Week ending January 9, 2005
Know the story…Be the people…Expand the Kingdom
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IN THE eNEWS THIS WEEK
HOLY VOCAB—Getting past fancy talk!
UPDATE! –and now for a word from the Project Managers…
REVIEWS—Put yours here…
WHAT I SAY—Your words can be here!
REGULAR HAPPENINGS
EVENTS—next up: Winter Retreat, January 21-23
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HOLY VOCAB—Getting past fancy talk!
“That's just fancy talk SpongeBob! Hey! You know what? If you want to act fancy, just put your pinky up!” – the wisdom of Patrick
January 2
We’ve got a problem… a REALLY BIG problem: wrath + enmity = deep doo
Just to review our terms, here’s a parablesque:
Wrath: the boss is justifiably angry because we forged his name on an invoice and bought ourselves a house with his money.
Enmity: we’ve since decided the boss is mean and unfair, we don’t like him anyhow, and we don’t need to do what he says anymore.
What’s the solution? Atonement!
Read up: Leviticus 16 & Hebrews 9
Atonement: the shedding of Christ’s blood abates the wrath of God and the enmity of humanity, and allows humanity to become reconciled with God; Christ's death allows God and man to get along (Lev. 16; Heb 9).
January 9: Terms of Salvation
repentance
forgiveness
redemption
regeneration
justification
salvation
The questions that remain:
What should we do to prevent ourselves from getting stuck in ruts about issues?
How do (the other) words relate to orthodoxy and orthopraxy?
Is there really a right way and a wrong way to worship God?
How do we as people of God determine what is orthodox and what is not?
What things do we need to teach to those who are in the heterodoxy and heteropraxy categories?
What does ‘abate’ mean?How do propitiation and reconciliation relate to atonement?
What is the difference in reconciliation between the OT and the NT?
How do we let others know what atonement is?
What the most effective way to teach others about atonement?
DEFINITIONS in progress (leave additions, questions, corrections in the comments at the top of the page):
Apostasy: Intentionally moving away from right belief-practice; telling God to go sit on a tack because you really don’t care what he thinks anymore
Atonement: the shedding of Christ’s blood abates the wrath of God and the enmity of humanity, and allows humanity to become reconciled with God; Christ's death allows God and man to get along (Lev. 16; Heb 9).
Heresy: Dangerous mis-belief; can be intentional or unintentional; for example, thinking it’s okay to cheat on a test
Heterodoxy: Believing that which is not the accepted view; Other belief; Wrong=death; Life and death issues; Paul curses himself if wrong
Heteropraxy: Other practice; Chill with wrong people=die; Destruction; Citizenship in hell; making up your own rules to worship/believe in God
Orthodoxy: Right belief; the gospel does not change (ref: Galatians 1:6-9)
Orthopraxy: Right practice; Chill with right people=life; Citizenship in heaven (ref: Philippians 3:17-4:1)
Propitiation: that which appeases the wrath of God (Wrath: strong term used to describe God’s anger) (ref: 1 John 2:1-6; 1 John 4:7-12; Romans 3:21-26; Romans 1:18; Revelation 6:16-17)
Reconciliation: making up; making things better; change of attitude by both person and God; complete reversal of the relation between God and humans has been accomplished (Romans 5:10); the work of God because he initiates man’s salvation—we’re sinful, we can’t start; done by the death of Christ (Enmity: deep seated, mutual hatred) (ref: Romans 5:6-11; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Colossians 1:19-23; James 4:4)
Still up:
immanent transcendent contingent necessary
awe sovereignty judgment blasphemy holiness trespass
love yearn sin fear righteousness mercy grace unity
wisdom faith majesty glory discipline justice
peace hope joy blessed
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UPDATE! –and now for a word from the Project Managers…
Winter Retreat dates: January 21-23 (Mgrs: Daniel and Danny)
Bowling Party: January or February—email your preference (Mgr. Jennifer M)
If you have questions or suggestions, contact the managers, or email tfbyam1@hotmail.com and your message will be forwarded.
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REVIEWS—Put yours here…
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- Give the movie/restaurant/TV show/whatever a rating of 1-5 stars (5 being best)
- Describe the story/style
- Explain your rating, why it was good or bad
- Send your review to tfbyam1@hotmail.com
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WHAT I SAY—Your words can be here!
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REGULAR HAPPENINGS
WORSHIP GATHERING @ 9:15 am—Main Worship Center
“COFFEE HOUSE” @ 10:30ish—TFB Courtyard
COLLEGIUM @ 11 am—TFB College Room
BIBLE STUDY @ 7:15-9:00 pm on Tuesdays— TFB College Room
Paul’s Letter to the Philippians
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EVENTS—next up: Winter Retreat, January 21-23
EAT! (Mgr: TBA)
Winter Retreat, January 21-23 (Mgr: Daniel and Danny)
Bowling, TBA (Mgr: Jennifer M)
BBQ (Mgrs: Daniel and Danny)
Summer Retreat, TBA (Mgr: Jeff B)
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