothy 3:16-17
We choose a God-honoring lifestyle. Philippians 1:27
We faithfully serve our Lord. Galatians 6:9-10; Ephesians 2:10

We value COMMUNITY with fellow believers.

We demonstrate a servant’s heart. Philippians 2:4-8
We work together. Romans 12:5-6
We act in love toward others. 1 Peter 1:22
We speak in ways that build people up. Ephesians 4:29
We meet regularly together to encourage one another. Hebrews 10:25
We pray for one another. Ephesians 6:18
We support and follow our leaders as they follow Christ. Hebrews 13:17
We give financial support to God’s work. 2 Corinthians 8:7-8

We value CREATIVITY in worship and ministry.

We express our praise of God with enthusiasm and variety. Psalm 150:3-5
We adapt our methods in order to reach people. 1 Corinthians 9:19-24

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ONE YEAR BIBLE—January 22-31

Visit the One Year Bible Blog and join up

Sunday, January 22
Genesis 44:1-45:28 ~ Matthew 14:13-36 ~ Psalm 18:37-50 ~ Proverbs 4:11-13

Monday, January 23
Genesis 46:1-47:31 ~ Matthew 15:1-28 ~ Psalm 19:1-14 ~ Proverbs 4:14-19

Tuesday, January 24
Genesis 48:1-49:33 ~ Matthew 15:29-16:12 ~ Psalm 20:1-9 ~ Proverbs 4:20-27

Tuesday, January 24
Genesis 48:1-49:33 ~ Matthew 15:29-16:12 ~ Psalm 20:1-9 ~ Proverbs 4:20-27

Wednesday, January 25
Genesis 50:1 - Exodus 2:10 ~ Matthew 16:13-17:9 ~ Psalm 21:1-13 ~ Proverbs 5:1-6

Thursday, January 26
Exodus 2:11-3:22 ~ Matthew 17:10-27 ~ Psalm 22:1-18 ~ Proverbs 5:7-14

Friday, January 27
Exodus 4:1-5:21 ~ Matthew 18:1-20 ~ Psalm 22:19-31 ~ Proverbs 5:15-21

Saturday, January 28
Exodus 5:22-7:25 ~ Matthew 18:21-19:12 ~ Psalm 23:1-6 ~ Proverbs 5:22-23

Sunday, January 29
Exodus 8:1-9:35 ~ Matthew 19:13-30 ~ Psalm 24:1-10 ~ Proverbs 6:1-5

Monday, January 30
Exodus 10:1-12:13 ~ Matthew 20:1-28 ~ Psalm 25:1-15 ~ Proverbs 6:6-11

Tuesday, January 31
Exodus 12:14-13:16 ~ Matthew 20:29-21:22 ~ Psalm 25:16-22 ~ Proverbs 6:12-15

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We bring glory to God when we are fruitful. John 15:8; Galatians 5:22,23,25
We bring glory to God when we obey Christ. John 15:5, 10
We bring glory to God when we praise Him. Hebrews 13:15; Psalm 50:23

WE WERE CREATED FOR A LOVE RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD.

God created us to be loved by Him. Ephesians 1:4; John 3:16-17; 4:9,10
God created us for us to love Him. Mark 12:29-30

OUR MISSION: To Introduce People to Jesus and Bring Them into a Community Of Believers Who Are Helping Each Other Become Fully Devoted Followers of Christ. Matthew 28:18-20

“go” – literally as you are going
“make followers” – a command, not an option

The key meaning of disciple is to line up with the Master in belief and behavior. 2 Corinthians 3:18; Romans 12:2
The key method of disciple-making is transformation through community. Acts 2:42-47

“baptize them” - a public statement identifying yourself with your Master

Submission – your new Master has absolute authority over you
Surrender – you will give up all you possess and all your plans to follow your Master
Identification – you are now known as a follower of your Master.

“teaching them to obey” – the mission is transformation of character and conduct, not the learning of information.

BARRIERS TO DISCIPLE-MAKING IN THE CHURCH TODAY:

Our lecture approach to teaching
Our spiritual individualism and surface approach to community

“Dear brothers and sisters, if another Christian is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path…. Share each others troubles and problems, and in this way obey the law of Christ”
(Galatians 6:1-2, NLT).

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05-06 Priorities: Inreach...Outreach...Worship

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A fresh eNews is posted each Monday and updated on Wednesday

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IN THE eNEWS THIS WEEK

REGULAR HAPPENINGS
UPCOMING EVENTS—Next: The Church has left the building—January 22, 2005, 11 a.m.
ONE YEAR BIBLE—January 1-10
TUESDAY GATHERING—Revelation 14:6-18:24
SUNDAY COLLEGIUM—Not meeting until Jan 8

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REGULAR HAPPENINGS

SUNDAYS
WORSHIP GATHERING @ 9:15 am—Main Worship Center
Intergenerational worship gathering with indy-folk-rockish music and good preaching… too fun!
“COFFEE HOUSE” @ 10:30ish
Coffee, conversation, and donut holes in the TFB Courtyard.
COLLEGIUM @ 11 am—TFB College Room
Sort of like idea potluck, but with a theme
Currently: Worship
SUNDAY GATHERING @ 7:30 pm—place varies
Contact MattC for details

TUESDAYS
TUESDAY GATHERING @ 7:15-9:00 pm— TFB College Room
Hangout and conversation, guided by a teacher-facilitator; often resembles Mr. Toad’s wild ride, but with bibles.
Currently: Revelation

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UPCOMING EVENTS—Next: The Church has left the building—January 22, 2005, 11 a.m.

The Church has left the building—January 22, 2005, 11 a.m.
We’ll be doing a prayer walk in our immediate neighborhood

Last Tuesday—January 31 @ 7:15 pm: see Dylan for details
Invite those who are interested in God but who may not be comfortable in a study

Worship Experience—January

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ONE YEAR BIBLE—January 1-10
Visit the One Year Bible Blog and join up

Sunday, January 1
Genesis 1:1-2:25 ~ Matthew 1:1-2:12 ~ Psalm 1:1-6 ~ Proverbs 1:1-6

Monday, January 2
Genesis 3:1-4:26 ~ Matthew 2:13-3:6 ~ Psalm 2:1-12 ~ Proverbs 1:7-9

Tuesday, January 3
Genesis 5:1-7:24 ~ Matthew 3:7-4:11 ~ Psalm 3:1-8 ~ Proverbs 1:10-19

Wednesday, January 4
Genesis 8:1-10:32 ~ Matthew 4:12-25 ~ Psalm 4:1-8 ~ Proverbs 1:20-23

Thursday, January 5
Genesis 11:1-13:4 ~ Matthew 5:1-26 ~ Psalm 5:1-12 ~ Proverbs 1:24-28

Friday, January 6
Genesis 13:5-15:21 ~ Matthew 5:1-26 ~ Psalm 6:1-10 ~ Proverbs 1:29-33

Saturday, January 7
Genesis 16:1-18:15 ~ Matthew 6:1-24 ~ Psalm 7:1-17 ~ Proverbs 2:1-5

Sunday, January 8
Genesis 18:16-19:38 ~ Matthew 6:25-7:14 ~ Psalm 8:1-9 ~ Proverbs 2:6-15

Monday, January 9
Genesis 20:1-22:24 ~ Matthew 7:15-29 ~ Psalm 9:1-12 ~ Proverbs 2:16-22

Tuesday, January 10
Genesis 23:1-24:51 ~ Matthew 8:1-17 ~ Psalm 9:13-20 ~ Proverbs 3:1-6

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TUESDAY GATHERING—Revelation 14:6-18:24

Well, we've started the final run. Tuesday, January 3, we did a low flyover of 5 chapters. Here are some details notes:

REVELATION 14:6-13
The eternal good news is announced. One last call to repent and fear God, and then rejection makes the judgment complete. To drink of the beast's passion (thumos; 14:8) is to drink of God's wrath (thumos; 14:10). This is the law of retribution: what one gives to God, one receives from God. If one gives rejection, then one receives rejection. If one gives loyalty, then one receives loyalty. This truth gives the believer reason to endure by keeping God's commands and by remaining loyal to Christ (even when evil seeks to tempt and destroy).

REVELATION 14:14-20
Here continues the law of retribution from 14:6-19. Two harvests take place. The first (a harvest of 'wheat') is the ingathering of the people of God. The second (a harvest of grapes) is the judgment of the God-rejecters. God shows mercy towards his people and justice toward those who choose to reject him.

REVELATION 15:1-8
The expected response to plagues and wrath is sadness and/or distress. That is not not the case here. Verses 2-4 depict the celebratory praise of the people of God. God's worth is so clear that the people wonder "Who will not fear, O Lord, and glorify your name?" (15:4a). To them it is inconceivable for anyone to reject God. This praise song puts in context the announcement of the seven angels with the seven plagues. They carry out the wrath of God and this is cause for celebration. With these seven plagues "the wrath of God is finished" (15:1).

REVELATION 16:1-21
In the book of Exodus, Moses reports how God used plagues--in sequence, one after the other--to judge the Egyptians and deliver his people. In Revelation, John reports how God will use plagues--cumulatively, one upon the other--to finalize judgment of his enemies and deliverance of his people. Here the wrath of God is poured out full strength and his enemies get drunk on it. Rather than repent, they curse God's name and in so doing prove his judgment to be just. In the middle of this the people of God are told to keep awake and ready, for no one knows the time.

REVELATION 17:1-18
In a show of sovereignty, God uses his enemies to accomplish his purposes. The prostitute--Babylon the Great (Rome, the world system)--serves the beast and the beast's vassal kings. God uses the beast and the kings to destroy the prostitute. Even when things seem out of control God is in control and his will shall be accomplished.

REVELATION 18:1-24
Surrounded by an inclusio of the heavenly perspective (vv. 1-8 and 21-24), the final judgment of Babylon is mourned by the kings, merchants, and sailing men who benefit from her immorality and luxury. It is worth noting that, while they mourn her, they also stand far off so they will not be caught up in her judgment.

Prep for January 10. Read Revelation 19-22.

Discussion info is online at http://ministryhandbook.wikispaces.com/revelationstudy

COMING February 7: “non-Christian” Beliefs—What do they say about themselves and how does it compare with biblical Christianity?
If you’d like to investigate ahead of time, check out the links on tangentrider’s del.icio.us:
http://del.icio.us/tangentrider/beliefs

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SUNDAY COLLEGIUM—Not meeting until Jan 8

Join us January 22, 2006 at 11 am. Meet in the TFB patio.

Next Collegium is January 8.
Join the discussion at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tfbcollegium/

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